Upcoming Events
Chef's Dinner Series at Fourchette
Fourchette
132 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Chef Lauren Covas and Fourchette present a Chef Dinner Series. We're creating an intimate dinner-party experience with seasonal dishes, thoughtful wine pairings and a chance to gather around the table with good food and good company.
MENU:
6:30-7pm: Fourchette Cheese Grazing Table
1st Course: Peppered arugula, roasted beet & goat cheese, candied pecans, shaved fennel, citrus vinaigrette
2nd Course: Butternut squash agnolotti with brown butter, sage, and crispy truffle crumbs
3rd Course: 24 hour braised short rib over creamy polenta with roasted root vegetables & gremolata
4th Course: Maple Crème Brûlée with candied pecans
Little Portugal Book Signing
Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen
207 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Stop by the 107.1 The Boss Mistletoe Rock Radiothon to benefit the JBJ Soul Kitchens. Chef Lauren Covas will be selling and signing her new cookbook, Little Portugal at the Red Bank location. Anyone who purchases a book at this event will receive a full size JBJ Soul Seasoning packet (value $12) and Lauren will also be donating 20% of all book sales in support of the JBJ Soul Foundation.
About the JBJ Soul Foundation: Since 2006, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation has worked to break the cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness through developing partnerships, creating programs and providing grant funding to support innovative community benefit organizations.
JBJ Soul Kitchen seeks to provide healthy, locally-sourced food in a warm and welcoming restaurant setting to in-need and paying customers to address the issues of food insecurity. They empower individuals by providing resources and volunteer opportunities. They encourage their paying customers to effect change by ‘paying it forward’ to cover the cost of the in-need customers. They treat all of their customers with dignity and respect while uniting communities and forming healthy and lasting relationships through food.
4th Annual WhittemoreCCC Holiday Shop
Whittemore House
7 Rockaway Road
Oldwick, NJ 08833
Shop unique, one of a kind gifts, created and produced by WCCC Artists, Culinary Rock Stars and partner Farms and Specialty stores. Chef Lauren Covas will be offering signed copies of her new cookbook, Little Portugal, and her own Lemon Infused Olive Oil and Piri Piri Seasoning.
About WhittemoreCCC: Friends of Whittemore is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to nurturing Whittemore - a breathtaking 180-acre sanctuary. Their mission intertwines nature, community, and culture through seven platforms designed to educate, inspire, and connect:
Our Seven Platforms:
The Arts: Inspiring creativity and self-expression.
Music: Filling our gardens with melodies that connect us all.
Wellness & Nature: Blending health and the outdoors for holistic benefits.
Trails: Inviting exploration and discovery of nature’s beauty.
Gardens: Cultivating a flourishing, peaceful sanctuary.
Education: Sparking curiosity and learning for all ages.
Food Makes Friends: Growing community connections through shared sustenance.
Chef's Dinner Series at Fourchette
Fourchette
132 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Chef Lauren Covas and Fourchette present a Chef Dinner Series. We're creating an intimate dinner-party experience with seasonal dishes, thoughtful wine pairings and a chance to gather around the table with good food and good company.
MENU:
6:30-7pm: Fourchette Cheese Grazing Table
1st Course: Roasted Parsnip & Apple Soup with Thyme Crouton & Crème
2nd Course: Winter Bitter Greens Salad with Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries & Manchego
3rd Course: Pan-Seared Frenched Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom Risotto & Red Wine Shallot Jus
4th Course: Chocolate Mousse with Espresso Whipped Cream & Sea Salt
*Vegetarian option available upon request
Chef's Dinner Series at Fourchette
Fourchette
132 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Chef Lauren Covas and Fourchette present a Chef Dinner Series. We're creating an intimate dinner-party experience with seasonal dishes, thoughtful wine pairings and a chance to gather around the table with good food and good company.
MENU:
6:30-7pm: Fourchette Cheese Grazing Table
1st Course: Roasted Beet Carpaccio with Herbed Goat Cheese & Toasted Pistachios
2nd Course: Handmade Lobster & Ricotta Ravioli with Lemon Butter Sauce
3rd Course: Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Truffle Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Asparagus
4th Course: Raspberry & Rose Crème Brûlée
*Vegetarian option available upon request
Chef's Dinner Series at Fourchette
Fourchette
132 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Chef Lauren Covas and Fourchette present a Chef Dinner Series. We're creating an intimate dinner-party experience with seasonal dishes, thoughtful wine pairings and a chance to gather around the table with good food and good company.
MENU:
6:30-7pm: Fourchette Cheese Grazing Table
1st Course: Grilled Asparagus & Burrata Salad with Lemon Gremolata
2nd Course: Fresh Bucatini w/ Shaved Parmesan Crème & & Preserved Lemons
3rd Course: Herb-Crusted Cod with Fennel Purée, Baby Carrots & Basil Oil
4th Course: Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Honeyed Pistachios
Chef's Dinner Series at Fourchette
Fourchette
132 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Chef Lauren Covas and Fourchette present a Chef Dinner Series. We're creating an intimate dinner-party experience with seasonal dishes, thoughtful wine pairings and a chance to gather around the table with good food and good company.
MENU:
6:30-7pm: Fourchette Cheese Grazing Table
1st Course: Roasted Rainbow Carrot with Whipped Feta & Gremolata
2nd Course: Baby Gem Salad with Snap Peas, Radish & Green Goddess Dressing
3rd Course: Rosemary Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Spring Pea Risotto & Roasted Shallots
4th Course: Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
*Vegetarian option available upon request
Meet the Author: Book Signing with Chef Lauren Covas
Barnes & Noble
Monmouth Mall
180 NJ-35
Eatontown, NJ
phone (732) 460-9470
Copies of LITTLE PORTUGAL will be available for sale or you can bring your previously purchased copy to have it signed.
Advanced tickets are NOT required for this event.
A Brunch Affair
Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport
89 South St
New York, NY 10038
Saturday’s never looked so delicious. Join some of your favorite faces from Food Network’s “The Kitchen”—Sunny Anderson, James Beard Award semifinalist Alex Guarnaschelli, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian—for a lively, walk-around brunch packed with bold bites, big flavor and plenty of personality.
Set on the 4th floor of the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, with sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and East River, this late-morning fête celebrates everything we love about NYC brunch. Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, or a little of both, expect fluffy stacks, crispy bacon, spicy Bloody Marys, over-the-top eggs, juicy burgers and more—all from some of the city’s favorite restaurants.
There’s no better way to kick off your Saturday plans than brunching alongside this dynamic group of chefs and TV personalities. Come hungry, sip something bubbly and soak up a Saturday full of food, fun and a few unforgettable surprises.
Square presents Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Trade Day
Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport
89 South St
New York, NY 10038
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor of wine and spirits expert and distributor, is offering a curated peek into the future at their 18th annual Trade Day. Presented by Square and hosted by Wine Spectator, this by-invitation, trade-only event offers a chance to experience the industry’s best cocktails, mixers and bites in our all-new space at The Seaport.
This by-invitation, TRADE ONLY, is an exclusive tasting experience where SGWS Fine Wine and Iconic Spirit Suppliers and Producers present and showcase their vast selections of wines and spirits from their extensive, popular and notable portfolios to the NYS market.
Retail and restaurant owners, managers, buyers and sommeliers will interact with the Winemakers, Producers, Master Distillers, Brand Ambassadors, Suppliers and Importers and notable celebrities, along with the industry's top media while sampling dishes from some of New York City’s best chefs and restaurants. You’ll learn about new trends and products in the food and beverage industry at this not-to-be-missed tented trade event.
A Culinary Evening with Chef Lauren Covas
Fourchette Clinton
36 Main Street
Clinton, NJ
phone (908) 422-8675
This cocktail-style event brings together community, culture and cuisine in true Fourchette fashion - featuring beautifully curated grazing tables, signature bites from Chef Lauren's new book, LITTLE PORTUGAL, and a chance to meet the chef herself.
What's included:
A Portuguese grazing table filled with cheeses, charcuterie, olives, fruit & breads and of course tinned fish
Complimentary wines & bubbles
Signature bites by Chef Lauren
A signed copy of LITTLE PORTUGAL
Price: $59
A Culinary Evening with Chef Lauren Covas
Fourchette Clinton
36 Main Street
Clinton, NJ
phone (908) 422-8675
This cocktail-style event brings together community, culture and cuisine in true Fourchette fashion - featuring beautifully curated grazing tables, signature bites from Chef Lauren's new book, LITTLE PORTUGAL, and a chance to meet the chef herself.
What's included:
A Portuguese grazing table filled with cheeses, charcuterie, olives, fruit & breads and of course tinned fish
Complimentary wines & bubbles
Signature bites by Chef Lauren
A signed copy of LITTLE PORTUGAL
Price: $59
Books, Bites & Bubbles with Chef Lauren Covas
River Road Books
759 River Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
phone (732) 747-9455
Visit one of the best bookstores in Monmouth County while sipping a complimentary glass of wine, enjoy a meet & greet with local chef, Lauren Covas (Two Time Food Network Champion on Chopped & Supermarket Stakeout), author of the new cookbook, LITTLE PORTUGAL, social media influencer, podcast host and expert on all things Portugal.
What's included:
A signed copy of LITTLE PORTUGAL
A Portuguese grazing table with cheeses, charcuterie & more
Complimentary wine
Price: $31.54 (including tax and fee)
Wines of Portugal Tasting, Book Signing and Meet & Greet
Pino's Wine Cellar & Lounge
13 N. 4th Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
phone (732) 247-5421
What's included:
A fun happy hour vibe
Complimentary Portuguese Wine Tasting with notes on suggested pairings from LITTLE PORTUGAL
Grazing table with cheeses, charcuterie, small bites
Book signing & Meet & Greet with Chef Lauren Covas
Copies of LITTLE PORTUGAL will be available for sale or you can bring your previously purchased copy to have it signed. (Books are available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
Advanced tickets are NOT required for this event.