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Third Annual Cooking for Kids: Gourmet Fare from Everywhere!
National and Local Chefs Come Together for Children at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Who:   Guest of Honor Lidia Bastianich, beloved TV chef, restaurateur, business owner and best-selling author, will welcome other celebrity chefs including the winner of the Food Network's Chopped, Chef Michael Carrino from Restaurant Passionné in Montclair; Official Chef to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games Scott Cutaneo of Restaurant Equus and the Claremont Tavern in Bernardsville; Chef Ryan DePersio of Fascino in Montclair and the newly opened Bar Cara in Bloomfield; and Chef John Benjamin of Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs in Hamburg, NJ; along with more than 50 other chefs from the metropolitan area who will offer samplings of their signature dishes. Among the guests will be Dina Manzo from Real Housewives of New Jersey; former Giants quarterback Phil Simms; former NBA great Albert King; actor and singer Gianni Russo; and media personalities Lori Stokes and Steve Adubato. Also in attendance will be staff from Carlo’s Bakery, featured in TLC’s Cake Boss.
What: An evening replete with exquisite cuisine, food and wine tastings, assorted brews, and much more.
When: Monday, April 26, 2010 , VIP Reception: 6:00–7:00 p.m., General Admission: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Where: The Venetian, 546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ
Why: To raise funds for pediatric programs and services at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, located at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ.
This marks the third year of this event, which last year attracted more than 450 guests. There is a fee of $175 for general admission starting at 6:30 p.m., and $250 for an Exclusive VIP Reception, 6:00–7:00 p.m. followed by the full tasting. The event is presented by Nutley Park ShopRite, Inc.
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I DO

Hot tips and cool sips!
Samantha Goldberg, a featured wedding planner on Style Network's  "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway," will share the latest wedding trends with you at a free bridal showcase at the
Westin Jersey City Newport.

Sunday, April 18, 2010
12pm - 4pm
Newport Ballroom

Space is limited so please RSVP by April 1, 2010
by calling 201.626.2917
Vendors will include: Celebrity Wedding Planner, Samantha Goldberg; A Touch of Elegance; Infinity Lighting; Gabelli Studios; Limo Ride and Rose Petals and Lace

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EARTH DAY, EARTH HOUR

 The countdown has begun! Where will you be on

MARCH 27 at 8:30 PM?

It really doesn't matter where you'll be, just flick the switch off for an hour and join millions of people around the world doing the same as a call for action on climate change. The movement symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations. To learn more about Earth Hour and how New Jersey is participating go to:

http://www.myearthhour.org/community/states/new-jersey

 


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Go Under Cover

A good under cover agent is a master of disguise-- if your skin needs a little disguise, learn how to make your complexion appear flawless even if you have Vitiligo, rosacea, acne, sun damage or an uneven skin tone.  Cover FX Foundation Artist, Matthew Ambrosio,  will be teaching the tricks of the trade at Sephora in Jersey City.

Receive a special 7 ml Cover FX Primer, along with the chance to win a $100 gift basket full of Cover FX products via a raffle.

March 27th, 2010, 12 pm – 7 pm
Sephora, 30 Mall Drive, Jersey City

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First a Book then a Bottle!

"Everyone wants to drink a margarita, but no one wants the guilt or the calories. That's why I created the Skinnygirl Margarita - the margarita you can trust," says Bethenny Frankel. The New York Times best-selling author, Real Housewives of New York City reality star and personal chef  calls herself a "Fix-ologist." She fixes recipes to be enjoyed without worrying about the waistline.
Frankel will be having a "bottle signing" for  Skinnygirl Margarita, her pre-mixed premium 100 calorie cocktail in Wayne.

Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne

1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: 973-633-3900

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Give the Look... Get the Look

Prom is a magical time for high school students and every girl wants to wear a special dress but not every girl can afford to purchase the gown of her dreams.
The mission of Catherine's Closet,  a non-profit organization founded in 2002, is to collect gently worn dresses from across New Jersey and sell them for just $20.00 to girls in need.  All  proceeds from the sales are used to provide scholarships for students who volunteer with the organization.  To date, over 6,000 girls in New York/New Jersey have benefited from the generosity of Catherine’s Closet, Inc. and over $20,000 has been awarded in scholarships! 
Do you have a dress to donate? Giving the look is made easy-gowns can be dropped off at Bloomingdales in Bridgewater, now through Sunday March 14. 
Then Get the Look on Sunday, April 10, 1 – 5 pm at Bloomingdale's special prom event with a live DJ, the latest prom fashions, accessories, make-up and hair ideas.


Bloomingdale’s at Bridgewater Commons

410 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Dresses on 2

Catherine's Closet, Inc., P.O. Box AR, Paterson, New Jersey 07509 

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Healthy Indulgence

If you're tempted to visit Atlantic City during restaurant week for the low impact to your wallet ($15.10 for lunch, $33.10 for dinner), don't worry about the high impact on your waistline! In conjunction with the AtlantiCare Foundation, one of the sponsors of Atlantic City Restaurant Week, chefs have included specially designated Heart Healthy items such as spice rubbed salmon served with roasted corn salsa and tomatillo puree, available at Knife and Fork Inn (pictured above) and pan seared Black Pearl Scottish salmon with roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts at Steve & Cookie's by the Bay in Margate.

Days, times and menus for these restaurants and many more are available online at www.acrestaurantweek.com, along with chef bios, parking and transportation information, and links to hotel rates and packages. To receive mobile updates about Atlantic City Restaurant Week text "ACRW" to 77950, we'll give you tips and ideas to enjoy the week even more.

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