From a beer pairing dinner at The Kitchen Step to the return of Midnight Market — here’s a look ahead at this week’s best local events.
Hybrid Coffee Debuts at Exchange Place (Monday-Friday)
Hybrid Coffee makes its waterfront debut today. The mobile espresso shop will be located at 2 Exchange Place from the hours of 7am to 7pm all week.
Beer Pairing Dinner at The Kitchen Step (Tuesday)
Five courses, five beers. That’s the plan for tonight’s Beer Pairing Dinner at The Kitchen Step. Each courses will be paired with a different beer from New Jersey’s Carton Brewing Company. You can take a peek at the menu here. Admission is $75/pp.
Spring Cocktail Class at Liberty House (Wednesday)
Good bye Hot Toddy, hello Aperol Spritz. Now that spring is here, the bartenders at Liberty House are hosting a Spring Fever Cocktail Class that’ll have you making, shaking, and stirring the best spring cocktails. Admission is $40/pp and it includes light bites.
Tuscan Dinner at Prato Bakery (Thursday)
Prato is hosting two Tuscan Dinners this month. The first Prato a Tavola (4/11) will feature lasagna, crostoni misti, taglieri with cold cuts and cheese, cantucci, and espresso. (And of course Tuscan wines courtesy of Madame Claude Wine). Cost is $50/pp.
All About Rioja at Jersey Wine & Spirits (Thursday)
Take a wine tasting journey through Spain’s Rioja and all of its sub-regions during Jersey Wine & Spirits’ All About Rioja Wine Tasting Class. The cost is $30/pp.
Iris Records Pop-Up (Thursday)
Iris Records is back! (Sort of). An Iris Records Pop-Up is coming to 109 Brunswick Street (across the street from their old shop). You’ll find them there from 12pm till 8pm on Thursday and Friday. Plus, they’ll be there on Saturday to celebrate Record Store Day.
Gin Making Class at Corgi Spirits (Friday)
Learn how to make your own batch of gin from the pros at Corgi Spirits during their Gin Making Class. The 2-hour class will cover topics such as botanical sourcing, recipe creation, and the science behind fermentation and distillation. Admission is $75/pp and includes a tasting of Corgi’s gins.
Midnight Market at Harborside (Friday)
It’s Midnight Market Friday and this month Carlo’s Bake Shop will join the foodie extravaganza offering a selection of its famous pastries. Tickets are $5/pp at the door if you get there from 6:30pm to 7:30pm or $10/pp general admission.
Le Grand Bazaar Debuts at Grove Plaza (Friday)
Downtown’s weekly Friday market returns this evening sporting a new name — Le Grand Bazaar — and a new selection of vintage apparel, jewelry, and art for your purchase. The outdoor marketplace is located right outside the PATH Grove station.
Greek Night at Frankie (Friday)
If you missed Frankie’s “Meet the Greeks” event last week, you’re in luck. Eklektikon Wines and The Maritime Republic are back today pouring rare, natural Greek wines throughout the night.
