# Event Details

- **Event Name**: South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience 🍽️

Join us at JBJ Soul Kitchen for South Meets Italy, a special 7-course tasting experience bringing together the bold, comforting flavors of Southern cuisine and the rich traditions of Italian cooking. 

Enjoy an evening of delicious prepared dishes that celebrate the best of both cuisines, all while supporting the mission of JBJ Soul Kitchen.

More than just a dining experience, your ticket helps support our mission of addressing food insecurity and building community through the power of a meal. Every ticket purchased helps us continue providing nutritious, three-course meals to individuals and families in need, while offering a welcoming space where everyone can enjoy a meal with dignity, regardless of their ability to pay.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time: 5:00PM

Location: JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River

7-Course Tasting Menu:

First Course
Parmesan Grit Cake with Tomato Jam & Fresh Basil

Second Course
Smoky Tomato-Basil Cappuccino with Garlic Crostini & Basil Cream

Third Course
Cornbread Panzanella Salad with Pickled Green Tomatoes, Red Onion, Burrata, Pancetta & Tomato Vinaigrette

Fourth Course
Cucumber-Mint Granita Palate Cleanser

Fifth Course
Black-Eyed Pea Agnolotti with Ham Hock Brodo & Sautéed Collard Greens

Sixth Course
Bourbon-Braised Short Rib with Polenta & Fried Okra

Seventh Course
Peach Cobbler Tiramisu with Caramelized Peaches
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toms-river/south-meets-italy-a-7-course-tasting-experience/200030808686025
- **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Toms River
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1769 Hooper Avenue , Toms River, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08753
- **lat**: 40.00786
- **long**: -74.14718
- **full address**: 1769 Hooper Avenue , Toms River, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08753

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience being held?
  - **A:** South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience takes place on Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1769 Hooper Avenue , Toms River, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08753.
- **Q**: Who is organizing South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience?
  - **A:** South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience is organized by JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toms River, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If South Meets Italy: A 7-Course Tasting Experience sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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