If you haven't noticed, we're on a mission to build THE best chocolate selection here at Passion Vines. Much like wine, it's an agricultural product that begins with a "sense of place." Depending on where cocoa beans come from (Tanzania, Philippines, and Ecuador) it can taste drastically different. It makes the journey, from bean to […]

At this month’s book club we will be discussing Jennifer Egan’s “Manhattan Beach”. Manhattan Beach opens in Brooklyn during the Great Depression. Anna Kerrigan, nearly twelve years old, accompanies her father to the house of a man who, she gleans, is crucial to the survival of her father and her family. Anna observes the uniformed […]

We couldn't decide which was more comforting on a cold January night - - a nightcap or a hot cup of cocoa - - so we merged them together for this one-of-a-kind tasting! Join us as we booze up your favorite winter treat the PV way! Using our gourmet selection of fair trade chocolates, we'll […]

At this month’s book club, we will be discussing Viet Thanh Nguyen’s "The Sympathizer", paired with a selection of Vietnamese cuisine from Lil Saigon to compliment the book! "The Sympathizer" is a sweeping epic of love and betrayal. The narrator, a communist double agent, is a “man of two minds,” a half-French, half-Vietnamese army captain […]

Over the past year, Little Water Distillery has taken New Jersey by storm and ignited local pride with their craft spirits. Join us in celebrating their success at this tasting, where we’ll create and taste three cocktails to ring in the holidays! They’ll supply the spirits and know-how, and we’ll provide some tasty pairings to […]

At this month’s book club, we will be discussing Augusten Burrough’s You Better Not Cry. You’ve eaten too much candy at Christmas…but have you ever eaten the face off a six-foot stuffed Santa? You’ve seen gingerbread houses…but have you ever made your own gingerbread tenement? You’ve woken up with a hangover…but have you ever woken […]

As anyone who spends time in our bar knows, Passion Vines is home to many talented individuals. Luckily for us, many of these fine folks are especially talented in the kitchen! Now, we offer you the opportunity to get in on the fun, while helping us decide whose baking skills take the cake! Our pastry-loving […]

Join us for a holiday open house on Saturday 12/2 in Somers Point and Saturday 12/9 in Egg Harbor Township from 11am to 6pm! To help us kick off the Holiday season, our friends from BK Foods and Di Bruno Brothers will be bringing samples of their fine gourmet foods, while we pour tastes of […]

If you're planning a festive get-together in the coming months, this event is a must! Join us as we explore the many ways to bring your cocktails to the next level - from fresh aromatic garnishes, to sophisticated sugared rims, and everything in between. Nikki will walk you through the process of creating a perfectly […]