Calling all wine enthusiasts and future Sommeliers: Morton’s The Steakhouse in Hackensack will host a Master Class in Food and Wine Pairings on Tuesday, April 6 from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. The interactive seminar will be led by Sara Fasolino, Certified Sommelier/Beverage Manager for Morton's. Sara will lead guests through a wine tasting seminar, while enjoying Morton's signature hors d'oeuvres and the company of fellow wine lovers. All participants in the Master Classes will earn a "Morton's Associate Sommelier" certificate.

During the Food and Wine Pairings Sara Fasolino will take the mystery out of selecting the right food to go with the right wine during interactive seminar. Guests will learn how elements in food react with wine to help you create the best pairings.

Fasolino is the liaison for the Court of Master Sommeliers and oversees all education and training of Morton's managers taking the Sommelier Certification exams. Since joining Morton's with Fasolino's oversight, over 100 Morton's managers have passed the Sommelier Certification exam, including Morton's president, Edie Ames. In addition to Fasolino's operation and training roles, she also travels on behalf of Morton's for various wine and spirit events as well as wine-maker dinners that benefit major charitable partners. The cost for the event is $49 per guest and includes the interactive seminar as well as Morton's signature hors d'oeurves. All participants will be awarded with a "Morton's Associate Sommelier" certificate at the conclusion of the evening.

For those who would like to stay for dinner with Sara Fasolino and continue their education during an intimate three-course wine dinner, the cost will be $150, inclusive of tax and gratuity, per person which includes the cost of the interactive seminar as outlined previously. To make a reservation, call 201-487-1303 or visit www.Mortons.com/Hackensack . Morton's The Steakhouse is located at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack.