April 2 – Searsucker’s Celebrating National PB&J Day
On April 2nd, Searsucker Del Mar Highlands is celebrating National PB&J Day with all night happy hour on their famous PB&J Old Fashioned (featuring house-infused peanut Maker’s Mark bourbon, strawberry bitters, and an Uncrustables garnish!).
April 5 – Woodstock’s Beer & Pizza Pairing Dinner
Woodstock’s is teaming up with Stone Brewing to create the ultimate pizza experience with their upcoming Beer & Pizza Pairing Dinner. Join Woodstock’s on Friday, April 5th to eat, drink and learn from a Stone Brewing beer expert! Starting at 7:00 PM at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach, the Beer & Pizza Pairing Dinner includes a variety of coveted Stone brews with classic Woodstock’s eats. The beer experts at Stone will be on-site to share their insights on these unique brews and pairings, making this event one-of-a-kind for only $20 per person!
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
April 7 – Bubbly & Brunch: JRDN Faves
Add a little sparkling fun to your Sunday brunch routine. On Sunday, April 7, Executive Chef David Warner will create a unique three-course brunch as JRDN’s wine experts pair each course with a selection of their favorite sparkling wines. Relax beachside while sipping on bubbles at San Diego’s favorite oceanfront setting. The three-course brunch with wine pairings costs $59 per person and includes tax and gratuity. Seating is limited, reserve tickets by calling (858) 270-2323 or visiting https://www.t23hotel.com/play/events/bubbly-brunch-faves/.
April 7 -Craft Beer Launch Party
Celebrate National Beer Day at PB AleHouse’s Craft Beer Launch Party taking place on April 7thfrom 3 – 7 p.m., featuring $3 AleHouse Drafts and $5 AleHouse Flights – the perfect excuse to fill up on the location’s latest beer additions on a day dedicated the art of brewing!
April 10 – El Jardín guest chef dinner
On April 10, chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins welcomes celebrated chef Francisco Migoya (Modernist Cuisine) for the first time ever to San Diego for a special, limited-seating Food Memorias guest chef dinner at her regional Mexican restaurant, El Jardín. After becoming fast friends on social media and utilizing the platform throughout the years to exchange ideas, Zepeda-Wilkins and Migoya come together to offer a one-night-only, 6-course menu featuring courses such as chicken liver mousse croquetas topped with caviar, “potato salad” risotto made with fermented sunflower seed milk and topped with a marinated egg and a Mother Earth wild mushroomtamal paired with huitlacoche sourdough from Migoya, served with mole butter and toasted seeds.
For dessert, Migoya will craft avant-garde creations, such as a prickly pear sorbet sandwich made with a butter sable cookie colored with chlorella powder; as well as a layered dessert inspired by Mexico’s tallest volcano, Citlaltepetl (Pico de Orizaba). Created with the help of a 3D printed mold, the elaborate pastry features Mexican cinnamon chantilly cream, Mexican chocolate cremeaux and a vanilla shortbread cookie base with a hot cinnamon infusion to emulate a volcanic eruption. The constructed desserts serve as an edible preview for the forthcoming Modernist Cuisine photo gallery, which debuts this summer in the heart of La Jolla Village and spotlights Nathan Myhrvold’s stunning photography of Francisco & his team’s culinary creations.
Only 50 tickets are available for the dinner; Tguests can reserve online via Tock: https://www.exploretock.com/eljardinrestaurantbar/experience/54714/chef-francisco-migoya-at-el-jard%C3%ADn-?date=2019-04-10&size=1&time=18%3A00
April 11 – Wine Dinner featuring Domaine Carneros Winery
The heart of Domaine Carneros has always been sparkling wines, with distinctive styles ranging from the classic vintage-dated Brut cuvée to their luxury Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs. Join THE MED for a multi-course dinner full of creative plates by Chef Alex Emery and team, paired to the exquisite wines from Domaine Carneros. Tickets are $125 per person, which includes all wines, courses and one of the best views in San Diego. They can be purchased on La Valencia’s website.
April 11 – Picnic in the Flowers
On Thursday, April 11 from 5:30pm-7:30pm indulge in the perfect evening with 20|Twenty and the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Enjoy a gorgeous warm California coast sunset, gentle breezes off the glistening Pacific Ocean and a delicious picnic basket meal prepared by the culinary team at 20|Twenty Restaurant. Pair the picnic basket dishes with a cold, freshly-poured beer or a delicious glass of wine from the TapTruck. All set against the backdrop of thousands of blooming, bold Tecolote® Giant Ranunculus flowers. Tickets for this exclusive, more intimate and after-hours event are limited. The $65 per person price includes entrance to The Flower Fields, a picnic basket filled with delectable food from 20|Twenty, and a bouquet of flowers. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/picnic-in-the-flowers-tickets-55593237871.
April 13 – Pilates and Ravioli Cooking Class at Giardino
Gather at Giardino for a weekend pop-up pilates and cooking class. Start with a Pilates Mat class led by Vai Fitness, and end with a Ravioli Cooking Class by Chef Marco. The classes are $55, which includes the pilates and cooking class, plus ravioli to eat after. RSVP: jane.valesova@gmail.com –
April 13 – VinDiego
The seventh annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival will be held on Saturday, April 13th at its all-new location, the Waterfront Park in San Diego. Top-tier wineries from all over California to points north throughout the Pacific Northwest Wine Region will be joined by esteemed local chefs for an afternoon of wine tasting, gourmet food and live music by award-winning artists.
Over 150 world-class wines will be poured from wineries based in Napa, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Lodi, and Temecula. Attendees can experience small production and award-winning pinots, chardonnays, zinfandels, syrahs, Rhône and Bordeaux-inspired blends. To add to the savory experience, gourmet cuisine will be served from some of San Diego’s best Chefs at the event.
Guests have the opportunity to bid on items at the VinDiego Silent Auction, with all proceeds benefiting its partner charity, the San Diego Italian Film Festival. Live musical entertainment will feature headliners Jimmy and Enrique. This year’s festival will be held from 3 p.m.–7 p.m. The all-inclusive General Admission and Early Entry ticket include a crystal souvenir wine glass tastings of award-winning wines and a variety of gourmet appetizers. Early Entry tickets allow attendees to arrive one hour earlier than General Admission. Must be 21 to attend.
For more information on the VinDiego Wine and Food Festival, visit www.VinDiego.com.
April 13 – The Westgate Spring Literary Tea with Whitney Sharer
Enjoy a three-course afternoon tea with champagne as you bask in the company of author Whitney Scharer as she discusses her captivating debut novel, The Age of Light. Written in interweaving timelines, The Age of Light tells the story of a Vogue model turned renowned photographer Lee Miller, and her search to forge a new identity as an artist after a life spent as a muse.
Hardcover books will be available for purchase and signing during the event for an additional $30. Parking validation will be available at The Westgate Hotel for $3. Tickets are $65 per person, including tax and gratuity. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.westgatehotel.com/activities/hotel-events/literary-tea-with-whitney-sharer/.
April 13 – The Barrel Experience Journey
Join Second Chance Beer Company for the release of Journey #3 of The Barrel Experience on Saturday, April 13. Journey #3, the Doppio Espresso, is an Imperial Stout that was aged 26 months in bourbon barrels and finished with freshly-roasted Indonesia Sumatra from Mostra Coffee, an artisan micro-roasting company that sources, roasts, brews, and serves only the highest-grade specialty coffee. The new release is anticipated to go fast with only 50 bottles available per location, and a limit of one per person.
The Barrel Experience will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at both Second Chance’s Carmel Mountain Ranch Brewery and Taproom, and at the North Park Beer Lounge on April 13.
April 16 – Beast Feast dinner
Executive Chef Tim Kolanko of Urban Kitchen Group will host the second installment in CUCINA urbana’s 2019 Beast Feast dinner series on Tuesday, April 16th where guests can enjoy a family-style buffalo (aka bison) themed menu. The Beast Feast series serves as creative outlet for CUCINA’s culinary team and aims to educate guests on techniques and sourcing based on sustainability and seasonal cooking. Guests can expect dishes like buffalo cannelloni with roasted tomato sauce, and a strawberry rhubarb tart with buffalo milk ice cream. Following Spring’s buffalo themed dinner, Summer’s dining event will feature sustainable, locally caught tuna on July 16th. Tickets are $84 per person and are available online at urbankitchengroup.com
April 17 – Tequila Mixology Class
Tequila lovers will take over Indigo Grill on Wednesday, April 17th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a cocktail class featuring El Tesoro tequila. Learn to make four handcrafted tequila cocktails complete with spice rims. Light bites will be served during the class. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by calling the restaurant at 619-234-6802.
April 17 – Mean Girls Trivia
Get in loser, we’re playing trivia! On Wednesday, April 17th, Miss B’s Coconut Club and Sunset Trivia will be hosting a Mean Girls trivia night and all teams that wear pink (on Wednesday) will receive a free mini welcome drink. Assemble your clique from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and buy your tickets from Sunset here.
April 18 – Padres Pedal the Cause
Join in the fight against cancer as survivors, families, riders and cycling enthusiasts alike help to kick off the launch of Padres Pedal the Cause’s 2019 fundraising season at Culture Brewing Co. in Solana Beach on Thursday, April 18th from 5 to 8 p.m. On a mission to fund cures for cancer, Padres Pedal is San Diego’s most impactful cancer research funding organization—donating more than $10 million since its inception in 2013. The upcoming open-to-the-public family friendly and free-to-attend kick off event invites supporters to bike alongside fellow riders on one of two routes out and back through Torrey Pines. But you don’t have to ride in order to celebrate and raise awareness! Enjoy a pint or two at Culture Brewing Co. and the Up In Smoke food truck will be on-site, who alongside Culture will be donating a generous portion of proceeds from the evening back to Padres Pedal to fund a world without cancer. All attendees have a chance to win a variety of cycling industry prize packs with gear and gifts. Last by not least, take advantage of early bird pricing by registering on-site for Padres Pedal’s largest annual fundraising initiative on November 16, 2019 at Petco Park, where more than 2,500 survivors and supporters will cycle, spin, walk and celebrate to take action in the fight against cancer. For more information, visit Padres Pedal’s website, www.gopedal.org.
April 18 – Mexcal Dinner
Mezcal bar and tasting room Tahona in Old Town will host a one-night-only dinner event with Mexico’s artisanal Mezcal Vago on Thursday, April 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Celebrating the culturally vibrant region of Oaxaca, where Mezcal Vago seeks out and sources from talented small batch mezcaleros, this four course meal designed by Tahona’s Executive Chef Adrian Villareal will also bring in Mezcal Vago founder Judah Kuper attending to guide guests through each tasting. During this evening, Tahona will also co-host a special happy hour with Mezcal Vago between 5 and 7 p.m. featuring a unique cocktail made with Vago Espadin for $7. Secure reservations at www.eventbrite.com/e/vago-mezcal-paired-dinner-w-owner-judah-kuper-tickets-58878428966
April 19 & 20 –“And Two If By Sea” World Premiere and Screenings
Theatre Box® will host two screenings of “And Two If By Sea” this weekend. Directed by innovative filmmaker Justin Purser and narrated by comedian Daniel Tosh of Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0,” “And Two If By Sea” is a project five years in the making that documents the legacy of world-renowned professional surfers and identical twins, CJ and Damien Hobgood. “And Two If By Sea” is a study into the lives of the twins set to the backdrop of brothers’ competitive journey on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour. Through captivating scenery of iconic surf spots and interviews with top professional surfers, the film tells the story of this classic sibling rivalry and struggle of each to establish their own identity that fueled their careers, but in turn ripped their personal lives apart. The screenings are scheduled for 10 p.m. Friday, April 19 and noon Saturday, April 20.
April 20 – 4/20 at Spill the Beans
On Saturday, April 20thSpill the Beans will be offering a special to celebrate their pot head coffee fanatics – all day long enjoy a famous San Dieggo breakfast sandwich and cup of coffee for only $4.20! The delicious sandwich is a combo of your choice of bacon or sausage, fried egg, pepper jack and American cheese and cayenne aioli all on a homemade sweet bun. Wash it down or get caffeinated with a good cup of joe, as Spill the Beans proudly and exclusively serves Dark Horse Coffee Roasters.
April 22 – Duck Dive Earth Day Beach Cleanup
PB’s beach lounge and eatery, The Duck Dive is hosting their Annual Beach Cleanup on Earth Day, April 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Want to get involved? Meet at the Duck Dive at 10, no need to sign-up just show up ready to help project our ocean and beloved Pacific Beach by picking up trash and plastic pollution. Gloves, trash bags and trash pickers will all be provided and after the cleanup, all volunteers will receive tasty brews, swag and hot dogs for lunch!
April 22 – Woodstock’s Pizza Earth Day Street Cleanup
Woodstock’s Pizza isn’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty (literally!) in the battle against litter. In partnership with Don’t Trash PB, Woodstock’s is hosting an Earth Day Street Clean Up event for students and locals to clean up trash before it gets to our beaches and oceans!
From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, April 22nd, Woodstock’s Pizza and local community group Don’t Trash PB will be hosting a neighborhood litter cleanup. Volunteers will meet at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach at 5:30 PM to receive their official “Don’t Trash PB” cleanup buckets and grabbers before heading out to take on the litter problem! Simply Venmo $15 for your materials and earn your money back in full when you and your crew trade in three full buckets of trash. After cleaning up the streets, Woodstock’s Pizza will host an after party for all participants including free Bingo, free dessert Cinnabread pies and 50% off pitchers of beer for a well-deserved Earth Day celebration.
April 25 – Japenese Whiskey Dinner
Stake Chophouse & Bar in Coronado will be celebrating an evening of exclusive whisky tastings with Whisky Expert, Adam Parker of Wine Warehouse — one of the largest beverage distributers in the state. Alongside Executive Chef Andrew Kedziora, Adam will be guiding guests through a tasting of four Kaiyō whiskies and Hibiki ‘Japanese Harmony,’ considered some of the most highly-regarded Japanese whiskies on the market. Guests can enjoy a four-course meal featuring dishes including a triple-seared 100-day dry-aged NY Strip steak preparedwith wasabi, spinach Ohitashi, and coffee brown butter for $99 per person. To reserve your spot, please email reservations@stakechophouse.com.
April 26-27 – Spring Shopping Expo
Queen Bee Market will put a spring in shopping with a two-day market on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Described as “Etsy comes to life,” the popular urban-style handmade market is feminine and fun, hosting vendors who showcase an array of artisanal home décor, accessories, clothing, paper arts, vintage items, furniture and more.
Queen Bee Market will feature nearly 100 hand-selected artisans, including local and regional crafters, such as Chalk Couture, a chalk-centric line of DIY home décor; and Blessed Little Bird, maker of customizable jewelry and trinkets. Aside from all the spring shopping opportunities, Queen Bee Market also has interactive workshops and make-and-take stations. Some of this year’s workshops include learning to create hand-stamped jewelry, making and using essential oils to keep pets healthy and pest-free, and more. This year, Queen Bee Market is also partnering with the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank. There will be donation barrels at the market to collect non-perishable food items, and there’s a virtual food drive where people can securely donate funds before they arrive at the market. Queen Bee Market takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 26 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Wyland Hall at The Del Mar Fairgrounds. Tickets are priced at $3 per person and will be available for purchase at the door. Children 12 years old and younger and military with ID will receive free entry.
April 28 Gather Dinner Series: Land & Sea with Pacifica Del Mar
Del Mar Village presents the Gather pop-up dinner series. Celebrate the chefs of Del Mar with exclusive, off-the-menu culinary experiences paired with delicious wine and spirit tastings designed to accentuate the extraordinary flavors of the menu. Gather: Land & Sea at Pacifica Del Mar is the first edition of the series, in which Chef Chris Idso has carefully crafted the night’s menu with dishes inspired by the turf and surf of Southern California. The night begins with a special barrel-aged whiskey tasting and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an experiential multi-course dinner paired with wines from the Russian River Valley. Ticket are $90, and can be reserved here.
April 27 – 80’s Brunch
A crazy little thing called brunch! Searsucker Del Mar Highlands is flashing back to the 80’s on the last Saturday of every month, starting April 27th. Dust off your leg warmers for a themed brunch filled with all your favorite hits from the 80’s. They’ll be serving Del Mar’s favorite weekend brunch menu and bottomless mimosas, plus an entire menu of themed drinks like “Girls Just Wanna Have Rum,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Love Shack Smash” & so much more! Join the party here.
