May 31-June 3 – Keep it Golden Food Truck
Top Chef winner, Brooke Williamson will be heading to multiple locations in San Diego with a food truck sharing tasty bites from Friday, May 31-Monday, June 3. The food truck is sponsored by Energy Upgrade California, the consumer initiative to promote smart energy use. The Food truck will feature delicious menu items that celebrate the diversity of San Diego, and will serve as a reminder to use energy better between the hours of 4-9pm when cleaner energy isn’t available. With this in mind, guests that arrive before or after 4-9pm will receive a different interactive experience than those who arrive during peak hours. For more information, please visit: https://www.energyupgradeca.org/keep-it-golden-food-truck/.
June 6 – Moet Hennessy Wine Dinner
Plans are set for Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. Sip champagne under the stars paired with a five-course locally-sourced dinner perfectly paired with champagne. Hosted on the waterfront patio of Sally’s Fish House & Bar, a representative of the champagne house will guide guests through an educational evening of pairings. Menu highlights feature Baked Brie Cheese with Jalapeño Honey and Seasonal Fruit paired with Ruinart, Rosé; Pan-seared Duck Breast with Foie Gras and Blackberry Balsamic Reduction paired with Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, 2008; and Citron Angel Food Cake with Honey-White Balsamic Peaches paired with Moët & Chandon, Ice Impérial Cocktail for the grand finale. Tickets are priced at $135++ and can be booked through EventBrite here.
July 6 – Baja Wine & Italian Street Food
On Thursday, June 6th at 6 p.m. at CUCINA enoteca in Del Mar, guests are invited to sip through the exciting world of Baja wine with a CUCINA twist as Master Somm Chris Miller, showcases his latest project, TRESOMM. Eat and sip at tasting stations of Tresomm wines cleverly paired with Italian-style street food snacks.TRESOMM is the new project between three friends, who all happen to be sommeliers; Chris Miller (Master Sommelier), Taylor Grant (Advanced), and Conner Mitchell (Certified). Taken by the immediate connection the trio felt to the region, TRESOMM was born out of passion and love for the Baja. Now in partnership with winemaker Camillo Magoni, TRESOMM focuses on producing thought-provoking bottles from indigenous Italian and French varieties, including Grignolino and Aligoté. Tickets are $57 per person, and can be purchased in advance online at https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/shop/our-store/baja-wines-italian-street-food-with-chris-miller/
July 6 – Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner
Join Stake Chophouse & Bar one June 6th for a four-course dinner expertly prepared by Executive Chef Andrew Kedziora celebrating the wines of one of America’s most accomplished Winemakers, Paul Hobbs. During this intimate vintner dinner at Coronado’s prized steakhouse gem, dine with Matthew Hobbs — Paul Hobbs wine educator, primary ambassador and Paul Hobbs’ brother — and enjoy dishes such as Grilled Quail with spring garlic & onion tart, charred apricot and chervil paired with Paul Hobbs Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The dining event begins at 6:30 p.m. and reservations may be made for $120 per person.
June 7- Sunset Sessions at 10 Barrel Brewing
10 Barrel Brewing Co. kicks off summer rooftop season with “Sunset Sessions” this Friday, June 7 at their East Village hotspot. Guests can enjoy live music on the rooftop from 6-9 p.m., with spectacular views of the city. Sunset Sessions will continue every Friday through the end of August, with rotating local musicians each week. For more information, visit https://10barrel.com/.
June 13 – The Patio on Goldfinch’s “Cheers to Five Years” Anniversary Party
Cheers to five years! The Patio on Goldfinch, the cozy Mission Hills eatery, is celebrating its fifth year anniversary of bringing locally sourced and sustainable chef-inspired cuisine to the community. What better way to celebrate than Goldfinch-style with good food, drinks and fun! The community is invited to attend the “Cheers to Five Years” anniversary party on Thursday, June 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The ticketed event includes two drinks including wine, beer and select cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a charcuterie table and dessert table for $39. Guests can also enjoy live music, a full cash bar and more. Tickets can be purchased here.
June 13 – DuMOL Wine Dinner Coming to THE MED
On Thursday, June 13, gather at the ocean view hotel to taste exception wines from Russian River Valley’s DuMOL Winery. The dinner will begin with a welcome reception, followed by an outstanding multi-course dinner complete with wine pairings hosted by DuMOL’s estate sommelier. The menu is specially curated to complement each DuMOL wine, and is comprised of dishes that please the eye as well as the palate. Showcasing THE MED’s culinary team, led by Chef Alex Emery, the menu infuses classic cooking styles with modern techniques that bring out the best of the season in a one-of-a-kind meal.
The multi-course dinner is $125.00 per person, and starts at 6:00pm. Seating is limited, and early reservations are encouraged. To reserve, please contact 858.454.0771 or go to THE MED’s website.
June 14 – National Bourbon Day
June 14 marks National Bourbon Day—a perfect time to cherish the richly flavored American offshoot of whiskey. Whether you prefer it neat, in a cocktail or part of a flight- there’s plenty of ways you can celebrate at these San Diego restaurants.
East County’s steakhouse, Bull and Bourbon, anchors Sycuan Casino Resort. A fitting place to celebrate National Bourbon Day, the chop house will pour a flight of bourbon for $15 all evening (5 – 10 p.m.) on Friday, June 14th. Taste Kentucky’s finest in this flight of 1792, Angels Envy & Bakers bourbons.
Stop into barleymash on National Bourbon Day for an $18 Old Forester flight and cocktail, and keep the glass! Sip on a perfect pour of Old Forester, Old Forester Signature and Old Forester 1897 and then choose your favorite to enjoy in an Old Fashioned cocktail. Top off the experience by walking away with a keepsake glass, while supplies last.
Celebrate bourbon while being surrounded by the Guinness World Record holding collection of whiskey. The Whiskey House in Gaslamp is offering a $24 special flight of bourbon for enthusiast to enjoy. Sip on a selection of the restaurants signature bourbons- Angels Envy Port Cask, Elijah Craig 12 Year, Knob Creek Single Barrel and Four Roses 9.5 Year Cask.
Mix it up with an Instagram-worthy cocktail at WhipHand in East Village. Mixmaster Rob McShea recommends the Hound Dog, a unique blend of bacon washed bourbon, peanut orgeat, banana, bitters, and salt. Enjoy it half off during happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.
Keep it neat with a single pour at The Smoking Gun in Downtown San Diego. Choose from an impressive selection of classics such as Buffalo Trace and Maker’s Mark, which are all offered at half off during happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m.
June 17 –Dough Nations Hosts Team Negroni After Party
On Monday, June 17, Dough Nations will host the official after party for the Team Negroni 2019 charity bike ride. The bike ride ends at Dough Nations, where participants will enjoy a selection of pizza, salads, Aperol spritzes, Negronis and more. Draft beer and craft cocktails will also be available, including the Kentucky Tippler, made with Old Forrester bourbon, lemon, honey, grapefruit zest and R&D sarsaparilla bitters; Barrio Libre, made with Brugal 1888, Mexican Coke and lime; among others.
Team Negroni registration is priced at $20, and each rider is encouraged to fundraise $250.
June 18 – Sake Dinner at Herb & Wood
Herb & Wood is excited to announce a sake paired dinner hosted by Chef Brian Malarkey, which will serve as a preview of Animae, the highly anticipated upcoming contemporary Asian influenced restaurant from the Puffer Malarkey Collective. The event, which will take place on June 18th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, will feature guest chefs Joe Magnanelli, the Executive Chef of Animae, and Anthony Pascale, the Chef and Owner of Saiko Sushi, cooking alongside Brian Malarkey and Herb & Wood’s Executive Pastry Chef Adrian Mendoza as they prepare a 5-course sake tasting menu.
Partnered with HOYO Sake, guests will be guided through a beautiful evening of cuisine in the stunning Herb & Wood Gallery. The night will start with cocktail hour and appetizers, followed by a four course dinner highlighting experimental dishes from Animae, such as Animae’s interpretation of Okonomiyaki (a savory cabbage pancake,) as well as highlight signature dishes from Chef Pascale and his creative sushi from Saiko Sushi. Each course will be accompanied by a sake pairing.
In addition to the meal, a dinner for eight at Animae will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to the chefs’ charity of choice. Tickets for the exclusive evening cost $125, and are available via Eventbrite here.
June 18 –Live Be Yoga Tour
In celebration of the upcoming International Day of Yoga, Kimpton Solamar Hotel and Yoga Journal’s Live Be Yoga Tour will host a Sip & Savasana rooftop yoga event on Tuesday, June 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by post-yoga cocktails. Join us for an all-levels vinyasa flow yoga class that will be led by Yoga Journal’s tour ambassadors Brandon Spratt and Lauren Cohen on the hotel’s Upper East Bar rooftop, overlooking the stunning downtown San Diego skyline, as well as a live DJ, complimentary craft cocktails from You & Yours Distillery and plenty of Instagrammable moments.
In addition to yoga, vendors including Sanuk, Quintessential Oils and Pura Vida will have a pop-up at Sip & Savasana, with samples of yoga sandals, essential oils and bracelets available for you to take home!Sip & Savasana is free to attend, and guests are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats, but we will have some extras available at the hotel as well. RSVP on the event Facebook page HERE.
June 19 –Taste of Little Italy
The 11th annual Taste of Little Italy is returning on Wednesday, June 19 to one of San Diego’s top culinary neighborhoods! It’s one opportunity to taste as many restaurants in the beloved Little Italy neighborhood as you can in one night. Taste of Little Italy features two routes (a north and south) and over 40 restaurants, including Bobboi Natural Gelato, Ballast Point, Ironside, Nolita Hall, Shake Shack, Born & Raised, Bencotto, Filippi’s, Not Not Tacos and so many others! Ticketholders will receive a Taste Passport to guide them through the evening,listing all participating restaurants and their menu offerings. Taste of Little Italy participants can visit various restaurants sampling different bites from each in exchange for a stamp on their passport, all while enjoying live music scattered throughout the charming neighborhood on street corners and in Little Italy’s signature piazzas.
June 20 – Terlato Wine Dinner at Vintana Wine + Dine
Join Terlato wines at Vintana on Thursday, June 20th from 6 -9 p.m. for a four-course dinner celebrating the fruits of the season. Indulge in this delectable menu featuring brûléed pineapple and citrus prawns, blood orange and cranberry gazpacho, turbinado spiced pork loin with a bing cherry reduction and more paired with Terlato wines. Tickets are $79 per person, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. For reservations, please call 760-745-7777.
June 20 – Barrel Republic + BattleMage
Beer lovers, here’s something to raise a cold one to! Barrel Republic is continuing its popular collaboration series and up to the pour this month is BattleMage Brewing. Join the Vista based brewery at Barrel Republic in Oceanside at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 for a special beer release event.
For this collaboration, the BattleMage team has brewed a unique IPA, “Hops of the Old Republic”, that you can enjoy exclusively at Barrel Republic. Learn more about the craft of beer making by chatting with brewery representatives who will be on hand to walk you through the extensive selection of their brews.The event is free and open to the public. Once you are ready to sample, just swipe your personalized wristband over the beer of your choice, fill your glass with as much as you’d like and pay by the ounce at the end of the night.
June 20 – Filmmaker Happy Hour at Hundred Proof
The happy hour event will showcase exceptional Singani 63 cocktails, as well as the bar talents of Stephen Kurpinsky, Hundred Proof’s Beverage Manager, and Sarah An. An is Singani 63’s brand ambassador and well-known mixologist who’s worked at the Normandie Club and Walker Inn as well as worked as Cocktail Apprentice at Tales of Cocktail.
For details, follow Hundred Proof @hundredproofsd or visit www.hundredproofsd.com.
June 21 – Rosé Soirée at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Del Frisco’s Wine Director Faith Fulginiti will host a special tasting event on Friday, June 21st from 4 – 6 p.m., featuring 30 rosé wines from around the world. Guests can sample the offerings and vote on their favorites, three of which will be added to the “by the glass” menu for the summer. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and live music on the expansive patio overlooking the San Diego Bay. Tickets are $50 per guest tax and gratuity included. Reserve your tickets by calling 619.272.5060 or visiting here.
June 21 – Summer Solstice White Soirée at SEA180°
Dress in your finest white attire and head to SEA180° Coastal Tavern to celebrate the longest day of the year. On Friday, June 21st from 6 – 9:30 p.m. enjoy a Summer Solstice White Soirée featuring a delicious beachfront buffet with wine pairings. Indulge in grilled swordfish skewers, 12-hour smoked brisket sliders, butter poached lobster tacos, fresh-shucked oysters, a poke bar, a selection of desserts and more. Tickets are $64.95 per person, excluding tax and gratuity and can be purchased here.
June 21 – Oysters + Rosé at Blue Point
From 2 – 4 p.m. on Friday, June 21st, join Blue Point for a special oyster and rosé pairing menu. Try 5 unique combinations like Oyster Casino coupled with a Terra d’Oro Rosé from Amador County, California. The special menu will be priced at $30 per person, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. To RSVP, please call 619-233-6623.
June 21 – Terrazas Wine Dinner at 333 Pacific
Be transported to Argentina on Friday, June 21st with a Terrazas de los Andes wine dinner at 333 Pacific. Indulge in a South American-inspired 6-course menu with unique wine pairings. Enjoy courses including a shellfish ceviche tostada with a crisp Torrontes, charred skirt steak with mint chimichurri paired with a single vineyard cabernet sauvignon, and more. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $94.95 per person, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge.
June 22 – Sushi Class at Roy’s
Learn to make sushi like a pro! Take the June Sushi class at Roy’s Restaurant and learn how to roll sushi menu favorites like the Flying Dragon Roll. After the class, guests will enjoy a three-course lunch that includes a Temari Sushi Sampler of Japanese Hamachi, Salmon, Tuna and Ebi, along with a Flying Dragon Roll and Yuzu Curd Dessert. This class is available both at Roy’s in La Jolla and Roy’s on the San Diego Waterfront.
This event is from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm on June 22, and tickets are only $49 per guest. Call Roy’s to reserve a spot! San Diego Waterfront: (619) 239-7697 | La Jolla: (858) 455-1616
June 23 – JRDN Bubbly Brunch
Join the JRDN team on Sunday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as Executive Chef David Warner dishes up a three-course brunch menu paired with hand-selected glasses of bubbly from J Vineyards and Winery for their well-loved Bubbly and Brunch at the Beach.
Located just south of Healdsburg, California in the heart of Russian River Valley, J Vineyards and Winery strives to translate the diversity of the region – the cool, coastal locations and the bright, sun-drenched hillsides – into the bottle. The small batch, traditional method winemaking technique makes their sparkling wines some of the finest in the country.
Pricing is $59 per person and includes tax and gratuity. To learn more, or to reserve your tickets, please call (858) 270-2323 or visit https://www.t23hotel.com/play/events/bubbly-brunch-jvineyards/.
June 23 – Coming Up Roses 3-Course Menu at BO-beau Hillcrest
BO-beau Hillcrest celebrates June National Rose Month on Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd with a special rose-inspired 3-course menu with rosé cocktails. Indulge in a variety of pink-hued delicacies including pan-seared salmon, beet carpaccio salad with pomegranate vinaigrette, and strawberry pot de crème and cherry buttercake with vanilla bean ice cream. Enjoy three courses for $39.95 per person, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. View the full menu here.
June 23 – Namaste on the Bay at Coasterra
Roll out your mat and embrace your inner yogi for Namaste on the Bay at Coasterra’s Harbor Float deck. Soak in the breathtaking panoramic bay views while engaging your body and mind in a one-hour yoga flow session on Sunday, June 23rd from 10-11 a.m. with a Yoga Box instructor. Stay for Sunday brunch and receive 15% off your meal. Executive Chef Deborah Scott’s brunch menu includes Baja-inspired dishes such as Carnitas Chilaquiles, Vegan Hash Tacos, Barbacoa Short Rib Hash and Tres Leches French Toast. Tickets are $25; to purchase, visit coasterra.com.
June 24 –Miss B’s Pride Paint Night
Celebrate National Pride Month with Miss B’s Coconut Club on Monday, June 24th, when the island-inspired bar and eatery hosts their Havana Paint Night!
This month’s paint night features a ‘Love is Love’ canvas painting, so gather your friends for a fun-filled night of art and socializing. The event is from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. but check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. and all guests must arrive by 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person and include all supplies needed to create this one-of-a-kind painting. Space is limited, so grab your tickets before they sell out. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here!
June 25 -Japanese Whisky Tasting
The Whiskey House is hosting a Japanese Whisky Tasting on Tuesday, June 25th featuring some of the finest whiskeys the country has to offer.
Starting at 7 p.m., enthusiasts will get to enjoy a great line up of Japanese Whiskeys, including Yamazaki 12, Yamazaki 18, Suntory Toki, Hibiki Harmony and Hibiki 21. Tickets to the tasting are $49, and include a welcome cocktail, a whiskey flight, light bites and a guided tasting with an ambassador. Tickets are available to be purchased by clicking here.
June 27 – Cocktails and Comedy
Join ginger’s for a night filled with laughter at their Cocktails and Comedy event. From 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27th, the trendy cocktail lounge will have an entertaining lineup of San Diego’s funniest comedians. Located just below the high-energy barleymash, ginger’s serves impressive beverages with an innovative twist.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy shareable appetizers such as The Popper flatbread with applewood-smoked bacon, cream cheese and ranch, beer-brined chicken wings or iconic barley mac ‘n cheeses, from the barleymash menu upstairs.
Cocktails and Comedy is a free event, so arrive early to grab great seats and a bite to eat before the show begins. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and there is a two-drink minimum.
June 28 -Brews on the Roof
Something’s brewing on Upper East Bar’s rooftop! At “Brews on the Roof” guests are invited to taste seasonal beers from local craft breweries across San Diego while enjoying food and beer discounts. This month’s featured brewery is Stone Brewing, and the event will feature an interactive music experience. With CrowdDJ, guests take the lead on the event’s atmosphere by choosing their favorite songs to be played, and creating a unique and collaborative DJ experience. Admission is free, and the event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
June 29 – Luau on the Lanai at Vintana
Break out your Hawaiian grass skirts for Vintana’s Luau on the Lanai on Saturday, June 29th from 6 – 9 p.m. Indulge in a Hawaiian-inspired buffet, offering a variety of Island dishes including Kalua Roasted Pig and Huli Huli Chicken with Grilled Pineapple, while enjoying Polynesian dancers and Hawaiian music. Save room for sweets such as pineapple Upside Down Cake and macadamia nut tarts! Tropical cocktails will be available for purchase. Tickets to the Luau are $49 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and can be purchased here.
June 29 – San Diego Art Institute debuts FORGING TERRITORIES
San Diego Art Institute, the 78-year old art institution in Balboa Park and only contemporary arts center in our region, hosts FORGING TERRITORIES: Queer Afro and Latinx Contemporary Art beginning Saturday, June 29 through November 3, 2019. Focusing on cultural equity, SDAI’s newest exhibit explores conversations around talented but underrepresented African American and Latinx artists who identify as LGBTQ – and serendipitously launches almost to the day with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, considered the seminal event leading to the modern LGBTQ movement. FORGING TERRITORIES is curated by Ruben Esparza, founder of the internationally shown Queer Biennial, and will bring together nearly twenty established and emerging artists who work in such varied mediums as painting, drawing, photography, film and performance. FORGING TERRITORIES opens to the public with a special preview from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 and will then be shown every Tuesday through Sunday. Learn more at www.sandiego-art.org.
June 29 – Princess Tea Party
Dreams will come true at The Westgate Hotel on Saturday, June 29, as they host the first ever Princess Tea Party. Little ones will have the opportunity to sip tea like a royal with their favorite princesses complete with songs, a princess oath, and a special photo opportunity.
Meanwhile, the Westgate’s renowned afternoon tea will be served, complete with signature house-made pastries, desserts, premium teas, and delicious kid-friendly beverages.
The Princess Tea Party will take place on Saturday, June 29, from 2:30 pm – 5 pm in the Versailles Ballroom. The price is $99 for adults, $65 for children ages 2-12 and complimentary for ages one and under. Prices include tax and gratuity. Special event parking is available for $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.westgatehotel.com/activities/hotel-events/princess-tea-party/.
June 29 – Two Years with 10 Barrel Brewing Co
It’s time to raise a glass! 10 Barrel Brewing Co.’s San Diego brewpub is celebrating its second year in East Village on Saturday, June 29 from 2 p.m. through close. Open to the public, the event will feature DJ Pocket, live music from Jet West, games like cornhole, Mario Kart and shuffleboard, giveaways and 20 beers on tap. For more information, visit www.10barrel.com/pub/san-diego/.
