Things to Do in San Diego this Weekend: “Stretch 4 Vets” on the Flight Deck of the USS Midway in Support of Veterans

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 to 10 AM, at the USS Midway, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego

What is it?: In recognition of Veteran’s Day month and Thanksgiving,the nation’s leading yoga studio CorePower Yoga – America’s leading yoga studio – is partnering with Embrace, a non-profit benefitting homeless veterans to host a 75 minute class on the flight deck of the USS Midway. Participants will raise funds by collecting pledge money for their practice. The class will feature live music by Buddha Music Group. Amy Opielowski, CorePower Yoga’s San Diego Program Manager will teach the class with the help of 20 local instructors.

How: Students, Veterans, Active Military and CorePower Yoga Members: $25; Civilians: $35

Registration and more information here: http://www.stretch4vets.org/

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN SAN DIEGO: Del Mar Beer and Cider Fest Nov. 28, 2015

November 13, 2015Local WallyComment

THINGS TO DO IN SAN DIEGO: DEL MAR BEER AND CIDER FEST

Get hoppy at Del Mar’s Fall Beer and Cider Fest that will be held at The Racetrack Saturday, November 28 starting at noon in the Seaside Concert area. This month, cheers to Bing Crosby Season by sampling a variety of 100 local and international craft brews including seasonal ales and ciders.

GET TICKETS NOW! $22 GETS YOU ADMISSION AND 5 DELICIOUS 7 OZ TASTINGS!

San Diego brewers will set up camp and serve tastes of their signature craft brews – five seven-ounce frosty samples for $20. Come out, grab a beer or cider and catch some world-class Thoroughbred racing. The races begin at 12:30 p.m., gates open at 11:00 a.m. Entrance to Beer and Cider Fest area is free with admission.

Confirmed seasonal brews include:

-       Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout
-       Tieton Cider Cherry Cider
-       Mission Brewing Hard Root Beer
-       Uinta Brewing Company Oak Jacked Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Pumpkin Ale
-       Delirium Noel
-       St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
-       101 Cider House So Cal Scrumpy
-       County Cider Company- Waupoos Cider
-       Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin
-       Ballast Point Pumpkin Down
-       Dogfish Head Punkin
-       Port Brewing Santas Little Helper
-       Alpine Duet IPA
-       Nickel Beer Co. Pearfect Apple Pie Ale
-       Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
-       Magners Pear Cider
-       Washington Gold Hard Cider

Pair your beer or cider with gourmet food truck offerings. The event is free with racetrack admission of $6. Stay after the festival and races to catch a free concert by Sublime with Rome.

San Diego Wine and Food Fest's Grand Tasting Event Nov 21, 2015

November 2, 2015Local Wally1 Comment

WHAT IS IT: The San Diego Wine and Food Festival is one of the largest celebrations of food and wine in the country.

WHEN IS IT? November 16th through the 22nd, though most people focus on the Lexus Grand Tasting Event held on Saturday. From 12 to 300 you wander the booths of high end foodie food and taste the very best of our best restaurants and chefs along with wines and spirits. Earlier in the week are lots of activities, from chef dinners to seminars.

HOW DO I GET TICKETS? Go to San Diego Wine and Food Fest to get them before they sell out! Grab a bunch of friends and go!

Are you a foodie?

Come clean, do you take photos of your food before you eat? Would you rather watch a Food TV competition than the Chargers? Does the sight of pork belly make you excited? Then this food festival is designed for you.

So what makes the San Diego Food & Wine Fest so great? Unlike a lot of "Taste of ____________" events where the food is second rate and the portions smaller than a Costco sample, at the San Diego Wine and Food Festival (also known as the San Diego Bay Classic) you get big bites of gourmet food made by some of the best chefs in San Diego. There's not a marinara sauce with pasta in sight. Instead you'll find scallops, steak, sashimi, just about everything you dream about.

Listen to me, if you have ever been to a fancy restaurant and restaurant and wished you could try everything on the menu then this is your chance to try EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING!

Look at this from last year. Yes, that is a giant shrimp and shrimp head that was super delicious. Go ahead, try it. Oh you want another one? OK, get another one. Eat them all!

Or how about this one?

I have no idea what this one was but it was delicious. In fact, just about everything is so darn good that you won't believe how much food you'll eat by the end. You can do your own Man V. Food episode, starring you!

Of course, those of you who are more refined will love the elegant plating and the finesse of the chefs. The plates are prepared with precision as if this were a Top Chef competition. Chefs with tweezers, micro greens, caviar... ahhh, caviar! And let's not forget the wonderful wines you can sample along with beers and spirits. And for you wine lovers out there, it's not just San Diego wines being poured but wines from everywhere.

Is it worth it? Absolutely. If you have never been you need to get your tickets and get down to the Embarcadero behind Seaport Village on November 21, 2015. Come hungry and be prepared to be blown away by the great food and wines at the San Diego Wine and Food Fest, 2015!

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