Earth, Wind & Fire to Play San Diego Rady Shell June 18, 2023

January 10, 2023Local WallyComment

Earth, Wind & Fire are BACK and playing San Diego Rady Shell 2023

The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting tunes that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere. Better than ever, the group brings its iconic sound to The Rady Shell on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Tickets for this concert range from $45 to $220 and are now on sale at www.theshell.org

I am about to show my age but I don’t care. When I was in high school the hottest band was Earth, Wind & Fire. If you wanted to slow dance you asked your buddy at the turntable to cue up the song “Reasons” but whatever you do do not dance any where near Jim O’Young who would belt out the falsetto at the top of his lungs . I mean, it was impressive he could do that but damn it’s not romantic.

The Rady Shell is San Diego’s top outdoor concert venue, a bit like a better version of The Hollywood Bowl. Better because ours is on the bay and has incredible sound, like really good sound! Add to that really good food and beautiful people watching and man oh man a summer’s night doesn’t get much better. Well, perhaps adding Earth, Wind & Fire will make it better and that’s where I will be on June 18th, 2023, and you should be there too even if you didn’t slow dance to Reasons in high school.

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THE BEST Barbeque Restaurant in La Jolla, CA: BUBBA'S SMOKEHOUSE

December 1, 2022Local WallyComment

Fall off the bone baby back ribs at Bubb’s Smokeshouse in La Jolla

at a glance:

BUBBA’S SMOKEHOUSE | 888 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 | (858) 551-4227

A casual family run BBQ restaurant in the heart of La Jolla serving “fall off the bones” ribs, tender brisket, BBQ sandwiches and burgers. A short walk to the coast for one of the tastiest picnics you’ve ever had. A La Jolla hidden gem! Open daily from 12PM to 8PM.

Co-owner Ali serves us some delicious BBQ chicken. It’s good, really good!

Where to Find Good BBQ in La Jolla and San Diego?

You don’t normally think about BBQ when it comes to dining in La Jolla. I mean, La Jolla is fancy with ocean view dining and Michelin star restaurants. Can a rack of baby backs compete? If that rack of ribs came from Bubba’s Smokehouse then the answer is a resounding YES.

Bubba’s Smokehouse makes BBQ that rivals the best in San Diego, smoked low and slow and unlike Phil’s, San Diego’s most well known BBQ joint, they don’t smother everything in sauce. Fall off the bone ribs won’t win many competitions (the best BBQ ribs retain a “bite” to them) but are certainly a winner in flavor for the majority of BBQ lovers. They were good, really good!

The big test for BBQ is always the beef brisket and beef ribs. Both of these require plenty of time and the right amount of smoke, not too much, and Bubba’s nailed it. Juicy, succulent, and extremely tender, some of the best I’ve and I’ve had plenty - it’s my go-to order all around the US whenever I go for BBQ Bubba’s passes the test with flying colors.

Giant beef rib on top of baby backs and brisket

And while the ribs and chicken are the stars here, don’t overlook their sandwiches like The Bubba, filled with pulled pork, chopped brisket, and a hot link sausage for God’s sake, all covered with your choice of BBQ sauce. Excellent burgers and homemade mac n cheese, bbq beans, and crispy sweet potato fries, people around me were even raving over the salads, which is something I’ve never heard at a BBQ joint.

Take a great rib and make it better!

While the restaurant is pleasant enough with their 50’s music vibe and friendly staff, the pro tip is to get everything “to go” and to take the short 5 minute walk over to Ellen Browning Scripps Park where you’ll find a large grassy area overlooking the ocean, the ultimate picnic spot. Spread out a blanket, hand out some napkins, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a better dining experience in all of San Diego. Save that Michelin star dining for later - let’s go get some ribs!

Owner Jeff Nicoletta telling me about the giant beef ribs

Don’t look for a run down BBQ joint, this is La Jolla after all!

Dine in or take it out to the beach, which is my pick

I love how the main sauce is on the side, unlike some places in San Diego where the sauce takes over the meats

San Diego Holiday Events 2022 - Rady Shell, Grinch Stole Christmas, Holiday Concerts for the Family

November 21, 2022Local WallyComment

The holiday season is officially upon us and this year, there’s no better way for San Diegans to embrace the holiday spirit than with special performances by the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Holiday By the Bay activities at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront!

Holiday Programming at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Dec. 9 - 11| Noel, Noel - The San Diego Symphony’s signature holiday show, this performance features the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Master Chorale, San Diego Children’s Choir and an all-new story and script.
Holiday Movies In Concert
- Dec. 17 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas In Concert - Watch CindyLou grow the heart of the infamous Grinch in this classic Christmas tale, accompanied by the San Diego Symphony
- Dec. 21 | Love Actually In Concert - Enjoy this modern holiday classic following the holiday season through the eyes of an unforgettable cast of characters as the San Diego Symphony performs its unforgettable score.

Holiday By the Bay at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront

From Dec. 2 - Dec. 30, enjoy special holiday activations at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. With adults-only options and fun for the whole family, it’s a great place to stop by before a show at The Rady Shell or book for a holiday staycation!

Life-Sized Gingerbread House (Opens Nov. 25) - Visit the hotel lobby to view a grand Grinch-themed house – honoring the anniversary of San Diego native, Dr. Seuss.
Fridays 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 4-7 p.m. | Naughty or Nice Happy at Odysea Lounge - Enjoy $2 off on seasonal spirits at the Odysea Lounge.
Fridays 7-9 p.m. | Holiday Movies (Promenade West) - Enjoy free showings of family-friendly holiday movies - a great way to end an evening after a dinner at Hudson & Nash!
- Saturday, Dec. 3 - Elf
- Saturday, Dec. 10 - The Santa Clause
- Saturday, Dec. 17 - A Christmas Story
- Saturday, Dec. 24 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Fridays 5-9 p.m., Saturdays 4-6 p.m. | Write a Letter to Santa (Promenade West)
Fridays + Saturdays 5-9 p.m. | Stocking and Ornament Decorating (Promenade West)
Saturdays, 6-7 p.m. | Storytime with Ms. Claus (Promenade West)
Sundays, 9-11 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa (Hudson & Nash)
Dec. 24 + 25 5 - 10 p.m. | Christmas Pre-Fixe Specials at Hudson & Nash

Birch Aquarium's Oceans At Night 2023: Tickets and Info for Adults 21+ to Explore Ocean Mysteries at Night

November 20, 2022Local WallyComment

Looking for something new to do in San Diego? Birch Aquarium announces Oceans at Night, a monthly signature event for guests 21 and older interested in learning about the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark. This adults-only event is a great opportunity for locals to unwind and take a stroll around the aquarium after hours. Plus, there will be live music, craft cocktails, tasty bites, and epic ocean views!

Oceans at Night kicks off Jan. 26. Tickets for this fun event will go on sale Dec. 2.

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The new monthly series celebrates the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark. Oceans at Night features interactive experiences highlighting ocean phenomena that occur at night including bioluminescence and biofluorescence, while creating a fun, adults-only atmosphere with live music, a glow lounge with life-sized games, glowing nighttime dives and epic ocean views. Glowing cocktails and food by The French Gourmet will also be available for purchase.

“We’re thrilled to be launching this new signature event, giving locals an opportunity to unwind and experience the aquarium like never before,” said Executive Director Harry Helling. “We often think of the ocean as silent, colorless and uninteresting at night. But there is a secret language of light in the deep ocean that we are just beginning to understand. I hope our guests are just as excited by the ocean at night as we are.”

Each event is designed to connect guests with the aquarium's current exhibits and the scientists who study these ocean phenomena. With the aid of specialized lighting and glasses, guests will have the opportunity to explore the aquarium in a new light, seeing how some animals — including Crystal Jellies, Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers, Strawberry Anemones and corals — transform in the dark.

Oceans at Night kicks off on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Events will be held on select Thursdays throughout the year. Tickets are $27 for members, and $30 for the general public.

For those wanting to take a deeper dive into the event, an upgraded experience will be available. During this immersive 45-minute offering, guests will see how Weedy Seadragons glow red in the dark. It will also include an interactive experience with bioluminescence that can be enjoyed at home. Plus, aquarium staff will have a variety of different corals fluorescing in a rainbow of colors. The cost for the upgraded package is $67.50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. It includes one complimentary beverage and all of the other Oceans at Night activities. Limited capacity is available. Advanced purchase is recommended. Upgrades at the gate cannot be guaranteed.

Tickets for Oceans at Night will go on sale Friday, December 2 at 10 a.m. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for a full schedule and additional information.

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Sam the Cooking Guy WINS 1st Place at the San Diego Food and Wine Festival

November 16, 2022Food FestivalsLocal WallyComment

Sam the Cooking Guy San Diego Wine and Food Festival — Sam the Cooking Guy at the San Diego Wine and Food Festival

Best Bites at the San Diego Wine and Food Festival 2022

Sam the Cooking Guy takes 1st place in the highly competitive battle for the best bite at the 2022 San Diego Wine and Food Festival with a deceptively simple yet ultimately delicious BRAISED OXTAIL ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH.

In case you don’t know Sam the Cooking Guy, long time San Diegans might remember his start back on public access TV. He was picked up and dropped by Discovery Health Channel, then went on the Today show where he told Hota and Kathie Lee to be quiet, pretty gutsy for this little known chef (and appreciated by the audience). He now mainly cooks on his YouTube channel and recently opened two restaurants in San Diego’s Little Italy, Graze, a casual eatery and bottle shop, and Not Not Tacos, an eclectic take on creative tacos.

Sam calls his culinary approach the “every man approach to cooking”. He’s like your neighbor down the street who invites you to watch the game and then brings out food so good that people crowd around the BBQ instead of the TV. His accessible food is just f-ing delicious (he also drops a lot of F bombs on his channel, just warning you).

As for his winning dish, this Italian Beef Sandwich is a good example of his genius - I mean, it’s a freaking beef dip sandwich but it was so good it won the taste buds of hundreds of foodies who all agreed that this was the best thing to eat at the San Diego Wine and Food Festival. I liked it so much that I was hoping to find it on the menu at one of his restaurants. No such luck with that but I did find a recipe on his YouTube channel that looks surprisingly similar that I think I’ll try out this weekend.https://www.thecookingguy.com/cookbook/2022/10/6/italian-beef

The San Diego Wine and Food Festival

But wait, I’m getting so far ahead of myself. So Sam wins the festival, but what is the San Diego Wine and Food Festival? In a nutshell, it’s one of the best foodie events in the entire country. You know that grassy area behind Seaport Village on the San Diego Bay where people normally fly kites? Well for one Saturday every November it gets converted into booth after booth of wine, food, and cocktails with live music, live food, and that perfect San Diego Vibe.

In the days leading up the The Grand Tasting you’ll find restaurants hosting multi-course gourmet dinners, there’s typically a trip to Baja to discover their wine and food scene, and there’s plenty of wine, lots and lots of wine. And on Sunday, as if you have not had enough, there’s the Grand Fiesta which features a Taco Knock Out competition, more wine, more cocktails, more beer, and yes, live music.

If all of this sounds intriguing then mark your calendars for next year, perhaps sometime in October when they announce the dates and events, and GO!

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OK, enough of this chit (chat), let’s get a close up of the winning bite from Sam the Cooking Guy at the 2022 San Diego Wine and Food Festival.

Yes, I took a bite before I remembered to take a photo, but hopefully you can imagine just how tender the oxtail beef was. Succulent, beefy, drippy, oh man it was good.

later that same weekend….

Sam the Cooking Guy making tacos at the San Diego Wine and Food Festival’s Grand Fiesta

The Grand Tasting Event was held on Saturday. The next day there was Sam again at The Grand Fiesta taco competition where his Korean taco killed it! You can get these at his Not Not Tacos restaurant and I suggest you do that. The flour tortilla has that homemade chew to it, the Korean flavors really worked here. Love it. More please. (Hey, does Sam look a bit like the Tin Man in the shot below?)

What Else was really, really good at the San Diego Wine and Food Festival?

I always go to the San Diego Wine and Food Festival with good intentions to take notes, chat with the chefs, you know, act like a real journalist (hey, I did go to journalism school after all). And I always fail as soon as the gates open and I see all this delicious wine and food laid out in front of me and I run like a third grader to be first in line (I used to get in big trouble for that sort of thing). Too hard to take notes, memory too poor to remember. So this year I decided that my top winners would go to the places I went back to two or more times. That says something - to get back into a long line instead of moving on shows that I really liked what I just ate.

So the winners are:

Second Plade: JRDN: Suzuki Nigiri with guajillo ponzu, drunken fingerlime, black aioli, and negi green onion.

MY TAKE: The perfect one bite, tangy and melt in your mouth texture, this one nearly took first place in my book. Go check out JRDN at Tower23, a Pacific Beach location known for their incredible seafood and sushi. Official Website for JRDN

Third Place: HIGH PIE: Flaky crispy hand pies with different fillings from the restaurant that’s housed in the Top Gun house!

MY TAKE: Trust me, these little hand pies are incredible. Can you blame me for going back again and again for these delightful hand pies, some filled with cherries, some with apples and ice cream(!), each one just out of the fryer and piping hot? Oh, and there’s blueberry and pumpkin at their shop. I like these so much they’re going to be on my Thanksgiving menu this year :-) Official Website for High Pie

Scenes from the San Diego Wine and Food Festival 2022

So those are my top picks, but there were more delicious bites everywhere, a festive crowd, you really need to go next year! Here’s their official website for event info but for now check out some of the highlights of my day.

My Dinner at ARLO: The San Diego Wine and Food Festival

November 14, 2022Food Festivals, Things to Do in San Diego, Things to Eat San Diego, San Diego Wine Food Fest, restaurantsLocal WallyComment

At a Glance….

ARLO SAN DIEGO: A contemporary casual restaurant in Mission Valley that creatively combines fresh local ingredients in a mash up of of flavors from around the world. Gourmet yet accessible dining. Official Website | 619-908-5058 | $$$ | Yelp

HAMEL FAMILY WINES: A family run winery located in the Sonoma Valley with wines that inspired Chef Josh Mousakes’ menu. Official Winery Website

SAN DIEGO WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL: Held each year around the second week of November, it’s a week long extravaganza featuring gourmet events like this one, food focused day trips, and one of the best wine and food festivals in the country. Official Website

San Diego Wine and Food Festival hosts a six course gourmet dinner featuring wines by Hamel Family from Sonoma

My Evening at ARLO: 6 courses, 6 wines

Now that Covid is loosening its grip I’ve started to venture outside again but seem to have a bit of Rip Van Winkle syndrome. Where’s Qualcomm Stadium? What? The Trolley runs to La Jolla now? And especially, what happened to the Town and Country Hotel???

I used to work in Mission Valley and to escape from a tyrannical boss I would walk along the river and around the Town and Country Hotel. It was dilapidated but oddly charming, but last time I drove the 8 (when was that, 2020, 2021??) it was just gone, then a pile of rubbish and dirt. Little did I know that during my time asleep that the Town and Country would rise again, returning as a cool and modern resort that rivals some of San Diego’s best. And within the resort is ARLO, a restaurant that’s been getting a lot of attention this past year (Best new restaurant, Best Fine Dining, Best patio dining).

So when I heard that they were featuring a gourmet six course dinner via the San Diego Wine and Food Festival, not even a stormy rainy night could keep me away.

A mad rush through the pouring rain from the validated parking structure to the restaurant, right on time for the dinner to begin. The setting is intimate, not too many tables but enough to make it fun, with the chef and winery introducing themselves and their vision for the night. Six courses, six wines, I’m ready!

Scallop Crudo, Orange creamsickle, sea grass, brie cheese

Scallop Crudo paired with Hamel Family Sauvignon Blanc

Let me first start by saying all of the wines we had were perfectly paired with each course - and all of them were over the top delicious. I especially liked how this sauvignon blanc paired with the freshness of the scallop crudo. Stunning presentation, you can tell that Chef Josh Mouzakes trained at The French Laundry, and the perfect opening to the evening.

Charred Chilean Seabass ith prosciutto, Medjoool dates, brioche, and allium powder

Charred Chilean Seabass with Hamel Family Grenache

Another impressive dish, a crispy yet moist slice of seabass on top of salty prosciutto and a softer than air brioche bun, looking like a play on sushi and oh so delicious. A dip into the date sauce, another winning plate. The brioche was so light and balanced out the proteins perfectly. Another one, please.

Black Pepper Squab, mission figs, butternut squash, caramelized plum

Black Pepper Squab with Hamel Family Isthmus

Served on top of a charred plank from a wine barrel, the squab was elegant yet begged to be picked up by your fingers, which of course I did. I love squab and the mission fig sauce along with the charred butternut squash and caramelized plum added a complexity that elevated the dish to gourmet level. Winner Winner Squab Dinner.

Wagyu Coulotte, chanterelle mushrooms, smoked potato purée

48 HOUR WAGYU COULOTTE WITH CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS, SMOKED POTATO purée WITH HAMEL FAMILY ranch CABERNET

Steak and potatoes? But not what you might think. It was of course the highest quality Wagyu but for me the stars were the mushrooms and potato. The chanterelles were very much the Thomas Keller philosophy of giving you a bite so delicious you wish there was more, only to move on to the smoked potatoes which had the same lingering effect. Oh how I loved both the mushrooms and potatoes. And yes, the 48 hour wagyu was quite nice, cooked and seasoned to perfection, though for me my love goes to the sides.

Tongue, cheek and tail rye wheat ravioli with tomato marmalade, preserved lemom ricotta

Tongue, Cheek and Tail ravioli with hamel family nuns canyon cabernet

In a prior life I worked in the tech industry and had to go to way too many meetings. It was there I learned the art of looking attentive while letting my brain drift to daydream mode. So yes I’ll admit it, five courses in I didn’t pay close attention to the description of the dish but you can trust me that it was yet another winner, the rich sauce complementing the tender meat that was wrapped in ravioli that had a satisfying chew, like the best al dente pasta you get in Italy. And I do remember the wine, perhaps the best pour of the evening and a perfect pairing. Look, it’s been a long evening so I think I did pretty good.

Honeycomb Pavlova, macerated apriocot, white chocolate tuille

Honeycomb Pavlova with hamel family late harvest sauvignon blanc

I love dessert wines, especially when paired with dessert, and the pavlova with its crispy, chewy exterior and softer marshmallow-like interior just melted in the mouth, a contrast of textures. A sip of late harvest sauvignon blanc, a delightful ending to a perfect meal.

Final Thoughts…

The San Diego Wine and Food Festival is a week long celebration of the best culinary experiences in San Diego and the Six Course Dinner at ARLO was no exception. But don’t wait until next year to check out ARLO - maybe go for Brunch this weekend, or hit up the bar for cocktails after work, or yes, go for dinner where you’ll find a menu that features everything from affordable wood fired flatbreads to plates for sharing to gourmet entrees. Check out their menu - and go check out what they did to the Town and Country Resort. It’s got that San Diego vibe that makes you feel like you’re on vacation even if you live 5 minutes away.

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About the San Diego Wine and Food Festival

Every year around the second week of November is the San Diego Wine and Food Festival. The week long activities feature a myriad of culinary adventures, from gourmet dinners to trips to Baja to the Grand Tasting event on the bay behind Seaport Village on Saturday, and the Grand Fiesta event featuring a Best Taco competition and beers, wines and spirits from Baja California on Sunday. You can pick and choose which events you want to attend or buy package tickets for multiple days. I’ll post more info as the year progresses but mark your calendars now to check events and ticket sales around mid-October 2023.

How to Get FREE Tickets to the San Diego Wine and Food Festival 2023! Not Clickbait!!d

November 3, 2022Food FestivalsLocal WallyComment

I’m Serious. You can go to the San Diego Wine and Food Festival for FREE. I’m talking about the BEST foodie festival in the entire United States, right here in San Diego in the area behind Seaport Village. The Grand Tasting Event happens on Nov 11, 2023, and features booth after booth of high end food bites and unlimited wine and spirits to sample in one gloriously delicious afternoon. You want to go. You need to go!

How to Get FREE Tickets to the San Diego Wine and Food Festival in 2023

Super easy and super fun, just volunteer to work the event \and you’ll be rewarded with a free ticket to the main event. Stop crying about how you can’t afford to go to the greatest food and wine event of the year and start dreaming about all the fun you’re going to have.

CLICK THIS LINK FOR VOLUNTEER INFO AND FREE TICKETS TO THE SAN DIEGO WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL!

Trust me, you will love this event. This isn’t some crummy street fair where the samples are smaller than a Costco cart and not nearly as delicious, this is gourmet bites from some of San Diego’s best chefs and restaurants served up with wines from Napa and Sonoma and other top wine regions.

Add to that some beautiful San Diego people to go with our beautiful San Diego sunshine, live music and fun vibe, and you get an event you won’t want to miss. No excuses, just click to volunteer and you can thank me later!

SAN DIEGO WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2023

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San Diego Wine + Food Fest 2022 Event: Worlds of Wine with JRDN Restaurant in Pacific Beach

October 15, 2022eventsLocal WallyComment

WHAT IS IT? A foodie five-course dinner paired with comparative old and new world wines!

WHEN IS IT? November 9, 2022 | 6 PM - 9 PM

WHERE IS IT? JRDN Restaurant at Tower23 Hotel, 723 Felspar Street, San Diego, CA 92109

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A SPECTACULAR DINING EVENT!

Sip + dine through time + wine regions as the JRDN team presents a five-course dinner paired with comparative old and new world wines. Hosted by Master Sommelier, Nick Hetzel, and Paul Hodges, Import Specialist, this dinner features incredible wines and an exquisite menu curated by JRDN Executive Chef, Stephen Gage.

MENU:

First Course + Pairing:

Ama-Ebi Nigiri with Preserved Citrus, Yuzu Corn Kosho

Vincent Girardin, Chassagne-Montrachet V.V. Burgundy France 2018 + Capensis, Silene, Chardonnay, Stellenbosch South Africa 2018

Second Course + Pairing:

Black Trumpet Mushroom Gnocchi with Prune Agrodolce, Egg Yolk, Bottarga

Massolino, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy 2020 + Brewer-Clifton, Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara 2021

Third Course + Pairing:

House Made Sausage with Lentils, Parsnip, Cherry Mustard

Famille Perrin, La Gille, Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France 2019 + Yangarra Estate Vineyard, Ovitelli, Grenache, McLaren Vale, Australia 2019

Fourth Course + Pairing:

Lamb Loin with Squash Tagine, Marinated Olives, Pomegranate, Labneh

Château-La-Gaffelière, Dame de Gaffelière Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018 + Stonestreet, Estate Cuvée, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma 2012

How to Get Discount Tickets to the San Diego Wine and Food Fest 2022 - Cheap Tickets!

September 29, 2022Food Festivals, eventsLocal WallyComment

San Diego Wine and Food Festival : Discount Tickets?? Yes!!

Discount Tickets to the San Diego Wine and Food Fest!

If you’re reading this then you probably already know that the San Diego Wine + Food Festival is THE food and wine event of the year. No lie, this event will blow your mind and taste buds and you’ll leave with a huge smile on your face like you just did something spectacular, which of course you did. But let’s face it - with inflation taking a bite out of the budget you need a break, and here it is:

GET FOUR TICKETS TO THE SAN DIEGO WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL FOR THE DISCOUNT PRICE OF $550! That’s right, four tickets would normally set you back $600 but for a limited time you can get four tickets for $550, a nice little discount that makes the event even better.

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And just in case your friends give you that hesitation look here’s all the info you need to push them over the edge:

The Grand Tasting Event is Nov. 12 and runs from 12 to 3. It’s on the Embarcadero area behind Seaport Village. There you will find a small city of booths handing out gourmet bites, high end wines, spirits and beer. This is not your typical “Taste of ….” event where they cheap out and hand out tiny cups of pasta with marinara sauce. These are delicious gourmet bites worthy of a Top Chef competition. They even use tweezers to place the micro greens just right on your bite, just like on TV!
The event is super fun with live music, sunshine, and plenty of that San Diego vibe that we’ve been missing for the past few years. It simply is the most fun event of the year.
It ALWAYS sells out so don’t wait too long.