



- To celebrate their beer becoming available in California's wine country, Modern Times is hosting an evening of beer & wine pairings at the Lomaland Fermentorium. They'll be pouring some stunning wines from NorCal and pairing them with special, wine-barrel aged beers, as well as offering tasty snacks from Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, including a Lomaland Saison Pretzel, a ciabatta with rosemary, olive, and lemon zest, and a fruit and nut bread made with Black House. Tickets are $45 and include two keeper glasses, a 4oz pour of each beer and a 3oz pour of each of the corresponding wines. Designated driver tickets are $10 and include cold brew coffee.- The 14th installment of the Abnormal Dinner Series will coincide with the One Year Anniversary of Abnormal Beer Company. Although this edition does not include a guest brewery, it will include a very special guest chef - Keoni Koki, Chef de Cuisine of Commis in Oakland who currently holds 2 Michelin Stars. Tickets are $99 and will sell out in a blink.- Continuing the Chef Celebration annual dinner series, this 5-course menu will include dishes from chefs Jeff Rossman of Terra American Bistro, Flor Franco of Indulge, Miguel Valdez of The Red Door Restaurant and Wine Bar, Kat Humphus of Savory Made Simple, and Francesco Basile of Antica Trattoria. Tickets are $65 per person and must be secured by calling the restaurant at 619.293.7088. Proceeds go to benefit culinary scholarships for aspiring local chefs.- Get ready for 5 spring-inspired courses with wine to complement each as The Patio on Goldfinch welcomes modern winemaker Sashi Moorman, who will present each pairing. Tickets are $85 plus tax & tip for this family-style meal.- Take a tasting tour of some of the finest of Northern California’s petite vineyards with one of its most illustrious viticulturists, Jeff Gaffner of Saxon Brown Wines. Stake Chophouse & Bar has partnered up with Gaffner to give diners the chance to experience the exquisite taste of several of his small single vineyard bottlings while indulging in a five-course meal specially prepared by Stake’s esteemed Executive Chef Tim Kolanko. Tickets are $120.- Join Prepkitchen Little Italy and Saxon Brown Wines for a tasting tour of the world, featuring regional spring dishes paired with a curated wine selection to create a 5-course menu that will have you feeling like a world traveler. Jeff Gaffner of Saxon Brown Wines will be at the event presenting his wines. Tickets are $100 all inclusive of tax and gratuity.- San Diego's two most noteworthy contributions to the culinary world will be featured at this party celebrating the signature tastes of America's Finest City! Enjoy tastings from several popular craft breweries, snack on a variety of delicious tacos, take fun snapshots in a photo booth, explore exciting exhibits, and revel in the festive atmosphere inside one of San Diego’s top museums. Tickets are $20-$30.- The Westgate Hotel Executive Chef, Fabrice Hardel and Celebrity Chef Javier Plascencia are partnering to present an unforgettable five-course wine pairing dinner and culinary journey inspired by the vibrant flavors of Baja California, Mexico at the Westgate second annual Spirit of Baja Dinner. Guests will be welcomed to the event with an exclusive Mescal cocktail reception from 6:30-7:30pm, a creative collaboration by mixologists from The Westgate Hotel and Bracero, and Baja-inspired hors d’oeuvres created by Baja cuisine aficionado, Executive Chef Fabrice Hardel. For the main event, celebrity guest Chef Javier Plascencia will take over the kitchen to prepare a four-course wine pairing dinner. The evening will conclude a dessert prepared by Chef Fabrice, paired with an exclusive tequila cocktail from The Westgate Hotel’s popular bartender, Irving Gonzalez. Tickets are $149 (tax gratuity and ticketing fee additional).- San Diego’s most fabulous neighborhood will dish up its most delectable event of the season - the annual Taste of Hillcrest - where over 35 restaurants will show off their mouthwatering specialties as food lovers and connoisseurs sample each bite on a self-guided culinary walking tour through the neighborhood. Tickets are $30, but we are offering promo codefor $5 savings per ticket (limited to only 60 passes) and also raffling off 2 passes to attend.- Taking place at Bobby Riggs Tennis Club & Museum in Encinitas, Feeding America San Diego will host Pairings with a Purpose: Tapped Edition, an afternoon of culinary competition with San Diego’s finest chefs and breweries, uniting to fight hunger in San Diego. Pairings with a Purpose featuress Chad White and Brian Malarkey, as well as many other prominent San Diego chefs & breweries. Tickets start at $35 and we are raffling off 2 General Admission tickets to attend.- The monthly beer brunches at Toronado have been hailed by epicureans as destination dining for craft beer lovers. This installment features Modern Times Beer and even offers an all-vegan ticket. Tickets are $65.- Starting at 1pm, The Heart & Trotter will be serving complimentary pork tacos buffet-style on a first-come-first serve for free at their shop. The tacos will be served based on a first come first serve basis. Twi beers from Amplified Ale Works will be paired with the tacos.- San Diego EarthWork's will host its 27th annual EarthFair, the largest free environmental fair in the world, at Balboa Park. Drawing around 60,000 visitors, EarthFair 2016 will feature more than 300 exhibitors, special themed areas, a food pavilion, a special children's activity area, four entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse. This event is free to attend.- Fallbrook is known as the avocado capital of the world and each year the town celebrates spring with the Fallbrook Avocado Festival, featuring all things avocado for a day of celebration. An average of 100,000 people are in attendance for this annual event, which is free to attend.- Kick off Sunday Funday at the newly opened Mikkeller Brewery and let them fill your bellies with breakfast, including a full service omelet bar and, of course, beer! Attendees will be served an assortment of Beer Geek Breakfasts and other specialty one-offs, guided by Mikkel, where he'll talk about his vision for Mikkeller San Diego. Participants will receive a complimentary logo'd Mikkeller San Diego glass and a signed bottle of NY VERDEN olde ale. Tickets are $60.- The irresistible combination of fine wine and exquisite cuisine is coming together in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy when Javier Plascencia's Bracero hosts Winemaker Paolo Paoloni, of Paoloni’s Wines in Valle de Guadalupe. Four of trademark wines will be featured accompanied by small plates from Bracero’s kitchen. This dinner is $60 per person and reservations can be made by calling 619.756.7864 or emailing rafael@bracerococina.com - San Diego's yeast-producer for craft brewers will host the first installment of an on-going Fermented Pairings Series, which takes a look at the expansive world of unconventional and unexpected pairings featuring fermented foods and beverages. This event will begin with a tasty and informational lecture on the production of chocolate and beer which will include the history of two of the oldest consumables in existence. Afterwards, ticket holders will expand their vocabulary and palate with a guided tasting as delectable chocolate treats are paired with White Labs beer. Tickets are $25.- In honor of it's 2 years in University Heights, Circa California Soul Food is hosting a 5 course dinner with amuse for $45 with an optional $30 wine pairing. Dishes include pork belly, a vegetable terrine, roasted qual and beef tortelloni. Make your reservation by calling 619.269.9152.- Get ready for a 5-course menu with dishes from Kyle Kovar of Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, AG Warfield of Churchill’s Pub & Grille, Joe Pastry of Water’s Fine Catering, Stephen Gage of Underbelly North Park and Andy Halvorsen of Moto Deli. Tickets are $65 per person and must be secured by calling the restaurant at 619.291.9110. Proceeds go to benefit culinary scholarships for aspiring local chefs.- What do you eat when you get the munchies? Cueva Bar's Chef Oz and three guest chefs will take inspiration from "munchie" food and take it higher, to the next level for a four course dinner paired with craft beer from Mike Hess Brewing. Disclaimer: All food and drinks are safe for everyone to eat (so adequately prepare yourself BEFORE dinner). These are just munchies inspired dishes. Tickets are $40.- Sip and savor your way through Point Loma and Shelter Island during this annual culinary walking tour. This event gives San Diego food lovers and visitors a chance to sample fresh seafood, decadent desserts and a variety of ethnic cuisine from an array of restaurants, cafes and bakeries in San Diego’s Point Loma peninsula. Tickets start at $16.82.- Modern Times is celebrating everyone's favorite unofficial holiday with an evening of technicolor awesomeness. Each ticket holder receives a white narwhal tee to transform into a personal masterpiece via a mind-altering rainbow of tie-dying options. Participants will also get a pint of something extra dankalicious to sip on while crafting their new favorite t-shirt. Tickets are $25 per person.- Do you love seafood? If yes, this could be a most special dinner, as the amazing Tommy Gomes of Catalina Offshore Products is joining forces with Solare Executive Chef Accursio for a special 5 course seafood dinner. The meal is $75 and reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 619.270.9670.- The CityBeat Festival of Beers returns outside North Park's Lafayette Hotel for a day devoted to two of San Diego’s best known treats - music and craft beer. Presented by the San Diego Music Foundation, participants are invited to enjoy tastes of over 100 beers from more than 60 breweries, as well as live music, local vendors and great food. Tickets are $40 for GA and $50 for VIP, but we are offering promo codefor $5 saving per ticket and also raffling off 2 VIP passes.- Experience the Quintessence of San Diego, as the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club hosts its annual community event - The Quintessential Festival. This event is a celebration of all things San Diego - craft beer, local wine, distilleries, food, music, and most importantly, the amazing people that make San Diego America's Finest City. This tasting event takes place at the Nobel Park and Recreation Fields and tickets start at $30.- Presented by Discover Pacific Beach, this is the 7th Annual Celebration of Pacific Beach Culture and all the good things it has to offer! Bikes, Boards and Brews brings together tastings of local craft breweries and pairs them with restaurant samples to bring attendees back to the endless summer days at Tourmaline Beach with surf boards, beach cruisers, beach inspired art and live music bayside at the Catamaran Hotel. Tickets start at $30.- Camp Run-A-Mutt and San Diego Humane Society will host the 1st annual Craft Ales and Camp Tails Fundraiser, with all ticket proceeds benefiting the Humane Society and their Walk For Animals Event. Each ticket includes eight 5 ounce beers or spirits, one raffle ticket and a commemorative mug. Of course, dogs are welcome. Tickets are $35.- Taking place at Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, this culinary experience treats over 350 guests to sample signature dishes from over a dozen premier restaurants and chefs in San Diego, complemented by an extensive selection of wines and champagne. The Hilton's poolside area lends a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy an afternoon of fantastic food, wine, auction items, opportunity drawings, and live music by Legal Tender. All proceeds raised will directly benefit Casa de Amparo. Tickets start at $150.- In the second to last of this year's Chef Celebration Dinner Series, a 5-course menu will be presented by chefs Amy DiBiase of Tidal, Acursio Lotta of Solare Ristorante, Patrick Ponsaty of Bellamy’s Restaurant, Aaron Obregon of Bay Park Fish Company and DJ Tangalin of JRDN. Tickets are $65 per person and must be secured by calling the restaurant at 858.490.6363. Proceeds go to benefit culinary scholarships for aspiring local chefs.- The #PeoplesChef, Executive Chef James Montejano of La Valencia Hotel will cook up a 3 course meal paired with Record Family Wine from Paso Robles. The dinner will start with a reception featuring tray passed appetizers and Record Family Wines. Tickets are $85.Get ready to be transported to the groovy 70s! Benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, this 70's party will start with "The Gong Show" (remember that show?) with a comedy competition between many of San Diego's brightest and funniest, judged by a panel of San Diego's favorite celebrities. Then we will complete this journey, after many fun-filled surprises and prizes, with a fantastic tribute band "Space Cowboy" with the lead guitarist from the Steve Miller Band, Hall of Famer, Greg Douglass. Tickets are $45 and include food from Luna Grill.- San Diego Magazine will gather the top restaurants, breweries and businesses for one epic evening of North County all-stars. Guests will get to enjoy unlimited food and drink samples from the region’s top dining destinations plus casino games, photo booths and more. Special appearances by the region’s top chefs and unexpected entertainment elements all come together to make an unforgettable evening at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. Tickets are $80.- The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank invite guests to their 80,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Miramar for an evening celebration of local, seasonal food, and the culinary talent of more than 25 of San Diego's best chefs. Each table of 10 guests will be hosted by a chef who will personally prepare a multi-course dinner with drink pairings. VIP tables will receive complimentary Champagne and an artisan cheese course provided by Venissimo Cheese. Tickets start at $300.