Tapas & Taps, Tuesdays and Thursdays atTango:Tango Restaurant & Lounge in Escondido hasintroduced Tapas & Taps on Tuesdays and Thursdays, availablefrom 4 to 9 p.m. in the lounge. Tapas are one for $7 or four for$21; the menu changes weekly, but recent selections includedGrilled Chicken Sausage, Asian BBQ, Mediterranean Couscous Salad,Seared Ahi and more. Sangria is also available for $7 per glass or$14 per carafe. Tango will also offer half-price beer on tap; go towww.tangoongrand.com or call 760-747-5000.
Dave’s Day:Famous Dave’s in Vista is offeringa free entree for those with the first name of Dave, David or Davy,and a half-price entree for those with one of those as a middlename (bring a valid ID) on Sunday. Go to www.famousdaves.com .
Support From Home:The Coffee Bean & TeaLeaf has brought back its Support From Home campaign for the fifthyear, running through Sept. 12. During that time, Coffee Bean willdonate $1 from each sale of its limited edition Support From HomeBlend ground coffee and Support From Home Ceylon Tea to The FisherHouse Foundation, which provides resources to support injuredveterans and their families. Customers can also donate a bag to thetroops. And Coffee Bean will donate $1 to The Fisher HouseFoundation for every Support From Home gift card sold. Go towww.coffeebean.com .
Cafe Merlot open for dinner:Cafe Merlot atBernardo Winery will be open for dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. everyfirst Friday through Oct. 7. Go to www.cafemerlot.com or call858-592-7785.
Harney debuts nook dining:Harney Sushi willdebut nook dining at its Old Town location every first Tuesday.Diners can sit in a private booth to taste modern and originalcuisine in a unique 10-course meal prepared by chef Anthony Sinsay.Nook dining is $150 per person (includes drink pairings) and islimited to eight people; reservations available in even numbers. Goto www.harneysushi.com or call 619-295-3272.
Pei Wei adds lunch portion:Pei Wei Asian Dinerrestaurants are now offering lunch-sized portions, starting at$6.50 and available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Diners will be able tochoose one of five favorites and pair it with one of four smallplate options (entrees are Honey Seared, Mongolian, Kung Pao, PeiWei or Spicy chicken, beef or vegetables and tofu; small plates areAsian slaw, a spring roll, a cup of wonton soup or a cup of hot& sour soup). Go to www.peiwei.com .
Delicias summer specials:Delicias Restaurantin Rancho Santa Fe has expanded its summer menu to offer handmadefresh pastas and woodfired pizzas. Also, on Thursdays at lunch,guests can have burgers and barbecue (including pulled porksandwiches) on the patio; and the Fiesta Friday lunch menu includes$3 street tacos at the build-your-own taco bar. Go towww.deliciasrestaurant.com or call 858-756-8000.
Sunday Game Day Brunch:Toast Enoteca &Cucina in San Diego’s East Village will offer a Sunday brunchbefore remaining home Padres games. The brunches, offered from11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18 and Sept. 25, offeritems such as Toast Benedict (eggs benedict, focaccia, prosciuttoand rosemary hollandaise), omelets, a Breakfast Panini (eggs,salami, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes on focaccia), breakfastpizzas, Nutella and Banana Crepes, and more. Go to toastenoteca.comor call 619-269-4207.
Beer and Burger Wednesdays:La Valencia Hotelin La Jolla will offer Beer and Burger Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. For $15, diners can get a new burger andcraft beer pairing each week; a recent pairing was RoastedPoblano-Infused 1/2 Angus Burger, topped with a pancetta chip andlocal farm egg, paired with Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale. Go tolavalencia.com or call 858-551-3761.
Fall Fireside Menus:Starting Sept. 1, RoppongiRestaurant & Sushi Bar in La Jolla will offer Fall FiresideMenus, perfect for dining near the fire pits outside. The menuitems will be available after 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. Dishesinclude Walla Walla Sweet Onion Soup With Braised Short Rib AndTempura Scallions; Persimmon Cranberry Crisp With ButterscotchGelato; Abalone Mushroom Potsticker; Kailua Pork Spring Roll; andmore. Go to www.roppongiusa.com .
We Olive Wine Bar opens:We Olive Wine Bar hasopened its doors at 1158 Prospect St. in La Jolla, accompanying theolive oil tasting bar. The wine bar features a hand-selected winelist of California wines and a half dozen beers on tap. We Olive isopen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; go to lajolla.weolive.com orcall 858-551-8250.
Blues, Brews and BBQ:Sycuan Golf and TennisResort is offering Blues, Brews and Blues from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridaysthrough Sept. 30. For $21, guests can dine on homemade BBQ meatsand sauces, served with a house salad, baked beans, corn on the cobor baked potato, plus cornbread or Texas toast, and dessert. Go towww.sycuanresort.com .
Flavor team opens wine bar and lounge:The teambehind Flavor Del Mar has taken over a space behind the restaurantto open SIP at Flavor Del Mar. The intimate 27-seat lounge (pluseight seats on the patio) offers 40 wines by the glass, rangingfrom $8 to $30, and a selection of specialty cheeses andhouse-cured charcuterie. SIP is open from 4:30 p.m. to close Mondaythrough Friday and 12:30 p.m. to close Saturday and Sunday, withdaily happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Go to flavordelmar.com.
Round It Up:The Cohn Restaurant Group hasjoined Round It Up America, a program launched in 2009 that allowsdiners to round up their total bill, with the change going tospecific charities —- in this case, to The Balboa Park Trust. Goto www.dinecrg.com or call 619-236-1299.
Diamond Lounge launches tapas menu:The DiamondLounge at Harrah’s Rincon in Valley Center has launched a tapasmenu, available from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Fiore Bar. Tapas includeCitrus And Lavender Marinated Olives ($4.50), Thai Spiced ShrimpAnd Mango Salsa ($7), Artichoke, Roasted Peppers And Goat Cheese($4.50), Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta ($4) and more. Go toharrahsrincon.com .
Cohn Restaurant Group announces Vintana:TheCohn Restaurant Group has announced its latest restaurant, Vintana,slated to open in February in the Lexus Escondido complex. Themenu, featuring selections under $25, will feature CaliforniaModern Cuisine created by chef Deborah Scott. The restaurant willoffer lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, with possible menuselections include Short Rib Orecchiette, Roasted Nut Crusted BrieWith Jalapeno Jelly, Lobster Milanese With Garlic Caper Butter. Goto www.dinecrg.com or call 619-236-1299.
Crushnow open:Crush Italian Cuisine andLoungetook over the former Pacific Coast Grill spot in SolanaBeach in late July. The 180-seat restaurant will offerItalian-inspired seasonal cuisine created with locally sourcedingredients, handcrafted co*cktails, more than 160 wines, and more.The culinary team includes executive chef Jason Colabove (formerlyof Chico Crush and The Black Crow) and head chef Mike Lina(formerly of Azul La Jolla). Dishes include Crush Bruschetta,Scampi Prawns, Lamb Shank, Pappardelle Carbonara and more. Go towww.solanabeachcrush.com or call 858-481-2787.
Eat, play at Coco’s:Coco’s Bakery Restaurantat 3905 Mission Ave. in Oceanside has introduced a family friendlyzone, with kids’ tables and chairs, books and toys, coloring pagesand crayons, balloons, and a TV airing children’s programming. Newkids menu items include the Happy Face Multigrain Pancake andGobble Gobble Turkey Burger.
Chef appointed to advisory board:Chef ArleenLloyd of Alchemy of the Hearth has been appointed to the KraftFoods Advisory Board, whose members help develop new product lines,analyze current products and revitalize older products. Go towww.alchemyofthehearth.com .
Cavaillon wine flight special:Beginning at 5p.m. Monday through Wednesday nights, through Sept. 7, Cavaillonwill offer a wine flight menu. For $23, diners can enjoy three winetastings and three cheeses. Go to www.cavaillonrestaurant.com orcall 858-433-0483.
Sea Rocket launches brunch:Sea Rocket Bistroin North Park will offer Sustainable Summer Sundays: Brunch at TheRocket from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Items include Brandade Cakes(smoked cod potato cakes); Shrimp n Grits; French Toast; MB&JSandwich (macadamia nut butter with seasonal jam on lemon bread);and more. Sea Rocket brunches also offer a bloody mary menu andother co*cktails. Go to searocketbistro.com or call619-255-7049.
Brewsday Tuesdays, Tapas Nights:Twenty/20Grill & Wine Bar in Carlsbad will continue to offer BrewsdayTuesdays and Tapas Thursdays through the first week in October.Beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, diners can sample that week’s beerselections paired with a special menu. Featured beers are offeredat happy hour prices all night. And beginning at 5 p.m. Thursdays,small plates ranging from $1 to $6 are available on the terrace. Goto www.twenty20grill.com or call 760-827-2500.
IHOP, “Spy Kids” team up:Through August, IHOPis bringing back its Kids Eat Free program, this time with a “SpyKids” theme to celebrate the theatrical release of “Spy Kids: Allthe Time in the World in 4D.” From 4 to 10 p.m. daily, children 12and younger can eat free from the kids menu with the purchase of anadult entree. With the meal, kids will receive a “Spy Kids” themedactivity book and back-to-school coupons. Also, through Sept. 30,families can enter for a chance to win a trip for four to meet “SpyKids” director Robert Rodriguez, plus passes to nearby familyattractions and more. Go to www.ihop.com/skykids .
Karl Strauss releases Boardwalk Black Rye:KarlStrauss Brewing Co. has released the latest in its line of beers,Boardwalk Black Rye, an American black ale. A limited draft releaseand 800 cases of 22-ounce bombers are now available; go towww.karlstrauss.com .
The Wine Pub adds doggie menu:The Wine Pub inShelter Island has gone to the dogs with a menu just for pups. Itincludes specialities such as The Lulu (poached shredded chickenwith white rice), The Sockey Dog (two large biscuits made withfresh veggies, chicken and whole wheat flour) and The Frankie(three natural peanut butter and flax seed cookies). The menu isavailable on the outdoor patio; go to www.thewinepubsd.com .
Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge opens:Leroy’s Kitchen+ Lounge has opened at 1015 Orange Ave. in Coronado. Leroy’s servesurban eclectic food from sustainable and natural sources, as wellas mixed drinks and more. Dishes include Beet Salad With BucheronCheese And Lavender Vinagrette; Lamb Brochette With MintChimichurri; and Duroc Bone In Pork Chop With Maple Bourbon Glaze.Leroy’s is open from 11 a.m. to midnight daily; go towww.leroyskitchenandlounge.com or call 619-437-6087.
Bourdain to visit San Diego:Chef and authorAnthony Bourdain (also host of the Travel Channel’s “NoReservations”) will appear at the Spreckels Theatre at 8 p.m. Oct.28. Bourdain will offer insights into his work and travels, andoffer a question-and-answer session with the audience. Ticketsstart at $52.25; VIP packages are $152.25 and include ameet-and-greet with Bourdain, hors d’oeuvres, a photo opportunityand a tour poster. Go to ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
Marine Room spirits:The Marine Room hasannounced its fall co*cktail lineup, available Labor Day throughNovember. Fall co*cktails include Caramel Apple-tini, SpicedFig-Citrus Martini, the Smashed Pumpkin, and the “Rum-bunctious.”Also, The Marine Room will participate in California Wine Month inSeptember with a special “Grape to Glass” wine list. Go towww.marineroom.com or call 858-459-7222.
Stadium Sports Bar specials:Stadium Sports Bar& Restaurant in Encinitas has announced new daily specials.Monday is half-price burgers all day; Tuesday is $1.50 streettacos, plus $3 beer, tequila and margaritas; Wednesday is 50-centwings; Thursday is $1 sliders; Friday is karaoke; Saturday isbreakfast and a 9 a.m. opening for football; and Sunday is patiobarbecue, plus kids eat free. Stadium also offers happy hour from 3to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 p.m. to close nightly. Call760-944-1065.
MOGL launches:Solana Beach-based MOGL haslaunched, offering 10 percent cash back at participatingrestaurants, plus monthly “jackpots” for the No. 1 diner at eachparticipating restaurant. MOGL also donated a meal to FeedingAmerica San Diego for every $20 spent by a MOGL customer. Go towww.MOGL.com .
Art + Cuisine:Every Thursday through Sept. 22,The Prado restaurant and the Museum of Photographic Arts will offera collaboration, starting with admission to the museum and endingwith a three-course dinner at the restaurant. The dinner selectionsinclude Dill Crusted Loch Duart Salmon, Forest Wild MushroomRisotto and Triple Chocolate “Threat,” and dinner includes a bottleof select wine. The event is $79.95 per couple; go topradobalboa.com or call 619-557-9441.
STACKED to open Aug. 24:STACKED restaurant isset to open Aug. 24 at Fashion Valley mall. The restaurant featuresAmerican food —- burgers, pizzas, salads and sausages —-available to order via an iPad at each table. Those who wouldrather order from a server can do so. Go to www.stacked.com .
Company opens:Company Pub and Kitchen hasopened in Poway at 13670 Poway Road. The gastropub offers “moderntwists” on classics, such as fish ‘n’ chips, ploughman’s plate,burger, roast chicken, bangers and mash, mussels mouclade, berrychampagne salads and more. Company is open from 11 a.m. to midnightMonday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Go towww.companypubandkitchen.com or call 858-668-3365.
Applebee’s adds dessert:Applebee’s restaurantshave another dessert on the menu: the Cinnamon Apple Turnover. Thedessert features cinnamon-spiced apples in a caramel sauce inside asweet crust, topped with honey cream cheese sauce and served withvanilla ice cream. The dish joins the Maple Butter Blondie, DessertShooters, Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae and Triple ChocolateMeltdown. Go to www.applebees.com .
New chef in Mission Hills:Sister restaurantsThe Red Door and The Wellington have announced their new executivechef, Daniel Manrique. Manrique was previously the executive chefat Jayne’s Gastropub, and was sous chef at the Mission Hillsrestaurants. Go to www.thereddoorsd.com .
S’mores celebration:To celebrate NationalS’mores Day (it was Aug. 10), Devine Pastabilities will offertableside S’mores for $1.49 through August. Go to www.torpasta.comor call 619-523-5441.
DINING EVENTS
Flavor tasting menus:Flavor Del Mar hasreleased its tasting menus for the rest of the summer. Three-coursem*nus are $50 per person (beverage pairings are available for anadditional $16). Go to www.flavordelmar.com .
• August:Chino Farms Heirloom Tomatoes andSweet Corn (Heirloom Tomato Trio, Cornmeal Crusted Maine DiverScallops, Sweet Corn Pudding)
Hunter beer dinner:Hunter Steakhouse inOceanside will host a Food & Beer Pairing Dinner, featuringSierra Nevada, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for $25 per person. Dinersreceive four seasonal beers and four appetizer-size courses, plus aSierra Nevada pint glass. Courses include Beer Batter Shrimp,Spinach Salad, Hot ‘n’ Spicy Chicken and Chocolate Oblivion. Call760-433-2633.
Spotlight Dinners:La Jolla Playhouse willoffer a series of five Spotlight Dinners at private homes. Thedinners are limited to 50 people and include a presentation by thecreative team members of an upcoming production. Tickets are $350per person; go to lajollaplayhouse.org/spotlight-dinner or call858-550-1070, ext. 141.
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday:“Milk Like Sugar”
Rancho Valencia Wine Dinner series:RanchoValencia in Rancho Santa Fe offers a wine dinner series, featuringa multicourse dinner paired with visiting wineries, starting at$69. Call 858-759-6216 to reserve.
• Thursday:Far Niente Winery
• Sept. 14:Miura Vineyards
• Oct. 12:Darioush Winery
• Nov. 9:Pahlmeyer Winery
BrewFest Encinitas:BrewFest Encinitas will befrom 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at MiraCosta College’s San Elijo campus,3333 Manchester Ave. in Encinitas. Featured breweries include StoneBrewing Co., Karl Strauss Brewing Co., Pizza Port, Lightning,Ballast Point, Iron Fist, Green Flash and more. There will also befour food vendors: MIHO GastroTruck, Devilicious, Flippin’ Pizzaand PubCakes. Tickets are $40 and includes admission, acommemorative sampling glass, 10 tastings, and parking; proceedsbenefit six local charities. Go to www.brewfestencinitas.com orcall 760-944-4449.
Second Ferragosto:Little Italy’s Amici Parkwill host its second Ferragosto from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday.The celebration, which has a Venetian masquerade theme, includes a100-foot canal; food from Toast Enoteca and Acqua al 2, Craft andCommerce, Tre Porcellini, Vigilucci’s, Bencotto Italian Kitchen andmore; a silent auction and raffle; live music; and more. Ticketsare $100; go to www.ferragostosd.com or call 619-234-4820.
BICE Seasonal Centric Series:BICE restaurantin the Gaslamp Quarter will launch its second Seasonal CentricSeries; the four- to six-course dinners are offered monthly andfocus on one ingredient. Go to www.bicesandiego.com or call619-239-2423.
•Monday:Beans and Pork (fivecourses); $49 (selections include Pan Seared Potato Gnocchi, PastaE fa*gioli Soup and Thinly Sliced Karabuta Pork Loin)
•Sept. 12:Kings Mushrooms(five courses); $51 (selections include Beef Steak Tartare, StuffedRavioli, and Pumpkin Crumble Cake)
Wine-tasting fundraiser:Bourbon Street inUniversity Heights will host its 16th annual Mama’s Kitchen WineTasting Event from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 18. Attendees will receive winetastings, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction, with proceeds goingdirectly to Mama’s Kitchen, which provides meals to those affectedby HIV/AIDS or cancer. There will also be a wine bottle ring toss,with prizes including wine bottles and more; guests who bring fiveitems to donate to Mama’s Kitchen will receive three free rings totoss. Tickets are $55 presale or $65 at the door; go towww.mamaskitchen.org or call 619-233-6262.
Dinner and a movie fundraiser:The city ofCarlsbad Parks & Recreation will host its annual dinner and amovie fundraiser to benefit the Carrillo Rancho Trust Fund from 6to 10 p.m. Aug. 19 at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Tickets are$30 (only 150 are available) for the screening of “AmericanEmpire.” Go to www.leocarrilloranch.org or call 760-476-1042.
Stone anniversary and beer festival:StoneBrewing Co. will hold the Stone 15th Anniversary Celebration &Invitational Beef Festival on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 on the Cal StateSan Marcos campus. Events include a Brewers Reception at 6 p.m.Aug. 19, and two three-hour sessions on Aug. 20 with 10 4-ouncetasters (the Arrogant Bastard Ale Onion Rings will also be on hand)with more than 40 breweries. Go to www.stonebrew.com/anniv fortickets.
Del Mar food truck fest:Head to the Del Marraces from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 for a Gourmet Food TruckFestival, featuring more than 40 trucks from Southern California.Participating trucks include Devilicious, Nom Nom and The LimeTruck, Flippin’ Pizza, Bacon Mania, Lobsta Truck, Super Q Truck andmore. Go to www.delmarscene.com or call 858-755-1141.
Rossi’s wine dinner:Rossi’s, at 156 S. RanchoSanta Fe Road in San Marcos, will host Rotta Vineyard owner MikeGiubbini for a four-course wine dinner at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20.Courses include Caesar salad, lasagna, chicken parmigiana andchocolate cake. The dinner is $40; reserve towww.meetup.com/The-San-Marcos-Wine-Meetup-Group/events/23290781/.Go to www.rossis-pizza.com or call 760-727-4747.
Arts ‘n’ Drafts After Dark:AIRR Supper Clubwill host Arts ‘n’ Drafts After Dark presents One Night in Bedlam,benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making ArtProgram, at 6 p.m. Aug. 23. For $100, diners can enjoy twoco*cktails, a three-course dinner and a pochade box. Go totickets.arts-n-drafts.com .
Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival:The ninth annual Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival willbe from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 at Otay Ranch Town Center.Participating restaurants include Brigantine Seafood, FirehouseAmerican Eatery & Lounge, King’s Fish House, Miguel’s Cocina,The Brew House at Eastlake, Via Lago Trattoria, and more.Participating breweries include Ballast Point Brewing Co., KarlStrauss Brewing Co., Stone Brewing Co., TailGate Beer and more;participating wineries include Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, LaSerenissima Vineyards & Winery, Wiens Family Cellars and more.Tickets are $50; go to www.mcfarlanepromotions.com or call619-233-5008.
Kiwanis fundraiser:The Greater EncinitasKiwanis Club will host its annual fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m.Aug. 27 at the Encinitas Elks Lodge, 1393 Windsor Road in Cardiff.The event is $35 and includes a luau buffet dinner, a silentauction and raffle, luau costume contest and entertainment.
Garden Dinner Party:El Bizcocho at the RanchoBernardo Inn will host a five-course Garden Dinner Party at 7 p.m.Aug. 27 on the Aragon Lawn for $105 ($150 with wine pairings).Courses include Jerusalem Artichoke Soup, Farmer Tim’s HeirloomSalad, Torchon of Sonoma Foie Gras, Charcoal Grilled Elysian FieldsLamb, and Wild Berry Clafoutis. Go toranchobernardoinn.com/elbizcocho or call 858-675-8550.
Orfila grape stomp:Orfila Vineyards and Wineryin Escondido will host its 18th annual grape stomp from 4 to 8 p.m.Aug. 27 (age 21 and up only). The stomp includes a wine tastingreception, hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, and the stomp. Dinnerselections include Couscous Salad, Oven Roasted Lemon-Herb DrenchedChicken Breast, Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Vegetable Lasagna,Strawberry Shortcake and more. Tickets are $85; go towww.orfila.com or call 760-738-6500, ext. 7.
Taste at the Cove:The San Diego SportsMedicine Foundation will hold the 10th annual Taste at the Covefrom 5:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 31 at Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. Theevent will feature more than 30 restaurants, hosted bars, a fashionshow, auctions and more. Tables of 10 are $3,000; go towww.tasteatthecove.com .
Beef & Brew:La Jolla Strip Club will hosta steak and beer pairing at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 for $39.95 per person.Chef James Stephennson will share tips and tricks for seasoning,grilling and more; Arlan Arnsten will pour craft beer selectionsfrom Stone Brewing Co. Diners will receive four 4-ounce steaks withcraft beers, plus accouterments. Go to www.lajollasteak.com or call858-450-1400.
Annual BBQ Fundraiser:The Palomar MountainVolunteer Fire Department will host its annual barbecue fundraiserSept. 3. The event will include live music, a firefighterschallenge, an auction, drawings, antique fire engine rides, thebarbecue and more. Go to www.palomarfire.org .
The Vault: Contemporary Art & Fine Wine:Aspart of the Art San Diego 2011 Contemporary Art Fair, the HiltonSan Diego Bayfront Hotel will host The Vault: Contemporary Art& Fine Wine from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3. More than 30 winerieswill be showcasing their products. Tickets are $35; go towww.artsandiego-fair.com .
Taste of Downtown:Taste of Downtown will havesamples from more than 50 San Diego restaurants (from the GaslampQuarter, Financial District, East Village and Little Italy) from 5to 9 p.m. Sept. 8. There will be a free shuttle service to and fromeach neighborhood. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day ofthe event; go to www.mcfarlanepromotions.com or call619-233-5008.
Festival of Beer:The 17th annual San DiegoFestival of Beer is set for 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 9 at Columbia and Bstreets in San Diego. More than 70 breweries will be in attendance,and there will also be food, wine and live music. Tickets are $30through Sunday, $35 from Aug. 1-31, and $40 beginning Sept. 1;tickets include admission, 10 4-ounce tasters, and a souvenirtasting mug for the first 6,000 attendees. Go to www.sdbeerfest.org.
Spirits of Mexico:Old Town San Diego will hostSpirits of Mexico from Sept. 11-18 to showcase agave spirits. Theweeklong event will feature seminars, tequila tastings, co*cktailchallenges, Mexican dishes and and awards ceremony. The week kicksoff at 3 p.m. Sept. 11 with Tequila Trail, which lets guests sampletequilas alongside dishes from Barra Barra Saloon, Cafe Coyote,Miguel’s Cocina, Old Town Mexican Cafe, El Fandango, TheCosmopolitan, Casa Guadalajara, La Pinata and Rockin’ Baja Lobster.There’s also the “Main Event” at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17, with more than200 styles of agave spirits and culinary items from Barra BarraSaloon. For a list of events, go to www.polishedpalate.com .
Restaurant Week returns, adds lunch:San DiegoRestaurant Week will return Sept. 18-23 with the addition of lunchmenus for $10, $15 or $20 (the dinner menus will still be $20, $30or $40). Go to www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com .
Masters of Food & Wine Culinary Weekend:Park Hyatt Aviara Resort will host a Masters of Food & WineCulinary Weekend event on Sept. 24. The event includes a tour ofthe Carlsbad Aquafarm (with an oyster and Sauvignon Blanc tastingto finish), a Mussel Eclade lunch at the aquafarm, and a “Cal-Ital”wine dinner at Vivace, featuring Seghesio Family Vineyards. Thetour and lunch is $145 per person, the dinner is $185 per person,and both events are $300 per person. Go towww.parkaviara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/news-details.jsp?newsId=41203870or call 760-448-1234, ext. 5056.
San Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration:TheSan Diego Zoo will host its Food & Wine Celebration at 7:30p.m. Sept. 24 at the zoo. There will be dancing, live music andanimal appearances. Tickets are $90 and include samples from morethan 150 food, beer and wine vendors; go to www.zoofoodandwine.comor call 619-744-3313.
Taste of North Park:The third annual Taste ofNorth Park will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1.Participating restaurants include Caffe Calabria, El Take It Easy,It Postino, Sea Rocket Bistro, The Linkery, The Smoking Goat,Tornado San Diego, Urban Solace, Urbn Coal Fired Pizza, ZenseiSushi and more. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of theevent; go to www.tastenorthpark.com or call 619-233-5008.
The Gourmet Experience:Tickets are on sale forThe Gourmet Experience, San Diego’s cooking and home entertainingshowcase set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8-9 at the Del MarFairgrounds. The showcase features specialty foods, home products,culinary travel and more; new this year will be a oil and vinegartasting pavilion, a gourmet meats pavilion, a kids’ activitycenter, grilling area and more. Single-day tickets are $25 inadvance or $30 at the door; two-day passes are $40 in advance or$45 at the door (children 12 and younger are free). Go towww.thegourmetexperience.com .
Wine D’Vine food and wine tasting:The GrandDel Mar resort will host the eighth annual Wine D’Vine food andwine tasting benefit from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12. Wineries includeDuckhorn Vineyards, Rombauer Vineyards, Maddalena Vineyards andmore; restaurants include Truluck’s, Pamplemousse Grille, The GrandDel Mar, Union Kitchen + Tap, Red Tracton’s and more. There willalso be music and auctions, with proceeds benefiting Walden FamilyServices, a foster family and adoption agency. Tickets are $150; goto www.waldenfamily.org or calll 619-727-5887.
OktoberWest:Bistro West and West Steak andSeafood in Carlsbad will host OktoberWest from noon to 3 p.m. Oct.15. During the event, chef Eugenio Martignago will create sevenfood and wine pairings from his farm for $50 per person. Tenpercent of each ticket benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation; go towww.bistrowest.com, or call 760-930-8008 or 760-930-9100.
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival:Theeighth annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival will returnNov. 16-20. The event features more than 800 wines, 70 chefs andrestaurants, 30 gourmet food companies, celebrity chefs and more.Festival events include celebrity chef cooking classes, winetasting seminars, a Grand Tasting event and more. Tickets are nowon sale; go to www.worldofwineevents.com or call 858-578-9463.
CLASSES
Alchemy of the Hearth:Cooking classes areoffered at 960 Rancheros Drive, Suite L, San Marcos. Alchemy of theHearth is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call for pricing; go toalchemyofthehearth.com or call 760-233-2433.
• 10 a.m. Thursday:Basic Cake Assembly andDecor II: The Elements of Cake Baking
• 6 p.m. Thursday:Crepes: Savory and Sweet
• 10 a.m. Friday:How to Start Your OwnFood-Based Business
• 6 p. . Friday:The Essential Ingredients
• 10 a.m. Saturday:Basic Knife Skills
• 1:30 p.m. Saturday:Vegetables of the Season:Cooking 102
• 10 a.m. Monday-Aug. 18:The Kids BreakfastClub Camp
• 1 p.m. Monday-Aug. 18:Kids Candy LandCamp
• 6 p.m. Monday:Tarts and Tartlets: Baking 101and The Art of Pastry Series
• 10 a.m. Tuesday:Flatbreads: Bread 101Series
• 6 p.m. Tuesday:Basic Knife Skills: Cooking101
• 10 a.m. Wednesday:Ravioli from Scratch
• 6 p.m. Wednesday:Mastering Technique: Stocksand Soup
• 10 a.m. Aug. 18:Flavored Pasta fromScratch
• 6 p.m. Aug. 18:The Lazy Days of Summer
• 9 a.m. Aug. 19:ServSafe CertificationTraining and Exam
• 6 p.m. Aug. 19:Calzone and Stromboli: TheStuffed Breads of Italy
Alta Vista Gardens:Mary Dralle offers cookingclasses at Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista.Classes are $20 (unless noted) and include tastings and recipes;register to missklibs1@netzero.com.
• 10 a.m. Saturday:Little Red Hen Bread (kidsclass; measure, mix, knead and bake bread); $5 per child
• 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27:Cooking with Klibs
Cooking class with Deanna Fortin:Chef DeannaFortin will host a semi-private cooking class from 9 a.m. to noonSept. 17 at SAE Kitchens, 2515 Pioneer Ave., Suite 5, in Vista for$75. The class includes recipes, a cooking utensil to take home, araffle prize and more. Participants will learn to make a meal withfancy sugar decorations. Class size is limited; call760-612-4952.
Cups Culinary:The cupcake lounge in La Jollaalso offers classes at 7857 Girard Ave.; go to cupslj.com or call858-459-2877 for prices and registration.
• 6 p.m. Thursday:Guiltless Summertime Baking;$65
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday:The Perfect Picnic;$65
• 6 p.m. Tuesday:Parent’s Night Off: Cupcakes,Dinner and a Movie; $28
• 2 p.m. Wednesday:Kids’ Chef School: CandyMaking & Other Sweets; $45
• 10 a.m. Aug. 21:Market-to-Table; $55
• 2:30 p.m. Aug. 27:Summer Pasta; $65
• 2 p.m. Aug. 31:Kids’ Chef School: Making andServing Dinner for Mom & Dad; $45
Dallmann Chocolate Boutique: Isabella Valencia,owner of newly opened Dallmann Chocolate Boutique in the FlowerHill Promenade center in Del Mar, offers tastings classes at theshop. Classes are from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nightswith different themes. Go to dallmannconfections.com or call858-720-1933. Here’s the upcoming schedule:
• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday:Chocolate and Port
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31:Chocolate and Beer
Fall Harvest Cooking Class:Chef andrestaurateur Su-Mei Yu will offer a Thai cooking class above herrestaurant, Saffron, on India Street in Mission Hills from 10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Su-Mei will explore local market ingredientsprepared with traditional Thai techniques, including NorthernThai-Style Spicy Chicken Soup (with Chinese melon), Grilled PumpkinSalad, Harvest Stir Fry and more. The class is $95 and begins witha visit to the Little Italy farmers market (where students willmeet). Email info@saffronsandiego.com or call 619-574-0048.
Franco’s Home Chef Pizza Classes:Vista chefFrank Latino, a graduate of the International School of Pizza inSan Francisco, is offering ongoing one- and two-day hands-onclasses in pizza-making for wood-fired and gas-fired ovens. Seven-to eight-hour classes are limited to six and include lunch. Forfees and locations, visit 2003champ@sbcglobal.net or call619-890-4984.
Great News! Discount Cookware & CookingSchool:The San Diego school hosts cooking classes at 1788Garnet Ave. (in the Pacific Plaza at Garnet Avenue and JewellStreet); reserve to www.great-news.com or 858-270-1582, ext. 3.Reserve early; classes fill quickly.
• 10:30 a.m. Thursday:The Basics of HomemadePasta; $59
• 6 p.m. Thursday:Cooking With Summer Fruit;$54
• 6 p.m. Friday:Friday Night Dinner Party:Summer Thai Flavors
• 11 a.m. Saturday:Seafood on the Grill;$59
• 6 p.m. Monday:Croce’s Seasonal Favorites;$59
• 6 p.m. Tuesday:Tuscan Summer; $54
• 11:30 a.m. Aug. 18:Quick and Easy Lunch:Mediterranean Flavors; $34
• 6 p.m. Aug. 18:Hands-On Crazy Rolls
• 6 p.m. Aug. 19:Evening in New Orleans;$54
• 11 a.m. Aug. 20:For the Love of Steak;$59
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23:How to Tofu; $54
• 6 p.m. Aug. 23:Tapas and Paella Party;$54
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24:Suzie’s Organic FarmTour; $15
• 6 p.m. Aug. 24:An Evening at La Taverna;$59
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 25:Warm Weather Salads;$54
• 6 p.m. Aug. 25:Caribbean Cookout; $54
Inspired Gourmet:Inspired Gourmet offerscooking classes at 11 a.m. Saturdays at 29373 Broken Arrow Way inMurrieta. Classes are $45; go to inspiredgourmetcooking.com or call951-894-7551.
•Aug. 20:Asian
Ro Z’s Sweet Art Studio:Rosanne Zinniger’scake decorating shop and studio at 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, SanMarcos, offers classes in cake decorating. There is also a kidscake decorating club for ages 7 to 11 one Saturday of every month;go to the website for dates. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:30p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Visitrozsweetartstudio.com or call 760-744-0447.
• 9 a.m. Aug. 20-21:Elegant Wedding Cakes;$480
• 9 a.m. Aug. 27:Satin Ice: Basic RolledFondant; $150
• 9 a.m. Sept. 17:Introduction toLambeth/Overpiping; $210
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21-Oct. 26:Cake Design:Basics to Fondant; $175
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27:Basic Cake Baking 101(six-week course); $125
San Diego Botanic Garden:Chef ElizabethPodsiadlo, the “Opera Singing Chef,” holds cooking classes at SanDiego Botanic Garden (different teacher as noted); classes are $25for members and $30 for nonmembers (unless noted) and includerecipes and tastings. Call 760-436-3036, ext. 206, or go tosdbgarden.org/classes.htm.
• 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17:That’s Italian: AutumnDishes
SDSU Exploring Wine course:The SDSU College ofExtended Studies will offer an Exploring Wine course with advancedsommelier Lisa Redwine from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, beginningTuesday. The course offers an overview of the role and influence ofwine in history and culture, as well as discussions on history,grape varietals, viticulture, language and labeling, and more.Students must be 21 or older; the course is $299 before Aug. 9 and$329 after. Go to www.neverstoplearning.net or call619-594-6924.
Sur la Table:The Carlsbad location offerscooking classes at 1915 Calle Barcelona (in The Forum shops). Emailcooking046@surlatable.com or call 800-243-0851:
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday:Date Night: MoroccanNights; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Friday:Bobby Flay’s Grill It!Three-Part Series; $215
• 10:30 a.m. Saturday:Pocket Pies; $69
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday:Celebrating Julia Child;$79
• 11 a.m. Sunday:Patio Picnic; $69
• 3 p.m. Sunday:Essential Knife Skills;$59
• 6:30 p.m. Monday:Celebrating Julia Child;$79
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday:Favorite Recipes fromChicago’s Great Restaurants; $79
• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday:Sweet and Savory Crepes;$69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18:5 Grill Recipes Every CookShould Know; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19:Everything on the Grill;$79
• 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20:Homemade Cheese and DairyWorkshop; $79
• 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20:Date Night: Summer Surfand Turf; $79
• 2 p.m. Aug. 21:SAVEUR Cooks: Fruit-FilledSummer Cakes; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22:French Bistro Cooking;$69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23:Simply Chicken; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24:Midweek Meals Made Easy;$69
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25:Five Fish Recipes EveryCook Should Know; $79
Tea classes:Barbara Barker of Memories EnglishTea Garden in Vista offers themed classes and afternoon teas in aprivate Vista garden. For directions, call 760-945-0476.
Twenty/20 Summer BBQ series:Chef StevenPatrick of Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar in Carlsbad will host aseries of summer grilling classes, which will include how-totechniques, tips, common and unique ingredients, beverages andtastes from the grill. Go to www.twenty20grill.com or call760-827-2500.
• Wednesday:Peruvian Barbecue
• Aug. 24:Chef’s Loaded Burger Bar
• Aug. 31:Cheese & Fruit by theBarbecue
• Sept. 7:Alaskan Barbecue and Local GrowersGrill
IN THE SPIRITS
Acqua Al 2:The Gaslamp Quarter restauranthosts wine tastings during “Uncorked” the first Wednesday of everymonth at 322 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. For $20, guests taste fourwine/spirit selections paired with four appetizers. Reservationsare required; Visit acquaal2.com or call 619-230-0382.
Blue Door Winery:The 10-acre vineyard hasopened a tasting room at 1255 Julian Orchards Drive in Julian.Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost is $8 for five tastings.Bottled wines are $19 to $29. Visit bluedoorwinery.com or call760-765-0361.
Club M at The Grand Del Mar:Club M at TheGrand Del Mar will offer tastings from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays thissummer, finishing with Rum & Tequila Tastings (the rum andtequila drinks made with the featured spirit are $8; through Aug.26). Go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-2700.
•Friday:HerraduraTequila
•Aug. 19:Avion Tequila
•Aug. 26:Corzo Tequila withguest mixologist Pablo Moix
The Collective:Tasting lounge featuresone-of-a-kind, handmade boutique wines at 28544 Old Town FrontStreet in Temecula. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays andThursdays, noon to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10p.m. Sundays. Visit tvwinecollective.com or call 951-693-4567.
Dudley’s Wine & Gifts:Dudley’s Wine &Gifts offers wine tastings at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays throughSaturdays at 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite B5, inMurrieta. Call 951-461-2225.
ENO-Versity at the Hotel Del:ENO, the wine,cheese and chocolate tasting room at the Hotel del Coronado, hasannounced fall classes for ENO-Versity. Classes are $35 per person(unless noted) and start at 4 p.m.; go to hoteldel.com/ENO-wine orcall 619-522-8546. The Hotel Del is at 1500 Orange Ave. inCoronado.
Fifty Barrels Winery and Tasting Room:Hoststastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdaysat 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 106, Oceanside. Go tocarlsbadcoastal.com or call 760-696-2998.
The Grand Del Mar:The resort hosts tastings onthe terrace at Addison’s Le Salon at 6 p.m. Wednesdays throughSeptember. Wine director Jesse Rodriguez will lead the tastings,which are $35 per session and include a flight of three wines andsommelier-selected cheese. Go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call858-314-1900.
• August:Piemonte wines
• Sept. 7 and 14:Austrian grapes
• Sept. 21 and 28:Wines from Rioja
Harvest Ranch Market Del Mar:Wine tastingsfrom 5-7:30 p.m. plus appetizers for $10-$20. The store is at 1555Camino Del Mar, Suite 203, Del Mar. Call 858-847-0555.
Hilton Garden Inn:Sommelier Kevin Frantze andemcee Bob Rauch will lead a tasting of six wines on selectSaturdays this summer at the Hilton Garden Inn in Del Mar. Each 5p.m. tasting is $29 and includes six wine tastings and a variety ofspecialty cheeses, fruits and nuts, plus a bottle of wine to takehome or pair with dinner at Bistro 39. Go to www.bistro39delmar.comor call 858-720-9500.
• Aug. 13:South America With Chocolates
• Aug. 27:To be determined
Holiday Wine Cellar:Daily tastings from 5:30-7p.m. at 302 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. Wine Down Mondays featurefive wine tastes for $5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, and “Hop Overthe Hump Wednesdays” are weekly beer tastings for $5. Go toholidaywinecellar.com or call 760-745-1200.
• 2 p.m. Saturday:German Wine Tasting,featuring Rudi Wiest Importers; $10 advance, $15 day-of
• 5:30 p.m. Monday:$10 or Less Wines; $5
• 2 p.m. Aug. 20:Napa Valley’s B-CellarTasting, featuring owner Duffy Keys; $15
• 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22:Central Coast Wines of theProof Collective; $5
• 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29:Wines for Labor Day BBQ;$5
• 2 p.m. Sept. 7:Devaux Champagne; $10advance, $15 day-of
• 2 p.m. Sept. 10:Niner Wine Estates from PasoRobles; $10
• 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12:White Burgundy; $5
• 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19:Syrah; $5
• 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26:The Good, the Bad &the Ugly (wine label); $5
La Costa Wine Co.:Tastings are held at 6986 ElCamino Real, Suite D, Carlsbad. Go to lacostawineco.com or call760-431-8455.
• 5:30 p.m. Wednesday:Wine Cruise Tasting andOrientation; $15
• 5 p.m. Aug. 19:European Wines Tasting;$20
• 5 p.m. Aug. 26:Duckhorn Tasting; $35
La Valencia Hotel wine series:La ValenciaHotel in La Jolla has launched a wine program. La Valencia is at1132 Prospect St.; go to www.lavalencia.com or call858-551-3761.
Miramonte Winery:The Temecula winery hostsVIBE once a month with music, food, wines, champagnes, beers andDJs; the winery also hosts “Just Us Girls” at 7 p.m. the firstThursday of every month. The event features wines, champagneco*cktails, hors d’oeuvres and vendors. Go to miramontewinery.com orcall 951-506-5500.
Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyard:Theseevents are coming up at Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyard at 35820Rancho California Road in Temecula. Wine club members receivediscounts; go to montedeoro.com or call 951-491-6551.
•6 p.m. Sept. 2:Classic Rockand Wine Concert; $25
•5:30 p.m. Oct. 1:Big BadVoodoo Daddy (and three-course meal); $95 ($45 without meal)
North County Wine Company:Brothers Jim andBill Tobin have recently purchased North County Wine Company at1099 W. San Marcos Blvd. in San Marcos. The wine bar and shop isopen from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. FridayNight Tastings are $10 and include seven wine tastings and snacks.Other weekly events include Tuesday Ladies Night, Meet theWinemaker Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Friday Wine Tasting Six forSix Saturday and Silver Sunday Special. Visitwww.NorthCountyWineCompany.com or call 760-744-2119.
Rossi’s Pizza:Hosts a wine group at 6:30 p.m.the first Wednesday of each month at 156 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road inSan Marcos. Tastings are $10, and there are discounts on bottles.Go to www.rossis-pizza.com or call 760-727-4747.
Stone Brewing Co.:The Escondido brewery andrestaurant is hosting events at 1999 Citracado Parkway inEscondido. The bistro also hosts movies in its garden duringwarm-weather months. Call 760-471-4999 or go to www.stonebrew.comto check availability.
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday:Brewmasters Dinner withEvil Twin & Stillwater; $65
• 7 p.m. Monday:Beer U: History of Stone;$25
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23:Beer & Cigar Dinner;$75
•7 p.m.Aug. 30:Master Pairings: For the Loveof Pork; $49
Summer of Riesling:The Grand Del Mar’s venues—- Addison, Amaya and the Lobby Lounge —- are offering threefeatured riesling selections with the Summer of Riesling 2011. For$10 per glass, diners can enjoy rieslings from Austria, France andGermany; go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-2000.
Tango offers half-price Wednesdays:Escondido’sTango Restaurant & Lounge is offering half-price on all drinksand bottles of wine from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, as well as happyhour pricing all evening. Visit tangoongrand.com .
T&H Prime Meats & Sausage:The shop nowoffers tastings from 10 San Diego wineries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursdays-Saturdays for $5, which includes four tastes and a SanDiego Vintners Association souvenir wine glass, at 735 E. MissionRoad, San Marcos. Call 760-471-9192.
Vino100:Wine tasting events are offered at 5p.m. at 133 S. Las Posas Road in San Marcos. Go tovino100sanmarcos.com or call 760-591-9113.
Vinz Wine Bar:Full restaurant menu with widewine menu by the glass or bottle. Tastings are from $5-$10 from 5to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and come withcharcuterie and cheese. Live music on Saturdays. Vinz is at 201 E.Grand Ave., Escondido. Visit vinzwinebar.net or call760-743-8466.
Wine Smarties:The Wine Smarties presentsinternationally recognized WSET certification programs and otherwine classes. The courses are ideal for enthusiasts, professionalsor those looking to enter the industry. Go to winesmarties.com orcall 619-955-8884. Reservations required.
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday:Blind Tasting 101; 57Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hanco*ck St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Aug. 27:Classic Regions andVarietals Around the World; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real,Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30:Sparkling Beginnings andSweet Endings; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hanco*ck St., San Diego;$40
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7:World of Wine 101; 57Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hanco*ck St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Sept. 10:Blind Tasting 101; LaCosta Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13:The Ultimate Cheese andWine Pairing; Andaz Wine Bar, 600 F St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17:Sparkling Beginnings andSweet Endings; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad;$40
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21:Classic Regions andVarietals Around the World; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hanco*ck St.,San Diego; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4:The Ultimate Cheese andWine Pairing; Andaz Wine Bar, 600 F St., San Diego; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11:Blind Tasting 101; 57Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hanco*ck St., San Diego; $40
•3:30 p.m. Oct. 15:World ofWine 101; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22:Classic Regions andVarietals Around the World; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real,Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25:Sparkling Beginnings andSweet Endings; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hanco*ck St., San Diego;$40
WineStyles:The Encinitas wine store offerswine, microbrews, cheese platters and panini after 5 p.m. andseveral specials each week. On Wednesdays, get a half-price glassor flight of wine after 5 p.m.; Thursday is Ladies’ Night; livemusic most Fridays and Saturdays; and Super Six Wine Tasting is onSaturday afternoons. WineStyles is open from noon to 9 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Go towww.winestyles.net/encinitas or call 760-633-0057.
