Cookbook signing:Chefs Bernard Guillas and RonOliver will sign copies of “Flying Pans: Two Chefs One World” from4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Fiesta Cocina in Old Town San Diego’sFiesta de Reyes courtyard. Go to www.fiestadereyes.com or call619-297-3100.
Live jazz at The Wellington:The WellingtonSteak & Martini Lounge in Mission Hills is bringing in a livejazz duo from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights. Musicians SarahMaisel and Zack Coffman will play ukulele and acoustic guitar forpatrons; go to thewellingtonsd.com or call 619-295-6001.
Mimi’s celebrates Bastille Day:Mimi’s Cafelocations will celebrate Bastille Day by giving away two freemuffins with a coupon and purchase on July 14. Mimi’s is alsooffering new French-inspired menus, with items such as CinnamonBrioche French Toast, Le Grand Bleu Burger, Chicken Provence andmore (including the Chocolate Mousse Muffin). Breakfast items are$3.99 to $8.99; a two-course lunch with beverage is $10.99; and athree course dinner is $13.99. Also, “like” Mimi’s on Facebook fora chance to win one of more than 100 prizes, including a grandprize five-day, four-night trip for two to Provence. Go tomimiscafe.com .
Free lollies:See’s Candies will give away freeLollypops on July 20 in celebration of National Lollypop Day.Visitors to any of the chain’s 200 shops that day will receive afree Lollypop. Also, from July 16-23, Lollypops will be on sale,priced at $12 for 30 pops or $5.75 for 12 pops. The 70-calorie popscome in chocolate, vanilla, cafe latte, butterscotch and new rootbeer flavors.
La Valencia offers Sunday Suppers:TheMediterranean Room at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla is offeringSunday Suppers, three-course family-style meals, from 5 to 10 p.m.every Sunday. The menu changes weekly, but it will offer dishessuch as Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad; Seared Bay Scallops,Morels And Fava Beans; Braised Halibut, Caponata And Sauce Vierge;Strawberry Shortcake; and more. The dinners are $29 per person;call 858-551-3765.
Saffron street food:Saffron will offer a”Talad Nut” street market monthly with made-to-order street foods.The Saturday market will feature Thai food, including hot grilledcorn basted with palm sugar and fresh coconut cream; spicyLao-style chicken sausage; coconut macaroons; and more. Saffron isat 3731 India St. in San Diego; call 619-574-0177.
Gordon Biersch unveils SummerBrau menu: ThroughJuly 31, Gordon Biersch is offering dishes inspired by theCaribbean and specialty SommerBrau beer and watermelon-infusedco*cktails to pair. The menu includes Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp &Lobster Spring Rolls, Jamaican Kobe Burger, Jerk Chicken Tacos andmore. Visit gordonbierschrestaurants.com .
Chefs win cookbook awards:Chefs BernardGuillas and Ron Oliver of the Marine Room in La Jolla recentlyreceived a pair of awards for their cookbook, “Flying Pans: TwoChefs, One World,” at the International Association of CulinaryProfessionals 2011 Cookbook Awards. The duo were awarded honors inthe “Chefs and Restaurants” category and also won the “People’sChoice” award.
Escondido woman a finalist in recipe contest:Escondido resident Melissa Mostowy was recently named one of thetop 10 finalists in the Unbelievable Good Gluten-Free RecipeContest from Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery. Her recipe was for Rudi’sFruit Spring Delight; Mostowy won a $250 gift card toWilliams-Sonoma and an assortment of Rudi’s Gluten-Free productsand other swag. Go to www.rudisglutenfree.com .
Industry Lunch Wednesdays:Harney Sushi’s OldTown San Diego location will launch its Industry Lunch Wednesdaysfrom 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Industry guests can bring in a pay stubor business card to order from a special menu, featuring half-priceappetizer rolls and $5 drink specials. Go to www.harneysushi.com.
Pound for Pound champ crowned:Feeding AmericaSan Diego recently named Team Awesome Starbucks as the winner ofits Pound for Pound Challenge, which brought in more than 32,000pounds of food for children and families. Five teams wenthead-to-head during the three-month challenge, with the winningfive-person team losing 54 pounds. Go to www.feedingamericasd.org.
Rock Bottom Summer Blonde:Through July 31,guests at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery locations can enjoythe Summer Blonde Honey Ale and its accompanying menu. Menu itemsinclude Crab & Shrimp Tower; Hazelnut Crusted Chicken; NewEngland Lobster & Shrimp Sandwich; Churrasco Steak Tacos;Banana Split; and more. Rock Bottom is also featuring a Cabo WaboWatermelon Margarita. Go to www.rockbottom.com .
Panera adds summer offerings:Panera Breadlocations welcome summer with the return of Strawberry Poppyseed& Chicken Salad and Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, and the debutof Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup. The soup is made with all-naturalchicken, orzo pasta, spinach, carrots, oregano, basil and alemon-infused broth. Panera Bread is also offering fruit cups and aFlower Cookie; go to panerabread.com .
Rossman wins award:Chef Jeff Rossman of TerraAmerica Bistro recently won the Best Cookbook 2011 at the 17thannual San Diego Book & Writing Awards for “From Terra’s Table:New American Food Fresh From Southern California’s Organic Farms.”Go to www.fromterrastable.com or www.terrasd.com .
Islands introduces Margarita Lite:IslandsRestaurants have beach bodies in mind with their new MargaritaLite, made with Silver Patron, organic agave nectar, fresh-squeezedlime juice and a splash of Triple Sec. Go towww.islandsrestaurants.com .
Mama’s Kitchen encourages food drives:Mama’sKitchen will present an “Independence from Hunger” food drive forthe Mama’s Pantry program during July. Mama’s Pantry provides anutritional shopping opportunity for those in San Diego County whoare affected by HIV/AIDS. During July, Mama’s Kitchen isencouraging the public to host food drives to ensure that thepantry shelves are full. There are also community events to promotedonations, including a rooftop party at the W San Diego at 6 p.m.July 15 (bring three nonperishable items) and more. Go towww.mamaskitchen.org or call 619-233-6262.
Great News! celebrates 34 years:Great News!Cookware and Cooking School is celebrating its 34th year inbusiness with 34 days of events, through Aug. 3. During that time,there will be prizes and giveaways, discounts of at least 34percent, $34 cooking classes, product demonstrations and a dailyscavenger hunt. Go to www.great-news.com or call 619-562-6622.
Sunday prime rib dinner at Fleming’s:Fleming’sPrime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, with locations in La Jolla and SanDiego, will offer a Sunday Prime Rib Dinner on Sundays in July andAugust for $29.95 per guest. The three-course dinner featuressalad, side dish, 12 ounces of prime rib, and dessert. Go towww.flemingssteakhouse.com .
Opening Day at Flavor Del Mar:To celebrate theJuly 20 opening of racing season at Del Mar, Flavor Del Mar willoffer “Pony Up” starting at 4 p.m. The cover is $20 at 4 p.m.; theevent includes DJ Jalil spinning in the lounge from 7 p.m. to 1a.m., race-themed co*cktails in the lounge, and a three-course menustarting at $55, with optional supplements, in the dining room. Thefeatured co*cktails are Jockey’s Julep (whiskey, white peach puree,muddled mint, lemon, ginger beer and peach slice garnish) andQueen’s Tea (wild tea vodka, ginger-sage honey water, elderflowerliqueur and lemon juice). Go to www.flavordelmar.com .
Karl Strauss goes Off the Rails:Karl StraussBrewing Co. will release the cousin to its popular Red Trolley Ale,called Off the Rails, in early July. The West Coast Imperial RedAle is a double version of Red Trolley Ale that features more malt,more hops and more alcohol; it will be released in 200 cases of22-ounce bottles; go to www.karlstrauss.com or call858-273-2739.
RA introduces new sips:Just in time forsummer, RA Sushi in San Diego has unveiled three summer co*cktails—- the Orange Dreamsicle, Coconut Mojito and Key Lime Martini.The drinks are $8 and are available through Aug. 15. Go towww.rasushi.com .
Tapas Tuesdays at Tango:Tango Restaurant &Lounge in Escondido has introduced Tapas Tuesdays, available from 4to 9 p.m. in the lounge. Tapas are one for $7 or four for $20; themenu changes weekly, but recent selections included Grilled ChickenSausage, Asian BBQ, Mediterranean Couscous Salad, Seared Ahi andmore. Sangria is also available for $7 per glass or $14 per carafe.Go to www.tangoongrand.com or call 760-747-5000.
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 .
Hawaiian luaus for summer:At 6 p.m. Fridaysthrough Sept. 2, Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island will offerHawaiian luaus. The luaus include the presentation of an imu pigand a buffet with calamari, pork, chicken, fish, teriyaki beef andfive desserts, plus entertainment. The luau is $45 for adults or$19.95 for children under 12. Luaus are limtied to 300 guests andmay sell out. Go to www.shelterislandluau.com or call800-566-2524.
Cafe Merlot open for dinner:Cafe Merlot atBernardo Winery will be open for dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. the firstFriday of the month through Oct. 7. Go to www.cafemerlot.com orcall 858-592-7785.
Applebee’s summer co*cktails:Applebee’sNeighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants have new summer co*cktailson their menus: Berry Sangria, Lemon Drop Martini, flavored Mojitos(regular, strawberry, wildberry and mango), and Raspberry MeltdownMargarita. Go to www.applebees.com .
Harney debuts nook dining:Harney Sushi willdebut nook dining at its Old Town location on the first Tuesday ofthe month, starting Aug. 5. Diners can sit in a private booth totaste modern and original cuisine in a unique 10-course mealprepared by chef Anthony Sinsay. Nook dining is $150 per person(includes drink pairings) and is limited to eight people;reservations available in even numbers. Go to www.harneysushi.comor call 619-295-3272.
Senior center seeks volunteers:The SeniorCommunity Centers are seeking volunteer groups to serve meals toseniors at the Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center indowntown San Diego. Groups are needed to help serve lunch andprepare the dining room for the following meal once a month.Contact Tim Ruis at tim.ruis@servingseniors.org or call619-487-0727.
Barra Barra Saloon hosts Wacky Tuesdays:BarraBarra Saloon in Fiesta De Reyes in Old Town San Diego is hostingWacky Tuesdays through the summer. The special includes happy hourappetizers all night (including quesadillas, individual-sizednachos, carnitas, flautas, tacos and ceviche) for $7, a BloodOrange Margarita, live music and more. Go to www.fiestadereyes.comor call 619-297-3100.
Chef of the year named:Top of the Market chefMichael McDonald was recently named chef of the year by theCalifornia Restaurant Association San Diego Chapter. McDonaldjoined Top of the Market in 2009 and previously worked at Brix@1601in Hermosa Beach and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Go towww.thefishmarket.com or call 619-232-4374.
Sprinkles summer flavors:Sprinkles in La Jollawill have special cupcakes for the summer: Key Lime is availablethrough Sept. 5; Summer Cherry is available July 15 through July31; Raspberry is available Aug. 5 through Aug. 12; Vanilla Hazelnutis available Aug. 26 through Sept. 11; and Almond Dark Chocolate isavailable Sept. 16 through Oct. 2. Go to www.sprinkles.com .
Beaumont’s summer dinner menu:Beaumont’s inthe Bird Rock area of La Jolla has introduced 15 summer items toits menu. Additions include Summer Peach & Arugula Salad, AgedBeef Carpaccio Crostini, Grilled Octopus Tostadas, BBQ Brandt ShortRibs “Hawaiian Style,” Cashew Crusted Sea Bass and more. Go towww.beaumontseatery.com or call 858-459-0474.
Summer Socials at Roppongi:Roppongi Restaurant& Sushi Bar in La Jolla will host Summer Socials from 5:30 to8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Labor Day. Social specials includemusic, $8 specialty co*cktails, $2 to $3 skewers off the grill andmore. Go to www.roppongiusa.com or call 858-551-5252.
1500 OCEAN introduces new culinary team:1500OCEAN at the Hotel del Coronado has announced its new culinaryteam, chef de cuisine Aaron Martinez and manager and wine directorJoe Weaver. Martinez was previously chef de cuisine at TheRestaurant at Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe and a sous chef atAddison at the Grand Del Mar; Weaver was previously the assistantmanager and assistant sommelier for 1500 OCEAN and ENO. Go towww.dine1500ocean.com or call 619-522-8490.
Karl Strauss July pairing:For July, KarlStrauss is pairing its Pintail Pale Ale with a Beer Mary and TigerShrimp Back (a spicy housemade Pintail Pale Ale Bloody Mary withchile-lime broiled shrimp skewers). The dish is available for$9.95; go to www.karlstrauss.com .
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 .
Quality Social adds two happy hours:QualitySocial in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has added a Social Hour and aLate Night Happy Hour to its appeal. From 5 to 7 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, Social Hour features $3 drafts, house wine, wellsand Picklebacks, and discounted food, such as a $2 Deviled Egg, $5Pretzels, $6 Mac & Cheese, $6 Burger & Fries, $6 Duck Wingsand more. From 10 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, allcharcuterie is $2 each. Go to www.qualitysocial.com .
Jersey Boys Diner opens:Jersey Boys Diner, at875 Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach, recently held its grandopening. The restaurant offers East Coast and Southern Californiadishes. Go to jerseyboysdiner.com or call 619-423-1208.
Arterra celebrates opening day: ArterraRestaurant and Outdoor Lounge at the San Diego Marriott Del Marwill host an “after the races” party on July 20 to celebrateopening day of the Del Mar horse-racing season at the Del MarThoroughbred Club. The evening party on the outdoor terrace willinclude live music by DJ Sachamo and a racetrack-themed specialtyco*cktail (with Blanton’s bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice andbasil sprig) for $9 ($4 off the regular price).
Dallmann kicks off tastings series: IsabellaValencia, owner of newly opened Dallmann Chocolate Boutique in theFlower Hill Promenade center in Del Mar, has begun offeringtastings classes at the shop with a size limit of 14 people.Classes will take place weekly from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday andThursday nights with different themes. Reserve to 858-720-1933 ordallmannconfections.com. Here’s the upcoming schedule:
– July 13:Chocolate and Wine pairings;$35.
– July 20:Chocolate Fondue; $35
– July 28: Chocolate and Cheese: $50
– Aug. 3:Chocolate and Salt: $35
DINING EVENTS
Food Truck Fare:San Elijo Hills will host aFood Truck Fare during its Summer Showcase of Homes from noon to 4p.m. Saturday. Participating trucks include Devilicious, Food FarmSD, Barrista Trolley, Kona Ice, SD Street Eats, and Longboards IceCream. Go to www.sanelijohills.com .
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 .
• July:Backyard BBQ (Chicken Kabobs, BBQ PorkRibs, Blueberry Turnovers)
• August:Chino Farms Heirloom Tomatoes andSweet Corn (Heirloom Tomato Trio, Cornmeal Crusted Maine DiverScallops, Sweet Corn Pudding)
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:Fish Party (sixcourses); $56 (selections include Fried Seafood, Squid InkSpaghetti With Shrimp and Chilean Sea Bass)
•Aug. 15:Beans and Pork(five courses); $49 (selections include Pan Seared Potato Gnocchi,Pasta E 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)
Firefly events:Firefly Grill & Wine Bar inEncinitas hosts wine dinners and tastings at 251 N. El Camino Real,Suite B. Go to fireflygrillandwinebar.com or call 760-635-1066.
• 6:30 p.m. July 14:Starry Night WineryDinner; $59
Pechanga Microbrew Festival:Pechanga Resort& Casino will host its third annual Microbrew Festival from 1to 5 p.m. July 16 in the Grand Ballroom. The event is $50 perperson and includes more than 30 breweries and 11 restaurants.Participating breweries include Airdale Brewing Co., Black MarketBrewing Co., Magic Hat Breweries, The Lost Abbey, Maui Brewing Co.,Stone Brewing Co., TailGate Brewery and more; participatingrestaurants include Lucille’s, Pete’s Firehouse, Sweet Baby Jane’s,Rob Grilling Company and Mad Maui BBQ. Go to www.pechanga.com orcall 877-711-2946.
OMA Summer Soiree:The Oceanside Museum of Artwill host its Summer Soiree from 6 to 11 p.m. July 23. Thesemi-formal event includes a champagne reception, co*cktails anddinner selections (including seafood and prime rib), music from TheMar Dels, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $200 per person;go to www.oma-online.org or call 760-435-3721.
National Hot Dog Day:To celebrate National HotDog Day, JK Burgers & Hot Dogs in University City will giveaway its Chicago-style Hot Dog to the first 50 guests on July 23.Go to www.jkburgers.com or call 858-622-0222.
Cafe Sevilla opens new spot:Cafe Sevilla hasopened its new Gaslamp Quarter location at 353 Fifth Ave. The tapasbar, restaurant and nightclub will hold its official grand openingfrom 7 to 10 p.m. July 27 with refreshments and live entertainment.Tickets are $25 and benefit It’s All About the Kids foundation. Goto www.itsallaboutthekids.org/tickets or www.cafesevilla.com, orcall 619-233-5979.
Taste of Fallbrook:Taste of Fallbrook willtake place July 29; diners can vote for People’s Choice, which wentto Trupiano’s Italian Bistro last year. New this year, there willbe a winner for Best Dessert. Go to www.connectionsfallbrook.com.
North County Wine Company celebrates firstyear:North County Wine Company in San Marcos iscelebrating its first anniversary will events July 29 through July31. On July 29, there will be a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. with freepours of Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne; from 4 to 9 p.m., therewill be a “Big Gun” wine tasting for $15 per person, featuringappetizers and seven wines. On July 30, there will be more than 30wines available for 50 cents per taste, a raffle every hour fromnoon to 9 p.m., a free barbecue from noon to 6 p.m., and live musicfrom 7 to 9 p.m. And on July 31, there will be more than 30 winesavailable for 50 cents per taste, a raffle every hour from noon to5 p.m., and a free barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. Go towww.northcountywinecompany.com or call 760-744-2119.
Lobster on the Green:The ninth annual Lobsteron the Green community fundraiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 30at Ingold Sports Park in Fallbrook. For $80 per person, guests canenjoy all-you-can-eat Maine lobster and steak, music, live andsilent auctions and more. Go to www.lobsteronthegreen.com or call760-451-9760.
BrewFest Encinitas:BrewFest Encinitas will befrom 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 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.
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. Tickets are $55 presale or $65 at the door;go to www.mamaskitchen.org or call 619-233-6262.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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:Sweet Doughs and BakingPowder Breads: Bread 101 Series
• 6 p.m. Thursday:The Lazy Days of Summer
• 10 a.m. Friday:Mastering Technique: Steam,Braise, Stew
• 6 p.m. Friday:The French Bistro
• 10 a.m. Saturday:Butter Cakes: The Elementsof Cake Baking
• 1:30 p.m. Saturday:The Flavors ofThailand
• 10 a.m. Monday-July 14:Kids Caribbean BeachParty Camp
• 1 p.m. Monday-July 14:Boys Cooking AdventureCamp
• 6 p.m. Monday-July 14:College-Bound CookingCamp
• 10 a.m. Tuesday:Artisan Bread: Bread 101Series
• 6 p.m. Tuesday:Grains: Cooking 102Series
• 10 a.m. Wednesday:Souffle Decadence
• 6 p.m. Wednesday:Danish Laminated Dough:Baking and Bread 101 Series
• 10 a.m. July 14:The Wonderful EnglishMuffin
• 6 p.m. July 14:Sausage Making 101
• 10 a.m. July 15:The Mother Sauces: Cooking101
• 6 p.m. July 15:An Evening in Parma,Italy
• 10 a.m. July 16:Puff Pastry: Baking 101Series
• 1:30 p.m. July 16:Basic Thai Fruit andVegetable Carving Introduction
• 1 p.m. July 18-21:Boys Baking AdventureCamp
• 6 p.m. July 18:Food and Wine Festival
• 6 p.m. July 19:Italian Wines andAppetizers
• 10 a.m. July 20:Sweet Rolls: Bread 101Series
• 6 p.m. July 20:Spanish Wines and Tapas
• 6 p.m. July 21:The Wine and Food ofPortugal
• 10 a.m. July 21:Basic Cake Assembly andDecor: The Elements of Cake Baking
Alta Vista Gardens:Mary Dralle offers cookingclasses at Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista.Classes are $20 and include tastings and recipes; register tomissklibs1@netzero.com.
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.
• 10 a.m. Sunday:Market-to-Table; $55
• 6:15 p.m. Monday:Raw Food for Weight Lossand Health; $65 (privately taught class; go to www.iamlivingraw.comor call 619-991-1118)
• 6 p.m. July 14:Bastille Day Feast; $65
• 7 p.m. July 15:Teen Surf Nite; call858-454-8273
• 2:30 p.m. July 16:Get Your Grill On!;$65
• 6:15 p.m. July 18:Raw Food for Youth andBeauty; $65 (privately-taught class; go to www.iamlivingraw.com orcall 619-991-1118)
• 6 p.m. July 19:Parents’ Night Off: Cupcakes,Dinner and a Movie; $28
• 2 p.m. July 20:Kids’ Chef School: PartySnacks; $45
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.
• 6 p.m. Thursday:Marinades and Rubs forSummer Grilling; $54
• 6 p.m. Friday:Friday Night Dinner Party:Asian Flavors; $59
• 11 a.m. Saturday:Grilling With ArtisanCheeses; $75
• 11 a.m. Sunday:Hands-On Intermediate CheeseMaking; $75
• 9 a.m. Monday:Nijiya Japanese Market Tourand Lunch; $34
• 6 p.m. Monday:Steaks, Steaks, Steaks!;$59
• 10:30 a.m. Tuesday:Cool Summer Sauces;$34
• 6 p.m. Tuesday:Cooking Sous Vide; $34
• 6 p.m. Wednesday:Hands-On Sausage Making;$69
• 10:30 a.m. July 14:Vegan Feast; $34
• 6 p.m. July 14:Speedy Summer Entrees;$54
• 10:30 a.m. July 15:It’s in the FarmersMarket Bag!; $64
• 6 p.m. July 15:Friday Night Dinner Party:Couples Cooking for Summers; $59
• 11 a.m. July 16:Cooking with All Clad;$34
• 2 p.m. July 17:Hands-On Pizza Party ThatDelivers Featuring The Emile Henry Pizza Stone; $34
• 6 p.m. July 18:Hands-On Basic Sushi; $69
• 10:30 a.m. July 19:Super Sandwiches; $54
• 6 p.m. July 19:Fish Grill; $59
• 10:30 a.m. July 20:Suzie’s Organic FarmTour; $15
• 6 p.m. July 20:Everybody Loves Pho; $54
• 10:30 a.m. July 21:Speedy Summer Entrees;$54
• 6 p.m. July 21:Herb Garden Creations;$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.
•July 23:Summertime, and TheCooking is Easy
•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.
•6:30 p.m. Monday:GourmetCupcake Baking Workshop; $50
•6:30 p.m. July 19:CupcakeDecorating: Hands-On Workshop; $40
• 6 p.m. July 26:All About the Elegance ofChocolate; $85
• 6:30 p.m. July 28:Cake Design: Basics toFondant (six-week course); $175
• 9 a.m. July 30:Satin Ice: Basic RolledFondant One-Day Class; $150
• Noon Aug. 6:Cupcake Decorating: Hands-OnWorkshop; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8:Gourmet Cupcake BakingWorkshop; $50
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9:Cake Pop Workshop; $40
• 9 a.m. Aug. 20-21:Elegant Wedding Cakes;$480
•9:30 a.m. Aug. 20-21:ParrotTulips, Peonies and Poppies; $495
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20:Basic Cake Baking 101(six-week couese); $125
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:Summer Wine CountryFeast; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Friday:Date Night: Havana SummerNights; $79
• 10:30 a.m. Saturday:Mastering Macarons;$69
• 3 p.m. Sunday:Bobby Flay’s Grill It!: ThreePart Series; $215
• 10:30 a.m. Monday-July 15:Kids BakingDelicious Desserts; $350
• 2 p.m. Monday-July 15:Teens Cook Dessert:Quick Treats to Fancy Sweets; $350
• 6:30 p.m. Monday:Essential Knife Skills;$59
• 6:30 p.m. July 14:Global Kitchen: Morocco;$69
• 6:30 p.m. July 15:Master Knife Skills withBob Kramer; $100
• 10:30 a.m. July 16:Summer Cupcake Workshop;$69
• 2:30 p.m. July 16:Tamale Workshop; $79
• 3 p.m. July 17:Bobby Flay’s Grill It!: ThreePart Series; $215
• 10:30 a.m. July 18-22:Kids Summer CookingCamp: Global Favorites; $350
• 2 p.m. July 18-22:Teens Cook: Culinary WorldTour; $350
• 6:30 p.m. July 20:Grilling Seafood; $79
• 6:30 p.m. July 21:Summertime Asian Noodles;$69
Taste of Africa:Women’s EmpowermentInternational will offer Taste of Africa cooking classes, taught byOlivia Laryea of Ghana and Hasno Ali of Somalia, at the Center fora Healthy Lifestyle, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. Oneclass is $60; two classes are $110. At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday,classes will feature food from West Africa, and at 10 a.m. and 2p.m. July 17, classes will feature food from East Africa. Buytickets at conta.cc/io18tg; go to www.womenempowerment.org .
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.
• Noon Saturday:How to Reduce Stress; high teaand class; $10
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:Southern Twisted Pig
• July 20:Summer Thanksgiving
• July 27:Texas Barbecue
• Aug. 3:San Diego Backyard Grill
• Aug. 10:Santa Maria Grill
• Aug. 17: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.
Bubble Bash:Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula isadding two items to its lineup: Wilson Creek Peach Bellini andWilson Creek Orange Mimosa. A special Bubble Bash will help rollout the wines from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Go towww.wilsoncreekwinery.com .
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:Puerto Rico: BacardiRum
•July 15:Trinidad: ZayaRum
•July 22:Fiji: Seven TikiRum with guest mixologist Pablo Moix
•July 29:Dominican Republic:Brugal Rum
•Aug. 5:CazadoresTequila
•Aug. 12: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.
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 from Julythrough September. Wine director Jesse Rodriguez will lead thetastings, which are $35 per session and include a flight of threewines and sommelier-selected cheese. Go to www.thegranddelmar.comor call 858-314-1900.
• July:Wines from Burgundy
• 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.
• July 16:USA
• July 30:San Diego County
• 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-tasting events for $5. Go toholidaywinecellar.com or call 760-745-1200.
La Costa Wine Co.:Tastings are held at 6986 ElCamino Real, Suite D, Carlsbad. Go to lacostawineco.com or call760-431-8455.
• 5 p.m. Friday:Pinot Noir Tasting; $220
• 5 p.m. July 15:Justin Winery Tasting;$25
• 5 p.m. July 22:Sonoma Tasting; $15
• 5 p.m. July 29:German Riesling Tasting;$20
• 5 p.m. Aug. 5:Cakebread Winery Tasting;$25
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.
•5:30 p.m. July 30:CG RycheConcert (and three-course meal); $80 ($40 without meal)
•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.
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.
• 7 p.m. July 18:Beer U: Belgian Beers;$25
• 6 p.m. July 26:Fresh Dinner; $55
• 7 p.m. Aug. 2:Beer & Fine Breads;$39
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.
• 3:30 p.m. Saturday:Blind Tasting 101; LaCosta Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday:The Ultimate Cheese andWine Pairing; Andaz Wine Bar, 600 F St., San Diego; $40
• 3:30 p.m. July 23:Sparkling Beginnings andSweet Endings; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad;$40
• 6:30 p.m. July 26:Classic Regions andVarietals Around the World; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hanco*ck St.,San Diego; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9:The Ultimate Cheese andWine Pairing; Andaz Wine Bar, 600 F St., San Diego; $40
•3:30 p.m. Aug. 13:Worldof Wine 101; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad;$40
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16: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 1/2-price glass orflight of wine after 5 p.m.; Thursday is Ladies’ Night; there islive music most Fridays and Saturdays; and Super Six Wine Tastingis on Saturday afternoons. WineStyles is open from noon to 9 p.m.Monday through 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.
