The Thanksgiving holiday is nearly here, an opportune time to gather friends for food, wine and good times. The same can be said for another tradition in San Diego, a week earlier.
From Wednesday November 17 through Sunday November 21, the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival consumes the hearts and minds of all involved with an international showcase of premier wines and spirits, chefs and gourmet foods.
Over 800 wines and spirits, 70 of San Diego’s top restaurants and 30 gourmet food companies will participate in this 7th annual extravaganza, with venues like Macy’s, the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, the Hornblower Inspiration Super Yacht, Embarcadero Park North next to Seaport Village and Roy’s San Diego Waterfront.
New this year is the Tastemaker Dinner Series at various venues Wednesday and Thursday November 17 and 18 with a 6pm start. Restaurants chosen include: Addison at the Grand Del Mar, the Westgate’s Fountainbleau, Island Prime, Kitchen 1540 and Specialty Produce Warehouse.
Over 9,000 are expected to attend the 5 day festival which is considered by experts to be in the top 5 of the top 100 events in Southern California for the past three years. The Celebrity Chef’s Luncheon on Sunday November 21 is a select lineup of the best of… presented by Wine Spectator Magazine including 7 big names to help create a six course meal paired with some first class wines. A big bottle auction will raise funds for the American Institute of Wine and Food, dedicated to raising funds for their scholarship program.
A favorite of mine is the Friday November 19 Master Sommelier Blind Tasting, with host and Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman of Justin Winery in Paso Robles. He will lead a panel as they blind-taste a number of international wines. They will break identify varietal, vintage, location, smell and taste to identify each of several wine challenges. All are local sommeliers in San Diego restaurants. The audience tastes along with the panel. This event is held from 4 to 5:30pm at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center.
Well, after all that you’ve got to ready to roll into all the festival has to offer. Learn more about times, events and pricing at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, visiting the web site at www.worldofwineevents.com. Or call 858-578-9463. We’ll see you there!
Wine Bytes
South Coast Winery Restaurant in Costa Mesa Orange County is having a winemaker’s 5 course dinner Sat. Nov. 13 beginning at 6pm. $95. pp. Call 714-957-1857 to RSVP.
Tues. Nov. 16, 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro in Encinitas has a 5 course winery dinner with Hall Winery of Napa Valley. Start time is 6pm. Cost is $70. RSVP’s at 760-942-2104
Firefly Restaurant in Encinitas is planning a Spring Mountain Wine Dinner Wed. Nov. 17 at 6:30pm. 4 course dinner plus reception. Cost is $89. ea. Call 760-635-1066.
San Pasqual Winery with locations in San Diego and La Mesa now has weekday “Happy Hour” specials from 4 to 6pm. Check out details at 619-462-1797.
Orfila Winery in Escondido presents their 11th annual Futures Dinner, including 4 course dinner, live music and dancing. Merlot and Syrah Futures will be served. $125. ea. Reserve at 760-738-6500.
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