By Janene Roberts
I confess. I’ve always been a fan of the musical Sound of Music. Having seen it multiple times while I was growing up, we used to sing the song My Favorite Things during long car rides and out in the yard pretending to be actors in a play.
If I could add my own items to the list in the song these would be a few of my favorite things: a beautiful home, gourmet food, designer tables, high quality wine, an organic farm, a gentle companion and a whippet dog. These were all part of, minus the high quality wine strangely enough for an event that was benefiting the American Institute of Wine & Food, Riviera’s Design series event called To Dine For.
The evening was staged at a La Jolla Farms home that overlooked the ocean. Walking the path to the yard where the party was happening, we were able to peak inside the home which had a study lined with books and an organic farm right before the edge of the cliff that went down to the beach.
Twelve designers and twelve chefs combined efforts to showcase exquisite tabletops and mouthwatering food. Guests were able to bid on their favorite tables for a chance to win a catered party for their friends by the participating restaurants and designers. Although my budget didn’t allow for the starting bids, I was able to imbibe in the delectable food and feast for the eyes. A whippet dog even made an appearance that I crouched down to pet while balancing my food in one hand.
La Mesa Wine Tasting
On Friday evenings between 5 and 8 p.m. at the corner of Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue in downtown La Mesa gourmet food trucks gather. San Pasqual Winery is opening the back room of their tasting facility so that you can match orders like Lobster Grilled Sandwiches with their Fume Blanc or for dessert pair a gourmet cupcake with their Tawny Port. 8364 La Mesa Boulevard - La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 462-1797
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