Tickets are now on sale and some events – such as the spectacular Grand Tasting (Saturday, Nov. 12) at the super-scenic spot of Embarcadero Marina Park North on San Diego Bay – sell out in advance. Prices vary depending on the event. Tickets for all events are on it’s website at San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.
Each year, the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival welcomes over 60 nationally recognized and locally celebrated chefs, legendary winemakers, guest mixologists, award-winning authors, distillers, sommeliers, brewmasters, artisans, tastemakers and hundreds of domestic and international wine, beer, and spirit brands.
The festival celebrates Padre pride this year as the Gwynn family hosts this years Live Fire VIP Experience. Celebrating the legacy of Tony Gwynn, the family is gifting all VIP guests with a custom wine flute and opportunity to taste Tony Gwynn’s vision for the perfect beer .394 Pale Ale.
Here is a rundown of all the events, which take place all over the city.
• Nov. 8 – In Good Company Presents A Wine Dinner With Nolita Hall + Cuyama Buckhorn, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
This is the ultimate Wine BBQ Dinner starring Chef Moira Hill of Nolita Hall and Chef Daniel Horn of Cuyama Buckhorn. This intimate gathering will be held on the patio at Nolita Hall featuring dishes from San Diego and Central California and highlighting local meats, vegetables and other ingredients.
• Nov 9 – Louis Latour Mentorship Dinner at Ranch 45, 6:30-10 p.m.
The culinary talents of Two Star Michelin Chef, Chef Suzette Gresham of Acquerello in San Francisco, Bernard Guillas, and Aron Schwartz are teaming up with their protégés to collaborate on a menu of mouthwatering flavors paired with Louis Latour wines in honor of the late Louis-Fabrice Latour. A portion of proceeds from the Louis Latour Mentorship Dinner will be donated to Hospices de Beaune and to witness mentorship in the San Diego culinary community.
• Nov. 9 – Baja Culinary Expedition 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
The Baja Culinary Expedition, hosted by Chef Claudia Sandoval and Fernando Gaxiola, is an excursion to the Valle de Guadalupe for a cross-border exploration of some of the most prestigious wineries, restaurants and culinary experiences found in Baja California. Guests will spend the day discovering the wineries, chefs, and restaurants that make gastronomy from Baja one of the most talked about food trends in the world.
• Nov. 9 – World of Wines with JRDN Restaurant, 6:30-10 p.m.
A five-course dinner paired with old and new world wines. This dinner hosted by Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel and Paul Hodges, Import Specialist, features incredible wines and an exquisite menu curated by JRDN Executive Chef, Stephen Gage.
• Nov. 10 – The Secret Family Recipe by Bad Boyz of Culinary at Parq, 6:30-9 p.m.
Hosted by Bad Boyz of Culinary and inspired by the spirit of Maker’s Mark 46, The Secret Family Recipe spotlights five of the best chefs in Southern California and what makes them who they are today. The menu holds a deeply-rooted connection to family recipes, including the history and culture of each chef, with cocktail pairings that demonstrate the connection between the chef and the history of Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey.
• Nov. 10 – Fast Food Elevated with Verbena Kitchen, 6-9 p.m.
Buckle up and brace yourself as we drive-thru (no pun intended) a culinary experience elevating some of the most popular fast food dishes. Curated by General Manager Dallas Juanes and Sous Chef Jesse Caramabas and team, enjoy an evening of elevated culinary delights, reminiscent of late night adventures. The evening will include a cocktail reception with Hors d’Oeuvres, leading into a five-course paired dinner.
• Nov. 10 – An Evening in Tuscany at Solare Ristorante, 6:30-9 p.m.
Spend an evening and embark on in-depth exploration of the amazing wines from Tuscany with Antinori Estate and Solare Ristorante! Join this Italian wine and cuisine focused grand wine dinner highlighting legendary Tuscan wines such as the Tignanello Estate Super Tuscan and the Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino. Plus, with Italian truffles in season, these mouth-watering delicacies are the star of this evening’s menu.
• Nov. 10 – An Evening with Michael Mina, Carl Schroeder and Vineyard 29 at Market Del Mar, 5:30-10 p.m.
Celebrated chef Carl Schroeder at Market pairs with world- renowned chef and restauranteur Michael Mina alongside chef James Montejeno and and Market’s Wine Director and General Manager Lisa Redwine featuring the wines of Napa Valley’s famed Vineyard 29.The five-course dining experience includes Chef Mina’s iconic caviar parfait and wines expertly paired by Vineyard 29’s Nora Comée and Market’s Lisa Redwine. Also featuring live musical performances by The Sophisticados. Each chef and Redwine all worked at Aqua, a San Francisco-based Michael Mina restaurant.
• Nov 10 Little Thief X Papalito, 6-9 p.m.
Chef Drew Bart is joined by Chef Stevan Novoa and Chef Anders Rubini to introduce a trio of exceptional chefs curating the six-course meal. Winemakers Sean Hogan and Crosby Swinchatt will pour a range of their newly-released, natural wines, which range from classic single-variety, single-vineyard wines to orange wines to unique and creative blends.
• Nov. 11, Lunch at Mister A’s with Hourglass, Noon-2 p.m.
Lunch at the newly reimagined Mister A’s with wines from Napa’s Hourglass winery. This is a five-course lunch paired fare while overlooking downtown and the San Diego Big Bay. This is an intimate luncheon with limited seating.
• Nov. 11 – Dinner with the Butcher at Ranch 45, 6:30-10 p.m.
Dinner with the Butcher allows guests to learn butchery from one of the best in the business. Bob the Butcher will teach his butchery techniques while breaking down a Packing House Rib – Tomahawk, Eye of Rib, Ribeye Cap, Meaty Back Ribs and Ribeye. Chefs Aron Schwartz and DuVal Warner will expertly prepare each cut for guests to enjoy.
• Nov. 11, Grand Decant at Liberty Station Building 177, 6-9 p.m.
One of the premier events of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, the Grand Decant features some of the country’s top sommeliers, wineries and winemakers for a walk around tasting. The VIP Experience for this event is only open to 50 ticket holders for an ultra-exclusive tasting including highly allocated cult wines and rare vintages, caviar, private chefs, lounge seating, dessert and fortified wine station, music and more
• Nov. 12 – Grand Tasting on the Port of San Diego, Noon-3 p.m.
Taste from celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting at the Port of San Diego. Tents of food from restaurants all over San Diego serve samples of their chosen dishes, wineries pour wines from throughout California and beyond, there are cocktails, beer and music. Some setups are pretty elaborate, too. Special features this year include the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove kitchen, Stranahan’s Whiskey, Baja Pavilion, Maker’s Mark, Creminelli Fine Meats, La Croix, and more.
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Present Kitchen Therapy At The Grand Tasting
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Head Demonstration Chef Joel Chesebro will be serving up bites featuring local ingredients from the brand’s roots in Madison, Wisconsin. The idea is to experience what it means to use cooking as therapy and hear from the pros firsthand to discover new ways to find meditative moments in the kitchen.
• Nov. 13, Grand Fiesta at Liberty Station Ingram Plaza, Noon-3 p.m.
The Grand Fiesta, presented by San Diego Union-Tribune En Español and iHeart Media, is a newly-expanded festival featuring some of Mexico’s best wines, spirits, and cuisine. Taco TKO competition will still take place during this event crowning San Diego’s best taco. The final day of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival features cuisine, wine, beer, and spirits from Latin America along with its signature Taco TKO competition, live performances from bands like Bulevar Descarga and more! Guests dance their way through expertly crafted culinary stations curated by chefs from throughout San Diego, Southern California, Baja and beyond. This year, festivities expand beyond tacos to include a spirits of Mexico pavilion pouring Mexican craft spirits and even art from cross border artists like Pako Pablos.
Additional culinary experiences and talent are being added and will be updated accordingly. View the full schedule here and be sure to reserve your seat as reservations are limited.
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