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June 7
El Bizcocho, the old-world fine dining haven at Rancho Bernardo Inn, will host a special "Epilogue" dinner in honor of its upcoming closing. Former El Bizcocho chef Gavin Kaysen (Cafe Boulud in NYC) will join the restaurant Tom Dowling and chef Nicolas Bour in preparing the five-course menu. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. and costs $225 per person/$275 with wine pairings. For reservations, please call 858-675-8550. El Bizcocho, Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego, CA 92128, 858-675-8550.
June 10
Kick off the summer with Rhythm & Vine, a music, wine, and food spectacular benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. This year, the event will take place at Broadway Pier. Join the spirited celebration and sample from wineries, spirits and breweries, and some of the best local restaurants and gourmet foods, while rocking out to the sounds of live musical performances. For more information on Rhythm & Vine, visit www.rhythmandvine.org.
June 10
Benefit Camp Oliver and the Charities of the Social Service Auxiliary by attending the Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting & Sale, a summer festival in San Diego, California. The event will be held at the McMillin Companies Event Center and Luce Court at the NTC Promenade in downtown San Diego on Sunday, June 10, 2012, from 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious food and wine, live music, a silent auction and prize raffles. More information can be found at www.wineandroses.net. McMillin Companies Event Center and Luce Court at the NTC Promenade, 2875 Dewey Rd., San Diego, CA 92106.
July 17
After the success of their “dueling” foie gras dinner, Bice Ristorante’s second Dueling Chef Dinner will feature rabbit as the secret ingredient. Milano chefs Mario Cassineri (Bice Ristorante) and Chef Stefano Ceresoli (Solare) will battle, presenting dishes side-by-side for a live audience. Eight courses will be presented, each dish with rabbit. Guests also have an option to pair with Batasiolo wines. The cost for the dinner is $65 per person, and an additional $20 for four wines, or $40 for eight. Bice Ristorante, 425 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-239-2423.
August 25-26
Head to the San Diego Spirits Festival in San Diego, CA, on August 25 and 26, 2012 for competitions, tastings and seminars sponsored by a lineup of national spirit brands and local restaurants. Location and pricing to be available soon. More information can be found at www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com.
Ongoing
Set in the lovely grounds of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Mustangs & Burros has a new happy hour. Chef Timothy Ralphs has created a lively and fun menu with exciting edibles and potables. Each weekday celebrates different food and beers, from handcraft brews with fresh ceviche to mule drinks with ginger beer paired with real-deal TJ hotdogs. Thursday means street tacos with Tecate; Fridays are pitcher specials with platters of Cal-Mex eats. Most beers and nibbles run $5. Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday with drinks on special from 2 p.m.-7 p.m., and food deals from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mustangs & Burros, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, 9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-550-1000.
Wednesday through Sunday
Carruth Cellars has opened on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. This boutique urban winery handcrafts artisan wines from select grapes from the Russian River Valley and California Coast. Wine tastings occur Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon-9 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. Get six pours for $10. Carruth Cellars Winery, 320 South Cedros Ave #400, Solana Beach, CA 92075, 858-847-9463.
First & Third Thursdays
In addition to serving innovative cuisine and the city’s only $300 margarita, El Vitral Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Lounge, located downtown in the East Village near PETCO Park, is now offering a Tequila 101 course, the first and third Thursday of the month. With more than 250 tequilas to choose from and a staff of agave connoisseurs behind the bar, El Vitral is the spot to study the differences between a blanco, anejo and reposado. In addition to the informative class, students receive a flight of three tequilas to taste, and a three-course meal paired with Mexico’s national spirit. The cost is $30 per person. El Vitral Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Lounge, 815 J Street, San Diego, CA 92103, 619-236-9420.
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