Can't-Miss Experiences Coming to the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting
The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, the iconic Grand Tasting, in a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. Taste from celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sail boats floating by.
With hundreds of tastings and whole lot of awesome, here is a preview of some of the can’t-miss experiences coming to the Grand Tasting on Saturday, November 13.
VIP Live Fire Experience
VIP ticket holders will experience one of the best Festival culinary experiences around featuring acclaimed guest chefs, luxury winemakers, and interaction with growers and producers from San Diego County’s vibrant farming and fishing community.
Beef + Craft Cocktails
Brandt Beef and One World Beef host a delicious experience featuring chefs from Flamingo Deck, Rancho Valencia, Ranch 45, Starlite, Thorn Brewing/Hott Mess, and Sepulveda Meats. From pasta dishes with beef cheeks, award winning burgers, beef carpaccio, brisket and more this is a destination you won’t want to miss. Top off the experience with a visit to the Rebru absinthe table and craft cocktails at Flamingo Deck.
Recycle Your Corks + Enter to Win
In partnership with APCOR, also known as the Portuguese Cork Association, gather your cork collection and bring them to the Grand Tasting to be recycled for an exclusive discount on wines from 100% Cork partner wineries at wine.com/choosecork and chance to win a prize package including swag from ReCork, a mixed case of cork finished wines from 100% Cork partner wineries, and ticket package to attend 2022 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.
Discover Cuisine + Spirits of Korea
Come explore the masterful flavors of Korea with Rising Star Chef KyungBin Min of Hanchic in Los Angeles, CA and Master Sommelier Kyungmoon Kim with an interactive, hands on culinary class and exciting tasting menu of traditional Korean dishes, spirits, and cocktails. Take a spin on the prize wheel for your chance to take home Korean meal kits and indulge at the Korean Street Food stations!
High West Whiskey Train
Jump on the High West Whiskey Train at the Grand Tasting where they’e serving craft cocktails like the High West Whiskey Old Fashion and Horses’ Neck. Curated by High West Whiskey, these libations feature Double Rye! and American Prairie bourbon…a duo you won’t want to miss!
Famous Amos Cookie Crew
Complete the Grand Tasting experience with Famous Amos Wonders from the World™, cookies made with ingredients from the most renowned places in the world! Look out for the cookie crew and grab your bag to go!
Discover Baja
Cross border cuisine and gastronomy shape the fabric of Southern California’s food scene. Come discover more than 15 wineries and some of Baja’s best chefs as they join this year’s pavilion featuring the cuisine, wine and gastronomy of Baja and the famed Guadalupe Valley.
Fernet-Branca Pop Up
Discover Italian amaro at the Fernet-Branca pop up this year during the Grand Tasting! Quick Fact: Fernet is made from 27 herbs, roots and spices!
EatingWell Pavilion
Take a break and flip through the pages of the latest edition of EatingWell for recipe inspiration including tastings from Kerrygold and Eggland’s Best!
Paso Robles Wine Country Pavilion
Just five hours from San Diego sits Paso Robles Wine Country, a dynamic region with over 200 wineries and producers. Taste from more than 12 producers and dozens of wines and varietals!
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