When it derive to dining in San Diego , a spate of us are prostrate to routine : go to the same ol' places , order the same ol' thing . It ’s time to be as adventuresome deplete out as we are with our outdoors escapades . Mix it up at one of these 10 pop - up dinners ( ad-lib ! ) and supper clubs ( fancy ! ) for a modification .
Abnormal Dinner Series
Rancho BernardoWhen : Monthly , Monday nightsIf you ’ve been to theCork & Craft(and if you have n’t , shame on you ) , then you already know that it ’s crank out yummy eats six days a week . But one Monday dark a month , it does something , well , unnatural . Executive chef Phil Esteban open up his kitchen to collaborate with other gifted chef and a top - notch brewery for the Abnormal Dinner Series . In the preceding 13 dinners , it ’s worked with breweries like Alesmith and Stone Brewing , and has brought in chefs like Anthony Wells ofJuniper & Ivyand Chris Osbourne ofCowboy Star . Check theFacebook pagefor info on upcoming dinners ; these typically sell out , so get your tickets in advance .
Cow by Bear
Various locationsWhen : Friday and Saturday nightsA chef dress up in a bear costume serve up you dinner is something you ’d only wait to hap at a furry convention . But thanks to moo-cow by Bear , you could have this pretty odd experience every Friday and Saturday Nox at 8 pm . Anonymity is key for Bear , although there is hatful of surmise about the identity operator of the chef in costume . S / he comes out of the kitchen to greet guests and for photo ops , but does n’t talk and never break character . The culinary theme changes for each dinner party except for one constant : the 45 - mean solar day wry - aged costa center assist as the independent course . There are only 10 behind at these five - course dinners , so it incline to deal out weeks in progress . Although typically hold up somewhere Downtown - ish , the location rest as orphic as the identity of Bear until the computer address is emailed to you the solar day before . To earmark your patch at the table , visit thewebsiteand electronic mail Bear for upcoming appointment .
Cellar Door
Normal HeightsWhen : Intermittently throughout the monthSeveral times a month , chef Logan Mitchell and mixologist Gary McIntire open their menage in Normal Heights for a individual “ friends only ” dinner party . Each menu has a creative theme , from a Judy Rodgers testimonial to a re - creation of the duo ’s wedding menu , and the courses are always utterly partner off with a cocktail . There are personal feeling at every table they fix , like handwritten menu , or beautiful plates & glassware . Thanks to the cordial reception of this talented duet , everyone might get as stranger , but will get out with a table full of new acquaintance . you’re able to signal up for theemail listfor update on when you’re able to be a part of the next dinner / friendly relationship circle .
Green Flash Brewing Co. Supper Club
MiramarWhen : Intermittently throughout the yearIf you loveGreen Flash beers(and who does n’t ? ) , then enjoying them paired expertly with the culinary joy of a carefully chosen chef is something you do n’t want to miss out on . Each twelvemonth , Green Flash sells 20 supper club membership that let in discounts on ticket to its dinner party , a commemorative growlette with a detached fill at each upshot , and other pillage that ’ll make you feel topnotch particular . Memberships are already sold out for 2016 , but not to worry – you could still buy tickets to the dinners even if you are n’t a member . Each effect is five row create by a San Diego chef and paired with a Green Flash beer by its music director of beer education and certified cicerone , Dave Adams . Visit theevents pageon the website for update on future dinner .
Toronado beer brunch
North ParkWhen : Monthly , Sunday brunch hourWhat chance when you take together large chef with groovy beer ? Toronado beer brunch , that ’s what . In case you have n’t heard , everyone ’s favourite beer ginmill hosts a monthly Sunday beer brunch . Each bill of fare features beer pairings from a select brewery and the culinary stylings of a local chef(s ) .
SoundBite
Various locationsWhen : Intermittently throughout the yearNick Brune , chef and proprietor ofEco Caters , has combined euphony and food into a SoundBite dining experience – medicine to both your ear and taste buds . Brune and invitee chef collaborate on a multi - course meal while the lot that inspired the menu performs live . Before each track , the chef explicate how they were inspired by a certain song and how that stirring translate onto the plate , arrive at this an interactive , creative experience for the guests , chefs , and musicians .
Common Theory Public House
ClairemontWhen : Two to three times a yearCommon Theory Public House was n’t mess around when it host its first pop - up beer dinner back in January . As if convey together nine ( yes , nine ! ) of SD ’s most beloved chef under one roof was n’t enough , each of the nine courses was pair with a beer from the laurels - winningAlesmith Brewing Company . Common Theory is project to host these popping - up dinners only two or three times per year , so ensure you get your hands on tickets for the next one . The next engagement has n’t been announced yet , but after the vast success of the first dinner party , it will decidedly betray out .
Sacha’s Supper Club
Various locationsWhen : MonthlyGet dressed up in previous Hollywood garb and take a trip back in meter , live the aphrodisiac nighttime of Havana after dark . This monthly event is a swanky evening of dinner party and dancing to the melodious stylings of Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko orchestra and the vocals of Grammy - nominate Isaac Bashevis Singer Sacha . In the past , it ’s been held at The Lafayette , but on April 14th , the supper social club will be at the elegant Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The chef will be serving a prix fixe period - appropriate tasting menu with Havana - themed cocktails . Doors open at 6 pm with a performance by the Sacha ’s Supper Club terpsichorean at 7 pm . Get your ticketshere .
Re:Source
Various locationsWhen : MonthlyIn a flawlessness - obsessed society , we throw out about 40 % of totally comestible fruits and vegetables deemed too odd - look to trade to the masses . Re : informant , one of San Diego ’s novel bolt down - up dinner series , aims to rear awareness about food waste by team up up with top chef who will utilize food that would typically be pitch to make a delicious meal . The first four - course of instruction dinner party will be train by chef Miguel Valdez on April 6th at The Red Door with seatings at 5:30pm and 7:45pm . Monthly dinners will keep up , leading up to the San Diego Food System Alliance ’s 2d Unwasted Food Solution Summit on September 27th at the Jacobs Center . For tickets , headhere .
Dîner en Blanc
Various locationsWhen : Once a yearWe do n’t have a lot of excuses to get dressed squeamish in San Diego ’s laid - back impudent - flop civilisation , but Dîner en Blanc is a great reason to clean house yourself up . This mysterious outing has a strict dress computer code of all white everything , from your headwear to your choice of shoes . The location remains undisclosed to members until the last arcminute , when everyone is notified where to meet . There are quite a few rules for this undivided gathering : guest will need to land their own table , white-hot chairwoman , white board cloth , and a picnic hoop full of dainty for dinner party . At the end of the event , everyone packs up and disappears into the night almost like it never happened .
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Sara Norrisis a freelance author and photographer in San Diego who is always on the lookout for a unparalleled dining experience . Even if that means being served a steak by a bear .
Courtesy of Kim Marcelo
Courtesy of Kim Marcelo
Cow by Bear
Logan Mitchell
Waypoint Public
Courtesy of Arlene Ibarra Photography
Courtesy of Sacha’s Supper Club
Courtesy of Bauman Photographers