Mission Beach: Valentine's Day 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Chef Erin Sealy

An intimate dinner featuring an exceptional collection of wine and paired courses; the perfect Valentine's evening.

We're very excited to announce a very special Valentine's dinner at our coastal San Diego location, Drift Cafe in Mission Beach. For February dinner at this location, we'll feature a wonderful selection of wines that we've been saving for the past year+, for just the right occasion. Each selection will be paired with an extra-special course pairing to celebrate the occasion. Chef Erin will provide wine and paring insights at the start of each course. We have you covered for a memorable Valentine's Day dinner. This intimate venue is limited to 28 seats, at two-top tables, with beautiful decor and ambiance. Dinner will consist of 5 paired courses, including a decadent dessert and welcome bubbles. You won't want to miss this fantastic evening of wine, food and romance.

Each selection will be paired with its own wine inspired dinner course, prepared by Chef Erin Sealy. Chef Erin specializes in pairing food with wine, with a slightly different approach than most. Prior to creating a menu, each wine is tasted and reviewed and then she creates a food pairing, highlighting the nuances of each wine. This concept creates a dinner and pairing experience with layers of complexity and unique creations which exemplify the enjoyment of each wine. With a passion for food and wine, Chef Erin delights attendees with a detailed account of the pairing concept and cooking techniques that create each course. Expect a fabulous evening of wine, food and educational insights! Seating is limited. Please see below for additional dinner details and a registration link.

Wine + Dinner Menu:

Welcome Bubbles

2021 End of the Day by Caliza Paso Robles Rose

Lobster + Calamari Taco with Charred Napa Cabbage Dressed in Ginger, Sliced Avocado, Crispy Hatch Chile and Siracha Spiked Aioli in Mini Sweet Flour Tortilla

2019 Pasqua Romeo + Juliet Passimento Red Wine

Grilled Chicken Breast on French Baguette topped with Wild Mushroom + Roasted Chestnut Brandy Cream Sauce and Minced Chive

2015 HALL "Craig's Blend" Napa Valley Bordeaux Style Blend

Seared Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Topped with Black Truffle Beef Tallow Butter with Fresh Herbs with Roasted Baby Carrots in Brown Butter Fennel Puree, Fresh Chimichurri and Toasted Hazelnut and Brown Butter Parsnip + Russet Mash

2019 Dry Creek Vineyard "50th Anniversary" Estate Cabernet

Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Spice Rubbed Slow Roasted + Broiled Pork Belly, Caramelized Eggplant, Caramelized Red Onion, Baby Arugula, Pickled Red Onion and Crumbled Goat Cheese in Green Chile Flour + Corn Tortilla

2014 Hawk and Horse "Latigo" Cabernet Franc Dessert Wine

Bitter Chocolate Crème Brulee with Blackberry Jam Center and Caramelized Brown Sugar Crust. Served with Fresh Berries and Fresh Mint

5-Course Wine Dinner $115 (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $105/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

Upon successful registration, your provided credit card will be charged and you will receive an auto-confirmation email immediately. Please be sure to purchase a seat for every person attending. RSVPs are required for all events. Please use the link below to register. For any questions, please contact Erin at chef@winepairsevents.com or 619.823.3541

For other events and Pop-Up Dinners with Chef Erin, please visit our website & calendar: https://www.winepairsevents.com/upcoming-events

FINE PRINT - PLEASE READ

Though we cannot guarantee special requests for menu changes, please contact us (email/phone above) if you have any food allergies or special considerations and we'll do our best to accommodate! Please understand that this is pop-up experience, it is not a restaurant. A temporary kitchen is built to accommodate the dinner and resources are very limited. Minor changes can usually be accommodated. Diary Free and Vegan requests cannot be met, though reduced dairy and vegetarian typically can be met. Menu changes should be requested at least 48 hours prior to an event. Please DO NOT buy tickets with the assumption that any special request will be met, please check with us first. Please note that if you purchase tickets before inquiring about your modification, and it cannot be accommodated, the below cancellation policy still applies.

There is a 48-hour full-refund policy. We apologize that cancellations within 48 hours of the event cannot be refunded.

Lastly, please note that your total cost for the dinner includes two processing fees that are collected by third parties and do not transfer to Wine Pairs Events. Instead of passing on these additional fees to customers, we have decided to absorb them. This however means that when a customer cancels a reservation, at any point, 6% of the ticket total is non-refundable, as these processors do not issue refunds for any reason.

About This Venue:

Drift Cafe is located in Mission Beach, on Mission Beach Blvd. Seating is indoors and is comprised of 2-8 top seating. Group seating of up to 10 people is easily accommodated, with advanced notice. All seats are standard table height. All chairs have backs and are comfortable. Parking can be a challenge in this area. Street parking is available, though difficult to find. There are 4 pay to park lots within 4 blocks of Drift Cafe: 4475 Mission Blvd, 4747 Mission Blvd, 4445 Mission Blvd and 875 Garnet Avenue. Ride share services or taxis are always recommended. Please be sure to note any special requests or seating requirements during your registration. If you did not do so, please be sure to email us BEFORE the event, regarding your requests. If you arrive early, there will be a by the glass wine list available to purchase from.