Mission Beach: White Wine + Seafood 3-Course Wine Dinner w/Chef Erin Sealy Wed. 9/14

Just in time for the end of summer, a 3-course dinner featuring non-red wines and seafood!

We are very excited to announce our next 3-course wine dinner at Drift Café in Mission Beach! Please join us for a fantastic evening, featuring an exceptional lineup of non-red wines from various regions and wineries. Oftentimes one of the, if not the consistently warmest month of the year in San Diego, we're here to help cool things for you! We'll be teaming up these wines with an all seafood influenced menu. This will be a great opportunity to try some lighter style wines, including a unique white wine. Though these varietals are often considered an aperitif or cocktail wine; each will be teamed up with a thought-provoking pairing to showcase the complexing of each wine. You won't want to miss this fun evening of wine, food and conversation!

We're happy to announce the return of 3-course dinners; offering an incredible value at a time when we're all only hearing about increasing costs. Once a month I will offer an abbreviated, 3-course dinner at either HardiHood in North Park or Drift Cafe in Pacific Beach. This equates to a full meal (appetizer, two light entrees and complimentary dessert) along with 3 paired wines, still 3oz pours of each. It is the same great concept of wine pairing with discussions on both the wine and food.

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:

NV Thienot Brut Champagne

Fresh Mission Fig and Burrata on Baby Arugula and Fresh Basil Salad with Prosciutto, Sweet Yellow Tomatoes, Aged Balsamic, Olive Oil and Lumpfish Caviar

2021 Oak Farm Lodi Fiano

Local Caught Halibut in Ginger Lime Beurre Blanc Topped with Sauteed White Shrimp and Served with Risotto Style Sweet Black Rice and Micro Cilantro

2021 End of the Day by Caliza Grenache Rose

Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Broiled Salmon, Grilled Shitake, Brown Butter Fennel, Baby Arugula, Fresh Pomegranate, Scallion Tarragon Crema and Crispy Wonton in Green Chile Flour + Corn Tortilla

Complimentary Dessert

3-Course Wine Dinner $65/person (Includes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $55/person (Includes 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.