North Park: New Year's Day 3-Course Wine Brunch w/Chef Erin Sealy: 11:30am Sun. 1/1

Start the new year off right with a Wine Brunch on New Year's Day!

Please join us for our first event of 2023, held at our North Park location! This 3-course brunch will focus on wines ideal for brunch, a champagne, white and pinot noir. Each wine being showcased was a crowd favorite of 2022. Chef Erin will present a brunch-themed menu with creative, elevated pairings you won't want to miss out on! This bright and airy space is perfect for the occasion. Don't miss this lovely mid-day experience of wine, paired courses, conversation and holiday cheer!

* Please note, this dinner will take place on the second floor in event space. A flight of exterior, low-rise stairs is the only way to access this event area.

We're happy to announce the return of 3-course dinners and brunches; 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 experience 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 brunch 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 menu 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 details and a registration link.

Wine + Brunch Menu:

NV Thienot Brut Champagne

Tri-Color Potato Tortilla Espanola with Fresh Sage, Gruyere and Red onion Served with Baby Arugula and topped with Masago Creme Fraiche 

2021 Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

Chef Erin's Shi Shi Breakfast Taco with Chive + Mozzarella Scrambled Eggs, Broiled + Slow Roasted Pork Belly, Roasted Red Pepper, Brown Butter Fennel, Fresh Spinach, Green Chile Crema Drizzle and Crispy Hatch Chile in Flour + Corn Tortilla

2020 Siduri Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Savory Herb Crepe Filled with Atlantic Salmon, Wild Mushroom and Thyme Zucchini Served with Cream Cheese + Chive Mashed Red Skins and Topped with Roasted Chestnut-Sherry Cream Reduction

Complimentary Dessert

3-Course Wine Brunch $70 (Includes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $60/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:

This event space (HardiHood) is located in North Park, on 30th Street, above James Coffee. PLEASE NOTE, to access this space you must go up a flight of stairs, to the second level. This building does not have an elevator. Seating is indoors, however there is ample spacing between seats. Seating is comprised of 2-8 top seating. Group seating of up to 8 people is easily accommodated, with advanced notice. All seats are standard table height, except 4 bar-height window seats. All chairs have backs and are comfortable. Parking can be a challenge in this area. Ride share services or taxis are always recommended. Please be sure to note any special requests or seating requirements during your registration. If you arrive early, there will be a by the glass wine list available to purchase from and separate seating area.