Urban Kitchen Group | Special Events

experience our one-of-a-kind culinary events

Urban Kitchen Group’s restaurants host culinary events such as our renowned Beast Feast, wine lunches, pasta-making classes, holiday events, and so much more. We hope you’ll join us at one of our upcoming events.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, November 23-Wednesday, December 31

Sip Through the Season: Christmas Movie Cocktail Wonderland at CUCINA

Lights, Camera, Holiday Magic! 🎄✨
Sip Through the Season at CUCINA’s Christmas Movie Cocktail Wonderland 🍸🍿

We’re decking the halls (and the bar) with festive cocktails inspired by your favorite Christmas classics — from Home Alone to A Christmas Story, The Polar Express, and even a Hallmark holiday romance. ❄️

Join us all month for nostalgic sips, cinematic moments, and plenty of holiday cheer.
Let the countdown begin… 🎥🥂

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

December 18-24,2025

Feast of the Seven Fishes

A Modern Wave on a Holiday Classic, a CUCINA spin on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, is back! From December 18-24th enjoy a spin on an Italian Tradition every night at CUCINA. Meant for two, our Chefs crafted a 7-FISH antipasti tray to share for the table.

nduja stuffed mussels with basil garlic bread crumbs harissa-glazed octopus skewer shrimp toast + calabrian chili crunch tuna conserva + giardiniera brandade croquettes + cucina secret sauce stuffed sardines spiedini cured beet salmon cornet

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Friday, December 19, 2025

Parisian Christmas at ARTIFACT

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Newport Beach Pasta Class – January 2026

SOLD OUT Join us as we dive into the art of fresh pasta-making from scratch. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just here for the carbs, this hands-on workshop will have you kneading, shaping, and twirling like a true pasta pro. 👩‍🍳😄 Stay tuned more dates to come!

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Past Events

November 22, 2025

Newport Beach Pasta Class – November

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Order by Friday, November 21, 2025

Thanksgiving To Go

Celebrate the season with ease! Enjoy a delicious chef-prepared meal without the fuss ORDER BY NOVEMBER 21 PICK UP OR DELIVERY ON NOV. 26

Order ahead for a la carte Thanksgiving selection of entrees, sides, and pies, and Morena Provisions will handle the cooking for you.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

Morena Provisions

Thursday, November 20, 2025

SWITZERLAND – ARTIFACT at Night

Experience our monthly regional dinner at ARTIFACT. This month Culinary Director Tim Kolanko, Chefs Wesley Johnson and Tony Coito prepare a four-course prix fixe menu focusing on this month's local cusine

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Aleksander Wine Dinner with LA Laker Sasha Vujacic and Family

SOLD OUT
LA Laker Sasha Vujacic and family of Aleksander Wine join CUCINA enoteca’s Executive Chef Cesar Sarmiento and Beverage Manager Luke Wilmoth for a five - course- five -wine dinner pairing great vintages from Paso Robles.
Email contact@urbankitchengroup.com to be added to waitlist

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Monday, November 10, 2025

Joshua McFadden Book Release X CUCINA

Thrilled to welcome friend and author, Joshua McFadden at CUCINA urbana as we celebrate the release of his newest book, Six Seasons of Pasta. For one night only meet + dine with Joshua and experience recipes from his book with a special menu crafted by Chef Wesley Johnson. A signed copy of the newly released book, Six Seasons of Pasta may be added to your final bill for the evening. CUCINA urbana's regular menu along with a special Joshua McFadden menu will be available

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Monthly Ingredient Dinner – CORN

Seasonal Ingredients Paired with Luxury Proteins celebrate the season with Culinary Director Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef Wesley Johnson with a five-course dinner and welcome toast each month. Over-looking the Pacific Ocean, enjoy picturesque views and coastal mediterranean vibes in the heart of La Jolla $95/ per person Reminder: For the format of The Study of X - Ingredient Dinners we are unable to accommodate menu modifications. Any cancelations within 72 hours of the night of the event will be charged $50/person, any day of cancelations + no shows will be charged the full price of $95/person

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Wednesday, October 22,2025

Fall Beast Feast – DUCK

Experience Whole Animal Cooking as Chef Cesar Sarmiento brings back BEAST FEAST highlighting the season and featuring DUCK in three family style courses in an intimate setting. Dinner is $125/ per person + Optional Wine Pairings Available Deposit is $75/per person and will be deducted from final bill of the evening

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursday, October 16, 2025

ARTIFACT at NIGHT – ROMANIA

Monthly Regional Dinner | Experience ROMANIA crafted by chefs Tim Kolanko, Wesley Johnson, and Tony Coito for our July ARTIFACT at Night. Four-course experience with optional beverage pairings. $89 per person.

Reminder: For the format of ARTIFACT at Night we are unable to accommodate menu modifications. Any cancelations within 72 hours of the night of the event will be charged $50/person, any day of cancelations + no shows will be charged the full price of $89/person

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

September 2025

Sepetember California Wine Month

September is California Wine Month, and we’re raising a glass to the golden state’s incredible bounty. From sun-drenched vineyards along the coast to rolling inland valleys, our vintners craft bottles bursting with character and charm. Join us as we pair these local treasures with the bold, soulful flavors of Italy for a match made in culinary heaven. Celebrate the harvest, savor the season, and toast to the passion behind every pour.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Featured VIP Chef – Pacific Wine + Food Classic

Meet CUCINA enoteca Regional Executive Chef, Cesar Sarmiento 🎉 Experience the Ultimate Celebration of Food, Wine & Coastal Vibes Get ready to step into a playground for food and wine loving adults, where the flavors are bold, the pours are glorious, and the vibes are as smooth as the coastal breeze. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns for its 8th mouthwatering year—and this is the one you won’t want to miss. Set on the sparkling shores of Newport Beach, this one-day festival brings together 35+ top restaurants, 100+ amazing wines, and premium craft cocktails in a sun-drenched celebration of indulgence and joy.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

Offsite Community Event