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

December 18-December- 24

Feast of the Seven Fishes

A CUCINA spin on an Italian Tradition | Over 7 days, enjoy 7 seafood specials made with love! Each CUCINA location will offer a seafood special from December 18-December 24. Ask your server for each nights selection! 2023 schedule Monday 12/18 CRAB Tuesday 12/19 HALIBUT Wednesday 12/20 SCALLOPS Thursday 12/21 SWORDFISH Friday 12/22 OYSTERS Saturday 12/23 LOBSTER Sunday 12/24 PRAWNS

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Past Events

Thursday, November 16, 2023

INDIA – ARTIFACT AT NIGHT November

Experience INDIA with Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef Tony Coito as they welcome Chef Aarti Sanghavi into the kitchen.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The Study of Cheese Dinner

Celebrate the season overlooking the Pacific Ocean- The Kitchen @MCASD sunset series returns November 2nd.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Wednesday, November 8th at 6 PM

Grgich Hills Estate Wine Dinner at CUCINA urbana

five course- five wine vintner dinner hosted by allie dekock, regional sommelier, grgich hills estate

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

Thursday, October 19, 2023

ARTIFACT AT NIGHT: Ancient Rome

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesady, October 18, 2023

Aleksander Winer Dinner

$50 Reservation Deposit Your deposit secures your reservation and will be applied to your final bill. 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. FULL MENU: https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-newport-beach/menu/aleksander-wine-dinner

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursday, October 5

Brassicas Dinner – The Kitchen @MCASD

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2023 | $110 ++ | MCASD LA JOLLA

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Americana Dinner – ARTIFACT at Night September

Inspired by coastal New England favorites to southern hospitality,

ARTIFACT at Night returns with Chefs Tim Kolanko, Jeff Armstrong, and

Tony Coito’s creative blend of fresh and seasonal, with a nostalgic nod to timeless classics. Gather the group, and meet us at Mingei!

AMERICANA DINNER

thursday, september 21

four courses served family style + live music

$95++/guest

Located inside the Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Thursday, September 14, 2023

CORN DINNER at The Kitchen @ MCASD

pure ingredients paired with luxury proteins, this is the kitchen @MCASD 's monthly dinner celebrating the season overlooking the pacific ocean Thursday, September 14 | Sahm Seaview Room $125 ++ per person | wine pairings available Gather and celebrate the season overlooking the Pacific Ocean. MENU Welcome champagne toast + 4-course dinner at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. FIRST COURSE corn fritter + benton farms bacon + bacon aioli / share dungeness crab + corn + grilled gem lettuce + creamy tarragon vinaigrette + brioche toast SECOND COURSE hokkaido scallop + corn scarpinocc + husk nage + corno di toro THIRD COURSE porcini rubbed dry aged NY strip + hayden farms polenta + sweet corn piccalilli FOURTH COURSE peach galette + sweet corn ice cream + pistachio brittle

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Sunday, September 10

Community Event: Del Mar Wine + Food Fest Grand Tasting

Join us to experience Del Mar’s newest and most delicious tasting experience with featured CUCINA enoteca Chef Cesar Sarmiento – on day two of the DMWFF Grand Tasting featuring bites from Celebrity Chefs and great local restaurants plus over 200 wines, beers, and spirits. THE GA TICKET grants you general access to the grand tasting, hosted on the Mona Lisa of lawns at Surf Sports Park. You’ll be given unlimited sips and bites from various vendors, enjoy live entertainment (including a live band on top of a double decker bus), shop, and go to sleep knowing you carpe’d the diem

General Admission - Sunday Grand Tasting

Featuring the Avocado Cup Culinary Competition

SUNDAY, SEP 10, 2023, 1:00 PM

Surf Sports Park (Formerly Del Mar Polo Fields)

14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

Friday, September 8, 2023

Fine Wines of Tuscany Dinner with Celebrity Guest Chef Jackson Kalb and Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi

Featured Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Featured Event-Fine Wines of Tuscany Executive Chef Tim Kolanko + Chef Cesar Sarmiento host Top Chef Alumni Jackson Kalb and Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi of Ambrogio by Acquerello along with Benchmark Wine Group for a five-course + five wine dinner at CUCINA enoteca Del Mar.

the menu + pairings amuse bouche

course 1 – chef silvio salmoiraghi

stravaganza mediterranea

isole e olena ‘collezione privata’ chardonnay 2020

course 2 – chef jackson kalb

brentwood corn cappelletti + parmigiano fonduta + shaved truffle

castell’in villa chianti classico riserva poggio delle rose 2008

course 3 – chef silvio salmoiraghi

rossini acquerello | vegan grilled eggplant steak & daikon

marchesi antinori ‘pian delle vigne’ brunello di montalcino 2009

course 4 – chef jackson kalb

wagyu strip + beef cheek brasato + potato puree + shallot confit + “succo vietnamita” + herbs