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

CUCINA Sweet 16 Anniversary Menu

Sunday-Wednesday: June 1-30, 2025

CUCINA Sweet 16 Anniversary Menu

This month, we’re celebrating 16 incredible years of shared meals, laughter, and stories—thanks to CUCINA guests like you who have made every moment special. We will offer a limited-time Sweet 16 anniversary menu, available Sunday through Wednesday throughout June, offered alongside the regular menu. Designed as a heartfelt thank-you to longtime guests, the à la carte menu offers unbeatable value, with a lineup of signature throwbacks, new creations, and curated sips.
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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Whistle Pig Opening Day Garden Party

Friday, July 18, 2025

Whistle Pig Opening Day Garden Party

We are off to the races! Join us for a no cover after party on Opening Day with Whistle Pig. Enjoy race day cocktails, food specials, live entertainment, and no cover. 6-9pm
Reserve your free ticket

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

Beast Feast : Salmon

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Beast Feast : Salmon

BEAST FEAST | SUMMER - SALMON CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach Join CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach whole-animal dinner series. Beast Feast is an intimate family-style themed dining experience that embraces seasonal and sustainable cooking practices What | BEAST FEAST Where | CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach When | Wednesday, August 27 Cost | $110+ gratuity+ tax a non refundable $60/person deposit to secure your reservation for this intimate dinner is required for all reservations and will be deducted from the final bill on the night of the dinner. any cancelations or change in party count the day of the event will be charged in full.
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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Past Events

ARTIFACT at NIGHT – POLYNESIAN TRIANGLE

Thursday, June 19, 2025

ARTIFACT at NIGHT – POLYNESIAN TRIANGLE

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Dragonette Cellars Dinner | Del Mar | San Diego

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Dragonette Cellars Dinner | Del Mar | San Diego

Five-Course  Family Style Wine Dinner: $130++ / person

SOLD OUT

Five-course founders' wine dinner at CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

Hosted by co-owner and founder of Santa Ynez's Dragonette Cellars, Brandon Sparks-Gillis
Executive Chef Cesar Sarmiento  | Beverage Manager Joseph Breslow

Menu + Pairings Coming Soon 

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

Dragonette Cellars Dinner | Newport Beach

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Dragonette Cellars Dinner | Newport Beach

Five-Course  Family Style Wine Dinner: $130++ / person

SOLD OUT

Five-course founders' wine dinner at CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach 

Hosted by co-owner and founder of Santa Ynez's Dragonette Cellars, Brandon Sparks-Gillis
Executive Chef Cesar Sarmiento  | Beverage Manager Luke Wilmoth

Menu + Pairings Coming Soon 

 

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

The Study of Avocado

Thursday, June 5, 2025

The Study of Avocado

Seasonal Ingredients Paired with Luxury Proteins celebrate the season with Culinary Director Tim Kolanko + Executive 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

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Cairjn Winemaker Dinner

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Cairjn Winemaker Dinner

Five-Course Wine Dinner: $130++ / person

Five-course wine dinner at CUCINA enoteca Irvine, menu + pairings coming soon.

Andy Neja, founder and winemaker, brings a unique blend of passion, precision, and heritage to his craft.

 

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

In the community: Coastal Roots Farm Anniversary

Sunday, May 18, 2025

In the community: Coastal Roots Farm Anniversary

In the community: celebrating 10 years of nourishing community- Taste of Coastal Roots Farm Join featured chef, Tim Kolanko, for a night at the Farm.  Experience farm-to-fork tasting stations, artisan-crafted libations, live music, and meaningful connections.  

A Decade of Growth and Meaning

In Jewish tradition, the number 10 represents completeness, holiness, and community. From the Ten Commandments to a minyan—a quorum of 10 needed for meaningful ritual moments—the number 10 symbolizes shared purpose.
Take an immersive journey into the heart of the Farm to discover the profound impact you help make possible. Together, we’ll reflect on 10 years of nourishing people and the planet—rooted in Jewish values of stewardship, justice, and generosity—and raise a glass to the future.
 

 

This event took place at the following restaurants:

Offsite Community Event

ARTIFACT at NIGHT – NICE

Thursday, May 15, 2025

ARTIFACT at NIGHT – NICE

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

mother’s day

sunday, may 11

mother’s day

Mother’s Day, All Day — Celebrate Her from Brunch to Dinner! This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to something truly special — a full day of great food, warm company, and a reason to relax. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, dinner, or all of the above, join us at help you celebrate her in style.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

ARTIFACT at Mingei

The Kitchen

The Study of Artichokes | May

Thursday, May 1, 2025

The Study of Artichokes | May

Seasonal Ingredients Paired with Luxury Proteins celebrate the season with Chef Tim Kolanko 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

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

In the community: Celebrate the Craft

Sunday, April 27, 2025

In the community: Celebrate the Craft

In the community: culinary director Tim Kolanko featured at southern california’s premier showcases for locally grown ingredients, innovative cooking and winemaking.
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