Urban Kitchen Group | Special Events

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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

Friday, August 19, 2022

August Culinary Journey: Peru

Travel to Peru with Chef Jeff Armstrong and Chef Tony Coito on our Regional Culinary Adventure and experience ARTIFACT at Night. For the month of August, our Peruvian dinner will be offered on one evening. Full menu available on artifactatmingei.com

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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Sunday, July 24

Summer in Pink- SUNDAY

NEWPORT BEACH SUMMER IN PINK // POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST Rosé the day away, and join Sommelier Luke Wilmoth and CUCINA enoteca Executive Chef, Cesar Sarmiento for a Summer in Pink, rosé lovers event. summer in pink | taste seven rosés + interactive food stations CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach $68 + service fee + tax all wine available for purchase after the event + preferred dinner reservations available post event 2021 Abbatucci Faustine Rose France (Sciaccarellu) 2017 chateau musar rose lebanon (Obaideh, Merwah & Cinsault) 2020 daou rose mag paso robles (grenache blend) 2020 La Kiuva ‘Rose de Vallee’ (Nebbiolo blend) 2021 Gran Moraine (Pinot Noir) Space Age Rosé Spritz bubbles: dom ruintart rose 375

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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Past Events

Sunday, July 31

Summer in Pink- Del Mar

DEL MAR SUMMER IN PINK Rosé the day away, and join Sommelier Kaylee Daly and CUCINA enoteca Executive Chef, Cesar Sarmiento for a Summer in Pink, rosé lovers event. summer in pink | taste seven rosés + interactive food stations CUCINA enoteca Del Mr, Sunday July 31 1-3 pm $68 + service fee + tax all wine available for purchase after the event + preferred dinner reservations available post event 2021 abbatucci faustine rose france (Sciaccarellu) 2017 chateau musar rose lebanon (Obaideh, Merwah & Cinsault) 2020 daou rose mag paso robles (grenache blend) 2020 la kiuva ‘rose de vallee’ (Nebbiolo blend) 2021 gran moraine (Pinot Noir) space age roséspritz bubbles: dom ruintart rose 375

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

thursdays + fridays in july

July Culinary Journey – Middle East

Each month journey through a new culinary region with Chef Jeff Armstrong and experience #ARTIFACT at night. Join us July 7- 29th explore the rich and aromatic cuisine of the Middle East along with ARTIFACT's summer dinner menu.

Dinner is a la carte and served every Thursday and Friday evening from 5 to 8 pm. Reservations are strongly recommended.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Friday, July 22, 2022

Del Mar Opening Day Party at CUCINA enoteca

OFF TO THE RACES

Bet on us. CUCINA enoteca is a sure thing!

Live Music by Anastassia Lynn | No Cover | Sunset Views

Race Day Inspired Cocktails

CUCINA bites+ Hat Contest

Show off your creativity, & step out in style! Come dressed in your Sunday's best and the most creative hat will win a pair of tickets to our upcoming Rosé festival! Sip on race inspired cocktails from our friends Makers Mark, Divino Maguey Mezcal, and Layback Vodka

>> CUCINA Insider Picks, It's a Sure Bet! <<

join us all season long, only 8 furlongs to DMTC.

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This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

thursday + fridays in may

journey thru spain / ARTIFACT at night

Experience ARTIFACT at Night Thursday + Friday Evenings 5pm - 8 pm This month's culinary regional journey: SPAIN full menu: https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/artifact-at-mingei/menu/spain-dinner-regional-culinary-journey/

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Sunday, June 19, 2022

father’s day at CUCINA

DAD ROCKS - cheers to our main man! bourbon flights + dinner specials , best dad ever approved

bone marrow + beef tartare 19. + garlic vinaigrette + watercress + toast griddle burger + roasted garlic herb aioli 23. + shave red onions + fry honey mustard pickle + cheddar filet saltimbocca + roasted asparagus 39. + potato gratin + herb vinaigrette irvine + newport beach pork chop + roasted squash blossom 34. + smash peas + fresh polenta + cherry vinaigrette del mar bourbon flight for dad / 18. basil hayden | eagle rare 10 year | garrison brothers small batch

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

cucina SORELLA

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Stolpman Vineyards Wine Dinner

Join Stolpman Vineyard's partner Jessica Stolpman at cucina SORELLA for a 5 course - 5 wine intimate light spiced south east asian flavor pairing dinner expertly prepared by Chef de Cuisine Gregory Chavez and General Manager Ricky Sutherland. About the Winery: Hidden in the hills of California’s Central Coast, on a rare Limestone outcropping & unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind, this unique land is naturally suited to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. We are committed to preserving this natural environment for our vines through conscious farming, dry farming, & sustainable employment. In the winery, we prefer native fermentation & minimal manipulation. $85/ per person + tax + service charge See Full Menu

This event took place at the following restaurants:

cucina SORELLA

thursday + fridays in may

isan /north eastern thai dinner

Experience ARTIFACT at Night Thursday + Friday Evenings 5pm - 8:30 pm This month's culinary regional journey: Isan/Northeasten Thailand full menu: https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/artifact-at-mingei/menu/isaan-thai-may/

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Sunday, May 8, 2022

mother’s day at CUCINA

delicious ways to celebrate mom, spend mother's day at CUCINA

Early Morning

CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei 8:30 am - 5pm

Three Course Prix Fixe Brunch

$59/ Adult $22/ Children 12 and under.

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach 10am - 2pm

CUCINA urbana 10am - 2 pm

Lunch

CUCINA enoteca Irvine 11- 3 pm

Early Dinner + All Day Celebrations

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar 2 - 7:30 pm

cucina SORELLA 2 - 7:30 pm

Dinner

CUCINA enoteca Irvine 4-8 pm

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach 4-8 pm

CUCINA urbana 4-7:30 pm

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

cucina SORELLA

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Thursday + Fridays in April

oaxaca dinner I ARTIFACT experience

Travel to the beautiful coastline 0£ southern Mexico. Join Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef De Cuisine Jeff Armstrong as they curate a three course culinary journey 0f roasted, subtle, rich, layered Oaxacan dishes. Thursday + Friday Evenings in April $75 per person / $35 Optional Wine + Cocktail Pairing

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 6pm

Josh Phelps Wine Co. Dinner

Grounded Wine Co Dinner with winemaker Josh Phelps $100/ person inclusive of three-course dinner + wine pairings +tax +gratuity Join Grounded Wine Co. 's owner and winemaker Josh Phelps along with CUCINA enoteca 's Regional Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarimento, Sommelier Luke Wilmoth, and Beverage Director Kara LoVecchio for a seasonal welcome to spring. Set on CUCINA enoteca Irvine's open air patio at Irvine Spectrum, each vintner dinner begins with a reception, followed by a three - course family style pairing dinner. Dinner Menu Coming Soon ABOUT JOSH PHELPS: Josh's roots run deep, raised in a winemaking family, he was exposed to the industry from a young age. He continued to build his knowledge of the business through college, selling wine, working harvests, and creating wine for friends with his father, Chris Phelps. With GWCo., Josh hopes to build on this legacy and make his own splash in the wine world while exposing wine drinkers of his own generation to his hometown in wine country. Working with trusted farmers and childhood friends, his company reﬂects his deep understanding of wine, one that can only be developed growing up around the vines. ABOUT GROUNDED WINE CO: Grounded Wine Co. is the personal brand of Napa native Josh Phelps, built to reflect his experience growing up in wine country, and his relationships in the wine community. A grassroots, all-American, wine label, the wines feature grapes from trusted, sustainable vineyards in California and Washington and showcase what it means to be a winemaker today.Josh's roots run deep, raised in a winemaking family, he was exposed to the industry from a young age. He continued to build his knowledge of the business through college, selling wine, working harvests, and creating wine for friends with his father, Chris Phelps. With GWCo., Josh hopes to build on this legacy and make his own splash in the wine world while exposing wine drinkers of his own generation to his hometown in wine country. Working with trusted farmers and childhood friends, his company reﬂects his deep understanding of wine, one that can only be developed growing up around the vines.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

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