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

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

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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

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

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

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.

ORDER AHEAD

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

Morena Provisions

November 22, 2025

Newport Beach Pasta Class – November

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. 👩‍🍳😄

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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Newport Beach Pasta Class – January 2026

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Past Events

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

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Featured VIP Chef – Del Mar Wine and Food Grand Tasting

Welcome to a picnic in paradise. CUCINA enoteca Regional Executive Chef, Cesar Sarmiento We’ve assembled all the best bites and tastiest pours in one gorgeous location: The Del Mar Polo Fields. Take a tour of San Diego’s culinary cutting edge with Insta-worthy views and tasty tunes rounding out the menu. Both local legends and national icons will be putting their best fork forward, all weekend long. Tacos, burgers, sushi, lobster, caviar, you name it. Plant-based zones, naturally. And of course, wine pairings to make the meal magical. Pack the sunnies and come hungry, because all the best of SoCal is on your plate.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

Offsite Community Event

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Featured Chef – Grateful Table

Featured Chef- Wesley Johnson, San Diego Executive Chef The California Restaurant Foundation is hosting The Grateful Table, an unforgettable fundraising dinner benefiting Restaurants Care, a relief fund for food and beverage workers facing unforeseen hardship. Celebrate with us at an unforgettable evening featuring a multi-course, wine-paired dinner by acclaimed chefs, as we honor Guy Fieri with the Heart of Hospitality Award.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

Offsite Community Event

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Monthly Ingredient Dinner – PEPPERS

Monthly Ingredient Dinner | The Kitchen at MCASD

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, 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.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach