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

Thursday, November 7, 2024

The Study of Squash

Gather and celebrate the season overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Join us August 8th for The Study of Squash for our monthly study of X dinner series. five course dinner + welcome toast $95++ per person / wine pairings available

Reserve

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Thursday, November 14, 2024

POLAND- ARTIFACT AT NIGHT REGIONAL DINNER

Come enjoy the cuisine of POLAND crafted by chefs Tim Kolanko, Wes Johnson, and Tony Coito. Four-course experience with optional beverage pairings. Reminder: For the format of ARTIFACT at Night we are unable to accommodate menu modifications for our regional dinner series. Please note the number of vegetarians in your party so our Chefs may prepare in advance. Not seeing a reservation available? Join the waitlist or check later reservations. email contact@urbankitchengroup.com

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, January 29, 2024

Winter Beast Feast: WILD BOAR

Beast Feast Returns as we explore the whole animal: WILD BOAR a $50 non-refundable deposit is required for all reservations and will be deducted from the final bill on the night of the dinner. There are no hard tickets for this event, all guests will check in at the host stand upon arrival. Limited seating, all ticket sales final for any questions please email contact@urbankitchengroup.com

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Past Events

Thursday, October 17, 2024

FILIPINO REGIONAL DINNER – ARTIFACT AT NIGHT

Come enjoy the cuisine of the Philippines crafted by guest chef Phillip Esteban along with chefs Tim Kolanko and Tony Coito. Four-course experience with optional beverage pairings. Reminder: For the format of ARTIFACT at Night we are unable to accommodate menu modifications for our regional dinner series. Please note the number of vegetarians in your party so our Chefs may prepare in advance. Not seeing a reservation available? Join the waitlist or check later reservations. email contact@urbankitchengroup.com

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Fortunate Son Wine Dinner

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach Fall Wine Dinner | An evening with CEO Landon Patterson
Wednesday, October 16 | 6 pm

5 Course / 5 Wine Dinner hosted by Hundred Acre Wines CEO Landon Patterson
Join Chef Cesar Sarmiento on a culinary pairing journey with Fortunate Son and Summer Dreams with Landon Patterson and CUCINA enoteca Beverage Manager Luke Wilmoth.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The Study of Brassicas

Gather and celebrate the season overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Join us August 8th for The Study of Melon for our monthly study of X dinner series. five course dinner + welcome toast $95++ per person / wine pairings available

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Friday, October 4, 2024 | Featured Del Mar Wine + Food Event

Divine Night of Art + Food: Chef Maneet Chauhan, Kelli Crosson, Aly Lyng, Sharon Wilson at The Kitchen

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Thursday, September 26, 2024

TURKEY REGIONAL DINNER – ARTIFACT AT NIGHT

Come enjoy the cuisine of Türkiye curated by chefs Tim Kolanko and Tony Coito. Four-course experience with optional beverage pairings. Reminder: For the format of ARTIFACT at Night we are unable to accommodate menu modifications for our regional dinner series. Please note the number of vegetarians in your party so our Chefs may prepare in advance. Not seeing a reservation available? Join the waitlist or check later reservations. email contact@urbankitchengroup.com

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Fall Beast Feast: CRUSTACEAN

Beast Feast Returns as we explore the whole animal: CRUSTACEAN! a $50 non-refundable deposit is required for all reservations and will be deducted from the final bill on the night of the dinner. There are no hard tickets for this event, all guests will check in at the host stand upon arrival. Limited seating, all ticket sales final for any questions please email contact@urbankitchengroup.com

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

September 16-22, 2024

Negroni Week at CUCINA

NEGRONI TIME!

All week long CUCINA joins the global celebration of 100 years

of the classic cocktail.

Each CUCINA location has mixed up variations of the classic benefitting slow food’s mission to foster a more sustainable

and equitable world of food and drink

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursday, September 12, 2024

The Study of Corn

seasonal ingredients paired with luxury proteins celebrate the season with Chef Tim Kolanko with a five-course dinner and welcome toast each month. overlooking 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

Saturday, September 7, 2024

MCASD Annual Gala

Urban Kitchen Catering // Out + About: The Gala at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego promises an unforgettable evening in La Jolla, where the coast’s natural beauty meets culinary excellence and artistic brilliance. As the sun dips below the horizon, join a vibrant celebration with craft cocktails and a specially curated seaside dinner by renowned Chef Tim Kolanko of Urban Kitchen Group. Each course is designed to echo the rhythms of the ocean, pairing perfectly with the coastal views that surround you. Join us for a night where the currents of creativity, community, and cuisine converge, offering you an unparalleled experience that supports MCASD.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen