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, February 26, 2026

Fall Beast Feast – BEEF

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

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Festa della Donna: Dine + Support

dine +support | CUCINA urbana In recognition of International Women’s Day, CUCINA urbana will donate the evening’s profits to the Center for Community Solutions. Uniting together to make an impact. Urban Kitchen Group is honored to be a woman-owned and operated company. Our mission is to provide empowering opportunities for women to flourish, and we are deeply grateful for the inspiring women who constitute our #CUCINAfamily

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

Past Events

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Newport Beach Pasta Class – February 2026

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. 👩‍🍳😄 Stay tuned more dates to come!

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Friday February 13th & Saturday, February 14th, 2026

Be our Valentine

Fall in love at first bite. This Valentine’s Day, we invite you to linger, indulge, and savor the weekend with UKG.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Gold Finch

The Kitchen

Morena Provisions

VOTE UKG NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2026

NOMINATE US! BEST OF SAN DIEGO

Help shape the 2026 Best of San Diego & Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll by nominating and voting for your favorite local businesses, people, and places. TIM KOLANKO - Best Chef CUCINA urbana - Best Italian, Best Restaurant ARTIFACT at Mingei - Best Restaurant Urban Kitchen Catering - Best Caterer THE KITCHEN@MCASD - Best Water Views, Best Resturant

Nominate Your Favorites January 5–February 1, 2026

Help your favorite spots earn their place on the official ballot. The businesses with the most nominations move on to the voting round.

Vote for the Winners February 23–March 22, 2026

Once the final ballot opens, your votes decide who takes home the 2026 titles.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

ARTIFACT at Mingei

The Kitchen

Morena Provisions

Sunday, January 25-February 1, 2026

San Diego Restaurant Week

San Diego Restaurant Week is a celebration that showcases the diverse and upcoming culinary world in San Diego County; with over 100+ restaurants from Oceanside to Chula Vista.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

Thursday, January 29, 2026

ARTIFACT at Night: NORDIC

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Thursday, January 15- January 25

Newport Beach Restaurant Week

Savor a week of prix-fixe menus, harbor views, and neighborhood gems—Newport Beach Restaurant Week is your invitation to taste the best of our coastal city. Discover 50+ restaurants, from iconic waterfront spots to hidden local favorites, with easy reservations and menus for every palate. Presented by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Newport Beach Pasta Class – January 2026

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Sunday, November 23-Wednesday, December 31

Sip Through the Season: Christmas Movie Cocktail Wonderland at CUCINA

Lights, Camera, Holiday Magic! 🎄✨
Sip Through the Season at CUCINA’s Christmas Movie Cocktail Wonderland 🍸🍿

We’re decking the halls (and the bar) with festive cocktails inspired by your favorite Christmas classics — from Home Alone to A Christmas Story, The Polar Express, and even a Hallmark holiday romance. ❄️

Join us all month for nostalgic sips, cinematic moments, and plenty of holiday cheer.
Let the countdown begin… 🎥🥂

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

December 18-24,2025

Feast of the Seven Fishes

A Modern Wave on a Holiday Classic, a CUCINA spin on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, is back! From December 18-24th enjoy a spin on an Italian Tradition every night at CUCINA. Meant for two, our Chefs crafted a 7-FISH antipasti tray to share for the table.

nduja stuffed mussels with basil garlic bread crumbs harissa-glazed octopus skewer shrimp toast + calabrian chili crunch tuna conserva + giardiniera brandade croquettes + cucina secret sauce stuffed sardines spiedini cured beet salmon cornet

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach