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, june 15, 2023

ARTIFACT AT NIGHT: AFRICA

ARTIFACT at NIGHT new regional culinary adventure exploring the southeast coast of africa

with chefs jeff armstrong + tony coito

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Here, There, Everywhere Wine Dinner

Here – From the USA There – From Italy Everywhere – From Around the World Take a journey with CUCINA urbana for a four-course four-wine dinner hosted by Urban Kitchen Group Culinary Director Tim Kolanko, Chef Taylor Phelps, and Beverage Manager Travis LeGrand. COURSE 1 HERE diver scallop crudo + chive blossom + citrus zest + chili + herbs 2022 Krupp Brothers Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, CA COURSE 2 THERE roasted mushroom and ricotta caramelle + sicilian pesto + celery leaf + cacio cavallo 2021 COS Pithos Rosso Nero d Avola – Frappato Blend Sicily, IT COURSE 3 EVERYWHERE slow roasted lamb shoulder + charred eggplant puree + mint yogurt + almond gremolata 2016 Chateau Musar Cabernet Sauvignon Bekkah Valley, Lebanon DESSERT HERE caramelized stone fruit pot pie + basil whipped laura chenel goat cheese NV Eden Honeycrisp Ice Cider, Vermont

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28. 2023

FETE & FEAST CHEFS DINNER

GOLD FINCH TO HOST A FETÊ & FEAST CHEF COLLABORATION DINNER ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 Leaders of San Diego’s Hospitality Community—Tracy Borkum, Giselle Wellman, Matt Gordon, and Sam Zien—Come Together at Urban Kitchen Group’s Modern Delicatessen to Raise Awareness and Funds for Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

RESERVE NOW

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

Gold Finch

Past Events

Thursday, May 25,2023

ARTIFACT at Night: West Indies

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, May 24

BREWER CLIFTON X CASA DUMETZ WINE MAKERS DINNER

Sip and celebrate the flavors of summer. Join CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach’s, Executive Chef Cesar Sarmiento and Sommelier Luke Wilmoth as we celebrate a seasonal multi-course paired dinner with Brewer Clifton + Casa Dumetz wines. Special Guest Hosts by Winemaker Greg Brewer, Brewer-Clifton and Sonja Magdevski, Casa Dumetz $125/ per person ++

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Mother’s Day 2023

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

Gold Finch

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Beast Feast: LAMB -Del Mar

Celebrate whole animal cookery: Beast Feast returns to San Diego + Orange County. Our quarterly event returns April 26 + 27th whole lamb three-course feast. Del Mar, Thursday 04.27.23 / $85 per person + optional beverage pairing limited seating course 1 plated

housemade focaccia
braised lamb neck tortelloni + spring minestrone soup

course 2 family

lamb ribs + molasses glaze + shishito gremolata + herb creme fraiche
grilled split lamb head +red onion pepper slaw + oregano flatbread
asparagus + lamb belly +tomato + spiedini
salt roasted herb potato
primavera salad + fennel + radish + sugar snap peas + cucumber + lemon mint vinaigrette
roasted leg of lamb + pistachio + jus

course 3 plated

sheep milk ricotta zeppole + strawberry jam + lemon curd

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Beast Feast : LAMB – Newport Beach

Celebrate whole animal cookery: Beast Feast returns to San Diego + Orange County. Our quarterly event returns April 26 + 27th whole lamb three-course feast. newport beach, wednesday 04.26.23 / $85 per person + optional beverage pairing limited seating course 1 plated

housemade focaccia
braised lamb neck tortelloni + spring minestrone soup

course 2 family

lamb ribs + molasses glaze + shishito gremolata + herb creme fraiche
grilled split lamb head +red onion pepper slaw + oregano flatbread
asparagus + lamb belly +tomato + spiedini
salt roasted herb potato
primavera salad + fennel + radish + sugar snap peas + cucumber + lemon mint vinaigrette
roasted leg of lamb + pistachio + jus

course 3 plated

sheep milk ricotta zeppole + strawberry jam + lemon curd

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursday, April 20, 2023

April ARTIFACT at Night: ARGENTINA

Travel to ARGENTINA with Chef Jeff Armstrong and Chef Tony Coito and experience our April ARTIFACT at Night culinary journey. Four-course regional culinary family style dinner. $85/per person + Optional Beverage pairing. Full menu available April 1 at artifactatmingei.com

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Sunday, April 9, 2023

EASTER AT URBAN KITCHEN GROUP

Hippity Hop into Easter easter menus + passover at home, join us this spring.

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

Gold Finch

March 8-March 12, 2023

Festa della Donna / International Women’s Day

Urban Kitchen is proud to be a woman owned and operated company. We strive to provide opportunities for women to thrive and thankful for the inspiring women that make up our #CUCINAfamily. Shattering glass callings and paving the way for future culinary leaders we invited 5 of Southern California’s best female chefs to craft their perfect CUCINA pizza with us in support of MAKE Projects and WisePlace.

Join us Wednesday, March 8- March 12th Pizza for a Cause!

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

cucina SORELLA

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Sunday, March 5, 2023

OC RESTAURANT WEEK

VIEW DINNER MENU . VIEW LUNCH MENU Welcome to the 15th annual OC Restaurant Week!

Celebrate Orange County Restaurant Week March 5 - 11, 2023

OC Restaurant Week is the ultimate restaurant adventure! Designed for food lovers to celebrate however they like.

Go on Date Nights all week
Experience luxury menus
Explore new restaurants
Special event menus you can only get during OC Restaurant Week. Find all menus and restaurants here.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursdays

Thursday Date Nights at SORELLA

Date night in Kensington? Join us every Thursday for SORELLA nights outs, make it a date and enjoy 3 courses and a bottle of wine for $49.50 Available for a limited time! For dine in only.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

cucina SORELLA