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, April 18,2024

ARTIFACT at Night: COLOMBIA

Experience the cuisine of COLOMBIA with Chef Partner Tim Kolanko and Chef Tony Coito. Four courses served family style.

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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Wine Maker Dinner – Agricola Brandini

Save the date: The female Winemakers of Agricola Brandini will be joining us Wednesday, May 8th.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The Study of Peas

Gather and celebrate the season overlooking the Pacific Ocean

RESERVE

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Monday, May 13, 2024

In the community: Celebrate the Craft

Join Chef Tim Kolanko as he joins Chef Kelli Crosson of The Lodge at Torrey Pines for the first Playing with Fire series on The Grill patio.

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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Laird Family Wines with Rebecca Laird -Vintner Dinner

Learn and Diner with Rebecca Laird at CUCINA urbana.

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This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

Wednesday, May 29th

Beast Feast: Lamb

Beast Feast Returns as we explore the whole animal: LAMB!

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

This event will take place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

Past Events

Sunday, April 14, 2024

In the community: Celebrate the Craft

Join Chef Tim Kolanko as he joins Chef Kelli Crosson of The Lodge at Torrey Pines along with southern California's best chefs for an afternoon overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Thursday, April 4, 2024

The Study of Shoots + Sprouts

Gather and celebrate the season overlooking the Pacific Ocean

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Sunday, March 31, 2024

EASTER at UKG

Hop to it! Easter Brunch // offering easter specials + a la carte favorites CUCINA enoteca Del Mar + Newport Beach + Irvine 11 am -4 pm ARTIFACT at Mingei 11 am - 2:30 pm Kitchen @MCASD 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Easter Dinner // regular hours CUCINA urbana CUCINA enoteca Irvine + Newport Beach

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

CUCINA enoteca Del Mar

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

ARTIFACT at Mingei

The Kitchen

Thursday, March 21, 2024

ARTIFACT at Night: HONG KONG

Explore Cantonese cuisine of Hong Kong as ARTIFACT at Night's regional dinner returns in February Culinary Director Tim Kolanko and Chef Tony Coito prepare a four-course family-style prix fixe menu exploring the region.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Festa della Donna / Women’s History Month Dinner

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA urbana

Wednesday, March 13

Master Sommelier Michael Jordan Wine Dinner

An intimate evening with MS Michael Jordan at CUCINA enoteca Irvine five course- five wine dinner Five-time Sommelier of the Year and Veteran Restaurateur affectionately named “Sommelier for the People,” Michael Jordan is Director of Global Key Accounts for Jackson Family Wines. Michael holds both a Master Sommelier Diploma and the Certified Wine Educator Diploma from the Society of Wine Educators— he is one of only 15 people in the world to hold both!

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

Sunday, March 3, 2024

ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK

This event took place at the following restaurants:

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

thursday, march 7, 2024

The Study of Cacao

gather and celebrate the season overlooking the pacific ocean presentations of CACAO paired with luxury ingredients.

This event took place at the following restaurants:

The Kitchen

Thursday, February 22, 2024

ARTIFACT at Night: GERMANY

Explore GERMANY as ARTIFACT at Night's regional dinner returns in February Culinary Director Tim Kolanko and Chef Tony Coito prepare a four-course family-style prix fixe menu exploring the region

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei

February 14, 2024

Valentine’s at ARTIFACT

Celebrate LOVE at ARTIFACT and join us for a special dinner service. Featuring west african suya spiced half chicken, seared scallop, harissa date glazed pork tenderloin, gianduja chocolate trifle and persimmon tart

This event took place at the following restaurants:

ARTIFACT at Mingei