Have unpredictable border waits deterred you from crossing south to experience the wines of Valle de Guadalupe, the world-renowned cuisine of Tijuana, or the many burgeoning breweries in Baja?
Worry not!
From Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, Taste Baja! brings the robust flavors of Tijuana, Ensenada, and beyond to Whole Foods (711 University Avenue) in Hillcrest for three days of libation and culinary delight.
Access to all patio area activities is free and limited food samples will be available in addition to food carts and restaurants vendors.
Meet the Winemakers events at Whole Foods’ new 7th Ave Pub charge a $5 tasting fee.
Friday, July 26
3 to 7 p.m.
Wineries and Vintners:
Santo Tomas
Cavas Valmar
Fratelli Passini
Don Juan
San Rafael
Breweries:
Cucapá Brewery
Food Carts and more:
Hogaza Hogaza
Viniphera Vinotherapy
Doña Lupe
Chef Cookoff - 6 p.m. – Free (limited unreserved seating)
Javier Plascencia (Mision 19) and Drew Deckman
Saturday, July 27
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wineries and Vintners:
Casa de Piedra/ Paralelo,
Aborigen, “La Escuelita”
Monte Xanic - Hans Backhoff
Vinos Pijoan
Tres Valles
Vinisterra
Hacienda La Lomita
Torres Alegre y Familia
Breweries:
Border Psycho
Chefs and Restaurants:
Humberto Avilés (Caza Club) – 11 a.m. to noon
Caesar’s – noon to 4 p.m.
Culinary Art School, Tijuana
Food Carts and more:
Only Sonora & Ribs
Mariscos Rubén
San Felipe Salt Co.
Wine Seminars with the Masters $20 (by reservation only):
Victor Torres Alegre Wines - 1 p.m.
Hans Backhoff - Monte Xanic in the Valley - 2 p.m.
Hugo D’Acosta - Guadalupe Valley Area Wines - 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
Noon to 5 p.m.
Wineries and Vintners:
Vena Cava
Möebius
Emevé
Rincón de Guadalupe
Cava Maciel
Cava Aragón
Madera 5
Breweries:
Agua Mala
Insurgente
Chefs and Restaurants:
Benito Molina, Indulge
Ryan Steyn, Laja
Food Carts:
La Guerrerense, “The Best Food Cart in the World” per Anthony Bourdain
Meet Sabina
Parking will be very limited. Use alternative transportation if possible.
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Have unpredictable border waits deterred you from crossing south to experience the wines of Valle de Guadalupe, the world-renowned cuisine of Tijuana, or the many burgeoning breweries in Baja?
Worry not!
From Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, Taste Baja! brings the robust flavors of Tijuana, Ensenada, and beyond to Whole Foods (711 University Avenue) in Hillcrest for three days of libation and culinary delight.
Access to all patio area activities is free and limited food samples will be available in addition to food carts and restaurants vendors.
Meet the Winemakers events at Whole Foods’ new 7th Ave Pub charge a $5 tasting fee.
Friday, July 26
3 to 7 p.m.
Wineries and Vintners:
Santo Tomas
Cavas Valmar
Fratelli Passini
Don Juan
San Rafael
Breweries:
Cucapá Brewery
Food Carts and more:
Hogaza Hogaza
Viniphera Vinotherapy
Doña Lupe
Chef Cookoff - 6 p.m. – Free (limited unreserved seating)
Javier Plascencia (Mision 19) and Drew Deckman
Saturday, July 27
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wineries and Vintners:
Casa de Piedra/ Paralelo,
Aborigen, “La Escuelita”
Monte Xanic - Hans Backhoff
Vinos Pijoan
Tres Valles
Vinisterra
Hacienda La Lomita
Torres Alegre y Familia
Breweries:
Border Psycho
Chefs and Restaurants:
Humberto Avilés (Caza Club) – 11 a.m. to noon
Caesar’s – noon to 4 p.m.
Culinary Art School, Tijuana
Food Carts and more:
Only Sonora & Ribs
Mariscos Rubén
San Felipe Salt Co.
Wine Seminars with the Masters $20 (by reservation only):
Victor Torres Alegre Wines - 1 p.m.
Hans Backhoff - Monte Xanic in the Valley - 2 p.m.
Hugo D’Acosta - Guadalupe Valley Area Wines - 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
Noon to 5 p.m.
Wineries and Vintners:
Vena Cava
Möebius
Emevé
Rincón de Guadalupe
Cava Maciel
Cava Aragón
Madera 5
Breweries:
Agua Mala
Insurgente
Chefs and Restaurants:
Benito Molina, Indulge
Ryan Steyn, Laja
Food Carts:
La Guerrerense, “The Best Food Cart in the World” per Anthony Bourdain
Meet Sabina
Parking will be very limited. Use alternative transportation if possible.
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/25/50066/