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GRAND DECANT

Friday, November 8

Julep Venue

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Friends of James Beard Foundation Opening Night: Grand Decant

The James Beard Foundation opens SDFW’s Grand Weekend with a special best-of-the-best edition of the Grand Decant. Culinary power houses from near and far, including some of your favorite James Beard award winners and nominees, host this year’s celebration alongside a massive exploration into the world of luxury and award-winning wine and spirits.

Global wine and spirits producers break out their best bottles in a limited release tasting of their most award-winning or highly coveted products. Taste some of the best wines produced in the world from distinguished wine regions like Paso Robles, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Temecula, San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and many more!

 

GRAND DECANT LUX – SOLD OUT!

For those seeking the ultimate intimate luxury experience, the Grand Decant LUX ticket is the answer. Enjoy exclusive early entry for a half hour head start reserved for only 50 guests. Revel in a series of exclusive upgrades including access to highly allocated vintages, coveted wines and spirits, grower champagnes, celebrity chef stations, and caviar.

Hosted by Charlotte Randolph, inaugural Michelin Sommelier of the Year, co-owner of 2-star Michelin Californios.

Friends of James Beard Foundation Opening Night: Grand Decant

Friday, November 8

ENTRY TIMES:

GENERAL ADMISSION
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

LUX – SOLD OUT!
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

LOCATION:

Julep Venue
1735 Hancock St
San Diego, CA 92101

PARTICIPATING JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION TALENT

ANIMAE / Le Coq

Oryx Restaurante

Brooklyn and The Butcher

Matt Vawter

Rootstalk Restaurant and Radicato Restaurant

Marcelo Hisaki

Restaurante Amores

Daikaya, Bantam King, Haikan, Tonari DC

Esther’s Kitchen

Drew Deckman

Deckman's, Conchas de Piedra, 31ThirtyOne

Herb & Sea

ARRIVE AT AWESOME ALL WEEKEND LONG

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival with a three day weekend pass and Arrive at Awesome all weekend long! Indulge and explore during our SDFW signature events:

Grand Decant
Friday, November 8

Grand Tasting
Saturday, November 9

Grand Fiesta
Sunday, November 10

IMPORTANT INFO

Tickets are all inclusive. All food and beverage tastings are included in ticket price.

Must be 21+ to attend. No infants or children permitted.

The event will take place rain or shine.

All attendees subject to security screening and bag check.

PARKING:

Additional parking will be available on the south side of Julep Venue

*Rideshare is Recommended

Grand Weekend festival events include sample sized food and drink. Full sized portions are not provided. Ticket fees grant access to the venue and the entertainment value therein, including, but not limited to; music, chef demos, competitions, and provide a comfortable and safe environment (security, advanced first aid services, additional bathrooms, hydration stations, shade, seating, etc.). Food and beverage tastings are taxable at a value of $25. The tax is included in the ticket fee.

OFFICIAL WINE SPONSOR OF GRAND DECANT

The Prisoner Wine Co.