Celebrate the Craft of Cuisine

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by Wendy Lemlin

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I am fortunate to be able to partake of many gastronomic events over the course of the year, but there is one that always is at the top of my “must do” list. The 16th annual Celebrate the Craft t, held October 28 on the expansive lawns of The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, ranks not only for the beautiful ambiance and exquisite quality of the food presented, but also because of the spotlight it has always shown on the symbiosis between the participating chefs and the farms, ranchers, fishmongers, vintners, and brewers whose products help to make the chefs’ creations so outstanding. Since it’s inception, Celebrate the Craft has been one of Southern California’s premier showcases for locally grown ingredients, innovative cooking and winemaking.

On what is forecasted to be an absolutely gorgeous day, guests will meander among food stations where each chef is matched with a local farm, ranch, or fishmonger whose products are highlighted in the chef’s dish. Also at each station, a wine, beer or other artisanal beverage pairing from a local producer will be offered to complement the gourmet bites.

Chef Jeff Jackson,flanked by Chefs Tim Kolanko and Steven Reimer and greet a pair of guests

Chef Jeff Jackson, flanked by Chefs Tim Kolanko and Steven Reimer and greet a pair of guests

Participating chefs will include:

Chef Paul Arias

Chef Paul Arias

  • Jeff Jackson, The Lodge at Torrey Pines

  • Paul Arias, The Fishery

  • Pete Balistreri, Tender Greens

  • Kelly Crosson, The Lodge at Torrey Pines

  • Drew Deckman, Deckman’s En El Mogor

  • Jack Fisher, Town & Country

  • James Forman, Grossmont College

  • Greg Frey, Jr., The Golden Door

    Chef Jason Knibb

    Chef Jason Knibb

  • Antonio Friscia, Legal Restaurants

  • Eric Gallerstein, Mastiff Sausage

  • Matt Gordon, Urban Solace and Solace & the Moonlight

  • Katie Grebow, Cafe Chloe

  • Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN

  • Tim Kolanko, Blue Bridge Hospitality

    Chef Kelli Crosson

    Chef Kelli Crosson

  • Jarrod Moiles, Rancho Valencia

  • Steven Reimer, Oceana Coastal Kitchen

  • Michael Stebner, Sweet Greens

  • Kara Snyder, Tender Greens

  • Andrew Spurgin, Andrew Spurgin, Ltd

  • Ryan Studebaker, MIHO Gastrotruck

Featured producers and culinary artisans will be:

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  • The Aniata Cheese Company

  • Bloom Family Farm

  • Bread & Cie

  • Catalina Offshore Products

  • Coleman Farms

  • Crows Pass Farms

  • DeBruin Rabbit

  • Fishbone Kitchen

  • Jack Fisher Confections

  • JOIA Life All Natural Soda

  • Liberty Ducks

  • Point Loma Farms

  • McGrath Family Farms

  • Miradero Ranch

  • Niman Ranch

  • Stehly Farm Organics

  • Tzaddik Farm

  • Windrose Farm

Guests will quaff local beer from Alesmith and Societe, and sip wines from all over California including such vintners as:

  • Dolce

  • En Route

  • Eric Kent Wine Cellars

  • Far Niente

  • Frog’s Leap Winery

  • Grgich Hills Estates

  • Jackson Family Wines

  • Linked Vineyards

  • Navarro Vineyards

  • Nickel & Nickel

  • Ramey Wine Cellars

  • Robert Biale Vineyards

  • Robert Craig Winery

  • Tblas Creek Vineyard

  • ZD Wines

Tickets for the event, which runs from 11:30 am to 3 pm, are $145 inclusive of tastings, tax and service, and can be purchased in advance here. A portion of the proceeds benefits Slow Food Urban San Diego, which works to ensure a good, clean, and fair food system for all San Diegans. Room packages at the resort are also available.

Celebrate the Craft

The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, (858) 453-4420

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