James Beard Foundation Opening Night: Grand Decant
Schedule
Fri Nov 07 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
1735 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92101-1118, United States | San Diego, CA
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The James Beard Foundation is kicking off the San Diego Food + Wine Festival Grand Weekend with the best of the best: poured and plated.Grand Decant is a massive exploration into the world of luxury and award-winning wine and spirits with special guest culinary power houses from near and far, including some of your favorite James Beard award winners and nominees.
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, France, and many more!
Participating Chefs Include:
Katsuya Fukushima - Daikaya, Bantam King, Haikan, Tonari (Washington, D.C.)
Jonathan Bautista - Ember & Rye at Park Hyatt Aviara (San Diego, CA)
Clarice Lam - Kaya, Breaking Bao (Orlando, FL)
Maynard Llera - Kuya Lord (Los Angeles, CA)
Jay Huang - Nomade (Austin, TX)
Ruffo Ibarra - Oryx Restaurante (Tijuana, MX)
Carlos Gaytán - Paseo Restaurante (Anaheim, CA)
Gale Gand - Pastry Chef (Chicago, IL)
Cesar Zapata - Phuc Yea (Miami, FL)
Matt Vawter - Rootstalk Hospitality (Breckenridge, CO)
Darryl Bell - Stateline Road Smokehouse (Napa, CA)
Roberto Alcocer - Valle (Oceanside, CA)
Sommelier Host: Cha McCoy - Author, Wine Pairing for the People
GRAND DECANT LUX
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 and coveted wines.
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.
Funded in part with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds.
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