4 San Diego Chefs’ Guide to Entertaining

Buzzy local chefs give us the scoop on hosting the ultimate dinner party, plus recipes for their impress-the-guests dishes.

THIS WEEK’S TOP EVENTS

June 7-10: San Diego LGBT Film Festival
Come out for the four-day film fest, celebrating its 20th anniversary at The Observatory North Park.

June 9-10: San Diego Festival of the Arts
Spend a weekend at Waterfront Park with work from nearly 200 artists, plus live music and entertainment, libations, and food from local restaurants.

June 9: Avolution Fest
“Join the avolution” at this one-day event featuring all things avocado, including food, drinks, and art installations.

June 10: Stone Sour Fest
Tart flavors await at Stone Brewing’s Escondido headquarters and tasting room, tapping into more than 75 beers.

June 13: Best Restaurants Party
Feast on your favorites at San Diego Magazine’s annual foodie celebration at Pirch in Westfield UTC, where chefs will serve samples of their signature dishes.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“There’s a place for you in the arts, and we need you.”

—Vanessa Davis, general manager of Broadway/San Diego, on encouraging young people who want to work in theater.

FROM SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE

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PODCAST

Happy Half Hour Podcast: Episode 96

Cheesesteaks hit Pacific Beach, a boozy kombucha bar opens in North Park, and Valentina Di Pietro of Monello and Bencotto drops in.