Sample Local Chefs, Breweries, & Distilleries At Sip ‘n Savor Festival 2018

The Sip ‘n Savor Festival 2018 is coming to Hard Rock Hotel San Diego this weekend! You’ll have the opportunity to sample and learn about a big variety of featured San Diego restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Guests will enjoy food samples provided by local restaurants and music from local bands, all while raising awareness and funds for the American Liver Foundation.

Here’s the big list of participating vendors and performance:

Featured Restaurants

Chef Daniel England of OMG Hospitality; Sip ‘n Savor Chef Chair
Chef Ivan Garcia of Seasons52
Chef Ashley Kato of JSix
Chef Colton Lemmer of Union Kitchen & Tap
Chef Yuichi Matsuyoshi of Nobu San Diego
Chef Mario Medina of The MainCourse Restaurant
Chef Todd Nash of Bubs at the Park
Chef Tyler Smith of Polanco at Hilton Mission Valley
Chef Nick Villamil of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Chef Andy Weiss of The Smoking Gun
Chef Michael Welch of Backyard Kitchen & Tap
The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Breweries

10 Barrel Brewing
AleSmith Brewing
Ballast Point Brewing
Belching Beaver
Breckinridge Brewing
Golden Road Brewing
Kona Brewing
Modern Times Beer
Stone Brewing
Thorn Brewing Co.

VIP Spirit Tastings

Olmeca Altos Tequila
Pomp & Whimsy Gin
Swift & Stiff – Moscow Mule Bar

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Dry Soda
Suja Juice
Zico Coconut Water

Music Performances

Fishing for Chips
Half Car Garage
San Diego Soul Club
Astral Touch
Joanna Gerolaga

Sip ‘n Savor will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel’s outdoor rooftop terrace, Woodstock.

See you there!

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