Taste of San Diego - East
Taste ∙ Savor ∙ Mingle“Taste of San Diego – East” Oh What a Night!
On Monday, June 24th the Chamber was thrilled to produce the 15th Annual “Taste of San Diego – East.” This evening was an opportunity to spotlight the restaurant, beverage and food industry. This event was produced in partnership with our Presenting Sponsor, EDCO who is always there for the entire community. We were thrilled to produce this year’s event at the new Legacy Resort Hotel and Spa in Mission Valley. The guests strolled the entire perimeter of the ballroom and sampled delights from our excited food vendors. In addition to the food samplings, guests enjoyed other activities such as the silent auction and the famous evening raffles.
The participating business vendors were staged in the ballroom to maximize their exposure to the crowd, allowing them to promote their businesses. Each of them offered a free door prize to those that entered drawings to those that visited their vendor tables. In addition to these prizes, the Chamber offered a special Business Vendor drawing. One lucky person won an overnight stay at the Towneplace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown, sponsored by Rachel Lynch for submitting their filled-out Business Vendor cards to the chamber. Congratulations to this year’s winner Chris Cini, manager of the La Mesa Office Depot.
This annual food related event entertained over 430 people this year. The delight of the attendees was obvious, as they grazed from table to table sampling the signature dishes prepared with perfection by the chefs and their staff. The crowd rushed into the ballroom to the aroma of freshly grilled hamburgers, fresh pulled pork, platters of sandwiches, braised chicken, freshly baked pies, corned beef tacos, lasagna, pasta salads, seasoned chicken with an array of sauces, delectable mini desserts and more! As the song says, “Oh, What a Night!” Many of the crowd took a break before continuing their feasting journey and talked with friends and visited the silent auction tables, took part in the Opportunity Drawing, or just hung out before beginning round two or three of samplings.
Photos courtesy of: Bob Walker Photography and Custom Framing and CeCe Canton.
“Taste of San Diego – East” 2024
Save the date for our 15th Annual “Taste of San Diego – East” – Monday, June 24th!
The La Mesa Chamber is thrilled to announce the date for the 2024 Taste of San Diego East and the new location. The 15th annual Taste of San Diego East will be held on Monday, June 24th at the Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa. The Legacy is a classic location and a relatively new hotel in the San Diego area. The International Ballroom is a perfect setting to hold this popular event. The elegant foyer will serve as a perfect location in which to place our bars for the evening. We encourage you to “save the date” of Monday, June 24th for this popular community event. Tickets are now available! Order yours today!
DATE: Monday, June 24, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sponsor Tasting: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
VIP Tasting: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
General Admission Tasting: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
875 Hotel Circle South – Mission Valley
San Diego, CA 92108
International Ballroom
Cost: SOLD OUT!
VIP Tasting: $60 for 3 hours of tasting from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
General Admission: $40 for 2 hours of tasting from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT DOOR.
Please note: This is a 21-years of age or older event.
◆ UNLIMITED visits to ALL food vendors!
◆ Complimentary parking for ALL ticket holders!
◆ Visit business vendors and be entered to WIN PRIZES!
For details or questions, call (619) 465-7700 or email rsvp@lamesachamber.com.
The 2024 Food & Beverage Lineup:
Bethlehem Baking Company
Big Al’s Baking Co.
Buckboard Catering and Events
Charcuterie Grazing Box
Dream Dinners
Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers
Eleazar Catering
Gordito Tamalito
Hidden Foods Company
Hooleys Public House
Kawaii Sushi
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Little Roma
Marie Callender’s
Mendocino Farms
Pioneer BBQ
Red White & Badass Brew
Steele 94 Restaurant Bar
Tuga & JP’s BBQ & Catering
The 2024 Business Vendors Lineup:
Amanda Hammett Insurance & Financial Services – State Farm
Cabrillo Credit Union
California Coast Credit Union – La Mesa
Decor Depot LLC
Mattia & Yousif Law
Nightwalker Caverns Escape Room Adventures
North Island Credit Union
Parkway Bowl & The Boardwalk
Sedano Ford and Sedano Lincoln
The Landscape Company
U.S. Bank
Wise’s Barbershop
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors (to date):
Presenting Sponsor:
EDCO
Supporting Sponsors:
American Medical Response (AMR)
SDG&E
Parking Sponsor:
Kirk Paving, Inc.
Bon Vivant Sponsor:
Sedano Ford and Sedano Lincoln
Crème De La Crème Sponsor:
Feeding the Flock SD
Lily’s Manufactured Homes
Gourmet Sponsor:
Cabrillo Credit Union
Bon Appètit Sponsors:
Amanda Hammett Insurance & Financial Services – State Farm
California Coast Credit Union – La Mesa
Decor Depot LLC
Mattia & Yousif Law
Nightwalker Caverns Escape Room Adventures
North Island Credit Union
Parkway Bowl & The Boardwalk
The Landscape Company
U.S. Bank
Wise’s Barbershop
Photography Sponsors:
Bob Walker Photography & Custom Framing
CeCe Photo
Graphic Designer:
Kostedt Design & Marketing
Printing Sponsor:
AAA Imaging
Event Artistic Designer:
La Mesa Floral Design Shoppe
Lighting Sponsor:
Fady Events of San Diego
Media Partners:
Lemon Grove Media & Communications
The Filipino Press
Drone Services Provider:
iFlyCameras
Logistical Partner:
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Vendor Water Sponsor:
Sycuan Casino Resort
Beverages
Ticket pricing does NOT include beverages. A no-host full-service bar is available in the ballroom for your convenience.
Pricing for Drinks
House Brands: $10 ✦ Premium Brands: $13 ✦ Ultra Premium Brands: $16 ✦ House Wine: $9 ✦ Domestic Beer: $7 ✦ Imported Beer: $8 ✦ Craft Beer: $9
Photos courtesy of Sandra Small/ Photographer, www.CeCePhoto.com and Rippee Photography.