Taste of San Diego - East
Taste ∙ Savor ∙ Mingle“Taste of San Diego – East” 2023
Save the date for our 14th Annual “Taste of San Diego – East” – Monday, June 26th!
The Chamber’s 14th annual popular “foodie” event is set for Monday, June 26. 2023. This special evening where guests can “eat their hearts out” will happen between 4:30-8 p.m. at the newly renovated Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley. The popularity and crowd of this annual event has outgrown the La Mesa Community Center, where it was held for the first 10 years. So, make plans to join us and “Taste, Savor and Mingle” in one ballroom, with plenty of room to stroll throughout the food and business vendor tables. Enjoy great food samplings, free prizes from business sponsors/vendors, a silent auction and raffles during this fun-filled evening.

DATE: Monday, June 26, 2023
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: Town and Country San Diego
500 Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley (MAP)
Cost:
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.
SOLD OUT! TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT DOOR.
Please note: This is a 21-years of age or older event.
Beverages: Ticket pricing does NOT include beverages. A no-host full-service bar is available in the ballroom for your convenience.
For details or questions, call (619) 465-7700 or email rsvp@lamesachamber.com.
The 2023 Food & Beverage Lineup:
Bella Bello by Shamrock Foods
Big Al’s Baking Co.
Brew Coffee Spot
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar
Costco
Dream Dinners
Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers
Edible Arrangements
Gordito Tamalito
Hooleys Public House
Lantern Crest Senior Living
Marie Callender’s
Mendocino Farms
Pick Up Stix
Pioneer BBQ
Shamrock Foods
Steele 94 Restaurant Bar
The Maharani’s Mithai
PURCHASE TICKETS
SOLD OUT! TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.
The 2023 Business Vendors Lineup:
Cabrillo Credit Union
California Coast Credit Union
Decor Depot
i-NETT
La Mesa Courier
Local Umbrella Media
Mattia Law, APLC
Nightwalker Caverns Escape Room Adventures
North Island Credit Union
San Diego Living Real Estate
Spa Piel
U.S. Bank




◆ UNLIMITED visits to ALL food vendors!
◆ Complimentary parking for ALL ticket holders!
◆ Visit business vendors and be entered to WIN PRIZES!
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors (to date):
Presenting Sponsor:
EDCO
Supporting Sponsor:
American Medical Response (AMR)
SDG&E
Parking Sponsor:
Kirk Paving, Inc.
Technology Partner:
i-NETT
Crème De La Crème Sponsors:
Carl Burger Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM World
Focuscom Inc.
Lily’s Manufactured Homes
Local Umbrella Media
Gourmet Sponsor:
Cabrillo Credit Union
Bon Appétit Sponsors:
Amanda Hammett Insurance & Financial Services – State Farm
California Coast Credit Union – La Mesa
Decor Depot
Fully Promoted EmbroidMe La Mesa
La Mesa Courier
Mattia Law, APLC
Nightwalker Caverns Escape Room Adventures
North Island Credit Union
San Diego Living Real Estate
Spa Piel
U.S. Bank
Photography Sponsors:
Bob Walker Photography
Eviezphotography.com
Graphic Designer:
Kostedt Design & Marketing
Printing Sponsor:
AAA Imaging
Event Artistic Designer:
La Mesa Floral Design Shoppe
Lighting Sponsor:
Fady Events of San Diego
Event Media Partner:
Focuscom Inc.
Logistical Partner:
Town and Country San Diego
Vendor Water Sponsor:
Sycuan Casino Resort
⋆ “Taste of San Diego – East” – Oh, What a Night! ⋆
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s 14th Annual “Taste of San Diego – East” was a night to remember! Diets were not allowed on Monday, June 26th, as guests feverishly entered the Pacific Ballroom at the Town and Country Hotel for their opportunity to “eat their hearts out.” There were samples of delectable items prepared by the chefs and their staff from many restaurants’ beverage, and food providers for this special evening. This year over 490 people were entertained and able to “Taste, Savor and Mingle” in the 13,000 square foot ballroom. 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 onion burgers, fresh pulled pork, platters of chocolate covered fruits, mini chicken pot pies, mini-Shepard pies, freshly baked pies, freshly grilled tamales, shrimp in a sauce, seasoned sausages with peppers, delectable mini desserts, cake pops, fresh sheet cakes, abundant cheese and meat patters and sandwiches, 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.
We are grateful to those restaurants, beverage and food providers who could join us this year. Guests were able to win valuable door prizes from the numerous business vendors/sponsors. That was the only time the room was quiet, as guests waited to hear their name called for those prizes OR to listen for their number to be called for the Opportunity Drawing.
Photos courtesy of Bob Walker Photography and Eviezphotography.com
Photos courtesy of Sandra Small/ Photographer, www.CeCePhoto.com and Rippee Photography.