James Beard Winners Food & Wine Festival
May 3, 2025: 10 AM
May 4, 2025: 8 AM
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Rancho Bernardo Inn invites you to 37 hours of food & wine — where acclaimed chefs, curated tastings, and immersive experiences come together for one unforgettable escape, May 2–4, 2025.
Festival Schedule:
Friday, May 2 | Welcome VIP Reception
6 p.m. - Welcome VIP Reception
Saturday, May 3 | Culinary & Beverage Experience
10 a.m. – Culinary Demo with Chef Jimmy Schmidt
12 p.m. – Knife Skills Class with Wolfe Cutlery
2 p.m. – Wine Seminar with Aaron Driver from Cork & Saber
4 p.m. – Cocktail Demo with Celebrity Mixologist Manny Hinojosa
7 p.m. - Chef Tour Dinner - A 6-course dinner crafted by James Beard Award-winning chefs and paired with fine wines and cocktails. The weekend’s crown jewel—an evening of culinary brilliance and refined ambiance.
Sunday, May 4 | A Fond Farewell
8 a.m. | Included in the Luxury Experience Only
Chef Tour Dinner - Saturday Night | $220: A 6-course dinner crafted by James Beard Award-winning chefs and paired with fine wines and cocktails. The weekend’s crown jewel—an evening of culinary brilliance and refined ambiance.
Exclusive Access - Friday & Saturday Events | $350: Includes Friday’s VIP Welcome Reception and Saturday’s Chef Tour Dinner, plus priority seating throughout the weekend. A sophisticated way to experience the very best of Rancho Bernardo Inn.
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Rancho Bernardo Inn
Located in San Diego, Rancho Bernardo Inn offers business and leisure guests an experience that is both peaceful and rejuvenating. A member of the distinguished Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Rancho Bernardo Inn is a destination resort known for its exquisite golf, spa facilities, and exceptional cuisine. A true destination for the entire family, the 265-acre property features 287 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, three swimming pools, an award-winning full-service spa and fitness center, multiple dining outlets, room service or in-room dining, and extensive meeting and event facilities.
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