Photo: Kevin SprowlsOne of my favorite foodie bloggers, Kate once told me that San Diego is located on almost the same latitude as Japan’s capital. Yep, head practically due East across the Pacific from San Diego and you’ll end up in Tokyo. Or, save on airfare and head over to the 10th Annual Beer and Sake Festival.

The Japan Society of San Diego will be hosting the Beer and Sake Festival at San Diego Marriott Del Mar on June 28th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The tasting event brings together San Diego’s top chefs to showcase their Japanese culinary and sake traditions for the San Diego community. The festival will highlight imported Japanese beers and local microbrews and a vast variety of sake. The festival will also feature culinary creations from the most talented chefs in San Diego. Some of the restaurants I’m looking forward to trying include Alchemy, Sushi on a Roll, Shimbashi Izakaya, and Opera to name a few. Tickets are $70 per guest or $50 for JSSDT members.

Interested in transporting yourself to Japan for the evening? Comment on this blog and one person will win 2 passes to attend the event. Comment by 10:00 am PST Monday, June 18, 2012.

  • ChiropracticConsultant

    Now this is a lot of fun! I can’t believe i missed it. Is this an annual event? I guess better luck for me next year.

  • Maren

    Congratulations Stephie on winning passes to attend the Beer & Sake Festival!

  • Mary B

    Sounds like a fun evening. toss my name in the ring on this one.

  • Ashley

    I’d love to attend — love sushi!

  • Jennifer

    I have never been and would love the opportunity to attend….what a great day this would be

  • Jeff

    This sounds incredible, My good friend and I have started brewing recently and I’ve had very little exposure to Japanese beer.

  • j.m

    my mother has jus flew in from Hong Kong for my graduation. She has never been to So Cal but she is loving the vibe and everything! The combination of Del Mar, sushi, Japanese and American cultrures will definitely impress her to the max. Thank you :) This would be a great gift to thank her

  • Jbodive189

    Beer, sake and sushi in San Diego!? My answer to anybody asking what I think heaven is like.

  • April_blue_30

    I really want to go to this! Sounds like a blast!

  • Stephanie B.

    This would be awesome! Food, drinks, learning, and fun! Great activity for summer and great memories! Itd be a great way to escape for the evening and bring my husband’s memories from his time in Japan back :-)

  • Mcivor1981

    Awesome! Crossing my fingers!

  • Jenn

    Would love to attend! Cheers!