The Gaslamp Quarter is home to some of the West Coast’s finest restaurants! On Saturday, June 17th, you will have the opportunity to discover, savor, and indulge in dozens of these incredible establishments in just one day! The Gaslamp Quarter Association is pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Taste of Gaslamp, San Diego’s original culinary tour! Starting at 12:30p.m. for VIP ticket holders, and 1:00p.m. for General Admission Ticket holders, guests can indulge in over 20 restaurants complete with a rooftop afterparty at Altitude Sky Lounge, or upgrade to a VIP Pass, giving them added “eating time” and access to 6 more VIP locations, complete with a larger portion-sized bite and cocktail, after party, and a Gaslamp Quarter Goodie Bag.
Over 20 Gaslamp Quarter restaurants will be featured with delicious morsels of their house specialties, with restaurants like barleymash, Spike Africa’s Fresh Fish Grill & Bar, The Field Irish Pub, “BEST AMBIANCE 2016” winner Café Sevilla, and “BEST DISH 2016” winner Rustic Root, just to name a few. The 23rd Annual Taste this year is especially exciting with guests having the opportunity to taste veteran restaurants that have carved out their place in San Diego’s culinary bedrock, as well as newcomers, American Junkie, Dough, and for VIP ticket holders, Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine! From 4:00p.m.- 6:00p.m. guests can end the evening at the Altitude Sky Lounge with a complimentary brew tasting while taking in one of the best views of San Diego.
Ticket holders will receive their official Taste of Gaslamp Program, our guide to all the wonderful restaurants and culinary events available during the event. General Admission tickets give guests access to over 20 restaurant samples and are available online at tasteofgaslamp.com for $30 in advance and $40 on the day of the event. For only $60 ($70 day-of), guests can upgrade to a VIP Pass to gain access to a longer “tasting time,” 6 additional fine dining restaurants with a cocktail at each location, and a VIP Gaslamp Quarter Goodie Bag. Ticket holders will check in at Gaslamp Square (170 Sixth Avenue). At check-in, General Admission guests will receive a wrist band, and event program with a walking map of this self-guided epicurean escapade throughout the historic Gaslamp Quarter. VIP guests will also receive a wristband, program, and a Gaslamp Goodie Bag packed with promotional items from around the historic Gaslamp Quarter, celebrating its 150th anniversary!
Check out below to see what restaurants will be serving and get tickets now at tasteofgaslamp.com!
2017 Taste of Gaslamp – General Admission Participating Locations
1pm-4pm – General Admission – Tickets $30 ($40 day of)
4pm-6pm – After Party at Altitude Sky Lounge
American Junkie
All American Burger Slider: beef patty, cheddar cheese, chef’s sauce, housemade pickles, brioche bun.
Housemade Potato Chips: caramelized french onion dip, scallion, white truffle oil, parmesan
Location: 628 Fifth Avenue
barleymash
Ale-braised pork shoulder with pineapple habanero salsa and crispy tobacco onions on a brown ale biscuit crostini
Location: 600 Fifth Avenue
Cafe Sevilla
Paella Valenciana, Ahi Tuna Tartare Crudo and Crema Catalana
Location: 353 Fifth Avenue
Ciro’s Pizzeria & Beerhouse
Sample of our specialty pizzas
Location: 536 Market Street
Dough Pretzel
Pretzel bite
Location: 542 Fifth Avenue
Don Chido
TJ Dogs
Location: 527 Fifth Avenue
Florent Restaurant & Lounge
Brussel Sprouts
Location: 672 Fifth Avenue
Garage Kitchen + Bar
Famous Chicken Wings
Location: 655 Fourth Avenue
Hard Rock Cafe
Pulled Pork Mini Sandwiches
Location: 801 Fourth Avenue
Henry’s Pub
Finnish Peppered Salmon topped with a creamy dill sauce & garlic mashed potatoes.
Location: 618 Fifth Avenue
Hooters
Boneless wings
Location: 410 Market Street
Le Parfait Paris
Cream puffs
Location: 555 G Street
My Yogurt
Yogurt sample
Location: 542 Fifth Avenue
My Yogurt
Yogurt sample
Location: 542 Fifth Avenue
My Yogurt
Yogurt sample
Location: 542 Fifth Avenue
Parq
Brisket toast
Location: 615 Broadway
Spike Africa’s Fresh Fish Grill & Bar
Famous Butterscotch Pudding
Location: 411 Broadway
The Field Irish Pub
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Location: 544 Fifth Avenue
The Melting Pot
Chocolate Fondue
Location: 801 Fourth Avenue
Tin Roof
Chicken and Waffle Bits
Location: 401 G Street
Whiskey Girl
Thai chilli wings, Whiskey girl meatball
Location: 702 Fifth Avenue
Rustic Root
Signature Mac and Cheese
Location: 535 Fifth Avenue
The Nolen
Bite sized version of The Nolen’s Chili Glazed Meatballs
Location: 453 Sixth Avenue
2017 Taste of Gaslamp – VIP Participating Locations
12:30pm-4:30pm – VIP – Tickets $60 ($70 day of)
Includes 6 more VIP locations with larger portions and 1 cocktail per location,
Gaslamp Goodie Bag and After Party at Altitude Sky Lounge
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Sesame Ahi Tuna with lemon Pepper Shrimp
Location: 565 Fifth Avenue
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
2 to 3 samples of current released wines up to 6oz
Location: 517 Fourth Avenue
Fogo de Chao
Braised Beef Rib Slider and our Brazilian Empanadas- Famous Caipirinha
Location: 668 Sixth Avenue
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
Local Rock Fish Crudo – Pomegranate, Lime, Mezcal, Agave Pickled Onion, Avocado, Radish, Plantain
Location: 435 Fifth Avenue #2
Rustic Root
Signature Mac and Cheese with Mojito
Location: 535 Fifth Avenue
Parq
Brisket Toast & Greygoose Cocktail
Location: 615 Broadway
2017 Taste of Gaslamp – After Party
4:00pm – 6:00pm – After Party for General Admission and VIP Ticket Holders at ALTITUDE Sky Lounge!
All 21+ ticket holders will receive 2 complimentary beer tastes from Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Location: 660 K Street, 22nd Floor
