The event, organized to highlight the dynamic and growing food scene of East Village, offers ticket holders a Taste Passport at check-in at Venue 808. This passport serves as a guide to the participating restaurants, detailing their tasting menus and helping guests navigate the area as they eat, sip, and stroll.
While many of the participating restaurants have yet to reveal their featured dishes, some exciting tastes have already been announced. Guests can expect to enjoy street corn topped with cotija cheese, Tajín, and Valentina at Doggos Gus, a selection of fresh cookies from Milk & Cookies, and BBQ Wagyu meatballs with cinnamon sugar donut holes at East Village Tavern + Bowl. City Tacos will be offering beer tasters for attendees 21 and over, while Mission Brewing is set to pour samples of their craft beer, cider, and seltzers. Pasta lovers can look forward to Monzù Fresh Pasta and Ravioli’s gnocchi tasting, and charcuterie enthusiasts won’t want to miss Le Charcuterie Bar’s artisan skewers.
Other participating venues include Beshock Ramen & Sake Bar, The Church by Lost Abbey, Krisp East Village, Lotus Thai, Storyhouse Spirits, Lola 55, The Kebab Shop, The Knotty Barrel, El Comal at Quartyard, and Tajima Ramen, among others. Many locations are still finalizing their featured dishes, adding a layer of culinary anticipation to the event.
Tickets are available online and entitled participants to a tasting portion at each participating venue. Attendees can save on ticket purchases by using the promo code SDVILLE at checkout.
This two-day tasting experience not only highlights East Village’s diverse dining options but also offers a festive atmosphere for guests to enjoy with live entertainment, photo booths, and the chance to explore a vibrant urban neighborhood on foot. With the event expected to sell out, attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets early and arrive ready to indulge.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit eastvillagesandiego.com/events/taste-of-east-village.
Tickets are available online and entitled participants to a tasting portion at each participating venue. Attendees can save on ticket purchases by using the promo code SDVILLE at checkout.
This two-day tasting experience not only highlights East Village’s diverse dining options but also offers a festive atmosphere for guests to enjoy with live entertainment, photo booths, and the chance to explore a vibrant urban neighborhood on foot. With the event expected to sell out, attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets early and arrive ready to indulge.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit eastvillagesandiego.com/events/taste-of-east-village.
Originally published on April 26, 2025.
