
Valparaiso also features a wide variety of nationally known restaurants, such as Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Robin, Chili's, Panera Bread and Noodles & Company. El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant serves up enticing Mexican fare China House showcases delicious Chinese cuisine Don Quijote features European, Mediterranean and Spanish food and Pestos Italian Restaurant offers Italian dishes. Visitors can choose from many different ethnic cuisines. Industrial Revolution Eatery and Grille features handcrafted comfort cuisine while paying tribute to the American spirit of innovation and greatness. Kelsey's Steak House serves up an array of satisfying steaks and Tony's Place is a local staple for tantalizing pizzas and pasta dishes. Pikk's Tavern resembles a 1940s Chicago steakhouse, offering diners fabulous steaks and entrees in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. For both tastings, space is limited and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.Visitors to Valparaiso will find an abundance of restaurants to please every palate. Tablehopper readers should enter the discount code of WCAL08, which is good for $10 off the Grand Tasting price, and $20 off the VIP Tasting price.

Some participating wineries include: Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Bernardus, Champagne Louis Roederer, Domaines Ott, Graham's, Masi Agricola, Perrier Jouet, Robert Mondavi and many more-check out the list here. Participating restaurants listed on the website include: Ana Mandara, Bar Tartine, Bistro Jeanty, BIX, Café Gibraltar, Campton Place, Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, Delfina, Étoile at Domaine Chandon, Go Fish Restaurant, Joe DiMaggio's Italian Chophouse, Michael Mina, Mustards Grill, Pica Pica Maize Kitchen, Pizzeria Delfina, PlumpJack Café, Poleng Lounge, Pres a Vi, Quince, Rivoli Restaurant, Straits Restaurant, Sutro's at the Cliff House, The Tonga Room Restaurant & Hurricane Bar and Z. There is also a silent auction, with donations from the participating wineries and restaurants, to benefit the San Francisco Food Bank, and live jazz from Loosewig.


This event, an annual highlight of the New York City, Chicago, and now the San Francisco epicurean scene will feature over 70 domestic and international wine producers, plus signature dishes from 30 Bay Area restaurants. I went last year, and the venue made it really unique. Wine Enthusiast Magazine will host its second annual ~TOAST OF THE TOWN~ food, wine and music event at the War Memorial Opera House.
