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Experience:
The experience begins at 4:30 PM with a cocktail hour where you can enjoy a selection of artisan bread boards and chef's choice delicacies. As the evening unfolds, Host and Farmer Spencer will lead you on a 45-minute tour of our regenerative farm, offering insights into the sustainable practices that are at the core of our ethos.
Following the tour, settle in for a culinary adventure under the stars with the ambiance of live music. Our 5-course dinner prepared by renown chefs, featuring the freshest ingredients from our farm, will tantalize your taste buds and conclude with a sumptuous dessert, wrapping up the experience around 9 PM.
Set in our all-outdoor venue, we encourage guests to dress for comfort and wear suitable footwear for a walk through natural surroundings.
Chef: Chef Juan Armando Gonzalez
Juan Armando Gonzalez is the chef and owner of Mesa Agrícola in Escondido, California. With more than 15 years of experience in professional kitchens, Juan has developed a diverse culinary background, working with cuisines, ingredients, and techniques from around the world.
With a foundation rooted in Baja California, Juan has a deep knowledge and appreciation for the seafood, produce, and flavors of the region. His culinary journey has taken him throughout Mexico, where he expanded his understanding of the country’s regional cooking traditions, before continuing his career in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Diego.
Over the past five years, Juan has brought Mesa Agrícola to life through a variety of projects, including farm dinners, community events, and a year-long dinner residency at Vino Carta in Solana Beach.
Most recently, Juan opened Mesa Agrícola, his acclaimed taquería de guisados in Escondido, where he brings together his culinary experience with produce grown on the restaurant’s own farm in Valley Center.
Juan’s cooking is grounded in a dedication to exceptional ingredients, making food from scratch, and allowing the quality of what is grown and sourced locally to lead the way. That philosophy has earned Mesa Agrícola a loyal following and a reputation for excellence throughout San Diego County.
Agenda:
4:30 PM: Cocktail hour begins with artisan bread boards and chef's choice appetizers.
5:15 PM: 45-minute guided farm tour led by Host and Farmer Spencer.
6:00 PM: Seating for a 5-course gourmet dinner, including a delightful dessert.
9:00 PM: Event concludes.
Note: All-outdoor venue, dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear.
Age Limit: 21+ event.
All sales are final.