Join us for the Tastiest Day of the Year!
The UPSES Festa is excited to present Cork & Brew 2023.
Join us April 22, 2023 for various types of wine, beer and exquisite food tastings.
There will also be a live auction and DJ!
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the event will continue through 10 PM.
Please note this is a 21 & up event.
Tickets to this event are $55.
For additional ticket information, please contact Cristina Anfuso or Angela Medeiros!
We are happy to offer various sponsorships for interested parties!
Please review the document for sponsorship information and contact us with any questions or concerns.
Our first Cork & Brew Vendor Spotlight is the Butcher
Shop. Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style
steakhouse, The Butcher Shop has been serving San
Diego for years. We thank our community member Gil
Frank and The Butcher Shop for supporting our
fundraiser! Get your Cork & Brew Ticket… you won’t want
to miss out on this bite!
A seller of Portuguese wines sold in our UPSES market!
Come taste and take home a bottle or two from the
market!
Indulgent cakes, baked goods and decorating classes Prickle
Bakeshop is a must stop. Adding some SWEETNESS to our
event, make sure to leave room for this taste!
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that’s…
Alfredo’s Pizzeria! A neighbor to the UPSES Hall we are
thankful for their support of our Cork and Brew event.
Award-winning independent San Diego craft brewery we are so
excited to be able to offer a tasting of Eppig Beer at Cork and
Brew April 22nd!
Jensen’s has been committed to providing unparalleled
quality and specialty foods since 1940. We are excited to
showcase this local community market’s favorite wine
selections at our event!
Located in the heart of Liberty Station, this local gem offers over 20
handmade artisanal breads, decadent pastries, and unique
sandwiches. We thank them for their donation to our event!
Tunaville Market & Grocery is delivering our community fresh
local and sustainable seafood directly from our local
fishermen. Operated by current and retired commercial
fishermen, you will definitely want to catch this bite!
Voted San Diego’s best for 2022, this winery believes
good wine starts in the vineyard. Using only sourced
grapes from the very best vineyards and locations this sip
is sure to be a treat!
Jimmy’s Famous is excited to bring a taste from their
restaurant to Cork & Brew! They are committed to
creating a classic neighborhood gathering place for
excellent food and drink and we are lucky to have
them serving a taste at our event!
Since opening their Point Loma location in 2016
Sushi Lounge has been committed to making a
difference in the surrounding communities through
volunteering and charitable contributions. They were
one of the first to commit to supporting our fundraiser
and we are so thankful!
San Pasqual Winery San Diego’s first urban winery, earning it a
spot on Sunset Magazine’s list of “Hot 100 West Coast Trends” will
be offering tastings of their selection at Cork & Brew! We are sure
you will fall in love with this winery!
JuneShine was started by a team of athletes,
artists, and creatives who share a passion and
want to leave a positive impact on the
environment. It is their mission to brew the
highest-quality alcohol there is and we are so
excited for you to enjoy this sip!
Jake Nunes has family roots in Point Loma and is
excited to share Modern Times Beer with the
community! Modern Times is not new to Point Loma with
its Flagship tasting room located here. We are excited
to have them at our event to share their brew with our
community!
The Westerly located in the heart of Point Loma at the
new modern, chic Monsaraz Hotel offers incorporates
local, seasonal, & coastal ingredients to create amazing
dishes. Meet their chef & General Manager at the Cork
& Brew. Their taste will make you a fan!
Little Miss Brewing started in 2016, with their
Miramar Brewery, and have expanded to 10
locations in San Diego county. They are known for
serving “The Finest Beer for the Finest City!”
Come learn more about the finest beer in the city!
P. Balistreri Salumi is hand-crafted artisan salumi and
charcuterie made with all-natural pork, sea salt,
artisan spices and hand cut organic herbs by Chef
Pete Balistreri. You will not want to miss the
opportunity to taste this local treat!
A long time staple of Point Loma the Venetian is not just
about great food but about supporting the community
whenever possible. You won’t want to miss this classic
Point Loma bite!
Founded in 2009 in Point Loma, The Cravory is known for
handcrafting over 5,000 unique cookie flavors each with
attentive detail to taste, freshness, and bite. We are excited to
have them! You won’t want to miss this local sweet treat!
Family owned and operated and proudly serving Point
Loma for 42 years. Old Venice is truly a local treasure
and we are so thankful their participation! You won’t
want to miss this classic Point Loma bite!
Under Portuguese ownership for close to 50 years PB Pub prides
itself on treating their customers like family. Their contribution to
Cork & Brew has helped to make this a successful fundraiser for
our community!
Sprawling Polynesian eatery known for its famous Mai
Tai cocktail and seafood dishes. This Point Loma gem
will be joining us and serving up one of their famous
bites! We are thankful this local gem is participating in
our inaugural event!
Located in Ocean Beach, steps away from the Pacific Ocean, La Doña
is influenced by the flavors of Guadalajara and Baja California. La
Doña offers a food and hospitality experience like no other – like
having dinner at your Abuela’s, but with the Doña twist. This bite is
sure to be muy bueno!
First opened by the Morton family in 1969, you can always count
on The Brig as the perfect place to bring your out-of-town friends,
celebrate big or everyday moments, and get a taste of classic
San Diego dishes. We are so thankful to this local favorite for
their support of our Cork & Brew event!
As Portuguese, we have a natural pride in our traditions and in the global accomplishments of our ancestors. We strive to honor those who have come before us, preserve our traditions and customs, and instill in our youth the spirit of devotion to the Espirito Santo, so our community will go forward in faith and tradition, generation after generation.
U.P.S.E.S.
The Portuguese Market
