Before we worry about traveling and specialty recipes for Thanksgiving next week, let’s focus on a relaxing pre-holiday weekend. Here are great options for spending this Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday & Sunday, November 21 – 22: San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival

The 12th Annual San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival’s final 2 days of cooking classes, celebrity chef dinners and tasting events, is happening this weekend. Explore San Diego’s amazing food scene through this weekend’s events.

Saturday look forward to the The Lexus Grand Tasting and official after party, presented by Stella Artois.

Sunday, start your day off right with Sail With Gale Aboard The Adventuress.

Buy tickets for any of these events and more at this link.

Sunday, November 22 – Bing + Bubbles + Brunch Event

Brunch in Southern California is famous for good reason. This one really takes this mid-morning event to the next level.

Every Sunday in November, the Del Mar Racetrack iis hosting a Bing + Bubbles + Brunch event to host the Bing Crosby season. Each week Chef Brian Malarkey will prepare a unique menu in the Racetrack’s elite Turf Club. Reserve your spot quick at this Del Mar Racetrack link.

a different prepared menu by Chef Brian Malarkey in the exclusive Turf Club at Del Mar.