Join the Cooks Confab, a gathering of 18 of San Diego’s most talented chefs, on Sunday, August 9, at Stingaree for a delicious culinary collaboration themed Craft Beer. Known for throwing stylish and fun dinner parties on a grand scale at venues around San Diego, Cooks Confab will be teaming up with nationally recognized breweries in the region (including Stone and AleSmith) to produce perfectly matched beer and food pairings. Guest will enjoy this summer evening on the rooftop as they sample two diverse culinary interpretations with each specialty beer. Tickets cost $90, and $5 of each ticket directly benefits Slow Food Urban San Diego, an organization that connects the pleasure of food with a commitment to the community and the environment through the support of locally grown and sustainable foods. (www.cooksconfab.com)   MASON RICHEY