Masters Of Food & Wine

Celebrate the ingredients, culture, and talents of Southern California and its chefs at a special culinary event. On Saturday, September 24, travel from Park Hyatt Aviara Resort to Carlsbad Aquafarm to enjoy a fascinating discussion on farm-raised seafood, a delectable oyster and Sauvignon Blanc tasting, and a Mussel Eclade-Style lunch wherein mussels are cooked using a blazing pile of dry pine needles. Cap off the adventure with a Cal-Ital winemaker dinner at Vivace featuring Seghesio Family Vineyards. The tour and lunch at Carlsbad Aquafarm is $145 per person; the winemaker dinner is $185. An all-inclusive package is $300. (760/448-1234, ext. 5056, www.mastersfoodandwine.com)