Foodie forecast: A secret menu, Panda Fest, wine and tea events
By Carlos Rico
Published on April 24, 2026.
The Halal Guys has launched a secret menu at its San Diego location, offering three new items and a secret selection of lamb and beef gyro. The new spring pop-up bar, The Hidden Forty, has transformed the Top of the Hyatt into a speakeasy with new art decor, a cocktail menu and food options. The Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour lands in Chula Vista for its first time, bringing over 200 wines from around the world for guests to sample and enjoy. Panda Fest, a traveling Asian food festival, will debut in San Diego and feature over 200 dishes from various countries. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is renovating its garden with a tea series, featuring six themes each week. The sixth annual event at the Carlsbad Flower Fields will celebrate San Diego County's 4,000-strong food industry.
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