Foodie Forecast: Cooking class, Taste of Gaslamp, nine-course matcha dinner

Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.

Lobster deal: Lobster lovers can rejoice on National Lobster Day, as The Trap Shack is offering a sale on its signature dish. Customers who come in and order the Trap Shack’s OG Roll can get a second one for 50% off. The OG Roll comes with a Maine lobster poached in garlic butter. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. 3040 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. 619-453-1442, park101carlsbad.com/thetrapshack

Hispanic cooking class: The public can learn how to cook traditional Mexican dishes at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month cooking class. The Cooking Cocineras Tradicionales event brings together chefs Freida Casas, Rocina Lizarraga and Delia Rios to teach guests how to prepare food from their regions of Mexico: Guerrero, Sinaloa and Zacatecas. The class will be in English and Spanish translation will be available if requested. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 2525 North Ave., National City. $75. 619-434-4281, olivewoodgardens.org

Taste of Gaslamp: The Taste of Gaslamp is a self-guided culinary tour of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. It spans 16 city blocks with 20 participating restaurants. A VIP ticket offers entry to seven additional restaurants and bars. Plus, an after-party is scheduled at 5 o’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar inside the Margaritaville Hotel. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. $55-$90. gaslamp.org/tasteofgaslamp

Wine and whiskey: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is hosting its annual Whiskey & Wine Party. This 21 and up event brings together tastings from various beverage companies such as Macallan Whiskey, Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Trinchero Family Wine and Caymus Wine. There will also be unlimited barbecue provided, live music and complementary valet parking with an event ticket. 6 to 9 p.m. Tonight. 9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. $103.22. 858-412-0500, eventbrite.com/e/whiskey-wine-party-tickets.

Nine-course dinner: Matcha takes center stage at Glass Box’s nine-course, one-night dinner. The ticketed meal includes a variety of drinks and food that are all infused with matcha. Some of the nine-course items include a matcha cocktail, bluefin tuna belly, black cod nigiri, scallops and a matcha white chocolate mousse. The menu was curated by Ethan Yang, executive chef and owner of Glass Box. 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. 2841 El Camino Real Suite 203, San Diego. $92.55. 858-289-4800, eventbrite.com/e/matcha-maki-dinner-at-glass-box

Chicken special: Food 4 Less is offering customers a deal on Thursdays. The grocery store chain is selling its whole rotisserie chickens for $6 each. The two-pound whole chicken is cooked and available in the deli section. The chicken will be available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday. food4less.com

CRUSH wine festival in Temecula: CRUSH 2025: A Wine & Culinary Showcase returns on Sept. 27. Hosted by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, the event will feature wines from more than 30 association member wineries, gourmet food pairings and live music. 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 27. Monte De Oro Winery, 35820 Rancho California Road, Temecula. $138. temeculavalleywinegrowers.ticketspice.com/crush-2025

Carlos Rico, Union-Tribune