QuesoDiego – The San Diego Cheese Club

Queso Diego April Meeting: Grilled Cheese Extravaganza!

April is National Grilled Cheese Month. members are celebrating by cooking, sharing and exploring different grilled cheese combos, techniques, and variations. Bring your cooktop and ingredients prepped and ready.

Not grillin’? Bring a complement to pair and share. Think soup, pickles, or creative sides and complements. Homebrews and non-commercial alcoholic beverages welcome! Members who enjoy their grilled cheese with on of AleSmith’s craft brews get 10% off beer.

Tuesday, April 21 | AleSmith Brewing
6:30 PM Setup | 7:00 PM Brief Meeting, Grillin’ Starts

Bring a Friend. Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! Bring a friend.
Become a Member. Join for $25 per year for individuals or $40 per household!

Queso Diego March Meeting Announcement

Queso Diego The San Diego Cheese Club March Meeting: Curd Your Enthusiasm!

We’ll start with a preview of April’s Grilled Cheese Extravaganza so you can get excited (and prepared), plus some news you won’t want to miss about the upcoming Cheese & Libation Expo in May.

Then we’re mixing things up with a high-energy, cheese-filled game night. We’ll kick things off with a fun icebreaker to help you get to know your fellow Queso Diegans. After that, it’s time for Cheese Jeopardy, where your curd nerdiness could score you actual cheese and cheese-related prizes. It’s going to be interactive, social, and just the right amount of competitive.

Note: It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and AleSmith is likely to be busy. Plan to arrive early to snag good parking and give yourself time to grab a beer before we start.

Tuesday, March 17 | AleSmith Brewing

6:30 PM Pair & Share | 7:00 PM Meeting Starts

Pair & Share. Bring a favorite homemade or store-bought cheese to share, cheese-friendly pairings (like homebrews, crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, charcuterie) or a cheesy dish. Pair with AleSmith’s craft brews and members get 10% off beer.

Bring a Friend. Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! Bring a friend.

Become a Member. Join for $25 per year for individuals or $40 per household and you’ll get a full year of learning, inspiration, events, and cheese community.

Queso Diego 15th Anniversary Cheese Pairing – 2/17

Join us for Queso Diego’s 15th Anniversary Cheese Pairing, an evening of exceptional cheeses and beverages hand-curated by our board members. Spots are limited for this fun and always popular event, so reserve your seat early! This event is in lieu of our regular meeting and is only open to ticket-holders; no tickets are available at the door.

When: Tuesday, February 17 @ 6:30pm (no early entry)
Where: Mission Bay (location will be emailed once payment is received)
Cost: $35 per person (members should have already received information on their discounted price)

If you love cheese and plan to attend, consider our Membership & Anniversary Package:

Individuals: $50 (1 Anniversary Party ticket + One-year 1-person membership – $60 value)
Couples / Households: $90 (2 Anniversary Party tickets + One-year 2-person membership – $110 value )

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Send payment via PayPal to payments@quesodiego.org using Friends & Family.
Include “15th Anniversary Party Tickets” and attendee names in the note.

Queso Diego January 2026 Meeting Announcement

Queso Diego The San Diego Cheese Club January Meeting: In-Ricotta-Da-Vida

Tuesday, January 20 | AleSmith Brewing
6:30 PM Pair & Share | 7:00 PM Meeting Starts

This month we’re showing you how to make your own ricotta at home, featuring three ways you can use it beyond baked pasta dishes.

Once you learn how easy it is to make homemade ricotta you’ll never go back!

Pair & Share. Bring a favorite homemade or store-bought cheese to share, cheese-friendly pairings (like homebrews, crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, charcuterie) or a cheesy dish. Pair with AleSmith’s craft brews and members get 10% off beer.

Bring a Friend. Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! So bring a friend.
Become a Member. Join for $25 per year for individuals or $40 per household!

No December Meeting – Queso Diego Holiday Party

As is our annual tradition, we hold a members-only Queso Diego Holiday Party in lieu of our December meeting. This is open to members and their guests and is advertised through the club email list. If you are a paid member and did not get the info, please reach out.

We will resume regular meetings in January and welcome you to join us and find out about our February anniversary pairing event.

Queso Diego November Meeting Announcement

Queso Diego The San Diego Cheese Club – November Meeting: Meltsgiving Party

Tuesday, November 18 | AleSmith Brewing

6:30 PM Setup | 7:00 PM Party Starts

In November we’re being thankful for cheese!

From bubbling mac and cheese to decadent fondue, melty casseroles, and holiday-ready charcuterie boards, this is the season to dip, share, and celebrate together.

If you have a raclette setup, this is your moment to shine!

Remember: Bring a dish to share for the party.
Bring a Friend: Guests are invited to attend one meeting for free! So bring a friend and spread the love!

Join Us: 2026 membership is $25 per year for individuals or $40 per household, and memberships paid now are valid through the end of 2026!