North County San Diego · Monthly

D Squared Supper Club

Two chefs. One table. Endless possibilities.

Monthly culinary gatherings for good food, new skills, and genuine connection in North County San Diego.

The invitation
Chef Dawn and Chef Donna standing back-to-back in black chef jackets
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The invitation

Come hungry.
Leave knowing someone new.

Once a month, we gather around one table to make and share an exceptional meal.

You’ll pick up techniques you’ll actually use again, settle into conversation that goes beyond small talk, and experience the easy joy of creating something together.

Come with friends, a partner, or entirely on your own. Solo guests aren’t just welcome—they’re part of what makes the table interesting.

Meet your chefs

Two culinary minds.
One generous table.

Chef Dawn Flaherty in a black chef jacket in a sunlit kitchen
Chef Dawn Flaherty

Chef Dawn Flaherty

chefdawncreates@gmail.com

Classically trained culinary professional and instructor. Dawn studied in Provence and Piedmont, and she brings a love of practical technique, shared discovery, and the kind of welcome that puts every guest at ease.

Chef Donna McKay in a white chef jacket leaning on a wooden kitchen island
Chef Donna McKay

Chef Donna McKay

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Entrepreneur, events coordinator, and seasoned chef. Donna brings culinary craft, thoughtful planning, and a natural warmth to the table, making every evening feel polished, personal, and entirely unforced.

What an evening feels like

Good things unfold
around the table.

01

Arrive & settle in

A warm welcome, a first pour, and time to meet the people you’ll be cooking beside.

02

Cook & learn together

Get hands-on with thoughtful guidance, whether you’re confident in the kitchen or just curious.

03

Sit down & savor

Take your seat and enjoy the seasonal meal you’ve created together.

04

Leave with more

A new skill, a memorable evening, and a few new names in your phone.

The Fall Series

Three evenings.
Three reasons to gather.

Seasonal menus designed to be made together, lingered over, and remembered.

Four Harvest Table dishes: whipped ricotta with roasted grapes, autumn greens, butternut squash ravioli, and warm apple crostata01

October

The Harvest Table

  • Whipped ricotta with roasted grapes and crostini
  • Handmade butternut squash ravioli with brown butter and sage
  • Autumn greens with apple, fennel, and toasted walnuts
  • Warm apple crostata
Date
Thursday, October 9th
Time
6:30 PM
Venue
Lazy Acres
Price
$78.67
Capacity
20 guests
November dishes: roasted beet and citrus salad, herb-roasted chicken, wild mushroom gratin, maple-roasted carrots, and pear ginger crumble02

November

Gather & Give Thanks

  • Roasted beet and citrus salad
  • Herb-roasted chicken with pan jus
  • Wild mushroom and leek gratin
  • Maple-roasted carrots
  • Pear and ginger crumble
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December Sparkle Supper dishes: winter citrus burrata, wild mushroom pasta, beef tenderloin with potatoes, and dark chocolate pots de crème03

December

The Sparkle Supper

  • Burrata with winter citrus and pistachios
  • Handmade pasta with wild mushrooms and Parmesan
  • Beef tenderloin with red wine shallot sauce and crisp potatoes
  • Dark chocolate pots de crème
Date
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A seat for you

Bring a friend.
Or come make one.

There’s a place at the table for you. Come cook something wonderful—and leave with more than dinner.

Text Dawn to Join Us

Prefer to text from your phone? 917-392-5500