Newport Beach, CA 92660
USA
The very First Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival will showcase live cooking demos with celebrity chefs, local restaurants, elite sommelier panels, master mixology courses, wine tastings and live music from international jazz artists. Set amongst the stunningly contemporary grounds of the Newport Beach Civic Center and at various restaurants around town, the much-anticipated festival will guide you through a three-day journey filled with flavors and tastings from some of the finest local and world-renowned culinary masters. Prepare your taste-buds.
Friday, September 19th
VIP Launch Party at RED O Hosted by Chef Rick Bayless.
Enjoy an exclusive evening featuring a cocktail party sponsored by Casamigos, followed by a three-course food and wine pairing hand selected by Chef Rick Bayless
Saturday, September 20th
Pop-Up: An evening of CaliforniCajun at a Surprise Location, featuring Chef John Ledbetter and Chef Sue Zemanick
Cooking Demonstrations with:
Richard BlaisWinner of “Top Chef Allstars”
Joe YoukhanWinner of “Chopped”
Jamie GwenWinner of “Cut Throat Kitchen”, host of the radio talk show “Food and Wine with Jamie Gwen.”
Pascal OlhatsExecutive chef and owner of Cafe Jardin
Alan GreeleyExecutive Chef and Owner of Golden Truffle
Mark Ogren- Executive Chef of Flemings
Casey Overton- Executive chef of The Loft Montage
Lee SmithExecutive Chef of the Montage
Master Mixologist Course and Contest withFrancesco Lafranconi ofSouthern Wine & Spirits
Music Entertainment fromCarol Welsman, andDustin White and Jeff Jones Trio
Sunday, September 21st
Cooking Demonstrations with:
Sue ZemanickJames Beard Foundation “Best Chef South” 2014 Winner and Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” Alumni
Ashley Santa Domingo- “Top Chef” Alumni, James Beard nominee, Executive Chef of 24 Carrots
Alan Jackson- Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Lemonade
Emily Ecorliss- Executive Chef of MOZZA
John LedbetterExecutive Chef of Manassero Farms
Craig Strong- Executive Chef at the Studio
Master Mixologist Course and Contest withFrancesco Lafranconi ofSouthern Wine & Spirits
Music Entertainment fromJames Torme, andLauren and the Mike Frost Band
