{"id":7958,"date":"2015-09-08T10:05:04","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T17:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=7958"},"modified":"2015-09-08T07:39:47","modified_gmt":"2015-09-08T14:39:47","slug":"2nd-annual-newport-beach-wine-and-food-festival-october-2-4-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=7958","title":{"rendered":"2nd Annual Newport Beach Wine And Food Festival October 2 &#8211; 4, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last year, 2014, was the inauguration of Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival. It was also one of the most fun-filled event Allen and I attended. The event spanned over 3 days with a Launch Party and Charity Event on Friday evening benefiting Project Hope Alliance and 2 days of\u00a0Daytime Festival events on Saturday and Sunday. This year, the Launch Party and Charity Even will kick off on the eve of October 2, 2015 at the Oak Grill &amp; Aqua Lounge at the Island Hotel 6:30 pm &#8211; 9:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the daytime event will feature 15 of Orange County&#8217;s finest restaurants and over 200 premium wines.\u00a0Allen and I attended a media preview and sampled some of the chefs&#8217; creations and wines that will be showcasing at the festival. All I can say is that you are in for a treat!!\u00a0If you have not purchased your tickets yet, you&#8217;d better hurry before they are sold out!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/jpg25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"700\" \/>Just a few of the talented chefs pictured here. This year at the events, there will be many world-renowned celebrity and local executive chefs; not only will they be serving their savory or sweet bites, some will also be doing live cooking demos, tastings and book signings.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some of the delicious small bites presented at the media tasting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Frederic Guerin of FIG &amp; OLIVE &#8211; <strong>Fig and Gorgonzola tartlet<\/strong>.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Sarah Daniels of Del Frisco\u2019s Grille &#8211; <strong>Shaved prime steak sandwich<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Yvon Goetz of The Winery &#8211; <strong>Miso seared tuna with a mango cucumber salad<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Jimmy Chang of Tommy Bahama\u2019s Island Grille &#8211; <strong>Brown sugar crusted cod with cilantro oil, yucca chips, and green apple risotto<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/jpg52.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"575\" \/>Mixologists Michael Kaczorowski \u201cKaz\u201d and Justin Young from Aqua Lounge handcrafted \u201c<strong>Xyle<\/strong>\u201d and \u201c<strong>Sun of a Peach<\/strong>\u201d using Abolut ELYX.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Marc Johnson of Oak Grill &amp; Aqua Lounge &#8211; <strong>Foie Gras terrine with kumquats atop brioche toast<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Imran Ali of Tamarind of London &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Tandoori kofta meatball curry over saffron rice<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz of Driftwood Kitchen &#8211; <strong>Tres leches strawberry shortcake<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-59.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz of Driftwood Kitchen &#8211; \u00a0<strong>Honey dashi hamachi collar atop a yellow corn and piquillo pepper blintz and topped with Santa Barbara uni and masago<\/strong>.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-41.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Andrew Gruel of Slapfish &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Lobster BLT with avocado corn sauce<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-48.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Talia Zimmer of True Food Kitchen &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Super berry tart and kale avocado dip on a flaxseed chip<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-43.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/>Executive Chef Steve Kling of Five Crowns &amp; Side Door &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Scottish steelhead salmon crostini with heirloom tomatoes and goat cheese<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/08-7958-post\/NBFW2015-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Executive Chef Josef Morphis of Mastro\u2019s Ocean Club &#8211;\u00a0<strong>mini butter cakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>More pictures of 2015 media preview can be seen on my FB Page &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.986667284688450.1073741868.255862837768902&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\">Newport Beach Wine and Food Festial 2015 Media Preview.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To see 2014&#8217;s coverage, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.812229072132273.1073741847.255862837768902&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\">First Annual Newport Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival &#8211; Part I<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.812697422085438.1073741848.255862837768902&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\">First Annual Newport Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival &#8211; Part II<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a limited time, you can save $50 off weekend passes. Click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.newportwineandfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>\u00a0to find more details and purchase your ticket(s). I hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Newport Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival<br \/>\nNewport Beach Civic Center<br \/>\n100 Civic Center Drive<br \/>\nNewport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last year, 2014, was the inauguration of Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival. It was also one of the most fun-filled event Allen and I attended. 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