ANNOUNCING THE 2023 PACIFIC WINE & FOOD CLASSIC’S LINEUP OF CHEFS, WINE, AND SPIRITS
By: Pam Waitt
The 2023 Pacific Wine & Food Classic presents exciting tasting experiences alongside an extensive lineup of chefs, restaurants and wineries set to participate in the fifth annual culinary event. Pacific Wine & Food Classic invites guests to soak in the California sun and salty air while sampling food and drink from the region’s top chefs, wineries and libations in Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort's serene seaside landscape on Saturday, September 30th.
“We are so excited to delight guests with a tremendous world-class culinary experience. This event has incredible food, wine, and people, there is magic in the air at the Pacific Wine and Food Classic. “, says Pamela Waitt, President of OC Restaurant Association, and founder of Pacific Wine & Food Classic.
The waterfront event begins with a welcome cocktail made by Licor 43 upon entering, and when stepping into the big tent portion of the open-air venue you can explore wineries from the San Luis Obispo Coast Wine Collective and food from Newport Coast Catering and Sweetgreens. Discover 100 premium wines from throughout the world, cold beer by Stella Artois and Estrella, plus a variety of freshly crafted premium cocktails by Ketel One, Maker’s Mark, El Tesoro Tequila, and Ron Zacapa Rum. Pacific Wine & Food Classic highlights many Southern California favorites, with an outstanding lineup of more than 30 restaurants and food purveyors. New this year is Gelson’s Cheese, Charcuterie and Wine Experience. Enjoy curated artisan cheeses and charcuterie along with award-winning wines made by winemakers Julien Fayard of Napa Valley and Doug Margerum of Santa Barbara County.
Returning to the 2023 Pacific Wine & Food Classic is the Taco Garden, presented by TacoTuesday.com, featuring a smorgasbord of mouthwatering tacos and cold beer. Experience delicious taco creations from restaurants including Chela's, Descanso, Rodrigo's, Red O, and Puesto. In between bites and pours, dance at the Silent Disco on the sand by TacoTuesday.com, meet the podcast team and receive TacoTuesday.com merch while supplies last. Explore the San Simeon Wine Beach Lounge featuring six of their favorite wines and don’t miss the giant Paella by Paella Master Chef Leo Razo.
Extend the fun by turning a day at Pacific Wine & Food Classic into a mini getaway! Make VEA Newport Beach your home for the weekend. Guests who have booked rooms through the official PWFC Room Block at VEA will have exclusive access to the resort’s transportation to/from the event. This is not valid for guests booking outside of the official room block or attendees not staying overnight at the resort. After the Pacific Wine & Food Classic is over head to the VEA Newport Beach for a summer concert series. This complimentary concert is on September 30th from 5:30pm-7:30pm featuring country artist, Dani Rose. Enjoy live music, food and drink specials, and ocean views from their brand-new Sunset Lawn. This concert is the perfect way to end the day when you return to VEA. To book a room, please visit https://pacificwineandfood.com/vea-newport-beach.
The Pacific Wine & Food Classic takes place at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. All tickets for the 2023 event are VIP and guests must be age 21 and over to attend. Net proceeds for The Pacific Wine & Food Classic proudly benefit the Golden Rule Charity. For more information on the Pacific Wine & Food Classic, to view the pricing schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit pacificwineandfood.com.
Top wineries featured: San Simeon Winery, Austin Hope Winery, Carol Shelton Wines, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions, Diniz Cellars, Duhig Wine, Fathers + Daughters Cellars, Gelson’s - Award-winning wines, Hi-Time Wine Cellars, Innumero, Jadot, Keller Estate, Kessler-Haak, ONX Wines, San Luis Obispo Coast Wine Collective, Aequorea, Autry Cellars, Baileyana Winery, Biddle Ranch Vineyard, Brecon Estate, Kynsi Winery, Peloton Cellars, Stephen Ross, Talley Vineyards, Rancho Capistrano Winery, Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery, Terlato Wines
Top Orange County chefs and restaurants featured: BlueGold - Chef Jorge Valines, Cambalache - Executive Chef Leo Razo, Champion of the Food Network’s “Chopped!” - Chef Joe Youkhan, National Culinary Director - Western Hospitality, Hulu’s - Best in Dough Champion, Food Networks - Chopped Champion!, Cooking Channels - Firemasters Champion!, Chelas Mexican Kitchen - Chef & Owner Karla Vasquez, Descanso Restaurant - Chef Jose Angulo, Ellie's Long Beach - Chef & Owner Jason Witzl, Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens - Owner & Executive Chef Rich Mead, Golden Foodie Awards Chef of the Year 2018, Five Crowns & Side Door - Executive Chef Matthew Luna, Gus's Fried Chicken - Voted best-fried chicken by the Los Angeles Times 2022, Jolie Coronado - Chef & Owner Jason Witzl, Lido Bottle Works - Executive Chef Joel Gutierrez, Little Sister - Chef Jorge Valines, LSXO - Chef Jorge Valines. Newport Coast Catering - Pastry Chef / Owner, Kristen Snavely, Palenque - Chef Roland Rubalcava, Puesto - Chef Erik Aranow, Rancho Capistrano Winery - Executive Chef Adrian de la Torre Ill, Red O, Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill - Executive Chef Allan Aguiñaga, Rothschild's - Chef & Owner, Frank Fassero, SET Sushi & Steak, Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Executive Corporate ChefMiguel Delgado, Starfish Hospitality Group - Executive Chef Omar Pineda, Sushi Roku - Chef Hiroshi Shima, Tangerine Room at The Westin Anaheim Resort – Executive Chef JJ Burton, Tangerine Room at The Westin Anaheim Resort – Pastry Chef Andy De La Cruz, The Country Club - Executive Chef Eddie Hyman, The Mayor's Table at Lido House Hotel - Chef Partner Riley Huddleston, The Tea House on Los Rios - Damien Orozco, Trevor's at the Tracks - Chef Ronnie Chavez, Urbana - Chef Ernie Alvarado, Villa Roma - Executive Chef Leo Razo, and Xacalli Kitchen - Executive Chef Vincent Espinoza.
Pacific Wine & Food Classic is an incredible world-class culinary experience celebrating autumn and the bounty of Southern California. This event allows guests to taste bites from more than 30 local top chefs, explore over 100 wines and hand-crafted cocktails. Immerse yourself in the perfect Southern California day with ocean breezes, incredible food and wine while enjoying good company and fun music. Tickets are limited to ensure an absolute quality experience and no overcrowding.
Sponsors: Cadillac, Orange Coast Magazine, San Simeon Wines, TacoTuesday.com, Golden Rule Charity, Sweetgreen, Maker’s Mark, Ketel One Vodka, Ron Zacapa, El Tesoro Tequila, Jadot, Licor 43, Stella Artois, Waterloo Sparking Water, Area 51, Gelson’s, Melissa's Produce, Chefs Toy’s, Acqua Panna, OCfoodies.com, and Easy Ice.
Location:
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort | 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California
Visit us at pacificwineandfood.com or on social media @PacificWineandFoodClassic