2nd Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival

Food lovers and wine enthusiasts – novice and connoisseurs alike, flocked to last year’s Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, establishing it as Newport Beach’s premier wine and food event. Sponsored by American & Southern Wine & Spirits and happening October 2-4, 2015, it promises to be even better than last year – beginning with lower ticket prices!

Score! The festival is offering the fabulous fans and readers of She’s Cookin’ a discount code for $25 off the General Admission Daytime ticket of $150, for a net price of $125. Simply enter the code: NBWFF25 when purchasing tickets.

The weekend kicks off to support a great cause with the Charity Event & Launch Party at Island Hotel’s Oak Grill & Aqua Lounge, Friday, October 2 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  A special menu will be created by Oak Grill’s Executive Chef Marc Johnson, while he prepares seasonal cuisine live on the restaurant’s outdoor grill.

Saturday and Sunday’s Daytime Festival is being held on the grounds of the contemporary Newport Beach Civic Center. The festival brings together the best culinary talent from restaurants all around Orange County. Come and meet some of your favorite local chefs while they prepare and serve guests exquisite bites to tempt your palate.

Foie Gras Terrine with Pickled Kumquats, Strawberry, Toasted Brioche and Bourbon Maple Syrup | Executive Chef Marc Johnson – Oak Grill

Lobster BLTA with summer corn sauce | Executive Chef Andrew Gruel – Slapfish

Chili-Brown Sugar Crusted Cod with Yucca Chips | Executive Chef Jimmy Chang – Tommy Bahama

Seared Rare Yellow Tuna, Mango & Cucumber Salad | Executive Chef Yvon Goetz – The Winery

Orange County chefs at July’s preview party for the 2nd Annual Newport Wine & Food Festival    {photo by PencilBoxStudios.com}

The epicurean adventure includes live cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, chef book signings, sommelier panels, mixology courses, two Grand Tasting Pavilions featuring tastings from prestigious Orange County restaurants, world-class wines, spirits and beer tastings, inviting sponsorship lounges and live jazz. Net proceeds from the Festival will benefit charity partner, Project Hope Alliance. For more information, please visit www.newportwineandfood.com.