2nd Annual Tastemakers of Orange County Benefitting OCAPICA

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) celebrates 20 years with their 2nd Annual “Tastemakers of Orange County” on Wednesday, September 20th from 7 to 9 p.m. at SOCO and The OC Mix (3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa). Presented by Southern California Edison, this culinary event honors the Asian and Pacific Islander community, culture, and heritage and gives guests the opportunity to taste and indulge in Asian and Pacific Island-inspired cuisines and beverages from distinguished chefs throughout Orange County.

The celebration at SOCO and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa will include food tastings, fun entertainment, opportunity drawing, and a silent auction all hosted at the SOCO and The OC Mix Farm Stands. Proceeds from this event benefit the non-profit organization, OCAPICA, and will support mental health, health, workforce, youth in education, and civic engagement opportunities for low income families.

Tickets are available for $135 for VIP, which allows early entry at 6 p.m., and $95 for General Admission, from 7 to 9 p.m. More information and tickets can be found at tastemakersofoc.com.

Participating chefs and restaurants include:

Allan Tea, Capital Seafood Restaurant

Amar Santana, Broadway by Amar Santana and VACA

Bao Anh Ton, Quan Hop

Brian Huskey, Tackle Box

Carli Savedra and Reya Belna, The Water Brewery

Dean Kim, OC Baking Company

Dee Nguyen, Break of Dawn, Laguna Hills

Ed Lee, Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Greg Daniels, Haven Gastropub

Henry Pineda, Modern Filipino Kitchen

Ivan Calderon, Taco Mesa and Taco Rosa

James Hamamori, Hamamori

Jason & Rebecca Schiffer, 320 Main

Kristy Gunn and Leonard Chan, Shuck Oyster Bar

Linda Johnsen, Filomena’s

Sandro Nardone

Shachi Mehra, ADYA

Shelly Register, A Market

Tarit Tanjasiri, Crema Cafe & Crema Artisan Bakers

ABOUT OCAPICA
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is a community-based nonprofit organization providing free services to those in need in Orange County, CA. OCAPICA staff speak 24 languages, including American Sign Language, and serve more than 30,000 community members annually through 20 different programs.