One of Southern California's most beloved culinary events is back, and it's stepping into an exciting new chapter. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns Saturday, Sept. 12, to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach. This year's festival is produced under the leadership of Tricia Cook, a longtime member of the event team who has helped shape it since day one and has now taken the reins. Cook brings a deep understanding of the event's legacy along with a fresh vision for where it's headed, and she's committed to keeping the elevated food, wine and hospitality experience that has made this festival a true signature of Orange County's culinary scene.

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Orange County is about to get a little sweeter. Levain Bakery, the legendary New York City bakery famous for its six-ounce cookies, is opening its first Orange County location in early September at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The new shop will bring the brand's signature cookies, breads, pastries and coffee to the community, marking Levain's fourth Southern California location and the next step in its steady retail expansion.

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Kei Concepts just brought its popular ROL Hand Roll Bar to La Habra, marking the hospitality group's third location for the brand and its latest step in a steady expansion across Orange County. The new restaurant will join existing ROL locations in Fountain Valley and Irvine.

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Anaheim Packing District, named Orange County's Best Food Hall of 2025, is bringing back its World Taste of the Packing District for a sixth year on Tuesday, August 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. This year's theme is Y2K, and guests are invited to dust off their early-2000s best for a tasting crawl through the district's historic venues, including Anaheim MAKE, Anaheim Packing House, Farmers Park and the Packard Building.

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