Food enthusiasts and wine lovers are set to gather at the 7th Pacific Wine & Food Classic on Saturday, September 21, where they will savor bold bites from 40 top restaurants, sample 75 exquisite wines and beers, and enjoy creative cocktails and mocktails from nearly a dozen spirits brands. This award-winning event, known as a playground for culinary aficionados, will once again take place on the scenic sands of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
Attendees will indulge in tastings from Strong Water Anaheim, a 2024 James Beard Award Nominee and TOTCF Spirited Awards finalist presented by Forbes. Highlights include a spit-roasted whole pig Lechon Feast by Lola's By MFK, an array of single-serving sweets from JARS by Fabio Viviani—curated by the famed chef, restaurateur, and Bravo Top Chef alum—and the drink of the year, espresso martinis made with Chocolate Love by Tin City Distillery, a Double Gold winner at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
PACIFIC WINE & FOOD HIGHLIGHTS
– Grand Wine Pavilion presented by San Luis Obispo Coast Wine Collective featuring highly acclaimed wines, served alongside freshly grilled skewers by Sweetgreen and fresh baked bread bar by Scratch Bakery Café (view participating wineries HERE)
– Grand Tasting Pavilion with wines perfectly paired with charcuterie and carefully curated bites from 40 local chefs and restaurants in a 40 x 60 foot culinary space (view participating chefs and restaurants HERE)
– Cocktails of Pacific Wine & Food Classic presented by Basil Hayden, Código 1530 Tequila, and Papa's Pilar Rum
– Mixology Masters Lounge presented by Licor 43 with premium sampling tastes of Licor 43, Lolea, Mar de FradesMartin Miller’s Gin, and Villa Massa
– 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
– The Taco Garden presented by TacoTuesday.com with beer exclusively by Puesto Clara and tacos by Chelas Mexican Cuisine, Descanso, Puesto, Red O Mexican, and SOHO TACO
– Silent Disco presented by TacoTuesday.com
Other noteworthy offerings include a Limoncello Spritz welcome cocktail by Villa Massa, “Refresh & Rehydrate” stations with San Benedetto Water, and a variety of zero-proof cocktails by Waterloo.
TICKETS TO PACIFIC WINE & FOOD CLASSIC
Pacific Wine & Food Classic takes place at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort (1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660). All guests must be age 21+ with valid ID to attend.
This is a ticketed event and the public may purchase tickets in advance online at https://www.eventbee.com/v/pacific-wine-food-classic-2024/event?eid=266716584#/tickets. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic is an outdoor event that takes place rain or shine. Full details, terms and conditions can be found HERE.
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