Let your taste buds wander and your weekend come alive at the 2025 Pacific Wine & Food Classic on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. Known for its spectacular setting and unmatched culinary talent, this award-winning event invites food and wine lovers to sip, savor and celebrate by the bay.
The one-day festival features bold wines, inventive cocktails and irresistible bites from Southern California’s top chefs and restaurants. Guests will enjoy a beachside experience filled with unforgettable flavors, live coastal energy and curated indulgence, all steps away from the bay.
This year’s lineup includes bold bites from acclaimed restaurants; a selection of more than 100 wines highlighted by the Paso Robles Grand Wine Experience; and premium craft cocktails from Aspen Vodka, Flecha Azul Tequila, Licor 43, Maker’s Mark and Papa’s Pilar Rum. Guests can also look forward to a Rosé All Day Gazebo by Miraval, a decadent Dessert Garden, Mocktail Magic with zero-proof cocktails and a Silent Disco by DeSoi.
“Every year, the Pacific Wine & Food Classic brings people together in the most delicious way possible,” said Pamela Waitt, founder of the Pacific Wine & Food Classic. “It’s a celebration of our local culinary talent, our love for connection and the joy of sharing unforgettable culinary experiences with others.”
2025 Restaurant & Chef Lineup
Full list available at pacificwineandfood.com/chefs
Baba G, Chef Matthew Meredith
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, Executive Chef Peter Petro
Cambalache and Villa Roma, Chef Leo Razo
Chelas Mexican Kitchen, Owner & Chef Karla Vasquez
City Cruises, Executive Chef Sergio Agustin
Crema & OC Baking
CUCINA enoteca, Executive Chef Cesar Sarmiento
Descanso, Executive Chef Jose Angulo
Ellie’s, Chef & Owner, Jason Witzl
Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens, Owner & Executive Chef Rich Mead
Five Crowns & SideDoor
Francium Chocolate
Georgia's Restaurant, Nika Shoemaker Machado
Great Maple Restaurant, Steven Ashworth, Director of Service, Food & Beverage
Lola's by MFK, Owner & Chef Henry Pineda
Lover Boards
Luke's Lobster, Luke Holden, Founder and CEO
Melissa's Produce
Miss Mini Donuts, Leslie Nguyen
Paséa Hotel & Spa, Chef Scott Rackliff, Executive Chef
Prego, Chef Ugo Allesina
Puesto, Creative Chef Raul Casillas
Rancho Capistrano Winery, Chef Reagan
Rangeen Kitchen
Red O, Chef Hugo Cruz
RISE Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Anaheim Resort, Executive Chef JJ Burton and Pastry Chef Andy De La Cruz
Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria - Zach Ficke, Executive Chef/Owner
Scratch Bakery Café, Executive Pastry Chef Louise Chien
SOHO Taco, Executive Chef Oscar Pecina
Sol Cocina, Douglass Farnsworth, Culinary Director, Xperience Restaurant Group
Strong Water Anaheim, Galley Master, Executive Chef Steve Kling - 2024 & 2025 James Beard Finalist
Strong Water Anaheim,Ying Chang, Co-Founder and Beverage Director
Sushi Roku
Ten Sushi Cocktail Bar, Executive Sushi Chef Toshi Muira
The Crack Shack, Culinary Director Jon Sloan
The Mayor's Table, Chef Riley Huddleston
The Yellow Chilli, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Trevor's at the Tracks, Chef Ronnie Chavez
Verde Restaurant & Bar
Wahoo's Fish Tacos, Co-Founder Wing Lam
Westwood Steak House, Executive Chef Michael Ruiz
TICKETS TO PACIFIC WINE & FOOD CLASSIC
Tickets for the Pacific Wine & Food Classic are available now at PacificWineandFood.com. 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 are able to purchase tickets online at pacificwineandfood2025.eventbee.com. 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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