Epicures will gather to indulge in bold bites from 40 restaurants, sip on a selection of 75 exquisite wines and beers, and experience creative cocktails and mocktails from nearly a dozen spirits brands at the 7th Pacific Wine & Food Classic on Saturday, September 21. The award-winning event, a playground for every wine lover and foodie, will once again be set on the warm sands of the picturesque Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
“The Pacific Wine & Food Classic attracts food and wine connoisseurs and novices from all over Southern California who come to celebrate the culinary brilliance that Orange County has to offer,” explains Pamela Waitt, President of OC Restaurant Association, and founder of Pacific Wine & Food Classic. “We’re in the middle of one of the most exciting and flourishing food scenes in the country, and those who have joined us in the past can look forward to new restaurants, wines, beers and spirits to experience, as well a few fun surprises along the way!”
Attendees will be treated to food and cocktail tastings by Strong Water Anaheim, 2024 James Beard Award Nominee and 2024 TOTCF Spirited Awards presented by Forbes; spit-roasted whole pig Lechon Feast by Lola’s By MFK; a variety of single-serving sweets from JARS by Fabio Viviani, curated by the noted chef, restaurateur, and Bravo Top ChefAlum; and drink of the year, espresso martinis, made with Chocolate Love by Tin City Distillery, a Double Gold winner at The Tasting Alliance’s esteemed 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
– 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)
– 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)
– 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.
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. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic is an outdoor event that takes place rain or shine. Full details, terms and conditions can be found HERE.
