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their lifetime. With the beach, masters of their craft and incredible wines…how can you go wrong?” Chef Linda Johnsen, owner/executive chef of
Costa Mesa’sFilomena’s Italian Kitchen & Market, will be serving Prosciutto and Basil-wrapped Grilled Shrimp and Grilled Clams in a white wine butter sauce. As to why she loves PWFC above the rest, “I am a member of the O.C. Restaurant Association and love to be involved in anything they do, President Pamela Waitt produces top notch events! This is our second year and we love the beach venue at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. It really says summer and reaches the heart of the Orange County community who love premium wines and delicious cuisine.” Executive Chef and OwnerManny Lopez, of
Legado Bar + Kitchen will offer Watermelon Chicken Curry, Mozzarella Salad, Short Ribs with Parmesan Risotto, Zuni Rolls filled with Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Mozzarella Cheese, and Green Onions in a Flour Tortilla, with Raspberry Chipotle sauce. Her feeling about why PWFC is so special? “It’s the epitome of summer at its best! We love being out in the community at these upscale events, it allows us to give potential new customers a taste of Legado. The fact that it supports Golden Rule Charity, allows us to give back.” “Best Desserts” Golden Foodie Award-winner,
Elyssa Fournier, fromMixed Bakery shared her dessert preview. “I’m going to make meringues with assorted fillings again, but with different and even more exciting flavors than last year.” Her thoughts on what sets this event apart, “The location! Being able to walk along the sand, feel the ocean breeze and eat
and drink…What else do you need?” Some of the PWFC featured wineries pouring high-
end wine include: Barone Fini, Black Stallion Estate, BÖEN, Bouchaine, Cave de Lugny, Les Charmes, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Colores del Sol, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Diora, Elouan, Fleurs de Prairie, Garnet Vineyards, Hi-Time Wine Cellars, J. Wilkes, Joseph Carr, Josh Cellars, Mercer Wines, Merryvale Vineyards, Nobilo, Orogeny Vineyards, Perrier Jouet, Picket Fence, Quilt, Rosenblum Cellars, Rock Pile Zinfandel, Ruffino, Smashberry Red, Starmont Winery & Vineyards, The Calling, The Crossings, Turtle Bay, TYKU Sake, We Believe, Z. Alexander Brown and Zaca Mesa. In addi- tion to SoCal and Napa’s most decorated wineries, Stella Artois, Bacardi rum, Sauza Tequila, Skyy Vodka, Aperol Spritz and the Maker’s Mark touring truck will be onsite pouring refreshing crafty cocktails. If that weren’t enough, the Golden Spoon Café will feature summer gelatos and affogatos with many more surprise mouthwatering moments. Net proceeds will go to the Golden Rule, a local
charity founded to give back and support those in need in the restaurant industry. Golden Rule Charity administers grants and acts as a liaison between the community and those faced with an unanticipated crisis. Big or small.
Pacific Wine and Food Classic is Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. For more info, email questions to info@pacificwineandfood. com or go to
pacificwineandfood.com.
Who’s Who at PWFC: Presented by Pacific Sales and powered by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, this year’s chefs and restaurants participating in the foodie event include:Alejandra Padilla: Five Crowns and SideDoor,Andrea Machuca: BXCR Wine Bar, Andres Miramontes: Sol Cocina,Arthur Ortiz: Skyloft, Bill Drexel: Grasslands Meat Market, BBQ & Churrasco,Brian Huskey: Tackle Box,Bryant Taylor: Chianina Steakhouse,Cathy Pavlos: Prov- enance Restaurant,Cesar Sarmiento: CUCINA Enoteca,Chris Paul: The Public House by Evans Brewing Co.,Craig Brady: Haven Gastropub, Daniel Jimenez: Back Bay Bistro,David Castro: Texas de Brazil,David Man: Island Hotel Newport Beach & Coastal Catering, Elyssa Fournier: Mixed Bakery, Eric Samaniego: Michael’s on Naples, Ernie Alvarado: Urbana Mexican Gastronomy, Francisco Ramirez: Rusty Pelican Restaurant, Greg Daniels: Haven Gastropub,Greg Stillman: Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge, Ivan Rogelio Calderon: Taco Rosa & Taco Mesa, Jason Mazur: Bluewater Grill,Jenny Ross: Tribest Professional,Joe Xavier: Silva’s Bar & Grill,Jose Rodriguez: Pete’s Sunset Grille,Karla Vasquez: Chelas Mexican Restaurant & Catering,Lauren Lawless: Masterchef Season 8,Leo Razo, Villa Roma and Cambalache Grill Argentine & Italian Cuisine,Linda Johnsen: Filomena’s Italian Kitchen & Market,Manny Lopez: Legado Bar + Kitchen,Manny Velasco: Sol Agave,Paolo Buffa: Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen,Pascal Olhats: Baja Shellfish Ambas- sador,Peter Lai: Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge, Philip Tangonan: The Cannery Newport Beach,Rainer Schwarz: Hendrix,Rich Mead: Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens,Ross Pangilinan: Mix Mix Kitchen Bar,Ryan Robertson: TAPS, Scott Goldberg: Fresh Brothers,Shachi Mehra: Adya,Tia Baker: The Federal Bar,Tin Vuong: Bluegold,Ugo Allesina: Prego Mediterranean, Zach Geerson: Journeyman’s Food + Drink and Zach Scherer: The Country Club!
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