Thursday, 16 September 2010
Chef Jon Gibson of The Beachcomber Café will be delighting us again on Sunday, September 19th at 1:30 pm with his Co-Coa Crusted Pork Belly Braised in Guinness.
We are pleased to welcome back, Chef Jon Gibson, of The Beachcomber Café in Newport Beach. Chef Gibson’s humble beginnings started by “flippin’ burgers” at the local Hardee’s restaurant and then filling every role of the restaurant industry from head bartender, food and beverage director, and even restaurant general manager. A trip to Sicily, led to self discovery of his culinary passion and paved the way for achieving honors at Le Cordon Bleu. He has since, worked along side the likes of Cat Cora, Guy Fieri, and Michelin Chef Edouard Loubet.
Chef Jon’s southern culture, extensive travel across the U.S. and Europe, classic French culinary training and access to the best local California ingredients have added a new dimension and twist on comfort food and Californian cuisine. His “coastal comfort cuisine” style menus change every six months to reflect the use of fresh seasonal ingredients. When Chef Jon is not at work or playing “mad scientist Chef” at home, you can usually find him, riding his motorcycle, knee deep in the surf fishing, or roaming around local farmers markets.
The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove opened in August of 2006 and is located in the heart of the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District. The Restaurant is one of the original historic cottages built in the 1930′s. It has been renovated to reflect the “heyday” of Crystal Cove in the 1940′s and 1950′s. The restaurant is surrounded by historic cottages that are available for overnight rental through the State Park system and offers a variety of outdoor activites such as tidepool explorations, swimming, sunbathing and beach activities to accompany your perfect day at The Beachcomber Cafe!
The Newport Beach Restaurant Association sponsors the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” Expo, an exclusive Orange County culinary event at the “Taste of Newport” September 17-19, 2010. The “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” was “all the buzz” at last year’s Taste of Newport serving up popular 45 minute live cooking demonstrations, free tastings and wine pairings.
The expo features the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they share their culinary flair for a live audience to taste and enjoy throughout the three day event. This complimentary culinary expo is a unique opportunity to personally meet the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they engage with local foodies and cook up some of their most sought after dishes and secret recipes.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
A few weeks ago we told you to Savor the Date, now we can finally announce our complete line-up for the Taste of Newport’s “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion.” The pavilion will feature the hottest Newport Beach chefs sharing their culinary secrets and talent for a live audience to enjoy throughout the three day event at The Taste of Newport.
The Pavilion was all the buzz at last year’s Taste of Newport, it is a free demonstration and tasting. Be sure to get there early to see your favorite chef in action. There will also be giveaways throughout the weekend so you could win a gift certificate to your favorite Newport Beach restaurant.
2010 Taste of Newport
State Farm Insurance “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion”
Presented By The Newport Beach Restaurant Association BID
Live Cooking Demonstration Schedule
Friday, September 17th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
6:30pm Chef Grant MacPherson – Rustica
Menu: Yellow Fin Tuna Tar Tar with Toasted Hazelnuts, Chives and Lemon Oil
7:30pm Chef Derek Venetula & Sous-Chef Jason Winters – The Capital Grille
Menu: Lobster Crab Cake Appetizer with Corn Relish and House Made Tarter Sauce. Served With Kona Rubbed Filet with Shallot Butter Sauce
8:30pm Chef Jeff Corum – Pasta Pomodoro
Menu: Ravioli Di Zuca: Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli with Parmesan, Brown Butter Sage and Crumbled Amaretti
Saturday, September 18th 4:30pm – 8:30pm
4:30pm Chef Michael Stebner – True Foods Kitchen
Menu: Miso Black Cod and Kale Salad
5:30pm Chef Lynn Anthony Campbell – The Quiet Woman
Menu: Caramelized Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Parmesan Cream and Cilantro Slaw Or Fallen Goat Cheese Soufflé with Endive Watercress Salad and Sliced Sicilian
6:30pm Sommelier David Hall – The Bungalow Restaurant
Menu: Ahi Tartare on Cucumber Crisp with Soy, Asian Spices and Tropical Fruit
Paired With: 2009 Brian Arden Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County
Seared Espresso Peppered Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom
Paired With: 2008 Brian Arden Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill AVA
7:30pm Chef Jeff Chon – The Alley Restaurant
Menu: Korean Style Short Ribs Served with Truffle & Portobello Mac & Cheese
8:30pm Chef Angelo Traversa – Il Giardino
Menu: Braised Short Ribs Served with Gnocchi
Sunday, September 19th 12:30pm-6:30pm
12:30pm Chef Dennis Brask – The Five Crowns Restaurant
Menu: “Lets Grill Up A Seasonal Salad”
1:30pm Chef Jon W. Gibson – The Beachcomber Café At Crystal Cove
Menu: Co-Coa Crusted Pork Belly Braised in Guinness Served with a Side
2:30pm Chef Sam Tila – Royal Thai Cuisine
Menu: Thai Stick with Shrimp Wrapped in Egg Noodles with Sweet and Sour Ground Peanut Sauce Served
3:30pm Chef Rochelle Taylor – Sur La Table
Menu: Porcini-Crusted Beef with Chocolate Port Sauce, Grilled Gorgonzola Polenta with Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta
4:30pm Culinary Director Lisa Parisi – Bloomingdale’s Home Store
Menu: Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Toasted Walnuts, and Fresh Mozzarella
5:30pm Chef Scott Floyd – Newport Beach Brew Company
Menu: Pan-Seared Scallops with Beer Braised Fennel, Butternut Squash Mashed, Bacon-Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Pale Ale Hollandaise
6:30pm Chef D. Singh – Mayur Cuisine of India
Menu: Bartha Egg Plant Roasted and Sautéed in Tomato and Onions with Ginger and Garlic
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Local favorite Executive Chef Dennis Brask joins us at the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” at the Taste of Newport.
Local famed and long time favorite, Executive Chef Dennis Brask of Five Crowns and SideDoor comes to us again this year to teach us how to “Grill up a Seasonal Salad.” Brask was named 2009-2010 “Chef of the Year” by the Southern California Restaurant Writers and was a favorite at last year’s “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion.” You can see him in his groove this Sunday, September 19th at 12:30pm at the Chef’s Cooking Pavilion at The Taste of Newport.
A beautiful replica of one of England’s oldest country inns, Five Crowns is a place of candlelight and cozy fireplaces where good cheer and warm hospitality invite you to leave your cares at the door. There is something to delight the eye at every turn in this restaurant, with its many nooks and crannies, antiques and rare paintings. Five Crowns also received a Four-Star Award for its cuisine and the Golden Bacchus Award for its wine list in a ceremony held Sunday, March 14 2010. At this restaurant you will find the award-winning food, exceptional service and unmistakable style that have made Five Crowns a dining legend since 1965.
The Newport Beach Restaurant Association sponsors the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” Expo, an exclusive Orange County culinary event at the “Taste of Newport” September 17-19, 2010. The “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” was “all the buzz” at last year’s Taste of Newport serving up popular 45 minute live cooking demonstrations, free tastings and wine pairings.
The expo features the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they share their culinary flair for a live audience to taste and enjoy throughout the three day event. This complimentary culinary expo is a unique opportunity to personally meet the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they engage with local foodies and cook up some of their most sought after dishes and secret recipes.
Monday, 13 September 2010
Local wine director shares quite a pairing at the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” at the Taste of Newport.
David Hall comes to us again this year with a mighty pairing to explore the compliments of wine and food together. With a WSET Wine Certification and 10 years as the Director of Wine at The Bungalow Restaurant under his belt, David is ready to share his restaurant’s award winning selection. At 6:30pm this Saturday the 18th of September join us as David shares an Ahi Tartare on cucumber crisp with soy, Asian spices and Tropical Fruit paired with a 2009 Brian Arden Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County and a Seared Espresso Peppered Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom paired with a 2008 Brian Arden Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill AVA.
Nestled in the heart of Corona del Mar lies The Bungalow. This charming Craftsman style restaurant is minutes from the heart of Newport Beach’s premier business and shopping center, Fashion island, yet it feels miles apart. Rich tones, dark wood, and private booths have made The Bungalow a dining favorite for residents and visitors alike. They are noted for winning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and Golden Bacchus Award for their wine list which has over 20 premium wines by the glass and over 160 premium bottled wines from their wine cellar.
The Newport Beach Restaurant Association sponsors the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” Expo, an exclusive Orange County culinary event at the “Taste of Newport” September 17-19, 2010. The “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” was “all the buzz” at last year’s Taste of Newport serving up popular 45 minute live cooking demonstrations, free tastings and wine pairings.
The expo features the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they share their culinary flair for a live audience to taste and enjoy throughout the three day event. This complimentary culinary expo is a unique opportunity to personally meet the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they engage with local foodies and cook up some of their most sought after dishes and secret recipes.
Saturday, 11 September 2010
A global top chef added to the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” at the Taste of Newport.
While celeb Chef Grant MacPherson is a newbie to Newport, he is certainly not new to cooking. A native of Scotland, this global chef has tremendous international experience, having worked on five continents and winning the gold at the 1992 culinary Olympics in Frankfurt. He has cooked for heads of state and the “gourmet royalty” in the likes of Margaret Thatcher, George H. W. Bush, Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Stewart, Morgan Freeman, Julia Roberts and Robert Mondavi and has cooked numerous times at the James Beard House in New York.
Chef MacPherson has worked in such prestigious hotel kitchens as The Regent, The Ritz-Carlton, The Four Seasons, Malaysia’s Datai Hotel and Raffles Hotel in Singapore before being recruited by Steve Wynn in 1998 to head culinary operations at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. After 10 years in the Steve Wynn organization and a spectacular career in the hotel and entertainment hospitality field, Chef MacPherson made the decision to leave the Casino industry and now calls Newport Beach home delighting our taste buds with his new restaurant at Fashion Island; Rustica. Join us 6:30 pm Friday, September 17th at the Chef’s Cooking Pavilion at the Taste of Newport to learn from a true pro and taste his amazing Tuna Nicoise.
We first wrote about Rustica a couple weeks ago when our ears were buzzing about this tasty new new eatery. Chef Grant MacPherson opened Rustica in Fashion Island in June 2010. Chef Grant’s wealth of worldwide experience brings modern Italian cooking techniques with a blend of seasonal California products. The casual dining location has a patio overlooking a spectacular water fountain located next to Nordstrom’s Department Store. The menu consists of wood burning flatbreads, hand crafted pastas, seasonal fish, wet aged beef and exceptional daily turned gelato’s.
The Newport Beach Restaurant Association sponsors the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” Expo, an exclusive Orange County culinary event at the “Taste of Newport” September 17-19, 2010. The “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” was “all the buzz” at last year’s Taste of Newport serving up popular 45 minute live cooking demonstrations, free tastings and wine pairings.
The expo features the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they share their culinary flair for a live audience to taste and enjoy throughout the three day event. This complimentary culinary expo is a unique opportunity to personally meet the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they engage with local foodies and cook up some of their most sought after dishes and secret recipes.
Friday, 10 September 2010
A beer inspired menu added to the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” at the Taste of Newport.
Scott Floyd of the Newport Beach Brewing Company will be cooking up some Pan-Seared Scallops with Beer Braised Fennel, Butternut Squash Mash, Bacon-Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Pale Ale Hollandaise. What a Treat! This NorCal native has been passionate about cooking since his early teens. The 30 year veteran of the hospitality industry has recently returned to The Newport Beach Brewing Company and has revamped their menu to include a variety of beer inspired recipes as well as more healthy items to choose from. Floyd’s culinary motto is “to cook, to taste, to teach.” You can see Scott’s kitchen prowess and taste his meal at 5:30 pm on Sunday, September 19th at the Chef’s Cooking Pavilion of the Taste of Newport.
The Newport Beach Brewing Company is our own local award winning brewery. Many Newport Beach locals refer to them as The Brew Co and it has since become a familiar term worldwide. You will see many of the same faces from day to day, those that have been coming in or working there regularly since 1995.
The Newport Beach Restaurant Association sponsors the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” Expo, an exclusive Orange County culinary event at the “Taste of Newport” September 17-19, 2010. The “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” was “all the buzz” at last year’s Taste of Newport serving up popular 45 minute live cooking demonstrations, free tastings and wine pairings.
The expo features the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they share their culinary flair for a live audience to taste and enjoy throughout the three day event. This complimentary culinary expo is a unique opportunity to personally meet the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they engage with local foodies and cook up some of their most sought after dishes and secret recipes.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Introducing another addition and local favorite to the line up at the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” at the Taste of Newport.
Chef Jeff Corum of Pasta Pomodoro Newport Coast, will share this restaurant belief in modern interpretations of Italian classics. At 8:30 pm on Friday, September 17th you can watch learn and taste some of Jeff’s Ravioli Di Zucca, a roasted butternut squash ravioli with parmesan, brown butter, sage and crumbled amaretti. Jeff has shared his culinary prowess with us at past events and it is a true pleasure to taste his food again.
Pasta Pomodoro is a friendly family restaurant serving fine Italian pasta and seafood in a warm atmosphere. With locations throughout California this restaurant has stuck to their roots in maintaining the same casual, family-friendly atmosphere since their very first restaurant opened in San Francisco in 1994. They believe in options, whether you’re a vegetarian, a carnivore, or an omnivore and believe in using sustainable, natural and organic ingredients as often as possible.
The Newport Beach Restaurant Association sponsors the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” Expo, an exclusive Orange County culinary event at the “Taste of Newport” September 17-19, 2010. The “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” was “all the buzz” at last year’s Taste of Newport serving up popular 45 minute live cooking demonstrations, free tastings and wine pairings.
The expo features the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they share their culinary flair for a live audience to taste and enjoy throughout the three day event. This complimentary culinary expo is a unique opportunity to personally meet the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they engage with local foodies and cook up some of their most sought after dishes and secret recipes.
We are proud to announce our first addition to the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” at the Taste of Newport.
Executive Chef Michael Stebner of True Food Kitchen, the new healthy hot spot at Fashion Island, will be showing off his culinary talents and giving attendees a private peek inside the True Food Kitchen’s seasonal menu by preparing a savory Miso Black Cod accompanied with a fresh Kale Salad. You can see Michael work his magic Saturday, September 18th at 4:30pm in the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion.”
True Food Kitchen is an innovative new eatery developed in partnership with Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, True Food Kitchen opened its doors in California for the first time in August at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.
The Newport Beach Restaurant Association sponsors the “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” Expo, an exclusive Orange County culinary event at the “Taste of Newport” September 17-19, 2010. The “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion” was “all the buzz” at last year’s Taste of Newport serving up popular 45 minute live cooking demonstrations, free tastings and wine pairings.
The expo features the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they share their culinary flair for a live audience to taste and enjoy throughout the three day event. This complimentary culinary expo is a unique opportunity to personally meet the hottest Newport Beach celebrity chefs as they engage with local foodies and cook up some of their most sought after dishes and secret recipes.
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