Schedule Announced for the Taste of Newport’s “Chef’s Cooking Pavilion

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 18^th 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 19^th 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