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Chefs of the 2021 Pacific Wine + Food Classic

Top Orange County Chefs and Restaurants at the Pacific Wine + Food

Culinary Director & Executive Chef Amy Lebrun, Fermentation Farm

Chef John Park, Toast and Golden Foodie Awards “Chef of the Year” 2019 

Chef Brian Huskey, The Jetty, Private chef and Top Chef Season 11 

Chef Rob Wilson, Glasspar and Orange Coast Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2021 

Chef Linda Johnson, Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible” 

Chef Paige Riordan, Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge 

Chef Shachi Mehra, Adya, and Food Network’s “Chopped” winner and Golden Foodie Awards “Rising Star Chef of the Year 2019” 

Chef Joe Youkhan, co-founder and National Director of Culinary Operations of Western Hospitality Group, co-founder of SmörBurgers, and a Champion of the Food Network’s “Chopped!”  

Chef Leo Razo, Villa Roma and Cambalache, World Paella Championship winner 

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga, Descanso 

Chef David Shofner, Fable & Spirit and Golden Foodie Awards “Best New Restaurant 2019” 

Chef Joel Gutierrez, Lido Bottle Works 

Chef Leandro Bongarra, The Peninsula Lounge 

Chef Ugo Allesina, Prego 

Chef Karla Vasquez, Chelas Mexican Kitchen 

Chef Eloy Matias, Muldoon’s Irish Pub 

Chef Eddie Hyman, The Country Club  

Chef Sergio Rocha, Playa Mesa 

Chef Filippo Piccini, Bottega Angelina – Ristorante, Mercato & Il Bar 

Leslie Nguyen, Miss Mini Donuts 

Chef Andrea Machuca, BXCR Wine Bar 

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, The Yellow Chilli and Famous Indian celebrity chef, entrepreneur and television personality. 

Chef Julie Thomas, Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts and Pastries 

Wing Lam, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 

Chef Matthew Vaillette, Olea - Saturday Only 

Chef Rich Mead, Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens - Sunday Only and Golden Foodie Awards “Chef of the Year 2017” 

Chef Ernie Alvarado, Urbana – One Day Only 

Chef / Owner Tin Vuong, LSXO and Bluegold

Chef Adrian de La Torre, Rancho Capistrano Winery 

Chef Noe Moreno, True Food Kitchen

Culinary Director & Executive Chef Amy Lebrun, Fermentation Farm 

Executive Chef Gilbert Laurie, Pacific Hideaway

Chef Hiroshi Shima, Sushi Roku

Executive Chef Matthew Luna, Five Crowns & SideDoor


Exceptional Culinary Experiences

The Caviar Co. will be hosting a caviar experience to remember.  

Glasspar will be hosting a delicious oyster bar with an incredible array of oysters and caviar from The Caviar Co. 


One World Meat Company will be showcasing a premier culinary experiences and supporting participating restaurants with its all-natural Southern California raised and sourced Brandt Beef. "We are excited to be part of the Pacific Wine and Food Festival supporting local chefs and restaurateurs. Our organization is ready to support the hospitality community and make this a great event for all," said Andre Bushaw, General Manager, One World Meat Company. 


WAVE Gourmet Burgers - signature gourmet Cali Smash Sliders (special bun, homemade WAVE Sauce, lettuce, tomato, beef or plant-based beyond patty, cheese). Beef & Vegetarian, made fresh on-site. 

 

Chef Leo Razo from Villa Roma and Cambalache will be mixing up his award-winning giant paella. 


Bottega Angelina-Ristorante, Mercato & Il Bar - Fresh Napolitana Pizza made on site. 


Lover Boards - Charcuterie Tasting Table Experience 


Melissa's Fresh Produce Tropical Fruit Bar  


Desserts: 

Miss Mini Donuts - Touch of Fall Mini Donuts 

Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts and Pastries - Elegant Fall dessert flavors 

  

Porsche is excited to be the official automotive sponsor. Feel what it would be like to race a Porsche with their racing simulators and check out the new Porsche on display. Porsche will also host a food experience 

  

** Restaurants, Chefs and Food are subject to change 

Chef Shachi Mehra

Chef Shachi Mehra

Chef Shachi Mehra

Executive Chef & Owner
Shachi Mehra ​Adya

 Executive Chef & Owner
Shachi Mehra ​Adya 

Chef Rob Wilson

Chef Shachi Mehra

Chef Shachi Mehra

Executive Chef & Owner Rob Wilson
Glasspar (Coming 2020)

 Executive Chef & Owner Rob Wilson
Glasspar

Chef Eddie Hyman

Chef Shachi Mehra

Chef Eddie Hyman

  Chef Eddie Hyman of The Country Club 

Chef Linda Johnsen

Chef Linda Johnsen

Chef Eddie Hyman

Executive Chef & Owner Linda Johnsen 
Filomena's Italian Kitchen & Market 

Chef Noe Moreno

Chef Linda Johnsen

Chef Noe Moreno

Chef Noe Moreno, True Food Kitchen

Chef Noe Moreno

True Food Kitchen

Leslie Nguyen

Chef Linda Johnsen

Chef Noe Moreno

Founder Miss Mini Donuts

Chef Karla Vasquez

Chef Paige Riordan

Chef Karla Vasquez

Owner / Executive Chef Karla Vasquez
Chelas Mexican Restaurant & Catering

Owner / Executive Chef Karla Vasquez

Chelas Mexican Restaurant & Catering

Chef Brian Huskey

Chef Paige Riordan

Chef Karla Vasquez

Executive Chef Brian Huskey 
Tackle Box

Executive Chef Brian Huskey 
Tackle Box 

Chef Paige Riordan

Chef Paige Riordan

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Chef Paige Riordan, Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

 Chef Sanjeev Kapoor The Yellow Chilli    

Chef Ugo Allesina

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Chef Ugo Allesina

 Chef Ugo Allesina, Prego

Chef Rich Mead

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Chef Ugo Allesina

 Chef Rich Mead, Farmhouse at Roger’s Garden   

Wing Lam

Chef Andrea Machuca

Chef Leo Razo

Wing Lam, Wahoos

Chef Leo Razo

Chef Andrea Machuca

Chef Leo Razo

Chef Leo Razo, Villa Roma and Cambalache, World Paella Championship winner

Chef Andrea Machuca

Chef Andrea Machuca

Chef Andrea Machuca

Chef Andrea Machuca, BXCR Wine Bar

Chef John Park

Chef Matthew Vaillette

Chef Andrea Machuca

Chef John Park, Toast

Chef John Park, Toast 

Chef David Shofner

Chef Matthew Vaillette

Chef Matthew Vaillette

Chef David Shofner, Fable & Spirit 

Chef Matthew Vaillette

Chef Matthew Vaillette

Chef Matthew Vaillette

Chef Matthew Vaillette, Olea Newport Beach

Daria and Alex

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga

Chef Joel Gutierrez

Daria and Alex,  WAVE Gourmet Burgers 

Chef Joel Gutierrez

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga

Chef Joel Gutierrez

Chef Joel Gutierrez, Lido Bottle Works

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga, Descanso

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga, Descanso

Chef Gilbert Laurie

Chef Gilbert Laurie

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga

Executive Chef Gilbert Laurie, Pacific Hideaway

Chef Amy Lebrun

Chef Gilbert Laurie

Chef Craig Brady

Culinary Director & Executive Chef Amy Lebrun, Fermentation Farm

Chef Craig Brady

Chef Gilbert Laurie

Chef Craig Brady

Chef Craig Brady, Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar

Chef Craig Brady, Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar

Hiroshi Shima

Hiroshi Shima

Hiroshi Shima

Chef Hiroshi Shima, Sushi Roku

Tin Vuong

Hiroshi Shima

Hiroshi Shima

Chef / Owner Tin Vuong, LSXO and Bluegold

Matthew Luna

Hiroshi Shima

Matthew Luna

Executive Chef Matthew Luna - Five Crowns & SideDoor

Copyright © Pacific Wine & Food Classic™ All rights reserved. |  October 1, 2022 | Orange County, California |  ​The 2022 Pacific Wine & Food Classic takes place at the: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, Ca 92660

 

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Net proceeds for The Pacific Wine & Food Classic proudly benefit the Golden Rule Charity.

Pacific Wine + Food Classic ​ 2022

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