Indian Restaurant Adya Heads up Pacific Wine and Food Classic

Announcing the return of the Third Annual Pacific Wine and Food Classic to the beautiful Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach, CA on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, w-5 PM (Saturday is already sold out).  Come and meet our friend, Chef Shachi Mehra of Adya Restaurants, among other superstars, at this Orange County super-friendly event on the beach! (Saturday is already sold out).  Tickets range from $159 per day to $300 VIP admission with week-end resort packages available.

Recently named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Food Festivals in the nation for 2019, this world-class culinary event celebrates summer and the bounty of Southern California.  The event shines a spotlight on one of the most exciting and fastest growing food and beverage scenes in the United States. This year the event welcomes a line-up of over 60 local restaurants, offering more than 100 taste experiences for culinary enthusiasts to enjoy near the soft sand and sweet ocean breeze at the idyllic waterfront setting

The Third Annual Pacific Wine and Food Classic has won all sorts of awards for its setting and the national caliber of restaurants and wines.  Below are only the most recent accolades.

• Listed in the 10 Best Food Festivals in North America by USA Today
• Acclaimed as Top 10 Food & Wine Event in the World by the International Food, Wine & Travel Writer’s Association
• Orange County’s BEST Event by LA Times 2018
• OC Weekly’s People’s Choice for Best Food Event 2017 & 2018

If there could be a better venue location than right off the ocean, it is in the protected bay on a beach that usually has a gentle breeze.   A convenient walkway leads guests to elegant sitting areas with white drapes floating and colorful pillows.  It’s a festival that you could imagine attending in Monaco.

As guests enter the event, bubble enthusiasts are offered a Lillet Spritz welcome cocktail.  A visit to the the Bubble Bar awaits at the end of the sand featuring: G.H. Mumm, Scharffenberger Cellars, Argyle Winery, Gloria Ferrar, Wilson Creek and Martini & Rossi.

Under the big tent, sponsor Dacor has created a “Wine Lounge” in which to browse the latest in luxury wine appliances and sample more than 25 beautiful wines paired with bites from BXCR Wine Bar.  Music and live entertainment are also part of the day.

Pours from the region’s most distinguished wineries, renowned breweries and distilleries include: (drum roll…) summer-inspired margaritas by Hornitos, samples of ice cold beer from JT Schmid’s Brewery at the vibrant District Lounge and Makers Mark cocktails from the Makers Wanted Tour Truck.

One of the highlights of the summer-inspired dishes from more than  50 of Southern California’s favorite chefs is the giant made-on-site paella by Chef Leo Razo of  Villa Roma. Empanadas paired with wine from Casa Madero, the oldest winery in North America are featured.  Fresh Smoked Shrimp Cocktail and Scallop & Lobster Ceviche are served at the Atria Lounge.

Heading up the list of culinary masters is Chef Shachi Mehra of Adya, who is well known in the Orange County area.  Born in India, her early family experiences helped to develop and shape her love of food and appreciation for balance, in flavors and in life.

 

Chef Shachi Mehra’s universally appealing menus tastefully balance a variety of flavors, blending. Western and Indian cultures, mixing tradition with modernity.   She oversees the kitchen in each of her restaurants in novel locations:  The Packing District in Anaheim, and the University Center in Irvine. Chef Shachi has become known for bringing a unique global perspective to her work, and for sharing her passion in hands-on cooking classes.  For more information, visit //(www.ayaoc.com)