Orange County’s highly anticipated food wine and spirits experience RELISH will return for its second annual celebration on October 2-4 at VEA Newport Beach. The three-day weekend culinary extravaganza is a luxury destination event that highlights the coastal charm and culinary sophistication of the Newport Beach region featuring celebrated chefs, master sommeliers and top spirits experts. With a star-studded lineup that includes celebrity chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant, Sherry Yard, Kat Turner, Afrim Pristine and Katie Chin, RELISH promises food and beverage enthusiasts an unforgettable, world-class epicurean weekend.
The weekend kicks off Friday at VEA Newport Beach with the Opening Night Cocktail Party & Grand Tasting, an evening of chef-curated hors d’oeuvres, interactive food and drink pop-ups, hand-crafted cocktails and award-winning wines. The kick-off preview of the weekend’s festivities provides guests to previous and and amingle with some of the nation’s top culinary and mixology talent and share the excitement of the weekend ahead.
The celebration continues with RELISH After Hours, a private, after-hours setting for those seeking to continue the extraordinary evening. Guests will enjoy lively music, one-on-one opportunities with celebrated chef talent, and a curated selection of premium spirits, wines, and artisanal cocktails.
Saturday starts your day with Fashion + Food at Bloomies with an exclusive opportunity to meet Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Chef Scott Conant at ANQI at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza. In this luncheon experience, guests will take their taste buds on a gastronomic adventure while learning the artistry behind world-class food and drink in an intimate environment.
Saturday afternoon continues with The Art of Cheese & Wine at The Park Club, a tasting journey through exceptional artisanal cheeses guided by acclaimed Maitre Fromager Afrim Pristine, a leading authority on cheeses.
Also on Saturday afternoon, you can master your knife skills with a private hands-on training at a Knife Class with Wolfe Cutlery with limited attendance.
For dinner, join Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, Chef Scott Conant, and Pastry Chef Sherry Yard for the RELISH Culinary Icons Dinner at The Park Club, an exclusive one-night-only gastronomy. Savor an intimate, multi-course dining that showcases the chefs’ signature flavors and creativity.
Sunday starts with the RELISH Sunday Brunch, a celebration of culinary creativity, where sweet and savory flavors come together in imaginative and unexpected combinations. Featuring Sherry Yard, Kat Turner, Afrim Pristine, and more, it promises to be a feast for the senses.
The event concludes with RELISH Wellness, a revitalizing retreat to nourish both body and mind, that combines mindfulness and refreshing cuisine alongside immersive activities led by wellness experts creating balance, intention and renewal. As a restorative close to the weekend, it promises to leave guests feeling invigorated, inspired and connected.
RELISH partners and premier sponsors include VEA Newport Beach, The Park Club, Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Visit Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente, South Coast Plaza, Travel Costa Mesa, Bloomingdale’s, Golden Eagle Vodka, Le Creuset, Salumi Levoni, Expedia Travel, Melissa’s Produce, Bouchaine Vineyards, ZD Wines, Austin Hope Wines, Riboli Family Wines and more.
For individual tickets and event packages please visit www.relishfoodwine.com. For the latest event updates, chef spotlights and behind-the-scenes glimpses, follow @relishfoodwine on Instagram.