The Taste of Newport features culinary masterpieces from over 30 of the Newport Beach area's finest dining establishments. This is your chance to try some of their best offerings - and hopefully you'll find a new restaurant to try after the event. Nowhere else can you find such great collection of culinary delights from such great restaurants.
Our 2009 list of participating restaurants and dessert companies is featured below.
2009 Participating Restaurants and Dessert Companies
(Be sure to click on the names below to visit their web site.)
704 E. Balboa Blvd. • Newport Beach • (949) 673-7173
Crab Cake
Beef Tenderloin
Lamb Chop
Dessert - Chocolate Soufflé or Cream Cheese Brownie
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1830 Main St. • Irvine • (949) 222-9910
Linguiça de Frango - Delectably seasoned Chicken Sausages
served with Brazilian Cheese Bread and Fried Banana
Filé com Bacon - Mouth-watering steak wrapped in bacon
and served with Brazilian Cheese Bread and Fried Banana
Maminha - Tri-Tip Steak Roasted to Succulent Tenderness
and served with Brazilian Cheese Bread and Fried Banana
Costela de Carneiro - Juicy, Tender Lamb Chops served Sizzling
from the Grill and served with Brazilian Cheese Bread and Fried Banana
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1131 Back Bay Drive • Newport Beach • (949) 729-1144
Kobe Sliders
Pulled Pork Sliders
Lobster Quesadilla
Seafood Chowder
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The Beachcomber Cafe15 Crystal Cove • Newport Coast • (949) 376-6900
Tiny Ahi Tacos - Mini Wonton "Taco Shells" Filled with Marinated
Sashimi Grade Ahi and Asian Slaw then topped with a Creamy Sriracha Chili sauce
Braised Kobe Short Ribs - Boneless Kobe Short Ribs cooked slowly and served with
Raviolo filled with Gorgonzola with Walnuts, then topped with Wild Mushrooms and Merlot-Thyme Jus
Nana's Crab Cakes - Chock full of the Finest Blue Crab along
with Herbs and Spices, then cooked to a golden brown and served with our House Rémoulade Sauce
Doughnut Hole Bread Pudding - Fresh Doughnut Holes combined with Black Currant
Brioche and Crème Anglaise and baked, topped with House Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream
Frozen Bananas - Fresh Bannanas on a stick dipped in Milk Chocolate
and rolled in Crushed Peanuts and flash frozen. Perfect Treat for adults or kids.
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1151 Newport Center Drive • Newport Beach • (949) 759-5543
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Thai Chicken Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Traditional Cheeze Pizza
Sonora Egg Roll
Chocolate Chip Cookie
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545 Newport Center Dr. • Newport Beach • (949) 640-0900
Tartellette Aue Pesche - Peach Tart
Salami Formaggi - Assorted Cheese and Salami from Veneto
Cavatelli Vodka - Cavatelli Pasta with Vodka Sauce
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4143 Campus Dr, C-193 • Irvine • (949) 854-0009
Samosa (Potato, Corn & Mushroom) Served with Tamarind Chutney and Mint Chutney
Chicken Tikka Masala - Tandoor Cooked Chicken Tikka served in
Tomato Gravy with a touch of Cocunut Milk. Served with Veg Pulao & Naan.
Potato & Channa Masala - Cooked in Thiou Tomato Sauce & Unique Spices. Served with Veg Pulao & Naan.
Veg Palao - Vegetables & Rice
Plain Naan & Garlic Naan - Bread made with Flour cooked in Clay Oven.
Kala Jamun - Poppy Seed Crusted homemade Dumplings fried in delicate Cardamom and Rose Syrup
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Christopher Michael Chocolates
3305 Newport Blvd, Suite D • Newport Beach • (949) 566-9810
Assorted Flavors of Truffles and Bon Bons
Milk or Dark Chocolate Covered Handmade Marshmallows- Plain or sprinkled with Almonds or Peanuts
Creamy Hot Chocolate made with real Chocolate. Available in Regular or Spicy
Smores- Graham Cracker Coated in Chocolate and topped with a Caramelized Marshmellow
Chocolate Bar - Choose from a Sizzling Bacon Bar, Macadamia Nut Bar,
Almond Bar, Pop Rocks Bar, Citrus Bar, Spicy Bar, or Plain Milk or Dark Chocolate
A Bag of Chocolate Covered Almonds or Macademia Nuts or A
Bag of Milk or Dark Chocolate Covered Corn Flakes
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Chronic Tacos Cantina Sports Bar & Grill
1870 Harbor Blvd. (Triangle Square) • Costa Mesa • (949) 646-0227
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18011 Newhope Street, Ste. D • Fountain Valley • (714) 430-1480
Junior Cup
Regular Cup
Large Cup
Dots Offered in Eight Taste Bud Tantalizing Flavors:
Banana Split, Cookies & Cream w/ Oreo, Mint Chocolate
Butter Pecan, Caramel Brownie Sundae, Chocolate,
Orange Sherbet, and *Rainbow Ice (*Non-Fat, Dairy-Free)
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El Tarasco Mexican Food
2201 W Balboa Blvd • Newport Beach • (949) 673-7311
One Taco -Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken or Fish
Burritos - Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken or Fish
Tarasco Ribs
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3801 E. Coast Hwy • Corona del Mar • (949) 760-0331
Roast Prime Rib Sandwich, Port Wine Au Jus and Organic Whipped Cream Horseradish
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with Fresh Raspberries
•3112 Newport Blvd. • Newport Beach • (949) 675-0896
Ho Sum Chicken Salad - Our Signature Chinese Chicken Salad
Coconut Shrimp with Citrus-Ginger Marmalade
Crispy "Crab Bellies" - Sweet Crab & Cream Cheese Filled Wontons
Minced Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Ho Sum Dumplings - Chicken & Vegetable Filled Dumplings
Covered with a Zesty Garlic-Cilantro Sauce
Two Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies with Candied Pecans
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1380 Bison Ave. • Newport Beach • (949) 219-0445
Cabo Loco - Seasoned Pork Grilled with Carmelized Onions,
stuffed into Flour Tortillas with Onions, Cilantro, and a Cilantro Chili-Sauce
China Coast Salad - Lettuce, Carrots, Snow Peas, Water Chesnuts, Fried Noodles,
Sesame Seeds, Mandarin Oranges, Scallions and Grilled Chicken Breast with Sesame Dressing
Tortilla Soup - A Hearty Soup with Chicken and
Fresh Vegetables, topped with Jack Cheese, Avocado, and Tortilla Strips
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19530 Jamboree Rd. • Irvine • (949) 261-1222
Crème Brûlée
Mini Burgers
Soba Noodle Salad
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101 Bayview Place • Newport Beach • (949) 725-0777
Lobster Hand Roll
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Salmon Hand Roll
California Hand Roll
Yakitori
Black Sesame Brûlée
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1976 Newport Blvd. • Newport Beach • (949) 645-8384
Vegetable Couscous
Couscous with Chicken or Lamb Kabobs
Salad: Eggplant with Bell Peppers and Bread
Bastilla
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
2000 Main St. • Irvine • (949) 756-0505
Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Cake
Crab, Avacado & Mango Tower
California Swordfish Skewer
Gourmet Chocolate Truffle Infused with Exotic Spices
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Mrs. Beasley's Gifts from the Bakery
650 Anton Blvd., Ste. D • Costa Mesa • (800) 710-7742
Large Cupcakes (2 pack)
Mini Cupcakes (12 pack)
Slice of Cake - Lemon or Fudge
Cookies - Chocolate Chip, M&M, Oatmeal Raisin, or Peanut Butter
Gourmet Brownies
6 Pack of Gourmet Cookies
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210 Marine Ave., Unit A • Balboa • (949) 566-9380
Rarest & Freshest Extra Virgin Olive Oil - over 12 different varieties
Premium Balsamic Vinegar - over 12 different varieties.
Vinegars - Aged Balsamic, Strawberry, Raspberry, Red Apple, Pear Cinnemon, Organic, Fig, Pomogranate,
Blueberry, Black Cherry, Tangerine, Black Current, Traditional, Lavender, Violet, Vanilla
White Balsamic - Premume White, Coconut White, Jalapeño, White, Oregano, Sicilian Lemon, Pineapple, Summer Peach.
Wine Vinegar - White Wine, Sherry Reserva, Organic Red Wine, Barrel Aged Red, Pinot Noir, Champagne, Raspberry, Zinfandel.
Extra Virgin Olive Oils - Australia, Spain, California Varieties
Extra Virgin Olive Oils - Chile, Tunsinia, Italy, Greece, Infused, and other Special Varieties
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1614 San Miguel Dr. • Newport Beach • (949) 429-6500
House Special Chicken over Rice
Cream Cheese Wontons
Eggrolls
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3305 Newport Blvd., Ste. E. • Newport Beach • (949) 723-7482
Gyro Pita - Seasoned Lamb and Beef Strips. It's pronounced "yee-roh" but will still have your taste buds spinning.
Chicken Souvlaki Pita - Greek Seasoned Chicken. The food of Mount Olympus.
Falafel Pita - Rolled Chickpeas with Spices. Give Chickpeas a chance.
Hummus Pita - Chickpea spread. Hum-a-nah, Hum-a-nah, Hum-a-nah!
Lite Chicken Caeser Pita - Under 250 Calories. Romain Lettuce,
Parmesean Cheese, Caesar Dressing, and Grilled Chicken Breast. A Toga Party in your Mouth!
Fork Style Caesar Side Salad
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440 Heliotrope • Corona del Mar • (949) 723-9685
Filet Stroganoff
Gnocchi with pesto sauce
Chicken Curry with Basmati rice
Ahi Tar Tar
Cinnamon Rolls
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2104 W. Oceanfront • Newport Beach • (949) 723-0606
Lobster Corn Chowder
Baja Shrimp Cocktail
Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco
Baja Shrimp & Slipper Lobster Bucket
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4001 W. Coast Hwy. • Newport Beach • (949) 645-8424
Chicken Satay (2 pcs.) - Charcoal Broiled, Served with Peanut Sauce
Thai Stick (2 pcs.) - Crispy Egg Noodles Wrapped Over Shrimp
Pad Thai Noodles - The Most Popular Thai Noodles
Combination Plate - 1 Chicken Satay, 1 Thai Stick and Pad Thai Noodles
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Two All-American Kobe Beef Sliders topped with
Caramelized Onions on King's Hawaiian® Rolls
Chili Fries - Our Special Recipe - Ruby's Chili made with
lots of Tender Beef, topped with Shredded Cheese and Green Onion.
French Fries
Cajun Fries
Milkshake - Chocolate or Vanilla
Ice-Cream Cone - Chocolate or Vanilla
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Sabatino's Lido Shipyard Sausage Co.251 Shipyard Way, Cabin D • Newport Beach • (949) 723-0621
World Famous Italian Sausage Sandwich with Peppers, Onions and Marinara Sauce
Low Carb Sausage Boat - Sausage with Peppers, Onions and Marinara Sauce *No Bread*
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205 Main • Newport Beach • (949) 673-3724
Seaweed Salad - Seaweed Seasoned with Sesame Oil
Cajun Tuna Sashimi - Cajun Seared Tuna
on top of Spring Mix, Served with Homemade Special Sauce
California Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Crunchy Roll - Crispy Fried Panko Shrimp, Crab, Cucumber
and Avacado with Crunchy Tempura on top. Served with Special Sauce
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Soprano's
2400 Newport Blvd. • Costa Mesa • (949) 645-8515
Bruschetta - Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Eudo, Italian Toast
Meatball Parmesian Sliders (2) - Our Famous Homemade Meatballs
Penne Alla Vodka - with Grilled Shrimp in a Vodka Sauce
Soprano's Cannoli (2) - Direct from Brooklyn
Tiramisu - "The Best in Town"
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1870 Harbor Blvd # A200 • Costa Mesa • (949) 722-7103
Caprice - Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Salad with Arugula Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Seared Ahi with a Tropical Jicama Salad and Lemongrass Vinaigrette
Grilled Opah served Chilled over a Jasmine Rice Cake with a Lychee Relish
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4253-A Martingale Way • Newport Beach • (949) 756-8194
Spanish Paella - Rice Prepared with Saffron, Chicken, and Spanish Sausage
Tapas Sampler - Tortilla Espanola, Gambas Ajillo, and Cantimpalito Sausage - 2 of each
Chicken Empanada - Baked Pastry Stuffed with Chicken and Vegetables
Churros con Chocolate - Hot Imported Spanish Chocolate Served with Churro Donuts
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3333 Bristol Street Suite 1620 • Costa Mesa • (714) 557-1734
Mini Croissants - Chocolate, Plain, Cream Cheese, or Strawberry Cream Cheese
Palmiers and Mini Cookies
Fruit Tart
French Bread
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Slice of Brie with Grapes and Bread
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849 Newport Center Dr. • Newport Beach • (949) 640-9273
Classic Sliders
Ahi Sashimi Sliders
(List current as of 9.8.09)
The Taste of Newport wll also feature delicious beers, wines and cocktails.
If you have any question regarding the
Taste of Newport please contact the
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
at (949) 729-4400 or
eMail the Information Desk.
Admission includes all musical entertainment. Due to the size of the event, advance ticket orders may cease at any time prior to the event. Children 8 years and under will be admitted free. However, the promoters of this event stress that due to the high volume of people at the event, parents are discouraged from bringing children in strollers on Friday or Saturday night. No refunds for Taste admission tickets or eScrip purchases (although eScrip value can be refunded at the event during event hours only). Due to the nature of reserved section seating, VIP tickets are also not eligible for refunds. Beach chairs, coolers and personal beverages are strictly prohibited at the Taste of Newport. Bags are subject to search. Health code requirements prohibit animals at the event (special assistance animals are permitted). Failure to comply will result in denial of admission to the event.
This event is hosted by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.
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