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menuThe 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.

To wet your appetite, below is an ever-growing list of food establishments serving up their delicious offerings this year...

  

 

2010 Participating Restaurants and Dessert Companies
(Be sure to click on the names below to visit their web site.)

Back Bay Bistro
1131 Back Bay Drive  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 355-9127

● Famous Bistro Kobe Sliders - Mini Kobe burger topped with bleu cheese, caramelized onions, and served on fresh potato roll

● New Pulled Pork Sliders - Pulled pork topped with Pineapple Slaw and served on fresh potato roll

● Lobster Quesadilla - Hearty Lobster, shrimp, and bell pepper quesadilla in a flour tortilla

● Lobster Bisque - Delicious cream base lobster soup with a hint of sherry wine

 

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove
15 Crystal Cove  ● Newport Coast  ●  (949 376-6900

● Beach Beignets - French Pastry Puffs Sprinkled with Powdered Sugar

● Tiny Ahi Tacos - Wonton "Taco Shells" Sashimi Style Ahi Tuna, and Sriracha Chili sauce

● Nana's Crab Cakes - Served with our House Remoulade Sauce

● Hana Ranch Skewers - Marinated Skirt Steak with Pineapple and Onions

● 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

 

Chakra
4143 Campus Dr.  ● Irvine  ●  (949) 854-0009

● Samosa/Medu Wada/Masala Wada/Vegetable Pakoda

● Chicken Tikka Masala (Pulao)

● Lamb Vindaloo (Plain Naan and Garlic Naan)

● Vegetable Korma

● Mutter Paneer

● Dosa (Choice of Filling)

● Dessert - Kala Jamun/Rice Pudding

 

Charter Yachts of Newport Beach
2527 West Coast Hwy. ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 244-9830

● 7 oz Boneless Hoisin BBQ Beef Short Ribs

● Rock Shrimp & Bay Scallop Ceviche served in a Lemon Cup

● Six (6) Feta Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato stuffed Artichoke Hearts

 

Christopher Michael Chocolates
3305 Newport Blvd.  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 566-9810

● Bon Bon/Truffle - Assorted Flavors

● Chocolate Bars - Plain Milk or Dark or with Almonds, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nut, Pop Rocks or Grey Sea Salt. Sizzling Bacon Bar or Aztec Spiced Bar

● Bag of Chocolate Covered - Corn Flakes, Almonds (Spiced or Regular), Peanut Brittle, or Handmade Marshmallows

● Smore - Toasted Handmade Marshmallow on top of Chocolate (Milk or Dark) Covered Graham Cracker

● Hot Drinking Chocolate - Regular or Spicy Aztec

● Macaroon - Assorted Flavors

 

The Coliseum Pool and Grill at Pelican Hill
3305 Newport Blvd.  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 467-4676

● Irvine Ranch Heirloom Tomatoes and Avocadoes Bruchetta, Artisan Ciabatta and Reggiano Parmagiano Parmesan

● Moroccan Chicken Kabob with Basmati Rice, Grilled Irvine Ranch Vegetables and Tzasiki

● Chocolate dipped coconut Cheesecake lollipops, Passion fruit coulis

 

Dippin' Dot's Ice Cream
18011 Newhope, Ste. D  ● Fountain Valley  ●  (714) 430-1480

● Junior Cup

● Regular Cup

● Large Cup

● Sundae - Chocolate or caramel sauce, toppings, whipped cream

● Toppings - Oreo cookies, Mini M & M's, Heath Bar, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Sprinkles, Gummy Bears

● Dots Offered in 8 Flavors: Banana Split, Mint Chocolate, Cookies & Cream w/ Oreo, Butter Pecan, Caramel Brownie Sundae, Chocolate, Vanilla, Rainbow Ice* (*non-fat, non-dairy)

 

El Tarasco Mexican Food
2931 Nutwood Ave. ● Fullerton ● (310) 357-5294

● Tacos - Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken or Fish

● Burritos - Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken or Fish

● Ribs - Order of 3

● Rice and Beans

 

Five Crowns Restaurant
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 Brulee - Maple Infused Stirred Custard with Fresh Raspberries and a Caramelized Sugar Crust

 

Ho Sum Bistro
3112 Newport Blvd.  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 675-0896

● Honey Glazed Spicy Chicken - Tender Pieces of Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wok Tossed & Served over Rice

● Coconut Shrimp - Delicious Tender Shrimp lightly coated in Sweet Coconut & Flash Fried

● Ho Sum "Combo Salad" Our Signature Dish! Simply the Best Chinese Chicken Salad you've ever tasted!

● Minced Chicken Lettuce Wrap (our version of a Chinese taco) Crisp lettuce Stuffed with Minced, Seasoned Chicken Breast

● Ho Sum Dumplings - a Chicken Filled Wonton Bathed in a Garlic-Cilantro Sauce

● Spicy Poached Wontons - Delicious Chicken Wontons in a Sweet & Spicy Red-Mandarin Sauce

 

Kitayama
101 Bayview Place  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 725-0777

● Lobster Hand Roll

● Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

● Crab Cake

● Yakitori (Chicken Teriyaki)

● Salmon Hand Roll

● California Hand Roll

 

Mrs. Beasley's Bakery
650 Anton Blvd, Ste. D  ● Costa Mesa  ●  (714) 662-6988

● Individual Cookies - Chocolate Chip, M&M, Oatmeal Raisin

● 6 Pack of Cookies

● Gourmet Brownies - Chocolate Chip, Toffee, Peanut Butter, Original

● 12 Pack Mini Cupcakes

● Mini Bundt Cakes - Lemon, Fudge, Orange

● Slice of Cake - Lemon or Fudge

 

Olive Oil & Beyond
210 Marine Ave, Unit A  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 566-9380

● Olive Oils - Rarest & Freshest / Over 35 different varieties

● Aged Balsalmic Vinegar / Over 25 Different varieties

● Pasta/Handmade

● Tapenade

● Honey

 

Palm Terrace at the Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Drive  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 759-0808

● "Macaroni and Cheese" Elbow Pasta with Taleggio Cheese, Crushed Truffles and a Reggiano Tuile

● Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops with Feta, Tomatoes and Salsa Verde

● An Assortment of Miniature Pastries

 

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
1145 Newport Center Drive  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 759-9007

● Honey Chicken with Rice sticks

● Chang's BBQ Ribs

● Cold Cucumber's and Tomato's

● Chocolate Mini Desert

 

Pick Up Stix
1614 San Miguel Dr.  ● Newport Beach  ●  (800) 400-7849

● House Special Chicken over Rice

● Honey Chicken over White Rice

● Cream Cheese Wontons

● Eggrolls

 

Port Restaurant and Bar
440 Heliotrope Ave. ● Corona del Mar  ●  (949) 723-9685

● Mediterranean Chicken Breast Kabob - Saffron Basmati Rice or Salad

● Mediterranean Filet Shish Kabob - Saffrom Basmati Rice or Salad

● Homemade Hummus with Pita

● Ahi Tartare with Lotus Chips

● Gourmet Steak Taco

● Gourmet Mahi Mahi Taco

● Gourmet Chicken Taco

 

The Ritz Restaurant and Garden
880 Newport Center Drive  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 720-1800

● The Ritz "Bar" Burger

● Crème Brulee

● Creamed Corn

● Tuxedo Strawberries

 

Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina
2104 W Oceanfront  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 723-0606

● Lobster and Corn Chowder

● Guacamole, Chips & Mango Salsa

● Ceviche Tostadas

● Really Good Carne Asada Taco

● Grilled Fish Taco

● Surf & Turf Taco

 

Royal Thai Cuisine
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

 

Ruby's Diner

● American Kobe Beef Slider

● Premium American Kobe Slider - Black n' Bleu or Hickory Bourbon

● French Fries - Regular or Cajun

● Ruby Rings or Frings

● Milkshakes - Chocolate or Vanilla - Caramel

● Ice-Cream Cone - Chocolate or Vanilla

 

Sabatino's Lido Shipyard Sausage Co.
251 Shipyard Way, Cabin D  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 723-0621

● Sabatino's World Famous Sausage Sandwich with Peppers, Onions and Marinara Sauce

● Sabatino's Low Carb Sausage Boat with Peppers, Onions and Marinara Sauce *No Bread*

 

San Shi Go
205 Main Street  ● Newport Beach  ●  (949) 673-3724

● Crispy Albacore Sashimi with Garlic Sauce

● Cajun Seared Sashimi

● California Roll

● Spicy Tuna Roll

● Cruncy Roll

 

Soprano's Italian Eatery
2400 Newport Blvd.  ● Costa Mesa  ●  (949) 645- 8515

● Bruschetta - Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic,on Italian Toast

● Meatball Parmesian Sandwich - Our Famous Homemade Meatballs

● Penne Alla Vodka - with Grilled Chicken in a Vodka Sauce

● Cannoli - Direct from Brooklyn

● Tiramisu - "The Best in Town"

 

Tapas Restaurant
4253-A Martingale Way  ● Newport Beach ●  (949) 756-8194

● 2 Empanadas - Chicken and Beef Baked Pastry Stuffed with Meat and Vegetables

● Tapas Sampler - 2 of Each - Cantimpalito Sausage, Gambas Shrimp, and  Tortilla Espanola

● Spanish Paella - Rice Prepared with Saffron, Shrimp, Chicken, and Spanish Sausage

● Banana Emponada with Imported Hot Spanish Dipping Chocolate

● Gazpacho - Cold Spanish Tomato and Cucumber Soup

 

The Yard House
849 Newport Center Dr. • Newport Beach • (949) 640-9273

● Classic Sliders - 2 Each

● Ahi Sliders - 2 Each

● Combo Plate - 1 Classic Slider & 1 Ahi Slider

 

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.

© Copyright 2010 - The Taste of Newport - Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce - All Rights Reserved

 

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600 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 729-4400

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