Restaurants

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.

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

2011 Participating Restaurants and Dessert Companies (as of Sept. 1)
(Be sure to click on the names below to visit their web site.)

BBQ Two 20
1560 Superior Ave # A1 ● Costa Mesa ● (949) 631-4227

● Silver Bullet Slider Combo - Southern Pulled Pork Slider served on Cest Si Bon Roll with Choice of Real Mac-n-Cheese topped with Smoked Bacon or Smokey Cowboy Beans

● Spiced Rubbed Rotisserie Chicken Slider on Cest Si Bon Roll with Choice of Real Mac-n-Cheese topped with Smoked Bacon or Smokey Cowboy Beans

● Redneck Tacos - Southern Pulled Pork or Spiced Rubbed Rotisserie Chicken

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

● Lobster Gazpacho Shooters - A cold refreshing soup blend of fresh tomatillos and seasonal vegetables and topped with Maine lobster

● Tiny Albacore Tacos - Mini Wonton "taco shells" filled with Smoked Albacore blended with herbed cream cheese and topped with sriracha Tobiko Aioli

● Mini Seafood Pot Pie - Chunks of lobster, swordfish, shrimp, scallops and vegetables cooked in a brandied lobster sauce served under a flaky puff pastry

● Beach Beignets - French Pastry Puffs Sprinkled with Powdered Sugar

Casey's Cupcakes
Coming soon near Build a Bear at Fashion Island, Newport Beach

● Peanut Butter Pizazz

● Decadent Dark Chocolate

● Luscious Lemon

● Rockin' Red Velvet

● Razzmatazz Raspberry

● Vivacious Vanilla

● Individual Tastings

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

● Samosa/Medu Wada/Masala Wada/Vegetable Pakoda

● Chicken Tikka Masala Combo

● Lamb Vindaloo Combo

● Vegetable Khorma Combo

● Mutter Paneer Combo

● Dosa (Choice of Filling)

● Dessert - Naan & Garlic Naan & Pulao

Christopher Michael Chocolates
2346 Newport Blvd, Suite 3 ● Costa Mesa ● (949) 566-9810

● Truffles/Macarons

● Chocolate Bars

● Chocolate Covered Confections

● S'mores - Chocolate Covered Graham Cracker with Carmelized Marshmallow

● Hot Chocolate - Regular or Spicy

● Handmade Ice Cream

Clay Oven Indian Cuisine
15435 Jeffrey Road ● Irvine ● (949) 552-2851

● Tandoori Spiced Lamb Chops with Tangy Fruit Chutney

● Seasonal Vegetable Curry with Organic Brown Basmati Rice

● Tandoor Smoked Baby Back Ribs - Mango Ginger Glaze

● Clay Oven Hara Chicken, Fresh Herb Masala, Organic Brown Basmati Rice

● Rosemary Naan/Multigrain Naan

● Indian Rice Pudding with Cardamom and California Golden Raisins

The Coliseum Pool & Grill and Pelican Grill at Pelican Hill
22800 Pelican Hill Road South ● Newport Coast ● (949) 467-6800

● Irvine Ranch Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Cucumber, Arugula, Greek Feta, Sea Salt, Balsamic Vinaigrette

● Irvine Ranch Sweet Corn and Baby Zucchini Risotto Parmigiano Reggiano

● Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops, Mushroom Potato Hash, Pea Puree

● Espresso Tiramisu

● Assorted Housemade Gelato (Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio)

Commonwealth Lounge and Grill
2406 Newport Blvd. ● Newport Beach ● (949) 675-4444

● Prime Dip Sliders - Shaved Prime Rib with Havarti Cheese and Barbecue Jus on Toasted Sourdough rolls with Horseradish Aioli.

● Aztec Chicken Salad - Roasted Chicken, Fried banana, Avacado, Mango, Pepitas, and Toasted Coconut tossed with spring greens and creamy cilantro lime dressing.

● Aggie's Clam Chowder

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

● Junior Cup

● Regular Cup

● Large Cup

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

Espresso One
530 Los Angeles Ste. 115-303 ● Moorpark ● (805) 517-1507

● Espresso - Intense, short shot of espresso coffee, usually drunk with sugar

● Cappuccino - Espresso coffee blended with steamed and foamed milk

● Caffe Latte - Espresso with a larger amount of steamed milk topped with foamed milk

● Caffe Mocha - Espresso, choclate syrup, steamed milk, topped with fresh whipped cream

● Americano - Perfectly extracted espresso with hot water added for a full, smooth but strong coffee

● Hot Cocoa - Torani chocolate syrup with steamed milk topped with fresh whipped cream

● Teas - Chocolate Hazelnut, Chai Green Tea, Peppermint Herbal, Chamomile, Earl Grey, Lady Grey, English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Rasberry, Peach Noir, Orange Spice, Morocan Mint Green Tea & Jasmine Blosson Green Tea

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

● Tacos - Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken, Fish and Lengua

● Burritos - Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chicken, Fish and Lengua

● Quesadilla

● Tamales

● Rice and Beans

Fit Foods 4 Life
1000 Bristol Street North ● Newport Beach ● (949) 955-3663

● Chicken Risotto - Tender Chunks of Grilled Chicken with Creamy Brown Rice "Risotto", Tender Asparagus Tips and Fresh Herbs, topped with a Sprinkling of Parmesan Cheese. You won't believe this one is both Gluten Free and Low Carb!

● Harvest Chicken Salad - Grilled Chicken Breast, Chopped Boiled Egg Whites and Seasoned Fruit on a Bed of Fresh Baby Spinach. Served with a Low Fat House Balsomic Dressing and a side of Feta Cheese Crumbles.

● Chocolate Mousse - Creamy Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt makes up the Base for this Delectable Dessert. Add in Smooth Dark Chocolate, a Port Reduction and a Dusting of Chocolate Shavings to top it off. And this one is Gluten Free and a Crowd Pleaser that only Taste's Decadent.

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

● Honey Glazed Spicy Chicken - Chunks of tender Chicken Breast woked in a wonderfully Sweet and Sour Sauce

● Coconut Shrimp - Tender Shrimp fried in a Sweet Coconut Batter & Served with a Citrus Ginger Mamalade

● Ho Sum Salad - Our Signature Chinese Chicken Salad

● Minced Chicken Lettuce Wrap - Minced Chicken Breast woked with Chinese vegetables & served in a crisp lettuce cup

● Ho Sum Dumplings - our signature Chicken & Vegetable dumpling poached & served with a flavorfull cilantro sauce

● Crab Bellies - Sweet crab meat mixed with cream cheese and stuffed in a crispy wonton

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

• Lobster Hand Roll

• Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

• Crab Cake with Spicy Mayonaise

• Yakitori (Chicken Teriyaki)

• Salmon Hand Roll

• California Hand Roll

Le Pain Quotidien
Fashion Island ● Newport Beach

• Gazpacho - Tomato based chilled summer soup w/ diced mango & cucumber (vegan)

• Chicken Curry Tartine - On organic bread w/ harissa cranberry chutney

• Avocado Chickpea Tartine - On organic bread w/ spicy tahini and cucumber (vegan)

• Smoked Salmon Tartine - On organic bread w/ chopped dill & crème fraiche

• Chia Seed Muffin - Delicious antioxidant & protein boost w/ bananas, dates & agave (vegan)

• Organic Mesclun Salad w/ Quinoa - With artichoke & basil pesto (vegan)

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

● Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

● Premium Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

● Premium Aged Balsamic Vinegars

● Pastas-Pate-Honeys

Palm Terrace Restaurant and Lounge 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

● Dynamite Shrimp - Crispy Shrimp tossed in a zesty sauce and served over a bed of rice sticks

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

● House Special Chicken over White Rice

● Firecracker Chicken over White Rice

● Cream Cheese Wontons

● Crispy Chicken Dumplings

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

● Grilled Spicy Shrimp with Avocado Mousse

● Filet Mignon Shish Kabob with Saffrom Basmati Rice

● Homemade Hummus with warm Pita

● Ahi Tartar with Lotus Root Chips

● Marinated Chicken Breast Kabob with Basmati Rice

● Tzatziki (Mediterranean Yogurt Dip) with warm Pita

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

● The Ritz "Bar" Burger

● Crème Brulee

● Creamed Corn

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

● Lobster and Corn Chowder

● Tequila and Lime Shrimp

● Surf & Turf Taco

● Carne Asada Taco

● Grilled Fish Taco

Royal Thai Cuisine
4001 W. Coast Hwy. ● Newport Beach ● (949) 645-8424

● Chicken Satay (3 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
2305 East Coast Hwy. ● Corona Del Mar ● (949) 673-7829
#1 Balboa Pier ● Balboa ● (949) 675-7829

● All-American Mini-Burger

● All-American GoFIt Mini-Burger

● French Fries - Regular or Cajun

● Ice-Cream Cone - Chocolate or Vanilla

● Milkshakes - Chocolate or Vanilla - Caramel

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

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

● 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 Tuna Sashimi

● California Roll

● Spicy Tuna Roll

● Crunchy Roll

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

● Caprese - Fresh Mozzarella, Ripe Tomatoes, Basil & Pesto

● Meatball Parmegian Sandwich - Our Famous Homemade Meatballs

● Penne Alla Vodka - with Grilled Chicken in our 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 Empanada with Imported Hot Spanish Dipping Chocolate

● Gazpacho - Cold Spanish Tomato and Cucumber Soup

Ten Asian Bistro
4647 MacArthur Blvd. ● Newport Beach ● (949) 660-1010

● Ten Poke Salad: Tuna, Salmon, and Snapper tossed with avocado, seaweed, and cucumber in a citrus sesame sauce

● Spicy Tuna Hand Roll: Spicy Tuna, avocado, and cucumber wrapped with seaweed and sushi rice

● Lobster Hand Roll: Fresh Baby Lobster, smelt egg, avocado, and cucumber tossed in a home-made aioli sauce and wrapped with seaweed

● Seared Salmon Lime Roll: California roll topped with salmon sashimi and a thinly sliced lime, searved and served with citrus ponzu sauce

Vons-Pavilions
4253-A Martingale Way ● Newport Beach ● (949) 756-8194

● Ranchers Reserve Tri-Tip Sandwiches

● Open Natured Sausages on a skewer

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

● Hongos y Rojas Taco

● Carnitas Taco

● Grilled Korean Beef Short Rib Taco

● Chicken Tinga Taco

● Gorgonzola Crusted Burger

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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