5th ANNUAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL - May 23rd-
25th, 2008
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – The Balboa Bay
Club & Resort (BBC&R) will once again host its
memorable Fifth Annual international celebration
of food and wine. This event will be held over
Memorial Day Weekend - Friday evening, May 23rd
through Sunday evening, May 25th,
2008 in Newport Beach, CA.
“We are
pleased to present this year’s line-up of the
“best” that the food & wine industry has to
offer. Master Sommeilers, chefs from around the
globe, elaborate menus, an Italian winemaker, a
well-known Chocolatier, artisans and musicians,
are all being orchestrated. Of course, the
delicate pairings of food and wine and our fine
guest services will be the hallmarks of this
event. We will be encouraging our guests to try
new flavors, and experiment along-side the
Masters. It will be another outstanding event,”
says Dieter Hissin, Director of Food and
Beverage.
The resort
will become Piazza della Acqua
(Plaza of the Water) and will pay homage to
Italy (the land of wine) with international
delights of food, wine and entertainment. Master
Sommeliers will escort guests through the
nuances of fine wines, ports, cognacs and sakes
from around the world. Each event will feature
beautiful displays of fine foods and
complementing spirits from these far away lands.
All food & wine events are available
individually or special packages can also be
purchased for the weekend.
“Our
waterfront resort is the perfect Mediterranean
setting for this extraordinary event with an
international flair. Guests will be entertained
by numerous day and evening events---with one
fabulous affair after another.” says Henry
Schielein, President & COO. “This Annual Food
and Wine Festival seems to launch the summer
festivities and boating activities in Newport
Beach and the neighboring islands. We will also
offer a special Food & Wine and Memorial Day
weekend guest room package, for those who would
like to stay Friday through Monday and enjoy an
entire weekend of seemingly endless dining and
waterfront experiences.”
“Sine Cerere et Baco friget Venus.”
Love grows cold without food and
wine.
Friday, May
23rd, 2008
-
Wine
Tasting 5:30PM “Taste Wine Like the Master
Sommeliers” $55*
Ron Mumford, M.S. and Ira Harmon, M.S. will
provide an educational tasting.
-
Food &
Wine Evening “Italy on the Bay” 6:30 to 10:00PM
$125*
Italian
wines will be poured, numerous displays of food
and cheeses, and music will serenade
guests---all under the stars overlooking the
Balboa Bay.
Saturday,
May 24th, 2008
-
Italian
Luncheon 11:30AM $125*
A family
member from Italian winery Antinori will
escort guests through delicious Italian food and
wine luncheon served in the dining room with
views of the Bay.
-
Afternoon Sake’ & Sushi 2:30PM $80*
Sake
Sommelier Louis de Santos, M.S. will lead guests
through an education on the new world of hot and cold Sake pairings. Chef Abe
of Bluefin fame (Crystal Cove) will be the sushi
Chef.
-
Wine
Tasting Shiraz and other Rhone Varietals from
around the globe 5:00PM $80*
Featuring
Master Sommeliers Ron Mumford, M.S. and Ira
Harmon, M.S.
-
The
Grand Tasting 6:30 to 10:00PM in the Grand
Ballroom $145*
By far,
this is the highlight event of the weekend
festivities. The evening features over sixty
wineries and endless palate pleasing adventures.
Menu items are not limited to, but will include:
thirty imported cheeses, carver featuring rack
of lamb, sushi, delicate caviars, beef tartar,
and so much more.
Sunday, May
25th, 2008
-
Caribbean Brunch with Calypso Steel Band 10:30AM
to 1:30PM $95*
Guests will
enjoy the indoor/outdoor venue with the unique
music and food of the islands.
-
Afternoon of Sparkling and Rose’ Wines 2:30PM
$60*
Featuring
Master Sommeliers Ron Mumford, M.S. and Ira
Harmon, M.S. sparkling wines and roses’ will be
explored with artful appetizers carefully
selected to complement the pourings.
-
Chocolate and Wine Pairings 4:30PM $80*
Featuring
Norman Love, a well-known Chocolatier, alongside
Master Sommeliers Ron Mumford, M.S. and Ira
Harmon, M.S. pouring Ports, Madeiras and other
wines that work well with fine chocolates.
-
Cigars
and Cognacs 5:30PM $60*
Join us on
the terrace overlooking the Bay, as cognacs are
poured and cigars are hand-rolled by an artisan.
This will be the weekend finale to a wonderful
exploration of fine wines and dining
experiences.
(*Prices are per
person, per event and inclusive of tax and
gratuity. BBC Members receive a 10% discount.)
Please Call (949) 630- 4146 To Book Reservations
For These Events.
Event
Package $490 per person
This
package includes: Friday Night Italy on the Bay,
Saturday Luncheon, Saturday Night Grand Tasting
in the Ballroom, Sunday Brunch and one other
event of choice.
Weekend
Rooms Package
A perfect
way to enjoy the festival is to stay all weekend
long in the luxury of this waterfront resort.
Each event will be just steps away! Package
includes: Deluxe accommodations, breakfast each
morning for two (The First Cabin Restaurant or
Room Service) and Valet Parking. Luxurious
Guestrooms: from $265 per night or Waterfront
Guestrooms: from $535 per night. (Packages are
based on occupancy for two guests. Taxes,
gratuities and seminar/event entry fees are not
included.) For room reservations call
949.645.5000.
About The Resort
This
Mediterranean-style, waterfront resort was newly
rebuilt five years ago, and enjoys stunning bay
views and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. In
January, the resort was recognized as one of the
Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure
Magazine, and is the only Newport Beach hotel on
this exclusive list. The resort has an
award-winning fine dining restaurant and bayside
terrace, The First Cabin, as well as
nightly entertainment and dancing at Duke’s
Place. The First Cabin Restaurant received
the Award of Excellence from the Distinguished
Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) as well as
the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Other
resort amenities include: a full-service 17,000
–square foot Spa, a salon which is open to the
public, jewelry and fashion boutique, year-round
heated swimming and whirlpool, and workout
facility. Conveniently located in the heart of
Newport Beach off California’s Pacific Coast
Highway, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort is a
sophisticated yet relaxed, waterfront
four-diamond luxury resort that delights locals,
vacationers as well as meeting and corporate
business travelers. For more information, visit
www.balboabayclub.com.
