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Originally Posted on Newport Beach Magazine.com Fresh winter flavors are the focal point of Provenance’s new offerings, which will satisfy any sweet tooth this season. By Ashley Probst Transport yourself to the wine country when dining at Provenance, a Newport Beach-based restaurant that is described by its executive chef and owner, Cathy Pavlos, as a “Napa-esque” environment that serves contemporary Californian fare. After almost four years of operation, this sustainability-minded eatery has gained a renowned reputation for providing its diners with fresh and flavorful dishes that change with the seasons. One aspect of the restaurant that patrons tend to find most appealing is the 1,300-square-foot garden situated on the open-air patio, where ingredients are picked off the vine, right in front of their eyes. In addition to the savory plates and exquisite cocktails, Provenance also has an ambrosial selection of seasonal desserts—now featuring whimsical winter confections through January. The Apple Pie a la Mode on the Beach is a delightful play on a traditional apple pie that features caramelized Granny Smith apples, bourbon-candied pecan sauce, spiced cookies, caramel and cinnamon “sand,” all topped with vanilla bean ice cream. The cookies are so crisp and flavorful, it’s almost impossible to tell […]
Epicurean Esprit
Originally Posted in Newport Beach Magazine With a growing list of culinary stars and delectable dishes, the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival is bigger and better than ever this year. By Jennifer Pappas Yennie From enticing food and drink tastings during the day to exclusive dinners with celebrity chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa at night, the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival promises another year of culinary celebration during the event’s fourth edition from Friday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 1. The fête, which has grown in scope and acclaim each year, is expected to attract upward of 5,000 people throughout the weekend to the Newport Beach Civic Center with gourmet samples from 40 top restaurants and their executive chefs as well as 250 varieties of world-class wine, spirits and brews available for sipping from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. VIP ticket holders gain early admission to the tasting pavilions. The lineup also features cooking demonstrations, tasting panels with master sommeliers, VIP events, book signings, live music and more. Notably, the festival’s proceeds benefit Project Hope Alliance non-profit organization, which aims to end homelessness with a focus on children. Started in 2014, NBWFF filled an important gap left […]
Tapping into Mexican Wine Country
Varieties from Baja California’s increasingly famous Guadalupe Valley are making their way up to Newport Beach — one bottle at a time. By Alina Orozco Just a few hours south of Newport Beach, in Mexico’s Guadalupe Valley, wineries are turning out impressive blends that are gaining attention. The flourishing wine-growing area is located off a dusty path between Tijuana and Ensenada—the tricky route is a series of abrupt, uneven and unpaved roads. Once there, the scenery is stunning: Mountains surround the valley, while oak trees, olive groves and vineyards stretch along the hillsides. This picturesque, seemingly small town, has actually been producing wine for nearly a century. Today, the Guadalupe Valley is estimated to be home to more than 100 wineries and produces the majority of all the wine made in Mexico. The dry, hot summers and the cool winters of Baja California, combined with drainage-friendly, porous soil and coastal breeze make up the ideal conditions for grape growing. In fact, virtually any vine variety excels in the region, which has no signature grape. Additionally, there aren’t any rules, so winemakers create blends of tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon, grenache and malbec, as well as chenin blanc, palomino and sauvignon blanc, among […]