| Taste of
Newport is one of Orange County California's biggest events
of the year. Held in the spectacular outdoor areas of
Fashion Island, the event attracts thousands of people who
come to sample the cuisine of the region's top chefs.
2008 Taste of
Newport Dates
Friday, Sept. 19,
6-11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 4 -11 p.m.
Sunday Sept. 21, Noon - 8 p.m.
Free and Valet Parking
Location: Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island
Call:(949) 729-4400.
tasteofnewport.com
Asian, American,
Mexican, Southwest, Indian, Greek....you name it and you'll
probably find it at the Newport Beach Taste of.
The event began over
20 years ago and is hosted by the Newport Beach Chamber of
Commerce. There are over 1000 volunteers each year that help
make the fund-raising event a success. Proceeds benefit
many, many groups.
Throughout the years
bands such as The Beach Boys, B.J. Thomas, The Bangles, KC
and the Sunshine Band, Kenny Loggins, Juice Newton, Buffalo
Springfield, Blondie, The Commodores, The Coasters, REO
Speedwagon, Sugar Ray and Three Dog Night have
performed at the event, making it every bit an attraction
for its music as well as the food.
Note: If you can't
make it to the Taste of Newport for various reasons such as
living on the other side of the State of California, there
are many other food events going on in California in
September. Several come to mind such as the
Oakley
Almond Festival and the
Carmel Tomato Festival. There's also an annual Taste of
Santa Monica event each September. Santa Monica is
approximately 50 minutes drive from Newport Beach. It is a
beach city located in the heart of Los Angeles.
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