Flavors of Orange County

The American Liver Foundation held its 7 annual Flavors of Orange County event at the Bambu Garden in the Fairmont Hotel. The Flavors gala is a national culinary event that focuses on Orange County’s leading chefs and created a one-​of-​a-​kind epicurean experience. I experienced new tastes, sights and sounds, almost as if I was starring in my very own food show with a local celebrity chef! My evening began with a cocktail reception with different chef appetizers special and silent auction from Italian olive oils to surfing long board. Chef Jamie Gwen, host of Food & Wine on KFWB News 980 was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Each involved chef prepared a 5 course culinary extravaganza with wine pairings for their personal table of 12 guests.
Restaurants & Chefs included:
Chef Chair: Chef Chad Blunston, The Fairmont Newport Beach
Chef Eddie Meza, Anaheim White House
Chef Scott Brandon, The Crowbar and Kitchen
Chef Ronnie Arnold, Hotel Menage
Chef Franco Barone, Il Barone Ristorante
Chef Don Schoenburg, The Lido Deck
Chef Casey Overton, The Loft at The Montage Resort & Spa
Chef Jeffrey Taege, Manhattan Steak and Seafood
Chef Greg Howe, Raya The Ritz Carlton
Chef Clifford Pleau, Season’s 52
Chef Michael Vaughn, Twenty6 La Quinta Resort & Club
Each table had their own theme design by each chef and I was sitting on the table of Chef Ronnie Arnold. The experience was wonderful. It was magnificent and personal setting to meet and chat with the chefs. I had a fantastic time, and wonderful chilled wine night. Good Eats!