Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/02/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location
VEA Newport Beach
900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Kick off RELISH 2026 at an evening of exceptional food, wine, spirits, and culinary talent. Enjoy a bespoke culinary menu, handcrafted cocktails, premium wine tastings, interactive activations, and exclusive opportunities to mingle with celebrity chefs, winemakers, and industry tastemakers. Featuring appearances by Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, Chef Scott Conant, Pastry Chef Sherry Yard, Chef Kat Turner, Cheesemaster Afrim Pristine, Chef Katie Chin, Sommelier Rebecca Rose Phillips, Chef Jamie Gwen, and more celebrated culinary personalities, this lively opening-night Grand Tasting celebration sets the stage for an unforgettable weekend of luxury, flavor, and hospitality. Held on the Sunset Lawn at VEA Resort Newport Beach, sip, savor, and socialize as you experience the best of RELISH in a vibrant coastal setting designed for food and wine lovers.