FOJBB: Newport Beach, CA
RELISH, A Food, Wine and Spirits Experience
Fri, June 27, 2025 - Sun, June 29, 2025
General 5:00 PM
VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa
900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
RELISH is a culinary weekend hosted by chef Jamie Gwen at VEA Newport Beach. Weekend packages and individual event tickets are available.
Weekend Schedule
Fri, June 27 >
Opening Cocktail Reception - Mix and Mingle with Guest Chefs
Private Dinner with chef Scott Conant
Opening Cocktail Reception - Mix and Mingle with Guest Chefs
Private Dinner with chef Scott Conant
Sat, June 28 >
Master Classes on Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, and Vodka & Caviar Pairing
Evening with chef Tyler Florence with Live Cheese Masterpiece Opener
Master Classes on Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, and Vodka & Caviar Pairing
Evening with chef Tyler Florence with Live Cheese Masterpiece Opener
Sun, June 29 >
Wellness Workshop
Closing Brunch
Wellness Workshop
Closing Brunch
Featured Participants
Host Jamie Gwen
Certified Sommelier, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, and Cookbook Author
Certified Sommelier, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, and Cookbook Author
Bob Cabral
Bob Cabral Wines
Bob Cabral Wines
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Tyler Florence
Culinary Personality
Chef/Restaurateur, Wayfare Tavern and Miller & Lux, San Francisco
Tyler Florence
Culinary Personality
Chef/Restaurateur, Wayfare Tavern and Miller & Lux, San Francisco
James Beard Award Winner®
Gale Gand
Gale Gand
Tony Abou-Ganim
The Modern Mixologist
The Modern Mixologist
Zac Young
Food Network Pastry Pundit, President of PieCaken Bakeshop and Sprinkletown
Food Network Pastry Pundit, President of PieCaken Bakeshop and Sprinkletown
RELISH, A Food, Wine and Spirits Experience at VEA Newport Beach is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.








