If you enjoy exotic yet superb food and great wine,

the Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival is where

you need to be. Lasting a weekend long, the festival

is held annually at the Balboa Bay Club. Normally

held the first week of May, this is the perfect time

to visit Newport Beach.

Although you won’t need martinis at the festival, you

can bet on some of the best wineries in California

being on hand to pour their distinctive wines. You

should also come hungry as well, as the food is to

die for.

On a typical night, you can find mounds of shrimp, a

variety of oysters, fish, pasta, and many other types

of seafood and exotic treats. Along with the wine,

this festival is a great attraction to Newport Beach.

A highlight for the festival is the cognac and cigar

seminar, provided by Martel Cognac and Hamilton Cigars.

During the seminar you can sip superb cognac while

learning all about them. Also, you can learn all

about fine cigars as well.

During May, the Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival

is reason enough to visit the area. There are plenty

of other things to do and see as well. If you love

food, wine, and the water – Newport Beach is the place

to be in May.

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