THE BALBOA BAY CLUB & RESORT
ANNOUNCES 5th ANNUAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL — May 23rd- 25th, 2008

Newport Beach, Calif. (February 20, 2008) – The Balboa Bay Club & Resort (BBC&R) will once again host its memorable Fifth Annual international celebration of food and wine. This event will be held over Memorial Day Weekend - Friday evening, May 23rd through Sunday evening, May 25th, 2008 in Newport Beach, CA.

“We are pleased to present this year’s line-up of the “best” that the food & wine industry has to offer. Master Sommeilers, chefs from around the globe, elaborate menus, an Italian winemaker, a well-known Chocolatier, artisans and musicians, are all being orchestrated. Of course, the delicate pairings of food and wine and our fine guest services will be the hallmarks of this event. We will be encouraging our guests to try new flavors, and experiment along-side the Masters. It will be another outstanding event,” says Dieter Hissin, Director of Food and Beverage.

The resort will become Piazza della Acqua (Plaza of the Water) and will pay homage to Italy (the land of wine) with international delights of food, wine and entertainment. Master Sommeliers will escort guests through the nuances of fine wines, ports, cognacs and sakes from around the world. Each event will feature beautiful displays of fine foods and complementing spirits from these far away lands. All food & wine events are available individually or special packages can also be purchased for the weekend.

“Our waterfront resort is the perfect Mediterranean setting for this extraordinary event with an international flair. Guests will be entertained by numerous day and evening events—with one fabulous affair after another.” says Henry Schielein, President & COO. “This Annual Food and Wine Festival seems to launch the summer festivities and boating activities in Newport Beach and the neighboring islands. We will also offer a special Food & Wine and Memorial Day weekend guest room package, for those who would like to stay Friday through Monday and enjoy an entire weekend of seemingly endless dining and waterfront experiences.”
More details will be available by mid - March, however here is the schedule.

“Sine Cerere et Baco friget Venus.”
Love grows cold without food and wine.

Weekend Rooms Package
A perfect way to enjoy the festival is to stay all weekend long in the luxury of this waterfront resort. Each event will be just steps away! Package includes: Deluxe accommodations, breakfast each morning for two (The First Cabin Restaurant or Room Service) and Valet Parking. Standard/Bluff View Rooms: from $265 per night or Bay View: from $535 per night. (Packages are based on occupancy for two guests. Taxes, gratuities and seminar/event entry fees are not included.) For room reservations call 949.645.5000.

About The Resort
This Mediterranean-style, waterfront resort was newly rebuilt five years ago, and enjoys stunning bay views and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. In January, the resort was recognized as one of the Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure Magazine, and is the only Newport Beach hotel on this exclusive list. The resort has an award-winning fine dining restaurant and bayside terrace, The First Cabin, as well as nightly entertainment and dancing at Duke’s Place. The First Cabin Restaurant received the Award of Excellence from the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) as well as the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Other resort amenities include: a full-service 17,000 –square foot Spa, a salon which is open to the public, jewelry and fashion boutique, year-round heated swimming and whirlpool, and workout facility. Conveniently located in the heart of Newport Beach off California’s Pacific Coast Highway, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort is a sophisticated yet relaxed, waterfront four-diamond luxury resort that delights locals, vacationers as well as meeting and corporate business travelers. For more information, visit www.balboabayclub.com.

Photographs of the event and the resort are available upon request.

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