Tastemakers of Orange County 2022 Returns to Support OCAPICA

The annual Tastemakers of Orange County 2022 returns on September 14th to celebrate the very best Asian and Pacific Island cuisines in support of the OCAPICA.

When: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 from 7pm – 9pm

Where: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Julianne & George Argyros Plaza.

VIP attendees may enter at 6pm.

About the OCAPICA

Attending Tastemakers of OC also supports the OCAPICA which provides numerous programs and services to support mental health, youth development, housing assistance, policy education, and anti-Asian racism.

I attended this event last year and can tell you it is absolutely wonderful. You’ll notice from the list below that some of the best Asian and Pacific Island restaurants in Orange County contribute their amazing cuisine.

Highlights include many of our featured restaurant reviews such as Brodard Chateau, Bello, Mix Mix Kitchen, and Farmhouse at Roger’s Garden.

Throughout this delicious event, you’ll enjoy a selection of savory and sweet bites from Orange County’s best Asian and Pacific Island Tastemakers.

Last year’s event served amazing sushi cups from Hamamori, duck breasts over crab cakes from Driftwood Kitchen, and the most amazing croffles from 7 Leaves Cafe.

2022 Tastemaker Chefs + Restaurants

BILL BRACKEN | Bracken’s Kitchen

IVAN CALDERON | Taco Mesa + Taco Rosa

LISA DANG | Brodard

JAMES HAMAMORI | Hamamori

DEAN KIM | OC Baking Company

SANDRO NARDONE | Bello

SONNY NGUYEN & TARIT TANJASIRI | Artisan by 7 Leaves and Crema Artisan

HENRY PINEDA | Modern Filipino Kitchen by Aysee

RAINER SCHWARZ | Driftwood Kitchen + Hendrix

ALLAN TEA | Cali Dumpling

ED LEE | Wahoo’s Fish Tacos

LESLIE NGUYEN | Miss Mini Donuts

RICH MEAD | Farmhouse at Roger’s Garden

ROSS PANGILINAN | Mix Mix

WINNIE YEE | Smoke Queen BBQ

EDDIE LAI| Seafood Cove

ADAM NAVIDI| Oceans and Earth

NOK SAYAVONG| Nok’s Kitchen

Drinks provided by:

7 Leaves

Brewery X

Nova

Music & Entertainment by:

DJ

JOEY QUENGA | Island City

Check back for more details!