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Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed small bites from favorite eateries including Taco Maria, Bistro Papillote, Pueblo, and ARC with wine pairings curated by LCA Wine's Nancy Milby. Prior to the tasting event, VIP guests experienced a private wine seminar with Sommelier Peter Neptune of Neptune School of Wine and a live duck deconstruction demo by ARC restaurant's executive chef Noah Blom. Set in SOCO's spacious outdoor courtyard, guests also enjoyed live music by Tijuana Dogs' Matt Mauser and the Frank Sinatra Tribute Band.











The second annual food festival at SOCO and the OC Mix was held to benefit the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance and celebrate those communities' heritage and, of course, cooking.
"The Asian community has become so diverse in the last 20 years," OCAPICA Executive Director Mary Anne Foo said this month. "You have Asians mixing with other races, the second-generation, younger chefs and longtime restaurant owners who have really transformed the county. What binds them all is their commitment to the community and wanting to give something back."
The event, which organizers said drew about 500 guests, also celebrated the 20th anniversary of OCAPICA, which seeks to enhance the health and socioeconomic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County.
The group is based in Garden Grove and has offices in Costa Mesa and Buena Park.





The free event featured displays from about 100 local artists, plus live entertainment and hands-on art demonstrations.




The free event featured displays from about 100 local artists, plus live entertainment and hands-on art demonstrations.



A.T.CONNECTIONS
Unique Culinary Event Experiences, With Market Feasts & Award Winning Chefs

SOCO AND THE OC MIX
Promotion Partnerships with Creatives and Non-profits, for Memorable Events for Good
CITY OF COSTA MESA: ARTVENTURE 2015
CITY OF COSTA MESA: ARTVENTURE 2016

IKEA
IKEA Food Distribution