Christopher Trela

Newport Beach

Executive Dining Columnist at Orange County Business Journal

Managing Editor at Newport Beach Independent

Writer, publicist, photog, playwright, cookie baker, Prof. of PR at Chapman University.

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Articles

Chef Jamie Gwen Hosts ‘Bespoke’ Immersive Food Event

3 days ago | ocbj.com | Christopher Trela

The annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival had become one of the premier culinary events in Orange County until the pandemic put an abrupt halt to the festival. One of the chefs who participated in the festival every year was longtime Orange County resident Jamie Gwen, a syndicated radio host, certified sommelier, seven-time cookbook author and a Food Network star (she won “Cutthroat Kitchen” and competed on “Beat Bobby Flay”).
Sleep Tourism at Pelican Hill Resort

1 week ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Try hitting the road. Sleep tourism is a growing travel trend, but it’s not what you might think. It’s not about finding the hotel with the quietest rooms or the highest thread count.
Easter Dining in Newport Beach

1 week ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

Get ready to celebrate Easter Brunch in Newport Beach. A handful of local restaurants are serving Easter Brunch this Sunday, April 20, but hop to it and make your reservation soon before the Easter bunny leaves town.
City of Newport Beach Releases Staff Report on Agreement with Heritage Wellness Collective to Operate Corona del Mar Farmers Market

1 week ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

The City of Newport Beach has released a staff report on an agreement with Heritage Wellness Collective to operate the Corona del Mar Farmers Market in advance of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 15. According to the staff report, the current agreement for the farmers’ market located on City-owned property in Corona del Mar is set to expire June 30, 2025.
NOBLE Wine & Dine Weekend Returns to Pendry Newport Beach April 12-13

2 weeks ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

Get ready for a luxury food and wine event when NOBLEMAN Magazine founders Doug and Lydia McLaughlin present the exclusive third-annual NOBLE Wine & Dine Weekend, taking place April 12-13 at the Pendry Newport Beach. This celebrated event returns with a lavish two-day showcase of exceptional wines and world-class cuisine. Renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, honored as NOBLEMAN Magazine’s “Chef of the Year,” will headline the prestigious event.
Chef Rich Mead of Farmhouse in Corona del Mar Opens Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens This Spring

2 weeks ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

Renowned Chef Rich Mead is one busy guy. He is the mastermind behind Farmhouse Restaurant at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar, and he pops up at various culinary-focused charity events. Mead is about to get even busier. Descanso Gardens, the botanical garden and living museum located in La Cañada Flintridge in Los Angeles County, has announced the upcoming opening of Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens, a farm-to-table culinary experience developed in collaboration with Chef Mead.
Segerstrom Center Presents the ABT Premiere of ‘The Winter’s Tale’ April 3-6

3 weeks ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

William Shakespeare’s penned his extraordinary plays more than four decades ago, yet they continue to be adapted into films, operas, and even ballets—most notably “Romeo and Juliet.”Now comes the American Ballet Theatre premiere of acclaimed director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet “The Winter’s Tale,” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 3 through 6. “The Winter’s Tale” is one of Shakespeare’s final plays, originally published in the First Folio of 1623.
‘Driving Futures’ Charity Event at Singleton Classics Raises $140K for The Wooden Floor

3 weeks ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

Newport Beach residents Cary and Will Singleton are car enthusiasts. They have amassed a collection of classic autos from the past 100 years that has grown so much that they needed a place to house them all. Singleton Classics in Costa Mesa is the result, a special event venue and consignment facility that served as the perfect spot for The Wooden Floor to hold a fundraiser on February 27.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Unveils 2025-26 Broadway Season

3 weeks ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

Broadway is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts!Segerstrom Center has announced its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring 11 spectacular productions, including five Center premieres. Audiences will be taken on an unforgettable journey filled with dazzling spectacles, heartwarming stories, and world-class performances that capture the essence of Broadway magic.
Miguel Angel Jiménez Wins 2025 Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club

3 weeks ago | newportbeachindy.com | Christopher Trela

Miguel Angel Jiménez has claimed victory in the 2025 Hoag Classic, held March 19 through 23 at the Newport Beach Country Club. Jiménez, the 36-hole co-leader, closed with bogey-free round of 67 to win the Hoag Classic and becomes the first multi-time winner of the 2025 season on PGA TOUR Champions. He earned $300,000 for his win. The 61-year-old earned his 15th win on PGA TOUR Champions (188 starts), and moves into 18th on the PGA TOUR Champions all-time wins list.