Tamarind of London Teams Up with Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival to Give Back

Sept. 2, 2014 - PRLog -- NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Sept. 2, 2014 – Tamarind of London, a contemporary restaurant featuring authentic Indian cuisine inspired by Michelin Star Chef Alfred Prasad and Chef Imran Ali, along with the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival will host a charitable dine-in event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to directly benefit Project Hope Alliance and Hoag Hospital Foundation’s Circle 1000.

During this one-night only event, Tamarind of London, located in the Crystal Cove shopping center of Newport Beach, Calif., will be serving a special pre-set menu selected by Executive Chef of Tamarind of London Chef Imran Ali. Additionally Tamarind of London will donate 50 percent of sales from the evening to Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival’s partner charities, Project Hope Alliance and Hoag Hospital Foundation’s Circle 1000. Guests interested in dining for a good cause are invited to call Tamarind of London directly at 949-715-8338 to make a reservation.

“At Tamarind of London, we are dedicated to making an impact and giving back to the community that has already given us so much,” said Chef Imran Ali. “We’re honored to partner with the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival for this event. Its work with Project Hope Alliance and Hoag Hospital Foundation’s Circle 1000 is inspiring and something we stand behind.”

Tamarind of London is part of the Tamarind Collection, which owns and operates three additional restaurants in London. Over the years, and through its expansion into the U.S., Tamarind Collection’s fundamental philosophy has remain unchanged: to prepare exquisite food coupled with service that is approachable and unobtrusive in a stylish environment. In its first year, Tamarind of London was awarded “Best Indian Cuisine” at the 2012 Golden Foodie Awards. Tamarind of London, led by Chef Imran Ali, will be participating in the First Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, which kicks off Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

“Tamarind of London is all about executing and delivering amazing food and an exceptional experience to guests, which is why we couldn’t be more pleased to team up and offer foodies, friends, community members and more the opportunity to dine with a purpose on Sept. 9,” said Stefanie Salem, President of NewBe Productions LL. “As we prepare to kick off the first annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, having community partners like Tamarind of London that not only support our causes, but also our three-day event are invaluable to us.”

The First Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, a premier food and wine event in Orange County, will be donating 100 percent of all proceeds from its three-day festival to Project Hope Alliance and Hoag Hospital Foundation’s Circle 1000. The event will showcase live cooking demos with celebrity chefs, local restaurants, elite sommelier panels, master mixology courses, wine tastings and live music from international jazz artists. Set amongst the contemporary grounds of the Newport Beach Civic Center and with special events in the evening, the festival will guide attendees through a three-day journey filled with flavors and tastings from some of the finest local and world-renowned culinary masters.

For more information about Tamarind of London, visit www.tamarindoflondon.com. To learn more about the Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, visit www.newportwineandfood.com.

About Tamarind of London

Located in beautiful Newport Beach, Calif., Tamarind of London sets the standard for an elevated Indian dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Tamarind of London pays homage to India’s flavorful traditional favorites while artfully integrating California’s robust selection of seasonal, fresh and sustainable ingredients in every dish. The menu is diverse, much like the Indian culinary scene, and offers a wide range of items suitable for every occasion, mood, appetite and palate. The combination of a generous happy hour, large airy patio with fire pits, innovative cocktails, and energetic bar scene has established Tamarind of London as a local hotspot. To learn more, visit www.tamarindoflondon.com.

About NewBe Productions LLC and Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival

NewBe Productions LLC is creating the First Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival, a premiere food and wine event in Orange County taking place September 19-21, 2014. The three-day festival is being held at the contemporary Newport Beach Civic Center by day and at various restaurants in the evening. The epicurean adventure includes live cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, a Grand Tasting Pavilion featuring samplings from 32 prestigious restaurants, world-class wine tastings and live jazz. One hundred percent of all proceeds from the Festival will benefit Project Hope Alliance and Hoag Hospital Foundation’s Circle 1000. For more information, please visit www.newportwineandfood.com.