Event

4th Annual Taste of Slow Food San Diego

Spend a delicious Sunday afternoon at the "4th Annual Taste of Slow Food San Diego at Orfila Winery in the lush San Pasqual Valley.

Guests will experience unique culinary creations prepared by Slow Food San Diego is committed to awakening young people to the enjoyment and health benefits of wholesome food. San Diego's finest chefs using fresh seasonal, organic produce grown by local farmers. Attendees will taste their way through mouth-watering food stations and delectable desserts. Wines from Orfila Vineyards; beer from Stone Brewing Co. The theme of the event is "Slow Food Nation."

**** Renowned tenor Daniel Hendrick will perform a special musical program with celebrated international guest artists.

*** The evening includes a silent auction with many unique specialty items, gift certificates, food and works of art.

** Meet San Diego's Stellar Culinary Talent**

*Jeff Jackson, The Lodge at Torrey Pines * Leah DiBernardo, Delytes Catering * Andrew Spurgin, Waters Fine Catering * Monica Szepesy, Amici * Scott Wagner, ChileCo * Katie Grebow, Caf Chloe * Brian Sinnott, Molly's * Antonio Friscia, Stingaree *Dean Thomas, Barona Casino * Jeff Massey, Stone Brew World Bistro and Gardens * Bernard Guillas, The Marine Room * Jason Connolly, The Quail Room * Scott Wright, Seaside Market

A portion of proceeds will benefit San Pasqual Academy for foster teens, an alternative residential and education option. Funds donated to San Pasqual will be used to continue the Academy's sustainable farm which is successfully teaching teens about ecologically sound food production. This project gives them a sense of positive accomplishment through land stewardship.

Slow Food San Diego is committed to awakening us all to the enjoyment and health benefits of wholesome food. Slow Food is an international educational organization dedicated to promoting bio-diversity, supporting the small farmer, bringing our hectic culture back to the dining table as a center of pleasure and preserving ethnic food traditions.