A World of Presidia dinners, which will raise funds for the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity, will be held in six American cities in February and March:
Philadelphia: February 28Six adventurous chefs have agreed to create menus based on the unusual and delicious products of the Presidia. They will feature products selected by Slow Food for promotion through Presidia projects in France, Italy, Madagascar, Ecuador, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Ireland. In addition, rare American breeds like corriente cattle and Navajo Churro sheep will be featured on the menus, accompanied by the wines of Oltrepo Pavese.
New York: March 1
Chicago: March 7
Minneapolis: March 8
Los Angeles: March 13
Portland: March 14
A World of Presidia will be the American launch of Slow Food’s international projects to protect agricultural biodiversity. If you are near any of these six cities, we welcome you to savor this initiative!
The cost for members will be $80 (with member number and confirmation of membership status); $100 for nonmembers.
For more information, or to make a reservation, visit www.slowfoodusa.org or call (718.260.8000) or email Sara [at] slowfoodusa [dot] org.
Posted to Events: LA Convivium , Inter/National News & Events by Lisa, February 12, 2005 07:45 PM