Update: February 4, 2008: This event has been postponed: A new date will be posted as soon as it has been confirmed.
Slow Food Los Angeles brings together Boule Atelier and Wine Expo for a festive pre-Valentine's Day biodynamic/organic wine and artisanal sweets tasting party.
Bring your sweetheart and bring your friends to sip and taste to your heart's delight. A six-course wine and treat tasting will be served, and will feature a selection of biodynamic/organic sparkling wines and dessert wines paired with Boule's delicacies, such as macarons, pastries, and chocolates, all made by hand with sustainable local products.
Robert Rogness of Wine Expo will enlighten with his "grower champagne" wisdom, providing an education regarding the virtues and the merits of these natural wines as compared to commercially produced "brand" wines. Mark Mendoza, sommelier of Sona, will also be on hand to discuss the nuances of pairing these natural wines with the sweeter fare. Come taste, learn, and toast a sustainable future for us all.
When: Wednesday, February 6, 2008, beginning at 7:00pm
Where: Boule Atelier, 420 N. La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048
Cost: [Note updated information] $45 per person for Slow Food members; $50 per person for nonmembers
Reservations: Seating limited to 65, reservations may be made by email to Chelsea Wilmeth at Boule.
With its high ceilings, pale blue walls, and display cases, Boule Atelier has earned its place among L.A.'s chic shops and restaurants. Built as a temple to honor sweets in all their forms, the green tea macarons have an ephemeral finish, the long ribbons of rose marshmallows boast pretty petals, and chocolates are delicate with innovative and balanced flavors. All products are handmade from local, sustainable products by the Boule pastry team.
Wine Expo, founded in 1993, has a concentration in four areas with uncommon intensity, one being Grower Champagnes, and as a consequence, a nearly rabid loyal following. General Manager, Robert Rogness, has been in the fine wine business for over two decades. Robert is a champion of traditional, terrior and food based wines despite what the score keeping "gatekeepers" think.
Please join Slow Food Los Angeles at a special preview dinner of Modern Spirits Artisan Vodkas and Chef Larry Nicola's cooking at Nic's Beverly Hills. In September, the two will join culinary forces to present an evening of handcrafted food and vodka at the James Beard House in New York.
Although wine and food pairings have been the theme of many dinner events, newspaper and magazine articles, and seminars, pairing spirits with food is still quite new in the U.S. Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends will get a chance to learn the basic in an ideal context--an exceptional menu created with artisanal vodka in mind. In addition, a portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit Slow Food Los Angeles.
When: Monday, July 23, 2007 beginning at 7:00pm
Where: Nic's Beverly Hills, 453 North Canon, Beverly Hills
Cost: $90.00 per person; $80.00 per person for designated drivers
To reserve your place: Please call Nic's directly at 310.550.5707. A credit card may be required to hold the reservation.
True love started Los Angeles-based Modern Spirits, maker of one of the finest lines of artisan vodkas available in the United States. Husband-and-wife team Melkon Khosrovian and Litty Mathew founded the company in 2004 after friends and family began asking to buy the subtle, complex vodkas Melkon had created for his then-fiancée (who hated vodka) to sip at family meals.
Modern Spirits uses only natural ingredients and small-batch production techniques to handcraft its vodka. Today, the company's portfolio of spirits can be found in a growing number of fine restaurants and gourmet stores nationwide.
Chef and Co Owner of Nic's Beverly Hills, Larry Nicola, began his career in 1976 as wholesale produce and fine food purveyor, traveling the world and experiencing the distinct flavors of the 26 countries he's visited. Those flavors inspired Larry to create a unique menu at Nic's that successfully blends American and international cuisine to produce memorable dishes.
Menu Created by Larry Nicola
Hors d'oeuvres
+ Vodka cured Scottish salmon on pumpernickel raisin crostini with caper dill aioli
+ Cumin crusted black pheasant in Shiso leaf
+ Chickpea fritter with Maytag blue and microgreens
Paired with Grapefruit Honey Vodka mini martinis: Monrovia (grapefruit, lychee martini with basil) or Amrosia Amuse Bouche (cantaloupe balls and sparkling wine)Verrine of tuna belly, guajillo chilies, grapefruit and mizuna
Paired with Candied Ginger VodkaOrganic gazpacho martini with peekytoe crab and dry lemongrass soda
Paired with Celery Peppercorn VodkaDandelion greens with burrata, pistachio, Asian pears and oranges with apricot vinaigrette
Paired with Pear Lavender VodkaT-Bone of organic lamb au poivre with whipped Gorgonzola
Paired with Black Truffle VodkaWhite chocolate semifreddo with blueberries and cassis glaze
Paired with tea and dark chocolate martini (Three-Tea Vodka)
There are still a few seats available for "A Taste of Jerez" on October 8 at Grace Restaurant. This notable event will feature the tasting of a range of sherry styles, cheese from The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, and additional accompaniments by Chef Neal Frasier of Grace.
Please see our original posting for information about location and cost, and how to secure your reservation.
Slow Food LA presents A Taste of Jerez (Sherry): The Styles and Traditions of a Neglected Classic Wine at Grace Restaurant, featuring the wines of Bodegas Dios Baco, makers of artisan Sherry in small handcrafted batches from the region of Jerez (Sherry), Spain. Also featuring an assortment of cheeses from The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2005 from 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Where: Grace Restaurant, 7360 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 [map]
Cost: $35.00 Slow Food LA members; $40.00 nonmembers (Reservation information below.)
Nan Kohler, California Regional Manager for CIV(USA) importers, will be leading a tasting of the whole range of styles of Sherry, from light Manzanilla to rich Pedro Ximenez and teaching about the unique way in which these wines are crafted. Also on hand will be Sebastian Craig, a "Deacon du Fromage" at The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, to talk about the selected cheeses for the tasting. In addition to the cheeses, chef Neal Fraser will provide small delights to accompany the flights and help illustrate Sherry's incredible versatility as a food-friendly wine.
Reservations: In advance ONLY by calling the Slow Food Hotline: 323.860.9804 or by email to John [at] thewinecurators [dot] com. Please note that reservations will not be taken by the restaurant. The number of spaces is limited, and reservations should be submitted by October 5.
Payment is by check only. Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of a check made out to Slow LA and sent to:
Slow LA
c/o Angeli Caffe
P.O. Box 360769
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Background:
Sherry as a wine category has been on the decline in recent years. An aging demographic and misunderstanding of a product that has been mass marketed as a heavy, sweet after-dinner drink are factors that contribute to the public's misunderstanding of a wine that has traditionally been one of the most rewarding and food friendly in all the world. At their best, the range of styles are fresh fruit driven and show extraordinary compatibility with food, as well as a complexity that is attained by the unique solera system aging process.
The Participants:
The highly regarded wines of the family run Bodegas Dios Baco, with roots dating back to 1848, epitomize the finest hancrafted sherries available. Limited batches of Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Cream sherries are made in a more traditional style and offer exceptional character and complexity.
The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills has been providing the widest variety and the highest quality imported cheeses to the nation since 1967. The Cheese Store is the specialist for the rarest, hand made, farm fresh cheeses, seldom shipped out of their locales. Also featured is the largest assortment
of goat's and sheep's milk cheeses anywhere.
Occupying the former home of Muse restaurant, GRACE is a casually elegant and comfortable space that has become one of LA's top restaurants in just a few short years. Neal Fraser is one of Los Angeles' most revolutionary chefs whose cuisine has been heralded by local and national media since his earliest days in the kitchen. Fraser's contemporary American fare at GRACE perfectly marries the highest quality, seasonal ingredients with his highly skilled and nuanced use of complementing and contrasting flavors and textures.
Sample pre-release wines and benefit Slow Food U.S.A. An event not to be missed!
Experience some of Italy's most exquisite works of art--its fine wines. Sample pre-release wines from renowned signatures such as Sassicaia, Guidalberto, Lupicaia, Cerequio, Cabreo, Nozzole, Nardi, Crognolo, Pighin, and Bollini, all poured by the winemakers themselves paired with cuisine from leading local restaurants.
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: The Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica, 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica
Cost: $65 for Slow Food members / $75 for non-members
ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY
Reservations should be made by phone to 866.KOBRAND (866.562.7263) or via Kobrand's web site.
Please note: This is a walk-around tasting. Although you will not receive actual tickets, your space is confirmed upon reservation. Reservations are refundable up to 48 hours prior to the event.
Visit the Kobrand site for information on the wines and winemakers.
Restaurants:
Angeli Caffé
BEACON an asian bistro
Culinary Arts Program of the Art Institute of Santa Monica
Grace Restaurant
Jar
Chef Troy N. Thompson, Jer-ne Restaurant & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Joe's
Josie
Mako
Melissa's Fine Produce
Chef Nancy Silverton
Vincenti Ristorante
The Slow Food LA wine committee brought together two treasured Los Angeles gourmet resources for a Champagne and Sparklers event on February 12th, just in time for Valentine's Day. Robert Rogness of The Wine Expo showcased an eclectic portfolio of his organic, biodynamic and artisanal sparklers at Le Sanctuaire, a noted culinary boutique in Santa Monica, conceived and owned by Jing Tio.
Slow Food members sipped wines as Robert enlightened the group about the many charms and benefits of drinking sparkling wines made by the actual owners of Grand Cru Vineyards in Champagne. In contrast to brand name "corporate owned' wines which are blended from purchased grapes to make a consistent product year in and year out, the boutique champagnes are made to express their unique terroir and vintage.
Unlike their big brand counterparts (you know the ones!), these growers are embracing sustainable agriculture, and are at the forefront of the organic and biodynamic movements in France. Finally, made in smaller quantities and without the advertising, marketing and promotional costs of their brand-name counterparts, these boutique champagnes provide incredible bang for the buck. Along with actual champagnes, Robert also threw in some Prosecco, Moscato D'Asti, and Cremant de Bourgogne, both Rose and Blanc de Blancs. It was a "sip-fest", to be sure!
Amid the beautifully displayed collector's edition cook books and state-of-the-art cookware, Le Sanctuaire provided the perfect setting. Jing conceived of the store from the desire to provide only the rarest choice ingredients and restaurant-quality kitchenware to passionate home chefs. Jing mixed and talked passionately about his choice products. Slow Food members sipped and shopped, snapping up copies of Corby Kummer's The Pleasures of Slow Food and boxes of coveted Valerie Toffee.
All in all, the evening made for many a spontaneous "toast" and shared smile, creating yet another reason to slow down for regional pleasures in Los Angeles, one sip at a time.
Robert's Champagne Rules:
1) The best wines are made from Grand Cru and Premier Cru Vineyards.Many thanks again to The Wine Expo (2933 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.828.4428) and to Le Sanctuaire (2710 Main Street, Santa Monica, 310.581.8999) for their participation.2) The best producers are maniacal, hands-on grower/winemaker types, not the jet-set pseudo-royalty types who've inherited the figurehead proprietorship of a "luxury brand" owned and controlled by an insurance company, bank or liquor distributor.
3) The best wines are NOT made in quantities of millions of cases (thousands of bottles, more likely!).
4) Most of the best producers are not in the industrial centers of Rheims or Epernay but in Cru villages with fanciful names like Dizy, Bouzy, Rilly and Ludes. Furthermore, just like in Burgundy, you can taste the difference from one to another! The big commercial houses blend wines from all over the place to make a mass production product with consistency and thus lose individuality of the Crus and the right to name them on the label. A special added consumer interest is that the best bubblies often cost far less than the commercial fizz due to lack of demand and the absence of giant ad budgets, the need to pour Jeroboams over the heads of athletes or giving significant proportions of the inventory away at charity functions.
THINKFilm cordially invites Slow Food members to a special advance screening of Jonathan Nossiter’s epic and thought-provoking documentary about the wine industry, Mondovino. Following the screening please join the director, Jonathan Nossiter, wine importer Neal Rosenthal, who appears in the film, and other special guests for a post screening discussion to be accompanied by a reception featuring the food of Campanile and the wines of Rosenthal Wine Merchant.
When: Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 6:30pm
Where: Clarity Theater, 100 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Cost: $45 per ticket for the screening, discussion, and reception. Tickets may be purchased at: Silver Lake Wine, 295 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles (323.662.9024) and at The Wine House, 2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles (310.479.3731).
Mondovino was shot on three continents, in five languages, over a three-year period. Juxtaposing artisanal wine growers with multinational conglomerates, and peasants with billionaires, Nossiter weaves together multiple family and multigenerational sagas, and uncovers a complex tapestry of rivalries, alliances, and conspiracies--all stemming from the production, distribution, and consumption of one of the oldest, most respected luxuries remaining. Mondovino gives voice to those who create, critique, and do commerce in wine, offering up a surprisingly prismatic, varied, and sometimes controversial glimpse into a product so many enjoy but so few truly understand.
Mondovino was one of the rare nonfiction films to be shown in the 2004 Cannes Film Festival’s main competition and was selected by New York’s Museum of Modern Art for its new Premiere series in December 2004. It opened in November in France where it instantly became a sensation with critics and audiences alike and it has been nominated for a César (French equivalent of the Oscars) for Best Film from the European Union.
Jonathan Nossiter has an unusual dual career that includes award-winning credentials as a filmmaker, sommelier, consultant, and wine writer. His other features include Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize-winner Sunday, Signs and Wonders and Resident Alien.
Although not officially a Slow Food event, we thought you might like to know about an upcoming event at The Wine House featuring a wine tasting with Rex Pickett, author of Sideways, the basis of the much-acclaimed film now in theatres. Come celebrate the great wines of Santa Barbara and the book that has brought them the attention they have richly deserved for quite some time.
When: Saturday January 22, 2005 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Where: The Wine House Tasting Room, 2311 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles 90064
Cost: (Reference event #3068) $50.00, which includes a copy of the book Sideways). Rex will also be available to answer questions and to autograph copies.
Note that full payment is required in advance, and that cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the event for refund. One copy of the book is included in the admission fee, and there will be additional books available for purchase at the event. $50.00 buys 20 tasting tickets each good for one tasting sized portion of your selected wine.
Participating wineries include: Byron, Sanford, Lafond, Andrew Murray, Foxen, Stolpman, Babcock, Melville, Gray Hartley from Hitching Post and others. There will be over 30 wines to choose from this afternoon.
Questions? The Wine House can be reached by phone at 310.479.3731 x260 or by email to wine [at] winehouse [dot] com.
We invite you to join us for Slow Food LA Wines of the World: Champagne and Sparklers event featuring a tour and tasting of artisanal champagnes and new world sparkling wines with Robert Rogness. The event will showcase the eclectic portfolio of Wine Expo, a Santa Monica wine shop located at 2933 Santa Monica Boulevard and noted noted for its world wine selection from small, artisanal producers and its knowledgeable staff.
When: Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 6:00pm
Where: Le Sanctuaire, 2710 Main Street, Santa Monica 90405
Cost: $65 for Slow Food Members; $75 for nonmembers. For event registration and further information, call the Slow Food LA event line at 323.860.9804.
Discover the real champagnes: wines made by the individual owners of grand cru vineyards, not in the industrial centers of Eperhay and Reims but in the heart of La Champagne, in small agricultural villages with whimsical names like Bouzy, Rilly, Ludes and Dizzy. Why does this matter?
Because, just like in Burgundy, the wines from these different terroirs are very different from one another. Most of the champagne you may have tasted has been blended from purchased grapes to make a consistent branded product, not a wine reflecting its vintage and terroir. These champagnes tend to be better values because they are made in such small quantities that there is no need for the winemaker to spend half of his or her budget (and ultimately yours!) on advertising and promotion. The growers are at the very forefront of the sustainable agriculture, organic and even bio-dynamic movements; they are not subsidiary brands of liquor and perfume empires but the actual fruit of actual farmers ... very Slow Food!
To guarantee your attendance, please make your checks payable to SlowLA and mail them to:
SlowLALe Sanctuaire is a noted culinary boutique conceived from the desire to provide only the rarest choice ingredients and restaurant-quality kitchenware to passionate home chefs with the most discriminating appetite for culinary excellence.
Attn: Champagne Event
c/o Angeli Caffe
P.O. Box 360769
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Slow Food LA, in participation with Mel & Rose Wine and Spirits and Villa Italia Importers, will host a unique wine tasting event to celebrate the recent release of Gambero Rosso's quintessential wine guide, Italian Wines 2004.
When: Thursday, July 29, 2004 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Mel & Rose Wine and Spirits, 8344 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood 90069
Cost: $30.00 per person for Slow Food members; $35.00 for nonmembers. Cost includes the tasting, a vintage chart and wine map.
The tasting is designed to introduce the public to Italy's foremost consumer wine guide, Italian Wines, while enjoying the company of other enthusiasts in the relaxed ambience of Mel & Rose's outdoor patio. The tasting will be led by Genevieve Edwards, Italian wine expert, of Villa Italia, renowned for its exceptional collection of fine Italian wine imports. Each of the wines poured on the evening of the event have received Gambero Rosso's top ratings of "Two Glasses" and "Three Glasses," including wines from such producers as Arnaldo Caprai, Vignalta, Nicolis and Monte Rossa, to name a few. The wines will be paired with Italian cheeses such as Grana Padano, Taleggio, Toma Piemontese and Pecorino Romano.
As a special offer, participants will be able to purchase copies of Gambero Rosso's Italian Wines 2004 at a substantial discount. Reservations will be taken with prepaid admission only (credit card, check or cash). Please call Mel & Rose at (323) 655-5557 with any questions or for reservations; to reserve by fax or mail, please use the event reservation form.
About Italian Wines (Vini d'Italia) and Gambero Rosso
Italian Wines (Vini d'Italia), produced by Gambero Rosso and Slow Food Editore, is a guide to the best wine production in Italy, a reference book for enthusiasts and professionals. The guide creates an evaluation system expressed in "glasses," from one to three for the best wines of all. The "Tre Bicchieri" (three glasses) label is the standard for quality in Italian wines.
Gambero Rosso is a well-known trademark all over the world. With its monthly magazine, website, and TV channel, it is a complex structure, articulated in diverse activities but all centered on the same theme: the search for quality in food and wine, as an expression of the Italian way of life and of Italian national and local cultures.
Sample pre-release wines and benefit Slow Food U.S.A. An event not to be missed!
Experience some of Italy's most exquisite works of art--its fine wines. Sample pre-release wines from renowned signatures such as Sassicaia, Guidalberto, Lupicaia, Cerequio, Cabreo, Nozzole, Calvano, Nardi, Crognolo, Oreno, Pighin, and Bollini, all poured by the winemakers themselves paired with cuisine from leading local restaurants.
When: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
Cost: $65 for Slow Food members / $75 for non-members
ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY
Reservations should be made by phone to 866.KOBRAND (866.562.7263) or via Kobrand's web site.
Please note: This is a walk-around tasting. Although you will not receive actual tickets, your space is confirmed upon reservation. Reservations are refundable up to 48 hours prior to the event.
Wines and winemakers:
Alessandra Soldi of Bollini, featuring
Pinot Grigio 2003
Pinot Grigio Reserve Selection 2002
Chardonnay 2003
Merlot 2003
Giovanni Folonari of Tenute A&G Folonari, featuring
Cabreo Il Borgo 2000
Cabreo La Pietra 2001
Calvano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2000
Nozzole Il Pareto 2001
Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2001
Nozzole Le Bruniche 2003
Alberto Chiarlo of Michele Chiarlo, featuring
Barolo Cerequio 2000
Barbera d'Asti La Court 2001
Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2003
Barbera d'Asti Le Orme 2001
Barolo Tortoniano 1999
Cortese di Gavi 2003
Emila Nardi of Tenute Silvio Nardi, featuring
Manachiara Brunello di Montalcino 1999
Brunello di Montalcino 1999
Rosso di Montalcino 2002
Roberto Pighin of Azienda Pighin, featuring
Grave del Friuli Pinot Grigio 2003
Collio Pinot Grigio 2002
Piero Incisa of Tenuta San Guido, featuring
Sassicaia 2001
Guidalberto 2001
Giovanna Moretti of Tenuta Sette Ponti, featuring
Oreno 2001
Crognolo 2002
Castello del Terriccio, featuring
Lupicaia 2001
Tassinaia 2000
Rondinaia 2003
Con Vento 2003
Restaurants:
Angeli Caffé
BEACON an asian bistro
Café Pierre
The Cheese Store of Silverlake
Chef Troy N. Thompson, Jer-ne Restaurant & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Chloe
Mako
Mélisse
Opaline
Röckenwagner
Sona
Valentino
Vincenti Ristorante
Zax
American artisanal cheese paired with American wines, a Slow Food LA Event presented by author Laura Werlin and Zax, an American Bistro.
When: Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 1:30pm
Where: Zax Restaurant, 11604 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles
Cost: $45.00 (all inclusive - signed book, seminar, tastings, tax, and gratuity)
A seminar, book signing, and a focused tasting of nine American artisanal cheeses (featuring many farmstead cheesemakers identified by the Slow Food Ark) paired with American wines presented by Laura Werlin and Zax Restaurant. Portions of the proceeds of this event will benefit SLOW-LA, the Los Angeles Chapter of Slow Food U.S.A., a non-profit educational organization committed to taste, tradition and the honest pleasure of food.
Laura Werlin is passionate about American cheese, having written two books on the subject. Her first, The New American Cheese, won a prestigious IACP cookbook award for best American cookbook. Her newest book, The All American Cheese and Wine Book (2003 Stewart, Tabori & Chang), has just won a 2004 James Beard Award in the "single subject" category, and is the first book of its kind to focus entirely on pairing American cheese with American wine. In addition, the book features 50 cheesemaker and winemaker profiles, 50 recipes for entertaining with cheese, and comprehensive information about cheese and about wine.
For reservations: Call 323.860.9804 (the Slow Food LA reservations line)
Reservation and payment deadline is May 31, 2004
Make your check payable to SLOWLA and mail it to:SLOWLA
ATTN: CHEESE AND WINE EVENT
c/o Angeli Caffe
P.O. Box 360769
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Reservations will be confirmed when check is received.
MORE ABOUT LAURA WERLIN:
Werlin is on the board of the American Cheese Society and is an active member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Women Chefs & Restaurateurs, the James Beard Foundation, the San Francisco Professional Food Society, and the American Institute of Wine and Food. She has appeared on Martha Stewart Living Television, Sara's Secrets, and Cooking Live! with Sara Moulton on the Television Food Network, San Francisco KRON-TV’s Bay Café, and numerous local television and radio segments from coast to coast. She writes a nationally syndicated bi-weekly cheese column and also writes for national magazines including Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Saveur, Cooking Pleasures, Country Living, Self Magazine, and San Francisco magazine.
Prior to foodwriting, Werlin spent sixteen years working in television news in the nation's fourth largest television market, San Francisco.
It’ll be a rare day when pigs fly. But on Tuesday, April 13, they’ll soar to heights of culinary perfection. Come taste two of nature’s more full-bodied gifts.
Kobrand Corporation, together with Niman Ranch and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is hosting a series of tastings at which you can compare the extraordinary diversity of pinot with the no less extraordinary diversity of pork.
Featured will be six of the world’s finest wines made from the pinot noir grape. They'll include Old World expressions from the slopes of Champagne and Burgundy along with New World expressions from the foremost vineyards of Carneros, Napa, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma in California.
Accompanying them will be an equally spectacular wealth of dishes made from pork, including naturally raised Niman Ranch pork. They’ll range from classic chops to innovative, spicy barbecue, prepared by top chefs from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and other leading restaurants in each city.
When: Tuesday, April 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: The Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California
Cost: $65.00 / $55.00 for Slow Food members
Reservations: Reservations may be made via the Kobrand site or by calling 1.866.KOBRAND (562.7263)
THE WINE:
Benziger Pinot Noir (Sonoma, CA)
Champagne Taittinger Prestige Cuvée Rosé (Champagne, France)
Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir (Carneros, CA)
Foley Estates Pinot Noir Santa Maria Hills (Santa Maria Valley, CA)
LinCourt Vineyards Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara, CA)
Maison Louis Jadot (Burgundy, France)
THE FOOD:
Balboa, Executive Chef Andri Tscharner,
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, Chef Troy N. Thompson,
Jar
Jer-ne Restaurant & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Josie Restaurant
JR's Bar-B-Que
Mr. Cecil's California Ribs
Niman Ranch
Off Citrus
Restaurant Yi Cuisine
Proceeds will benefit Slow Food USA.