~ Upcoming Events ~
Terra Madre Fundraising Dinner at Donato Enoteca
"A Slow Journey through Italy"
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Silent Auction 6:00 PM / Seating 7:30 PM
Donato Enoteca
1041 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City
Join Slow Food South Bay and Donato Enoteca on Thursday, September 2, as we celebrate Terra Madre and the delightful food of Italy. This special dinner and fundraiser will benefit Collective Roots, an East Palo Alto nonprofit focused on garden-based learning and food systems change, on their journey to Italy as delegates to Terra Madre. Terra Madre - Slow Food's biennial conference for food producers, cooks, educators and students - brings together food communities from around the world to share innovative solutions for global sustainability in food.
Chef Donato Scotti takes you on a delicious tour with his unique pan-Italian cuisine - inspired by local, organic produce from Collective Roots, Happy Quail, Marchini and Iocopi Farms. His menu for this event includes Antipasti Organico, Ravioli Melanzani and Roast Veal Loin Peperonata. Donato Enoteca is Michelin Guide 2010 recommended and its wine list has received the prestigious Wine Spectator 2010 Award of Excellence.
The journey begins at 6:00PM with a silent auction of food and garden delights - wines and wine tours, garden instruction from Collective Roots, autographed books and more. Learn about Collective Roots' work to educate youth and adults in designing sustainable organic gardens and support "Good, Clean and Fair" food while enjoying an enchanting evening in Chef Donato's elegant private dining room.
Tickets are $76, with an optional $32 wine pairing specially chosen by Sommelier Eric Lecours from his award-winning list.
Call Donato Enoteca to reserve: (650) 701-1000. Don't wait! Tickets are limited and will sell out!
Il Menu
Chef Donato Scotti
Antipasti Organico
Heirloom tomato salad with mozzarella di bufala
Spicy fava beans "polpette"
Poached half moon bay calamari salad with ruchetta and butter beans
Ravioletti di Melanzane
House-made roasted rosa bianca eggplant, scamorza small ravioli
Vitello e Peperonata
Roasted veal loin with medley of herbs, traditional "peperonata"
Dolce di Pesche
Marinated sun crest peaches with crema pasticcera
Slow Drinks - A Slow Food Mixer
Sunday, September 19, 2010
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Enoteca La Storia
416 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
When Slow Food South Bay members Michael Guerra and Joe Cannistraci decided to open their new wine bistro, Enoteca La Storia, in Los Gatos, they decided to do everything Slowly. They handpicked their extensive wine selection from local vineyards, Italy and other parts of the world. They created their small plates from locally produced and imported salumi, cheeses and vegetables. Their decor consists significantly of recycled and repurposed fixtures. All in all, it's a very comfortable place to sit with friends while sipping Slowly at a glass of vino. It's time to introduce chapter members to this wonderful new venue in the South Bay, a casual wine bar with an atmosphere of conviviality.
Join us for a an afternoon of sociability and get to know your chapter and fellow Slow Food members. Slow Food South Bay chapter leaders will talk about upcoming events, current projects and opportunities for you to get involved. Michael will share the story of Enoteca La Storia, everything he does Slowly in the bistro and why. We will eat some great food, suitable for both omnivores and vegetarians, covered in the ticket price. You can purchase wines by the glass from Enoteca La Storia's large selection to complement the food and conversation.
If you haven't experienced a Slow Food event yet, this is your opportunity to get to know us. If you've been, you know what a good time you'll have. See you in Los Gatos.
Check back for pricing and ticket details.
Dig In! Breaking Ground, Breaking Bread
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Save the Date!
Slow Food South Bay is in the middle of planning it's project for the Slow Food National Work Day. We are locating a venue to hold the inaugural meeting of our Food Exchange, where backyard gardeners, home canners, and other people who enjoy the Slowest of food, will have a chance to meet and exchange produce and ideas.
Our event will be more than a Food Exchange. We'll combine it with a potluck, and perhaps speakers and music as well.
Check back for more information.