Friday, April 3, 2009

Coming up: gala dinner and tasting event - Taste of the Nation San Francisco

On April 23rd, enjoy great food, spirits and wine from some of the most exciting chefs and mixologists at Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation event to end childhood hunger in the U.S. The Tasting Reception ($75) includes sweet and savory bites from more than 20 of the Bay Area's best restaurants plus signature cocktails, wine and beer in the Field Club Lounge at AT&T Park. Some participating chefs are Charles Phan (Slanted Door, Heaven's Dog), Mark Sullivan (Spruce), Jason Fox (Bar Tartine), Michelle Mah (Midi), Jordan Grosser (The Alembic), Scott Youkilis (Maverick), Liza Shaw (A16),and Tasting Event host Jamie Lauren (Absinthe). Participating bars include Elixir, 15 Romolo, Beretta, Bourbon & Branch, Conduit and Heaven's Dog.

Tickets to the VIP Gala Dinner and Tasting Reception ($250) include early admission to the tasting event and a multi-course dinner at ACME Chophouse hosted by Traci Des Jardins (ACME Chophouse, Jardiniere, Mijita). The impressive line-up of dinner chefs also includes Chris Cosentino (Incanto), Iron Chef Michael Symon (Cleveland's Lola/Lolita), Gavin Kaysen (NYC's Cafe Boulud), Koren Grieveson (Chicago's Avec) and Host Chef Thom Fox (ACME Chophouse). Chef Elizabeth Falkner (Citizen Cake, Orson) will provide dessert.

This event benefits Foodrunners, Children of Shelters and Sports4Kids San Francisco. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised over $70 million to make sure kids in America don't grow up hungry. For more info: Share our Strength.

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