~ Some of Our Past Events ~
Potluck at Debora Rose's home
Saturday, August 25th, 2007
Palo Alto
Deborah Rose is graciously hosting this potluck in August in her garden. Farmers' markets is the theme. Come prepared to talk about your favorite farmers' market and let your contribution be inspired by farmers' markets.
Deborah is going to supply compostable dishes (what an idea) and may be convinced to give her sex in the garden talk.
For more information contact Slow Food South Bay Information
Cooking Class with Chris Holt
Sunday, August 19th, 2007
Chris Holt will hold a cooking class in her home. The menu will feature pork tenderloin with a red wine pomegranate sauce. This will be a hands-on class, not a demonstration. The cost is $25, payable at the event, to cover food and wine.
For more information, contact Slow Food South Bay Information
Organic Biodynamic Sustainable Wine Tasting
Saturday, August 18th, 2007
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto
When wine was invented, our early winemakers had no need or even the ability to add sulfites or spray the grapes with toxic pesticides. Much has changed!
There is good news however, because more and more winemakers are choosing to go "back to the basics" and practice methods to grow grapes and make wine in the most authentic and natural way as possible. It is not easy.
This event will feature several local wineries, local organic food, and an education about the difference between wines that are organically grown, certified organic, biodynamic and grapes that are grown in a sustainable manner.
Randall Graham, winemaker for life at Bonny Doon and one of the pioneers of biodynamic grape farming, will be here from 4-6 p.m. that day.
Net Proceeds and 10% of any bottle sales support Slow Food South Bay!
Cost: $20
Restaurant visit - Shiok
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
1137 Chestnut St, Menlo Park, CA
Member Chris Lawrence is the host for this month's restaurant visit. Join us for good food, good conversation, and a chance to talk about food slowly.
Here's some information about the restaurant from its web site http://www.shiokkitchen.com
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Food is the national passion of Singapore and "Shiok!" is the phrase most often heard uttered by a Singaporean when he or she has enjoyed a meal.
Singapore is a multi-ethnic society made up of Chinese, Malay, and Indian, whose immigrant forefathers brought with them rich food traditions from across Asia.
Typical Singapore food is thus an exciting blend of culinary heritage based on some of Asia's greatest cuisine. This combination creates a unique and dynamic flavor more lively and far richer than the traditions from which they stem.
SHIOK! Singapore Kitchen offers a selection of authentic Singaporean food in a casual and friendly environment. We hope you will enjoy the flavors and find it a Shiok! experience too!
An Afternoon with Harold McGee
Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Come spend an afternoon with Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking. Harold will answer questions from the attendees. Wine courtesy of Tedeschi Winery. Cost: $20.
Restaurant Visit - Illusions Fayrouz
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
Our restaurant for the month of June is Illusions Fayrouz, a highly rated Lebanese restaurant. The food is terrific and the room is elegant and comfortable. I hope you'll join us there for the Slow Food South Bay June restaurant visit on Tuesday June 5th at 7 pm. Here's a link to the restaurant's web site http://www.illusionssuperclub.com.
Pot Luck at Lynn Fielder's
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
Palo Alto, CA
If you are a current Slow Food member, been meaning to reconnect with your convivium, or are curious to learn more about the international movement that is changing the way we think about and enjoy our food, then please RSVP to come to the first Slow Food South Bay (formerly the Silicon Valley convivium) POT LUCK. Bring your favorite dish to share. I believe Pot Lucks should be just that - luck - so no assigned foods or food rules. I'll provide beverages and service. I have special guests and other things in the works so reserve your space soon and see you on the 29th.
November Monthly Convivium Dinner
Tuesday, November 14th, 2006
New Kapadokia, 2399 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA
This event will be on the 2nd Tuesday in November because the New Kapadokia is not open on Mondays.
About the Monthly Convivium Dinner: On the 2nd Monday of each month, members of Slow Food Silicon Valley will gather to have dinner at a local restaurant. The Purpose of the monthly dinners is to meet other Convivium members, experience a restaurant you may not have been to and help us create a list of recommended restaurants for our website!
First Annual Slow Food South Bay Picnic
Saturday, October 14th, 2006
Cuesta Park, Mountain View, CA
Held at beautiful Cuesta Park in Mountain View, and catered by our own Jesse Cool’s CoolEatz Catering, with wine, beer, and soft drinks from Randy Robinson’s Vino Locale, this will be an event not to be missed!
This is a great opportunity to have great Slow food and wine, and meet other current and prospective Convivium members (so feel free to bring a non slow foodie!).
This event is also a fundraiser – all proceeds will go towards supporting Terra Madre.
October Monthly Convivium Dinner
Monday, October 9th, 2006
Estrellita's Restaurant, Los Altos, CA
The first Monthly Convivium Dinner was held at Estrellita's Restaurant on San Antonio Rd in Los Altos. The sixteen attendees appear to be having a good time. The food was great and the company extraordinary.
About the Monthly Convivium Dinners: On the 2nd Monday of each month, members of Slow Food Silicon Valley will gather to have dinner at a local restaurant. The Purpose of the monthly dinners is to meet other Convivium members, experience a restaurant you may not have been to and help us create a list of recommended restaurants for our website!
Progressive Dinner in Los Altos Hills
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
The event began at Craig Murray's The Farm with bruschetta, went on to the Jensens' egg, milk, and honey farm for quiche and cheeses with honey, and finished at Ann Duwe's home for smoked porkchops, ratatouille, mashed potatoes, and dessert of lemon cream served in lemons.
The photo shows the group at Craig Murray's farm.
The Rhone Rangers meet Slow Food
Sunday, August 14th, 2005
Vino Locale, Palo Alto
Hiyo, Silver, slow down, and enjoy the food and wine!
Vino Locale, Slow Food Silicon Valley Convivium and the Bay Area chapter of the Rhone Rangers team up to bring you an event that's sure to make you linger!
Wines from Bonny Doon Vineyard, River Run Vintners and Martella. Representatives of the wineries will guide us in the tasting. Amazing food by Vino Locale.