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Taste of the Nation Event 2011 - End Childhood Hunger

 
 
"Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation^® is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid grows up hungry. Each spring and summer, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at nearly 40 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Taste of the Nation is nationally sponsored by American Express, Sysco, Food Network, Brown-Forman Corporation, S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water and Stella Artois.  Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $73 million. Funds raised in 2009 supported 135 organizations in the United States, Canada and abroad."

 

The next event will be held in San Francisco on April 7th at the historic Bently Reserve.  After you see the impressive line-up of the City by the Bay's top restaurants, chefs, mixologists and wineries HERE, I guarantee you will not want to miss the next Taste of the Nation in a city near you.

 

SUPPORT & BUY TIX TO TASTE OF THE NATION IN YOUR CITY

 

 

 

Some Things We Love ♥

 
     Korean Tacos from Namu at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, San Francisco

This photo was just added to our Some Things We ♥ album on Facebook. If you are on the number one social networking site in the world and I'm guessing you are, let's connect. You can find us at FOOD FASHIONISTA on Facebook . If there are some favorite dishes or cocktails you feel we should check out, don't be shy, and put it on our radar!

Vegas Uncork'd 2011 Countdown!

 
Sometimes less is more. That is the case with Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit - the premier culinary event in the United States. With less attendees than some of the larger food festivals, Vegas Uncork'd targets the discriminating epicurean enthusiast for an intimate, unforgettable, VIP gourmet experience like no other. It brings you face to face with these "celebrity chefs" in a luxurious setting like only Vegas can. This year's sought-after event will be held during the weekend of May 5th through the 8th. Several of the events, just like in previous years sell out quickly, so plan ahead and grab your tickets now.

    Guy Savoy, Bobby Flay, Bradley Ogden, Francois Payard

Each year, Vegas Uncork'd attracts the cream of the crop chefs from around the world such as French chefs Joel Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Hubert Keller, Pierre Gagnaire and Guy Savoy. This year will be no different. In fact, expect more at this year's fete with several inaugural festivities including a Toques off to Paul Bocuse Gala which will feature all of the acclaimed stars mentioned above in addition to master chefs Julian Serrano, Bradley Ogden, Michel Richard, Michael Mina, Shawn McClain and Jean-Philippe Maury.

 
                    Sweets from Payard at Caesar's Palace

With more Master Sommeliers than any other state, Vegas Uncork'd will be sure to feature premier wine events including the Great Makers of Pinot Noir at the Bellagio with Master Sommelier Jason Smith. The popular Friday night Grand Tasting will also showcase a number of premium wines and spirits with the many samplings of gourmet food dishes.

 

Wynn Chef Kimberly Valdez & I at Interactive Luncheon 

  
       Fresh Seafood from Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare 

 
           Cocktails with Master Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim

For those who believe Vegas only begins when the sun has set, Late Night with Hubert at Mandalay Bay will be right up your alley. In addition to serving up tempting treats for revelers, Chef Keller will help party-goers burn off the weekend's extra calories with his intoxicating beats at the DJ turntables. Another late-night crowd favorite is the Celebrity Chef Blackjack Tournament followed by a night of dancing at Encore's French Riviera style XS Nightclub.

 

For more info on Vegas Uncork'd, visit HERE               

Benefits for Japan Relief Effort

 

Umami Burger Japan Tsunami Benefit - 3/29

Umami Tsunami Benefit

3 / 29 / 2011

 

On Tuesday, March 29th, for every burger sold at any of Umami Burger's five locations, they will donate one dollar to the American Red Cross benefitting the Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami Fund. Now is your time to indulge, guilt-free in one of their rich and juicy Japanese inspired umami-rich burgers which will go towards a great cause.

 

For additional information or to make a $10 donation of your own, you can text "RedCross" to 90999 or send your donations directly to Red Cross Japan HERE.

 

For more informations on Umami Burger, visit HERE.

Nancy Silverton at Macy's Cellar 3/26 - San Francisco

 
 
Did you know that Macy's has it's own Culinary Council? With well-known celebrity chefs such as Emeril Lagasse, Cat Cora and Wolfgang Puck on the roster, Macy's Culinary Council showcases these culinary personalities with cooking demonstrations and featured events. 

For all of you in the Bay Area, chef Nancy Silverton of the very popular Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles will be appearing at Macy's Cellar, Union Square in San Francisco this Saturday. Nancy will be whipping up some tasty bites for attendees at a free cooking demonstration to celebrate the upcoming Jeremy Iron's Showtime Original Series, The Borgias. Be on the lookout for the Borgias inspired tablescape sans the crime- family cast of characters.

While you are out grabbing the latest Spring trends at my favorite Macy's location in San Francisco, be sure to stop by for a 2:00 p.m. food fix in Macy's kitchen-clad cellar.

 

DETAILS:

 

Saturday, March 26
2:00 PM

Macy's at Union Square
Macy's Cellar
170 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

 

For more information on Macy's Culinary Council, visit HERE

Air France & Joel Robuchon's Gourmet Food Truck - NYC 3/24-3/28

 

Food Trucks and Joel Robuchon? Those are two nouns you would never foresee sharing the same sentence, but never say never. On March 24th through the 28th, Air France will be treating New Yorkers to a Gourmet Food Truck with breakfast, lunch and dinner-menu items created by world-famous French chef Joel Robuchon. And as if it couldn't get any better, the samplings will be free-of-charge, complimentary while supplies last. If there was ever a food truck, to schedule in to your daily itinerary, this would be it.

 

Thursday March 24th
Broadway between 41st St. and 42nd St.
Breakfast – 8am-10am
Lunch - 12pm-2pm
Dinner - 4:30pm-6:30pm

Friday March 25th
5th Ave between 49th St. and 50th St.
Breakfast - 7:30am-9:30am
Lunch - 12pm-2pm
Dinner 4:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday March 26th
Park Ave and 15th St
Breakfast – 9am-11am
Lunch – 12pm-2:30pm
Dinner - 4:30pm-6:30pm

Sunday March 27th
Prince St. and Broadway
Breakfast – 10am-12pm
Lunch – 1pm-3pm
Dinner – 4pm-6pm

Monday March 28th
Wall Street between William and Hanover
Breakfast - 7:30am-9:30am
Lunch - 12pm-2pm
Dinner 4:30pm-6:30pm

Very Sweet! Online Bake Sale for Japan - 3/30

 
On March 30th, compassionate food bloggers and bakers from around the world will come together to share their most favorite sweets and treats for everyone to bid on. All proceeds of the bake sale will go to Second Harvest Japan - a food bank that is currently on the ground assisting with the disaster relief.

Big Thanks to Sabrina Modelle at The Tomato Tart for putting this much-needed fund raising effort together. ♥

For more information and list of participants, visit HERE

Takami Sushi & Robata Donating 100% to Red Cross Japan

 

If you are going to dine out in Los Angeles in the near future, keep Takami at the top of your choices. Indefinitely, this contemporary Japanese restaurant in downtown L.A., is donating 100% OF PROFITS to the RED CROSS JAPAN. You can make reservations at (213)236-9600 and please mention “RED CROSS” when making a reservation. To follow Takami on Twitter, go to @TAKAMIsushi.

If you would like more information and details on Takami, here is a link to a write-up I did on Takami back in 2008.

 

http://www.foodfashionista.com/food_fashionista/2008/09/takami-restaura.html

 

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

811 Wilshire Blvd Suite 2100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Neighborhood: Downtown

 

Support Red Cross Japan w/ U.S.B.G. at Burritt Room - San Francisco

 

 

Forget those amateur-night block parties with subpar liquor, and get on over to industry fave Burritt Room for a St. Patrick's Day supporting Red Cross Nippon (Japan). Sponsored by Gekkeikan Sake and Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, the evening will feature, in addition to their regular stand out menu, a specially constructed cocktail list with 100% of the proceeds from that list going to Red Cross Nippon. An all-star cast of bartenders and mixologists including Burritt Room's own Kevin Diedrich, along with USBG's Jason Littrell, Hal Wolin, Debbi Peak and Aaron Gregory Smith will be mixing and shaking it up for the thirsty crowd. Donations will also be taken at the door.

No reservations required, so no excuses. Burritt Room for St. Patrick's Day is the place to be. After all, if you are going to spend your hard-earned money and get your drink on for St. Paddy's Day, it might as well be for a much-needed very good cause.

 

DETAILS:

Land of the Rising Shamrock Benefit for Red Cross Nippon

Thursday, March 17, 2011

8PM - MIDNIGHT

*Make sure to order a drink from the special menu with 100% of the proceeds going to

Red Cross Nippon.

Burritt Room

417 Stockton Street (2nd floor)
San Francisco, CA 94108

 

**For those who cannot make it, you can still quickly donate $10 to the Red Cross by texting REDCROSS to 90999 with your mobile phone.