Sample tastes from 40+ of the finest chefs in San Francisco. Savor signature cocktails from local mixologists and taste wines from around California and beyond. Enjoy music, a silent auction, a wine toss, and other activities where you can have fun while helping end childhood hunger in our communities.
VIP Participants:
- Iron Horse Vineyards
- Sommelier Rajat Parr and Parr Selection
- Tony Abou-Ganim and Reza Esmaili
- H Joseph Ehrmann of HMS Cocktails
- Marco Dionysos of HMS Cocktails
- Scott Beattie of HMS Cocktails
- Brandon Jew of Bar Agricole
- Corey Lee of Benu
- Traci des Jardins of Manzanita
- Lauren Kiino of Plum
Chefs/Restaurants In Attendance:
- Honorary Chair Traci des Jardins of Jardinière, Manzanita, Mijita, and Public House
- Anjan Mitra of Dosa
- Antelmo Faria of Tacolicious
- Chad Newton
- Charles Phan of Out the Door
- Charlie Kleinman of Wexler’s
- Chris Kronner of Bar Tartine
- Colin Duggan of Urban Tavern
- Deepak Kaul of Serpentine
- Dmitry Elperin at The Village Pub
- Dominique Crenn of Luce
- Doug Borkowski of Il Cane Rosso
- Elizabeth Falkner of Citizen Cake and Orson
- Gerald Hirigoyen of Piperade
- Gordon Drysdale of Pizza Antica
- Grace Nguyen of Out the Door
- Hoss Zaré of Zaré at Fly Trap
- Jamie Lauren of Absinthe
- Jennifer Biesty of Scala’s Bistro
- Jessica Gorin of Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
- Joseph Manzara of Tres Agaves
- Kyle McKibbin of Urban Tavern
- Liza Shaw of A16
- Louis Maldonado of Aziza
- Loretta Keller of COCO500
- Mark Sullivan of Spruce
- Matt Gandin of Delfina
- Matthew Paul of Slow Club
- Matthew Accarrino of SPQR
- Michael Morrison of Moss Room
- Michelle Mah of Midi
- Mike Selvera of Bar Crudo
- Mourad Lahlou of Aziza
- Nancy Pilta of Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
- Parke Ulrich of Waterbar
- Percy Whatley of Ahwahnee Hotel
- Robert Petzold of Bocadillos
- Robbie Lewis of Bon Appetit Management
- Sara Burchard of barbacco
- Scott Youkilis of Maverick
- Sheri Tate of Silver Moon
- Sophiane Benaouda of Grand Cafe
- Sim Peyron of Pacific Coast Farmers Market
- Spencer O’Meara of Paragon
- Tony Gemignani of International School of Pizza
- Thom Fox of Mijita and Public House
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ABOUT US
Taste San Francisco Proceeds go to these local organizations:
- Foodrunners (link to http://www.foodrunners.org/)
- Playworks (http://www.playworksusa.org/)
- Children of Shelters (http://www.childrenofshelters.org/)
Learn more about Share Our Strength and the cause: http://www.strength.org
Taste of the Nation San Francisco is proud to recognize our local sponsors:
Bon Appetit Management Company, Chefs Warehouse, Franklin Templeton, Govino, J.A. Henckels, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, POM Tea, Peets Coffee & Tea, VerTerra, and Zacapa Rum.
Taste of the Nation is nationally sponsored by American Express, Sysco, Food Network, Stella Artois, and S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Waters.
COMMITTEE
2010 Co-Chairs: Sharon Goldstein and Jodi Zwiebach
2010 Committee: Alyson Falwell, Amanda Botelho, Celia Barbaccia, Christina Nguyen, Dena Shapiro, Erin Hunt, Erin Kiskis, Frank Barbieri, Gabriana Marks, Jamie Law, Jill Finberg, Linda Van Brunt, Liz Johannesen, Karena Teves, Mike Limanon, Mary Ladd, Miriam Goldstein, Miri Browne, Nancy Kiskis, Nancy Uber, Rachel Blatt, Robert Campion, Sasha Bernstein, and Tracy Lee
