Looking for something to do this weekend? I've got you covered. I'll be at the following events, supporting great organizations and you can too.
Saturday
The Golden Glass
supporting Slow Food San Francisco
at Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
2 - 6 pm Tasting
$50
Selected San Francisco Bay Area restaurants, artisanal producers, and local farmers will provide savory delights and sweet treats for attendees to sample with wines from Italy. Who'll be there? A16, Boulevard, Eatwell Farm, Picco, Swanton Berry and many more.
For more information and tickets visit the The Golden Glass website.
Sunday
Guest Chef Program with Saman Javid
supporting The Bread Project
at "B" Restaurant 499 Ninth St., Oakland
5:30 pm Dinner
$39 (additional $15 for wine pairing)
A three course gourmet dinner will be prepared with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients by The Bread Project students under the guidance of the Project's supervising chef, Saman Javid (Fork, Scott Howard, MC2).
The Bread Project trains low-income and unemployed people in the skills needed for entry-level commercial baking and cooking positions. In addition, staff helps students find and retain jobs in the food service industry. For reservations or further information, please call Lucie Buchbinder, (510) 835-2683 or (510) 207-1713