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Program of Events

Mission: The Mission of Pallet to Palate is to bring consumer awareness to the small farmer. This will be accomplished by featuring the farmer’s products direct to consumer through seminars, tastings and tourist outreach. Pallet to Palate will introduce small farmers to local restaurants and help facilitate a working relationship that is mutually productive and financially rewarding.

  • Monday, July 7, 2008
  • Shake The Hand That Feeds You & Technical Conference Guest Speaker Laura Avery, Santa Monica Farmers Market Supervisor 10am-12 noon
  • At Los Osos Farmer’s Market
  • Dynamics of growers and chefs
  • Bring your questions
  • All chefs, farmers and restaurants invited for a brain storming session
  • Select media invited
  • Luncheon with moderator
  • Complimentary to participants
  • Wednesday, July 9, 2008
  • Media Event for Press
  • 12noon – 2 pm
  • Broad Media Invited
  • 4 course lunch
  • At Marisol Restaurant at The Cliffs Resort
  • Speaking: Rob Root, Founder of Pallet to Palate, and Carl Hansen (Executive Director) and Cathy Enns (Development Director) at The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County
  • August 1 - 16, 2008 - Countywide
  • Farmer Chef Dinner Series
  • 8-15 Local Restaurants
  • Each local Restaurant/Chef to pair with a local farmer
  • Special Prix Fixe Dinner Menu to feature that farmer’s product
  • List of participating restaurants, farmers and each restaurant’s menus will be posted soon!
  • $5 donation to the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County per cover
  • Price $40 and under depending on the Restaurant
  • For a list of participating restaurants, click here

Please join us at The Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach for our three main events.
Each events supports local food, local farmers, local chefs and helps the
Food Bank coalition of San Luis Obispo County.

  • Sunday, August 17, 2008
  • Pallet to Palate “Conference”, 12:30pm-3pm
  • Cooking Demonstration/Lunch Using local produce - by Gregg Wangard and 3 local farmers
  • Conference – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Located in the ballroom at The Cliffs Resort
  • National Speaker Chef Ann Cooper
  • Renegade lunch lady who is working to transform our children’s school cafeterias to provide delicious, healthy food.
  • For more information on Chef Ann Cooper, please visit http://www.lunchlessons.org/
  • $15.00
Cooking Demonstration Lunch Menu

1st
Haussler Organic Anana melon fruit soup
Mint purée, Velasquez Santa Maria Berries

2nd
Ralph Johnson Greens Tostada
Grilled chicken, market summer vegetables, black beans, queso fresco
Coriander vinaigrette

3rd
Cirone Farms Stone Fruit Cobbler
Paso Robles lavender cream

(Vegetarian menu available upon request)
  • Sunday, August 17, 2008
  • Pallet to Palate Fundraiser/Gala Dinner – Reception 5:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    Appetizers

    A selection of warm and chilled appetizers served by white gloved waiters on silver trays and prepared by Chef David McWilliam, Gardens of Avila with wines from Windward, Donati, Bishop’s Peak and Laetitia.

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    First Course

    Ester Garden Summer Pepper Crostini, Salt Cod Fritter
    Eberle 2007 Viognier, Mill Road Vineyard

    Chef Paul Novak, Sea Venture
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    Second Course

    Bounty of the Valley Summer Squash Soup
    Crab and Brown Butter
    Tolosa 2005 Estate Grown Chardonnay, Edna Valley

    Chef Gregg Wangard, Marisol
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    Third Course

    Dinova Farms Lamb Prepared Two Ways
    A Rainbow of Carrots
    Natural Reduction
    Ecluse 2005 ENSEMBLE

    Chef Robert Root, The Manse on Marsh
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    Fourth Course

    Clarke Valley Speckle Greens
    Shaved La Ponza Gold Sheep’s Milk Cheese
    White Peach Vinaigrette

    Chef Tony Reeves, Orchid
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    Fifth Course

    Raspberry Chocolate Torte
    Bishops Peak 2005 Pinot Noir Port 

    Chef Stephens Walls, The Apple Farm
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    $60 per person inclusive of tax and tip.
    Sunday August 17, 2008, 5-9pm. Marisol at The Cliffs Resort.

    (Vegetarian menu available upon request)

    “ A good meal makes a man feel more charitable toward the world than any sermon.”

    Additional donations to the FOOD BANK accepted. Tickets may be purchased at The Cliffs Resort, or online at www.slofoodbank.org. VERY limited availability, so call soon.

  • Monday, August 18, 2008
  • Pallet to Palate featured Event – Farmer, Chef Reception & Tasting - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Farmer’s market type setting on the lawn overlooking the ocean
  • 25 Local chefs and farmers collaborate delicious samples
  • Wine tasting
  • Silent auction/fundraiser
  • Live Music and a full, no-host bar
  • For a list of participating restaurants, click here
  • $25

For ticket information, please click here

With questions, please contact:

Casey Moss
casey@cliffsresort.com
805.773.5000 ext 618