Event Program for Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation SF 2010, benefit to end childhood hunger

8/8/2019 Event Program for Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation SF 2010, benefit to end childhood hunger

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Eat. D!nk. Be Cha!tabl"San Franciscos Premier Culinary Event

AT&T Ballpark Club Level

Thursday, April 29, 2010


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Hungry for summer...

...should mean kids anticipating carefree summer

days. But for too many kids, it means a long, hungry

summer. Right here in America, nearly 1 out of

every 4 kids struggles with hunger; and when school

is out, kids miss out on school meals. Share Our

Strength makes sure kids get the summer meals they

need to stay healthy. NO KID HUNGRY. Help make

it happen by donating today at


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In the worlds wealthiest nation, no child should grow up hungry,

yet nearly 17 million children in America struggle with hunger.

Thats almost one in four kids whose families lack the means to

put enough nutritious food on the table every day. These kids

simply dont have the food they need to thrive.

In an average month of 2009, a record 34.7 million Americans

received SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Half of them were

children. Food banks reported an unprecedented 30 percentincrease in service demand between the summers of 2008 and

2009. In some communities, the increase was nearly 50 percent,

and across the nation, demand continues to outstrip supply.

The funds raised through Share Our Strengths Taste of the

Nation events are more critical than ever. Even as our economy

progresses in what promises to be a slow recovery, the need for

food assistance will remain high and budgets will remain tight for

many organizations that are fighting hunger in our communities.

Share Our Strengths Taste of the Nation is the nations premierculinary benefit dedicated to making sure no child grows up

hungry. This year, funds raised through Taste of the Nation will

support No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strengths campaign to end

childhood hunger in America by 2015, and continue Taste of the

Nations long legacy of fundraising to fight hunger. Since 1988,

Taste of the Nation has mobilized thousands of volunteers, raised

more than $73 million, and funded more than 1,000 of the most

eective anti-hunger organizations. It is held in nearly 40 cities

across the United States and Canada, and attracts thousands of

attendees each year.

Thanks to our national sponsors American Express, Sysco, Food

Network, Brown-Forman Corporation, S.Pellegrino Sparkling

Natural Mineral Water and Stella Artois, and the commitment

of thousands of local sponsors and volunteers, 100 percent of

all ticket sales supports Share Our Strengths eorts to end

childhood hunger. With your support, we have helped enroll

many more eligible children in school breakfast, after-school

and summer meal programs, and their families in SNAP. We

have brought community gardens and farmers markets to

low-income neighborhoods, and helped urban corner storesfind ways to provide a wider variety of aordable, fresh foods

to their customers. We have taught at-risk families how to plan,

shop for and prepare healthy, low-cost meals at home, and have

helped local food pantries, food banks and soup kitchens meet

their pressing demands. And by your very presence here tonight,

you are helping us spread the word about childhood hunger in

America, and how we can end it.

Thank you for helping us make sure that every child gets the

nutritious food they need to live healthy, active lives. Thank you

for sharing your strength in the fight to end childhood hunger.

Sincerely,

BILL SHORE

FOUNDER, SHARE OUR STRENGTH


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generosity served here.

The Ocial Card of Taste of the Nation

2009 American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

American Express congratulates Share Our Strength

on another successful year o ghting childhood hunger and

is proud of our 19-year partnership with Taste of the Nation

chefs, restaurants, and volunteers.

American Express Cards arewarmlywelcomed atne

establishments. For special oers visit amexnetwork.com


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Sysco San Francisco, Inc.5900 Stewart Ave.Fremont, CA 94538


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Dear Taste Guests,

Welcome to Share Our Strengths Taste of the Nation San Francisco,

2010.

We know that there are many worthwhile causes to support in general

and here in San Francisco and we thank you for choosing to make

Share our Strength one of them. Your attendance tonight truly makes a

difference.

Food insecurity is a massive problem in the United States right now and

it disproportionately affects children. Often, it is unclear when or where

a childs next meal will be. Share our Strength is focused on creating

programs and policies that will ensure that no kid in America grows up

hungry. In fact, SOSs audacious goal is to create a hunger-free

generation by 2015, and, with your assistance, we are making

tremendous progress in achieving that.

Tonight would not have been possible without the many individuals and

organizations that are participating. A huge thank you goes to our

national and local sponsors; the chefs, bartenders and wine makers, who

have donated their time and goods; and the numerous in-kind

donations that we are all enjoying here tonight. With their generosity,

100 percent of your ticket tonight is going toward the war against

hunger.

The proceeds of tonights events go to three local beneficiaries:

Children of Shelters, Foodrunners and Playworks, each of which areworking to ensure that food insecure children get enough to eat here in

the Bay Area.

We want to extend a huge thank you to our amazing planning

committee for their tireless efforts over the last nine months to make this

event a reality. We wouldnt be here without all of their hard work.

So, eat, drink and enjoy your evening, and, know how much we

appreciate your generosity.

Warmly,

Sharon Goldstein and Jodi Zwiebach

2010 San Francisco Co-chairs


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Taste of the Nation Program

San Francisco 2010

5:30 VIP Reception*6:30 Main Taste begins

7:15 Welcome program7:30 First Cellar opening**8:30 Raffle winners selected***8:45 Silent Auction ends***9:00 Second Cellar opening**9:30 Taste finishes

* VIP attendees can pick up their gift bags at any time at checkout using

their wristbands.** The Cellar is a chance to win 25+ bottles of reserve wine with a single

key.Keys will be sold throughout the night for the two cellar openings.Don't miss this opportunity to expand your wine collection in one go!*** Raffle and auction pick up will be at the check in/check out area near

the elevator.


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Restaurants and Chefs of Taste

RESTAURANT CHEF DISH SELECTION

A16 Liza Shaw Mushroom, green garlic and ricotta crostini

Absinthe Brasserie& Bar

amie Lauren Marinated anchovy bruschetta, pea puree, pealeaf salad and ricotta salata

Ahwahnee Hotel Percy Whatley Skyhill chevre mille feuille with La Querciaprosciutto, asparagus, almonds and Californiaolive oil

Aziza Mourad Lahlou &Louis Maldonado

Chicken liver mousse with Tokyo turnips, rye,strawberries and aged balsamic

Bar Crudo Mike Selvera Fresh crudo sample (based on marketavailability)

Bar Tartine Chris Kronner Prather Ranch beef tartare with Tartine bread

arbacco Sarah Burchard Nduja (Calabrian salame), crostino andpepper salad

Bocadillos Robert Petzold Tai snapper ceviche

Bon Appetit Robbie Lewis Spuma di Mortadella with fava bean tapenadeand pistachio cracker

Orson & CitizenCake

Elizabeth Falkner Assorted French macaroons

COCO500 & The

Moss Room

Loretta Keller &

Michael Morrison

Ocean trout tartare cured on Mendocino

kombu with white soy gelee and Sonoma nattoDelfina Matt Gandin Tarelli-wrapped wild fennel sausageDosa Anjan Mitra Lamb kofta

E&O TradingCompany

Arnold Eric Wong &Sharon Nahm

Roasted Chinese chicken salad with celery,pickled onions and rice noodles

Grand Caf -Brasserie and Bar

Sophiane Benaouda Seasonal savory tartes with heirloom tomatoes,French cheeses and herbs

Il Cane Rosso Doug Borkowski Maiale al Latte (pork braised in milk) withcharred radicchio and sage

Tonys PizzaNapoletana &InternationalSchool of Pizza

Tony Gemignani Meatballs and pizza

ardiniere Morgan Mueller Rock shrimp and delta asparagus on crostini

Luce Restaurant attheInterContinental

San Francisco

Dominique Crenn Venison Carpaccio, bulgur and rhubarb

Maverick Scott Youkilis BBQ pork chips - pulled pork on potato chipwith coleslaw

Mayfield Bakery &Caf

Nancy Pilta Valhrona chocolate pots de crme withpistachio macaroon

Midi Michelle Mah Warm gorgonzola stuffed dates with sabacondimento

subject to change


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VIP Participants

Brandon Jew of Bar Agricole

Corey Lee of BenuH Joseph Ehrmann of HMS Cocktails

Iron Horse Vineyards

Lauren Kiino of Plum

Marco Dionysos of HMS Cocktails

Rajat Parr and Parr Selection Wines

Scott Beattie of HMS Cocktails

Tony Abou-Ganim & Reza Esmaili

Traci des Jardins of Manzanita

VIP and Alcohol

Wineries

Cameron Hughes WineConcannon Vineyard*

Cooper-Garrod*

Clos LaChance*

Domaine Select Wines

Folio Fine Wine Partners

Frei Brothers

Goldeneye*Hess Collection*

Honig Vineyard & Winery*

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines*

Jeriko Estate

Magnanimus Wine Group

Oberon Wines

Ramey Wine Cellars

Return to Terroir WinesRodney Strong*

SIMI Winery

Verge Wine Cellars

* Certified California Sustainable

Winegrowing pilot participants

Bartenders and Bars

Aaron Gregory Smith of 15 RomoloDuggan McDonnell of Cantina

Jon Gasparini of Rye

Martin Cate of Smugglers Cove

Scott Baird of 15 Romolo

Victoria Damato-Moran of Cent

Anni Cocktails

Beer

Hoegaarden

Leffe

Stella Artois


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Taste of the Nation 2010

Planning Committee

Co-chairs:

odi Zwiebach Sharon Goldstein

Committee:

Alyson Falwell Liz JohannesenAmanda Botelho Karena Teves

Celia Barbaccia Mike Limanon

Christina Nguyen Mary Ladd

Dena Shapiro Miriam Goldstein

Erin Hunt Mira Browne

Erin Kiskis Nancy Kiskis

Frank Barbieri Nancy Uber

Gabriana Marks Rachel Blatt

amie Law Robert Campion

ill Finberg Sasha Bernstein

Linda Van Brunt Tracy Lee


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Here is just a taste of the fabulous silent

auction packages we have tonight...

Day at the Track

Calling all speed demons! Get behind the wheel of the F3-derived FJ-150 race

car at Jim Russell Racing Drivers Schools Grand Prix Masters Program at

Infineon Raceway. Get fitted to your car and learn the racing line and shifting

techniques from a pro before taking to the track for a lapping session. This

package entitles the winner to 1 Grand Prix Masters (Half Day).Value: $995

Luxury on the Lake

Experience the decadence of the swanky new Ritz-Carlton Tahoe at Northstar.

Enjoy 3 nights stay in a junior suite with king-size bed, fireplace and views of the

mountainside; ski-in/ski-out access, as well as golfing, hiking and the luxurious

spa within steps of your door. While there, enjoy dinner for 2 at Manzanita, the

new restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef Traci des Jardins.Value: $2,000

SF Food and Wine

Get the inside scoop at San Franciscos most exciting Food & Wine Festival with

Chef Hoss Zare. You and a guest will join Hoss a the SF Chefs private Spice

reception at the Westin St. Francis on Aug. 12, 2010 and youll receive 2 tickets to

the Grand Tasting Tent on Aug. 13. Spend the night at the luxurious Mandarin

Oriental Hotel in downtown San Francisco.Value: Priceless

Mens Makeover

When manscaping alone isnt enough, upgrade your look with 2 crisp,

European-tailored dress shirts from Aksel Paris, known for its sleek shirts featuring

unique accents and extra-tall collars, plus a finely crafted automatic Xetum

Stinson Swiss timepiece with modern styling and uncluttered design.Value: $1,173

Ahwahnee Annual Chefs Holiday

Experience the 26th Annual Chef s Holiday in Yosemite National Park, Jan. -

Feb. 2011, with 3-nights lodging for 2, admission to 3 culinary demonstrations

with tastings, an invite for 2 to the private Meet the Chefs reception, 2 tickets to

the Gala Dinner and a Behind-the-Scenes Kitchen Tour for 2.Value: $1,600

Taste of the Nation Silent Auction


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Monterey Getaway (Value: $710) Napa Taste (Value: $900)

Womens Makeover (Value: $920) Sailing Lessons (Value: $200)

Wine Maker for a Day (Value: $195)

VIP Running Package (Value: $435)

Cooking Experiences (Value: $450)

Exploring the Bay (Value: $180)

Marin Getaway (Value: $715)

The Art of Romance (Value: $325)

Giants Fan (Value: $600)

Facial Rejuvenation (Value: $500) Become a Vintner (Value: $295)

Remodel Consultation (Value: $450)

Interior Redesign (Value: $650)

A Day of Relaxation and Pampering in Marin (Value: $375)

So You Want to be a Mixologist (Value: $117)

Kitchen Gear (Value: $800)

High on the Hog

Enjoy an afternoon of fine pork and pinot pairing at EPIC Roasthouses High on

the Hog event, July 17, 2010, with four VIP Passes. Learn to make your own

gourmet BBQ sauce with Chef Jan Birnbaum and take home your own bottle ofBBQ sauce and Pinot Noir.

Value: $500

Ice Cream for Ten

Gourmet dessert-lovers rejoice in this ultimate create your own ice cream

package from Silver Moon Artisan Liquer Infused Ice Creams and Sorbets. You

and 9 guests will meet with Silver Moon creator Sheri Tate to concoct your very

own ice cream flavor and each take some home for later!Value: $3,000

Benefit Cosmetics Beauty Bash

Get pampered with your closest friends at the ultimate beauty party at Benefits

Chestnut Street location. Enjoy an after-hours private party with wine and light

appetizers as Benefits Beauty Artists get you and your girls all dolled up and

ready to hit the town. Enjoy complimentary brow shapings and lash tints.

Value: $800+

Silent Auction continued


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About Share Our Strength

Share Our Strength is a national organization dedicated to ensuring that no kid inAmerica grows up hungry. We weave together a net of community groups, activists andfood programs to catch children facing hunger and surround them with nutritious foodwhere they live, learn and play. Share Our Strength makes a difference in the followingways:

We raise funds through our pioneering culinary eventsand award grants to supportsuccessful organizations across the country that work to provide children and theirfamilies with the healthy food they need. Since our inception in 1984, we have raisedmore than $265 million and provided support to more than 1,000 of the most effectivehunger-relief organizations around the globe.

We partner with leading corporations through strategic marketing programs that engagetheir customers, employees and partners around the issue of ending childhood hunger in

America.

We award grants to organizations throughout the country whose efforts and successesalign with the 10 points of our national plan to end childhood hunger.

We convene partnerships with effective, influential non-profits that develop their ownplans modeled after Share Our Strengths national plan to end childhood hunger.We provide education programming through Share Our Strengths OperationFrontline, our awarding winning nutrition education program that teaches families how toprepare healthy, low-cost meals.

All of this work supports our strategy to end childhood hunger in America.

About Taste of the Nation

Share Our Strengths Taste of the Nation is the nations premier culinary benefitdedicated to ending childhood hunger in America.

Proceeds from Taste of the Nation San Francisco support the following three Bay Areaorganizations:

Children of Shelters provides for the educational, physical and emotional needs of the

estimated 4,000 children living in or being served by transitional shelters in San Francisco

(www.cos-sf.org).

Food Runners helps to alleviate hunger in San Francisco collecting perishable and

prepared food from businesses and delivering it directly to shelters and neighborhood

programs that feed the hungry. Food Runners is currently delivering approximately 10

tons of food a week that would otherwise be thrown away (www.foodrunners.org).

Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that supports learning by providing safe,

healthy and inclusive play and physical activity to schools at recess and throughout the

entire school day (www.playworks.org).
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Other Cash and In-Kind Contributors:

A Perfect Pear oseph Cozza Salon

ABC 7/View from the Bay udd's Hill Microcrush

The Ahwahnee Lodge ustin Lewis, Photographer

Aksel Paris Kara's Cupcakes

ANTHEM Kate Murphy

AT&T Ballpark, San Francisco

Giants Enterprises, LLC

Lisa Rogovin

Liz Johannesen

Bar Basic Liza Sonia Wallach

Bar Method SF Marina Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco

Benefit Cosmetics Marathon MattBenvenuto Salon Marilyn Jaeger Skincare

Bernardus Lodge Michael Findling, Photographer

Blush Beauty Michelle McGee Beauty

Brilliant Earth Mieze R. Steinberg

Burns Florist Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cabana Cachaa NBL Designs

Carneros Inn Nest Collective

Catamount Ventures Olave Olive OilCavallo Point Lodge Pacific Gourmet

Chef Hoss Zare Preiss Imports

Chronicle Books Revolution Foods

Claremont Hotel & Spa

Classic Party Rentals The Ritz-Carlton Highlands,Lake TahoeCopy Central Ryann Sims

Crushpad Sarah Oliver HandbagsDomaine Select SKYY Spirits | Gruppo Campari

Epi Center MedSpa SF Chefs.Food.Wine.

EPIC Roasthouse Silver Moon Ice Creams and Sorbets

FAIR Vodka SPICE Supper Club

Fleet Feet Stinson Beach Surf & Kayak

Folio Fine Wine Partners Tante Marie Cooking School

Food Network Tastefully Simply

Frank Barbieri TCHO Ventures - ChocolateGourmet Walks The Walsh Family

HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur TinyPrints

Hoss Zar Tony Abou-Ganim

ewish Community Center of SF W. David Seidel

im Russell Driving Schools Xetum Timepieces


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