Friday Tasting Gala

6:00p Doors Open for Registration, Exhibition, Art Gallery, Silent Auction

6:30p to 7:30p Theater ~ Dining for Generations Ahead

Join food aficionado, and RAKE food blogger, Jeremy Iggers and several dining darlings, who love to prepare food for you that is nutrient rich, lovingly grown, carried just a short distance to your table and considers your great grandchildren’s children. These chefs make this cuisine approach seem simple, but what does it really take to dine deliciously and conscientiously? Jeremy Iggers moderates this exciting discussion, followed by a Tasting Gala.

Panelists include:

Kim Bartmann, Red Stag Supperclub, Café Barbette and Bryant Lake Bowl

Karen Cross, Black Cat Natural Foods

Lynn Gordon, French Meadow Bakery & Café Minneapolis, F Concourse Minneapolis/St Paul Airport, Northstar Crossing Minneapolis/St Paul Airport, and JFK Airport New York City

Liz McMann, Mississippi Market Natural Food Co-op  

Erik Rivkin, Vivalaraw

Danny Schwartzman, Common Roots Cafe

Corey VanScoyk Area Manager Chipotle Mexican Grill

Patrina Walters, Asase Yaa

7:30p Tasting Gala with food presented by the panelists, along with other local offerings.

9:30p Event Closes