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Eat & Drink Local Series by Slow Food Temecula Valley

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:21:11 +0000

Street Taco Throwdown

1st in the Series: Street Taco Throwdown Celebrating local brewers, farmers, and chefs
Date: Tuesday, April 30th
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: E.A.T Marketplace
Cost: $20
Featuring Wiens Brewing Craft Beer, Cooks Pig Ranch Pork, Sage Mountain Farm Produce, Primal Pastures Chicken
PROCEEDS SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMS
Sales Begin Apr 16 - BUY TICKETS HERE

Temecula St. Patrick’s Day 15K Presented by Sandy Feet

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:43:05 +0000

Supporting the our school garden project, join Cougar Vineyard and Winery for the inaugural Temecula St. Patrick’s Day 15K in beautiful Temecula. Race through country roads and vineyards as you wind your way to the finish line and a glass of green champagne in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! 21+ race entry includes a champagne tasting and a signature glass to keep. Then, spend the afternoon celebrating the Irish way at Cougar Vineyard and Winery with all day specials for race participants.

Beer, Wine and Swine Dinner

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:26:17 +0000

Slow Food Temecula Valley is proud to host the Beer, Wine and Swine Dinner! Jan 26, 2013, 7pm, in Old Town Temecula at the Temecula Olive Oil Company. A celebration of all that is local, this event kicks off the fun fight of beer vs wine! The good folks at Wiens Family Cellars and Family Craft Beer are taking on this challenge going to head-t- head with some good 'ol fashion family competition. Along with Cool Pigs Ranch, Sage Mountain Fam, E.A.T. and Temecula Olive Oil, this will be an event you don't want to miss! Purchase your tickets here or go to our Facebook page here.

TEDxTemecula - Oct 13

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:34:31 +0000

TEDxTemecula brings dynamic local speakers to a limited audience of 100 people this October. With fresh ideas on health, education, agriculture, engineering, and more—all of them related in some way to the Temecula Valley—TEDxTemecula speakers will inspire, delight, and teach us about our past and our future.

Info: http://www.tedxtemecula.com

Chef Amy Finley Headed to EAT Marketplace

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:02:09 +0000

Good Times at Front Street Union

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:15:14 +0000

Just a note of thanks for anothwer successful Slow Fod Temecula Valley mixer. Front Street Union was the perfect back drop for memebers and new friends to come together and "dish" on all things local. Hope to see you at the next!

Sandy Feet Events - Temecula Half Marathon and 5K

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:25:35 +0000

Run fast for Slow Food! Join us in Southern California's beautiful wine country for a 5K or Half Marathon in November. Support school gardens!

Race up and down dirt country roads in vineyard territory, then raise your glass at a finish line wine tasting with live bluegrass music – all in support of local school gardens!!! Presented by Sandy Feet Events, the 2nd annual Temecula Half Marathon & 5K at Peltzer Farms has limited space!

Runners can add beer or wine tasting to race registration for $10 which includes a signature glass. All proceeds from wine tasting and raffles will be donated to our Temecula Valley Slow Food chapter. Be sure to show your bib number at neighboring wineries for 10% off wine tasting after the benefit!

Save the Date! Field to the Fork Coming Soon!

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:56:07 +0000

We are proud to announce the 5th Annual Field to the Fork! The Premier Wine, Craft Beer and Food Pairing Event! With a new date and new location, we have no doubt that this will be our best year yet! Sun, October 14, 2012 at Robert Renzoni Vineyards in Temecula Valley Wine Country. Ticket information to follow soon, but please save the date!

ENJOY delicious food from some of the region’s finest chefs
TREAT yourself to wine and beer tastings from our local wineries and breweries
LEARN about farming, viticulture, gardening, water conservation and more
GATHER for an inspired afternoon of local cuisine, premium wines, cold beer, and friendship

A Benefit for School Gardens in the valley. Hope to see you gather at our table! Purchase tickets here

Want to learn more about Slow Food?

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:36:24 +0000

We just received the new 2012 membership brochure. Inside, highlights who were are and why we would love for you to join! We need to change the way we eat. Good, clean, fair food! Download brochure ( pdf 3mb )

E.A.T Marketplace and Cafe is Now Open!

Temecula Valley Slow Food — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:27:47 +0000

Hours: Tue- Fri 8am-4:30pm

Slow Food TV president, Chef Leah, is now open for business! (Source: eatmarketplace.com) Mornings are full of great baked goods, Micro organic roasted coffee’s and a daily specials like organic fairfield blueberry french toast; Ham & Gruyere Strata; Wild greens, Feta & Pumpkin frittata and award winning scones that melt in your mouth (no joke).

Lunch is a treat, featuring homemade Italian sausage lasagna with bechamel and basil pesto; Great hearty sandwiches; Creative side dishes; Organic salads (featuring many local farms); Soup of the day and flat bread pizza’s.

Dinner options (also great lunch dishes)… Organic local chicken that is roasted with Temecula Olive Oil, herbs and a smidgen of butter to brown the top of the bird! Pot pies; Braised Brandt Short Ribs; Flat bread pizza’s and so much more. So stop by at the end of your day and pick up dinner for just you or the entire family. Call ahead or Email us your order- we will have it all ready to go- and even run it out to your car if needed! We are all about helping to simplify life!