Slow Food Austin reconnects people with the food they eat. Our
educational initiatives, social activities, fundraising events, and
community volunteer projects inspire respect for where food comes from
and awakens true pleasure in eating. To learn more about Slow Food
Austin and become a member, visit our website!
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Hello friends of Slow Food,
I have gotten a little more accustomed to the heat but my garden is dead and I can't seem to be outside between noon and 7pm. I've been getting creative with indoor fun!
We expected a hot August (although we couldn't have imagined this heat) so we decided early last year that we'd host our annual event in late summer- heat be damned! Oh and by the way we'd have it indoors. We wanted an event that would encourage tasting, talking, and learning about local and artisan food (and drinks) in an air conditioned environment. The Quiz Bowl concept was the perfect combination of fun, food, and education so we jumped on the chance to host this with The Highball and make it one of the most unique, fun, and enlightening events of the summer. Come stay cool with us while you enjoy good food, exciting drinks, and mind-bending food trivia.
Also, we are still seeking a volunteer or two to help with our monthly happy hours. If you think this might be a good fit for your energy and expertise, contact Karla Loeb. Anticipating the Quiz Bowl, Sara Weber President- Slow Food Austin |
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Slow Food Austin 1st Annual Quiz Bowl
Date: Sunday, August 14
Time: Noon - 4pm
Location: The Highball 1142 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
Cost: $15 per person (Slow Food Austin Quiz Bowl Tickets) purchase before 8/13 and get 5 free raffle tickets at the door.
On Sunday August 14th from 12-4pm, Slow Food Austin will host a Quiz Bowl at The Highball. This trivia style contest (think game show) is not for the faint of heart. Teams comprised of local food celebrities and food hot shots, will compete for the honor of being the official "Food Geeks" of Austin. Each 4-person team pays $150 to play and the winning team will donate their cash prize ($1200) to a local food charity of their choice.
The fast-paced, ruthless, all-in-good-fun, competition will feature questions about food history, cheese, food pop culture, alcohol, food artisanry, and foodie trends so you're bound to learn something interesting whether you are playing or watching.
While you're enjoying the atmosphere of the Highball and the excitement of the Quiz Bowl, you can taste delicious delights from local "slow" restaurants and artisans along with happy-hour-priced "slow" drinks from the bar.
The Highball will feature signature drinks for purchase at happy hour prices while local restaurants wow you with their delights. The following food experts will be serving food: BC Tavern, Confituras, Contigo, Cuvee Coffee, Thai Fresh, Jeffrey's, Kocurek Charcuterie, Olivia, Parkside, Salt & Time, and Wink.
It gets better! We will also host a Texas style half-time show when Brian Butler of Salt & Thyme will dress a pig and we'll have a not-to-be-missed live auction for the cuts of meat with Auctioneer Peter Remington. Yes, we said a live auction for meat!
$15 entry gets you in the door including the restaurant nibbles, happy hour priced drinks, and the most fun you'll have all summer. For our exciting raffle we will have Slow Food Approved raffle items like: gift certificates to local restaurants like Uchi/Uchiko, East Side Cafe, and many more; green house cleaning, yoga, artisan ice cream and much, much more! Buy your admission tickets early and you get 5 free raffle tickets at the door.
Tickets are on sale - get yours now - this is sure to sell out!
Slow Food Austin Quiz Bowl Tickets
What could be better on a hot August afternoon in Texas than to be at the trendy High Ball enjoying a little healthy competition with friends and food? Come meet some of the most amazing people in your food community- chefs, experts, visionaries, trend-setters, and treasures. We want to honor the people who make our food community great by hosting an event that can make you laugh while you are doing the serious work of eating, learning, and showing your support for the local food system.
Teams competing in the Quiz Bowl:
Barley Swine, Ecstatic Cuisine, Glazer's, Trace, Whole Foods Market, ATX Food Bloggers Alliance, Balding, Bearded and Bitter, Greenling.
*A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Slow Food Austin Programming and one very lucky local food charity! For a full list of supporters for this event, please visit our website.
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Other great events around town!
Sustainable Food Policy Board (SFPB) Meetings
The SFPB will be meeting on Monday, June 27, 2011 in the Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions Room from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
This is the current agenda. The Executive Committee meets the third Monday of the month in the Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions Room from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. The Sustainable Food Policy Board (SFPB) serves in the unique capacity of directly advising both the Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners' Court to improve the availability of safe, nutritious, locally, and sustainably-grown food at reasonable prices for all residents, particularly those in need. To learn more about the board, click here! To sign up to get their email announcements Click Here!
Farm and Food Leadership Conference in San Antonio
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Farm and Leadership Conference, held in San Antonio on September 12th and 13th. Learn about new developments in Agriculture and food, and get the tools you need to make a difference. Find more details on how to register and costs here Farm and Food Leadership Conference Details . Earlybird registration runs through August 15th!
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Save the Date: Food Day is October 24th, 2011
Food Day will be October 24, 2011. Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life-parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes-to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way.
Slow Food Austin will be organizing events around Food Day. Stay tuned for more details as the date approaches, and learn more about Food Day events all around the nation here: Food Day |
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We try to keep you informed about other food happenings in town but if we are missing something that is coming up and you think our newsletter readers should know about it, please send Katie Lopez an email. We may not be able to include everything (because Austin is a food-busy town) but we'll do our best.
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Good Stewardship
I wanted to take a moment to say a few words about non-profits, volunteering, farms, and the local food system. Some people see Slow Food as an elitist organization because of its history. I wanted to speak to this issue as it relates to Slow Food Austin. We are an all volunteer organization. From the time our chapter was chartered we have worked to maintain a strong commitment to supporting local artisans, farmers, and businesses who uphold the values of slow food: Good, Clean, and Fair. We are an educational organization so every event we host has an intention to teach about food. We raise money at events for the primary purpose of sending that money back into the local food system through our events, donations, and scholarships. We require very little money to run our organization because we are led by volunteers and get community support. I say all this because I want our members and supporters to know that we strive to be good stewards of everything that is given to us- time, money, food, information, etc. I'd also like to remind you to do the same as members of our community. Whether you are at one of our events or just out for dinner, think about how you can be a good steward of your resources to support a local food system and a local economy. Thanks for listening, Sara Weber, Slow Food Austin President.
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