37th
Taste of the Town Santa Barbara set to Begin September 7th
By FBWorld Team
Featuring
two signature culinary events, the public is invited to attend
the 37th annual Taste of the Town Santa Barbara weekend benefitting
the Arthritis Foundation. The first event is Taste of the Town
Santa Barbara Connoisseurs' Circle Gala Dinner on Friday, September
7, 2018 at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort from 6:00-11:00
p.m. The evening features a VIP tasting event with a select
group of Taste of the Town wine and beer partners along with
appetizers; a four-course gourmet dinner prepared by 2018 Honorary
Chefs including Matt Johnson (San Ysidro Ranch), David Rosner
(Monarch at the Montecito Inn), Steven Giles (formerly of Sage
& Onion and Le Gavroche London), David Cecchini (Cecco Ristorante),
and a guest chef from Hilton Hotels & Resorts served in
the ocean-view Rotunda paired with wines from 2018 Honorary
Vintner Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat. Guests will have the
opportunity to meet 2018 Youth Honoree Shannon Morehouse and
2018 Honorary Artist Chris Potter as well as enjoy a live auction
and dancing under the stars. Seating is limited so advance reservations
are highly recommended.
Riviera Park
On
Sunday, September 9, 2018 from Noon-3:00 p.m. at Riviera Park,
2030 Alameda Padre Serra overlooking the city, the popular Taste
of the Town Santa Barbara features unlimited samplings from
the area's finest restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries
and spirits providers, with a silent auction of lifestyle items;
photo booth, and live jazz entertainment by the David Tovar
Trio.
Confirmed
food tastes include: Ca'Dario, Chefs on a Mission, Country Catering,
Finch & Fork, Finney's Crafthouse, Flightline, Green Table,
High on the Hog Catering, Lilac Patisserie, Michael's Catering,
Mizza Artisan Pizza, opal Restaurant & Bar, Pascucci's,
Santa Barbara Yacht Club, SBCC Culinary, The Little Door, The
Little Kitchen, The Nook, The Nugget Goleta, The Palace Grill,
The Secret Ingredient, and Via Maestra 42. Confirmed beverage
tastes include Alexander & Wayne, Alma Rosa, Arthur Earl,
Artiste, Au Bon Climat, Brander, Brewer-Clifton, Cutler's Artisan
Spirits, Demetria Estates, DV8 Cellars, Gainey, Giessinger,
Grassini, Islands Brewing Company, Jaffurs, Ken Brown Wines,
Kessler-Haak, Margerum Wine Company, Melville, Presqu'ile, Qupe,
Refugio Ranch, Roblar, Temperance Cellars, and Whitcraft Winery.
Au Bon Climat Wine Sponsor for 2018
All proceeds from Taste of the Town Santa Barbara support the
programs and services of the Arthritis Foundation. The Foundation
is the only non-profit organization dedicated to improving the
lives of 50 million people (including nearly 300,000 children)
with arthritis through health education, advocacy, research,
and local juvenile arthritis support. VIP tickets for the Connoisseurs'
Circle Gala Dinner on Friday evening, 9/7/18, are $500 per person
with tables of 10 for $5,000 which includes admission to the
Sunday, 9/9/18 event. Individual regular admission tickets for
the Sunday afternoon Taste of the Town on 9/9/18 are $125 per
person in advance and $140 at the door (if available.) Tickets
are available at www.arthritis.org/tasteofthetownsb or by calling
the Arthritis Foundation Central Coast at 805-563-4685.
Chef Michael Hutchings Shrimp Delights
Taste
of the Town Santa Barbara is pleased to acknowledge its confirmed
sponsors, including official Automotive Partner, BMW Santa Barbara,
along with HUB International (wine glass sponsor), Terry Ryken
COMPASS, American Riviera Bank, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Foundation, Senior Planning Services, Central Coast Home Health
and Hospice, Diana MacFarlane/Caliber Home Loans, Amye Leong
& Bob Price, Jeffery Baldwin & Michal W. Wiesbrock,
Santa Barbara Independent, KEYT NewsChannel 3, opal Restaurant
and Bar, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, The Berry Man,
Inc., Bluestar Parking, You're The Star, AA Expressive, Jill
& Co. Events, and Ana's Balloon Creations. A number of Taste
of the Town Santa Barbara sponsorship opportunities and benefits
are still available by contacting the Arthritis Foundation Central
Coast office at 805-563-4685 or email Michal W. Wiesbrock, Executive
Director, at mwiesbrock@arthritis.org
Event Co-Chairs Tina Takaya & Richard Yates,
Opal Restaurant & Bar
Returning
as honorary Co-Chairs to this Santa Barbara philanthropic culinary
tradition are opal Restaurant & Bar co-owners Tina Takaya
and Richard Yates; joined in 2018 by John O'Neill of Banc of
California. Taste of the Town all-volunteer committee members
include Amye Leong, Jacques Habra, John Stampe, Jessica Stampe,
Laura Kath, Juli Askew, Susan Shane, Marilyn Hansen, Debby Deneault,
Jen Lilienstein, Mindy Denson, Pam Tanase, Melitta Ramsey, Krista
Reardon, Sonja Nelson and Ruth Ann Bowe. For complete information,
visit www.arthritis.org/tasteofthetownsb
ABOUT
THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. Leading the
fight for the arthritis community, the Foundation helps conquer
everyday battles through life-changing information and resources,
access to optimal care, advancements in science and community
connections. The Arthritis Foundation's goal is to chart a winning
course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for
living a full life - and making each day another stride toward
a cure. The Foundation also publishes Arthritis Today, the award-winning
magazine that reaches 4 million readers. The Arthritis Foundation
Central Coast Office in California serves Ventura, Santa Barbara,
San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. www.arthritis.org