Experience the Premier Culinary Event

Taste of the Nation - San Francisco

SOLD OUT - Dinner Hosted by Contestants from 'The Next Iron Chef'

Due to Overwhelming demand, this event is sold out. Please join us next year!

DATE: Sunday, April 6, 2008
TIME: 5:30pm Hors D'oeuvres, 6:30pm Dinner
WHERE: Traci Des Jardin's Acme Chophouse
TICKETS: VIP - $300, General Admission - $250

We are very excited to announce the amazing line-up of chefs for this year’s event. They include Michael Symon (Cleveland's Lola/Lolita), SF’s own Traci Des Jardins (Acme Chophouse/Jardinière/Mijita), Chris Cosentino (Incanto), and Gavin Kaysen (NYC's Café Boulud). Preparing the dessert course again this year is Elizabeth Falkner of Citizen Cake and Orson. Host Chef Thom Fox has graciously opened his Acme Chophouse kitchen again to host the Iron Chefs.

Kicking off the event will be an hors d'oeuvres reception featuring an array of the Bay Area's best chefs & restaurants.
- Nate Appleman, A16/SPQR
- Paul Arenstam, Americano at the Hotel Vitale
- Stuart Brioza, Rubicon
- Kit Callahan, PlumpJack Cafe
- Jordan Grosser, Postrio
- Jamie Lauren, Absinthe
- Michael Miller, Trevese
- Mark Sullivan, Spruce
- Jason Tallent, Globe
- Scott Youkilis, Maverick

Also, just added to this event is an unequaled wine program led by some of the country's most illustrious sommeliers:
- Eugenio Jardim (Jardiniere)
- Christie Dufault (Quince)
- Paul Einbund (Coi)
- Shelley Lindgren (A16/SPQR),
- John Mark (Citizen Cake)
- Larry Stone (Rubicon Estate)
Join the uncommon pairing of these wine superstars for an unforgettable evening of tasting (and bidding on) some of the world's most coveted vintages.

Bid on unmatched food & wine experiences in exciting silent and live auctions. Best of all, Fight Hunger in San Francisco and throughout the US with your generous contribution. 100% of your ticket purchase goes directly to Share Our Strength.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

VIP: $300 General Admission $250

Beneficiaries:

All ticket sales will benefit Foodrunners and Sports 4 Kids, San Francisco.