Our annual Slow Down fundraiser was a smashing success! We enjoyed a lively evening of spirited conversation and meaningful connection – all anchored around the mission of good, clean, and fair food for all New Yorkers.
RECAP: The event took place at The Marshal, with a full house of supporters. Attendees enjoyed a delicious four course dinner paired with organic and sustainable wines generously provided by Opici Wines & Spirits. Nine lucky winners walked away with raffle prizes, including a copy of the newly-released Slow Drinks book by Danny Childs, multiple bottles of slow wine including a set donated by Chambers Street Wines, a generous gift basket full of goodies from Aviation Gin, high-end Patagonia travel bags and gear, a personal functional nutrition consultation from Heart & Belly, and a private chef session with Chef Shani Patterson. The funds raised provide vital support for our Urban Harvest program and Ujima Garden, our Snail of Approval restaurant certification program, our Slow U education program and events, and more.
COMMUNITY: The intimate and cozy setting allowed people to mingle with Slow Food NYC board members, meet like-minded New Yorkers, and enjoy the company of friends and family while dining in true Slow Food style – taking time to savor and appreciate local, sustainable food and drink while sharing in the community and joy of breaking bread together. We also loved seeing the attendees’ excitement about getting more involved with our chapter and the energy and passion for our mission! Thank you to everyone who attended and shared the evening with us.
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SUPPORTERS: Endless thanks to Chef Charlie and everyone at The Marshal for providing the delectable food and impeccable service. We’re indebted to Opici Wines & Spirits for their ongoing support and partnership, and for donating all of the wine pairings.
We’re grateful to our sponsors and donors for their contributions:
Aviation Gin (financial support and raffle donations)
Hardie Grant Publishing (financial support and raffle donations)
Patagonia NYC Upper West Side (multiple raffle donations)
Chambers Street Wines (raffle donation)
Heart & Belly, LLC (raffle donation)
Chef Shani Patterson (raffle donation)
Slow Wine USA Tour (raffle donations)
Heritage Foods (discount for attendees)
Please consider patronizing our generous supporters!
Thanks to our members and everyone who is a part of the Slow Food NYC family.