Slow Food Huron Valley is hosting a benefit at the Lone Oak Vineyard Estate in Grass Lake, MI (just off I-94) on Sunday, August 10th from 5-8pm. This dinner is a fundraiser to send local chefs, farmers and producers to attend Terra Madre, the worldwide meeting of Slow Food International in Turin, Italy this October, 2008. We have 5(!) delegates who have been invited to attend this year's Slow Food Terra Madre event. Each of the 5 courses of this incredible Slow Food dinner will be prepared by some of our best local chefs and paired with a wonderful Lone Oak wine.

How Do I Get a Ticket?
Tickets are available online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/38349

They are $45 for Slow Food members ($55 at the door), and $55 for non-members ($65 at the door). Tickets are also available in person at Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor and the Lone Oak Vineyard Estate in Grass Lake.

The Menu?

Hors d'oeuvres
· Bruschetta Bar with Grilled Italian Bread and an Assortment of "Summer in Michigan" Toppings, by Food Art Catered Affairs, Inc.
· A variety of Michigan Cheeses, by The Produce Station

Dinner
· Fresh Pasta with Basil Walnut Pesto and Late Summer Vegetables, by Eve the Restaurant. Paired with: Lone Oak 2005 Seyval Blanc

· Grilled Cherry Smoked Michigan Lake Trout with Cipollini Onion Relish, by The Common Grill. Paired with: Lone Oak 2005 Chardonnay

· Wild Fennel Rubbed Pork, with Sea Salt and Olive Oil, by Zingerman's. Paired with: Lone Oak 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon

· With the entrees: Marino Family Stone Milled Polenta from the Piedmont, and Rapini and Braised Greens, by Zingerman’s

· Arugula Fennel Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and Lemon Vinaigrette, by Christian's Catering
· Assorted Fresh Baked Bread

Dessert
· Bake House Olive Oil Cake with Local Fruit and Mascarpone, and Pignoli Cookies, by Zingerman's Bake House

· Assortment of Hand Made Chocolates, by Tammy's Tastings
· Paired with: Lone Oak Red Raspberry Wine and Mighty Good Coffee