Local Produce

Media Events

A Matter of Taste Radio Show- Eat Local Interview
When: Sunday, October 5 11:00 AM to noon
Where: KKGN-AM 960 on the dial (formerly “The Quake”).
Restaurant designer/architect Jim Maxwell of Full Plate Restaurant Consulting and President of the SF Council Of District Merchant Associations will discuss the personal joys and community benefits of eating locally.
www.alemanyfarm.org
View From the Bay TV Show - Eat Local Segment
When: Thursday, October 16 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: ABC Channel 7
Chef Dan Schroetter of Palio D'Asti will demonstrate how easy and delicious it is to Eat Local!

Tasting and Demonstrations

Whole Foods Market "Taste of Local"
When: October 7th, 14th, 16th, 21st, and 28th
Where: Franklin St Store // 1765 California St // Phone: 415.674.0500
Taste a wide range of delicious locally sourced products all month long at this major sponsor of Eat Local SF.
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18th Hour Tasting of Local Food and Wines
When: Thursdays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: 18 Reasons, 593 Guerrero St at 18th St, San Francisco
Cost: Free, donations accepted

  • Oct 2 - Beer from Magnolia Brewing and housemade Weisswurst made with Devils Gulch Ranch Pork
  • Oct 9 - Wines, cheeses and heirloom apples from Sonoma
  • Oct 16 - Marin wines and Cowgirl Creamery cheese
  • Oct 23 - Davero Sonoma Pollo Rosso with Bellewether Ricotta and McEvoy Olive Oil
  • Oct 30 - Pomegranate Kir Royale made with Scharffenberger Brut from Anderson Valley
www.18reasons.org
La Cocina Artisanal Products Tasting
When: Every Saturday in October 9:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market near Blue Bottle Coffee and The Fatted Calf
La Cocina Community Kitchen has made nationwide news as an incubator of creative food microbusinesses. Come talk, eat, have fun and be inspired by these dynamic women! Mention Eat Local Month and get a 10% discount on high quality treats including “Clairesquares” cookie bars, “Kika’s Treats” all natural chocolate pastries, homemade plantain chips by Estrellita’s Snacks and more.
www.lacocinasf.org
Bloomingdale's Local Foods Chef Demonstrations
When: Throughout October - See Dates Below
Where: Bloomingdale's Kitchenware Department - 845 Market Street

Participants:
  • Saturday, Oct 4 at 2pm - Chef Gerardo Perez of Palomino
  • Thursday, Oct 9 at 5pm - Chef Andrea Froncillo of The Franciscan Crab Restaurant
  • Saturday, Oct 11 at 2pm - Chef Rob Lam of Butterfly Restaurant and Lounge
  • Sunday, Oct 12 at 2pm - Chef Dominique Crenn of Luce
  • Thursday, Oct 16 at 6pm - Award Winning Cookbook Author Linda Carucci of the SF Art institute
  • Saturday, Oct 25 at 2pm - Chef Patrick Albert of Café De La Presse
  • Sunday, Oct 26 at 2pm - Chef TBA
Free cooking Classes by top SF Chefs and authors celebrate the bounty of locally grown products.
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Commonwealth Club Speakers Series

A weekly series of discussions by Bay Area experts on the challenges and rewards of supporting a local foods friendly community

Week 1- Local Food, Local Pride: How government can foster a more sustainable regional food economy
When: Wednesday October 1st, Check in - 6:00pm, start time 6:30pm
Where: Commonwealth Club 595 Market St. 2nd floor

Panelists:
  • Jared Blumenfeld, Director, San Francisco Department of the Environment (Invited)
  • Kari Hamerschlag - Program Manager, Green Purchasing Institute
  • Stacey Carlsen, Agricultural Commissioner, County of Marin
  • Kathryn Lyddan - Executive Director, Brentwood Agricultural Land Trust
  • Moderator: Jordanna Thigpen - Executive Director of the San Francisco Taxi Commission
Local governments are creating progressive policies that foster locally grown food. Listen to representatives working in Contra Costa, Marin and San Francisco that have passed legislation prioritizing local food and farms. We will also hear from The Green Purchasing and their work with Bay Area governments in the adoption of these policies.
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Week 2- The Water Connection: State policies and the impact on local food systems.
When: Wednesday October 8th, Check in - 6:00pm, start time 6:30pm
Where: Commonwealth Club 595 Market St. 2nd floor

Panelists:
  • Dr. Juliet Christian-Smith, Senior Research Associate, Pacific Institute
  • Dave Runsten, Executive Director, Community Alliance with Family Farmers
  • Mike Wade, Executive Director, California Farm Water Coalition
  • Barry Nelson, Lead Water Campaigner, National Resources Defense Council
  • Moderator: Katy Mamen - Project Coordinator, California Agricultural Water Stewardship Initiative
Water, our most valuable resource (besides soil) for producing food is becoming more limited. Our panel of experts will discuss water systems, challenges for agriculture with our growing population, policies and actions that organizations are working on to create solutions which are garnering awareness and increasing water use efficiency in food production.
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Week 3- From Farm to Feast: How chefs, farmers and artisans strengthen our community.
When: Wednesday October 15th 7:00 - 8:00pm, (local food reception at 6:00 pm) panel at 7:00 pm
Where: Ferry Plaza, Port Commission Hearing Room, 2nd Floor

Panelists:
  • Jered Lawson, Farmer & Owner, Pie Ranch
  • Ari Derfel, Co-Owner, Back to Earth Catering
  • Dave Stockdale, Executive Director, CUESA
  • Sue Conley, Co-Owner, Cowgirl Creamery
  • Moderator: Joan Simon - Full Plate Restaurant Consulting, Eat Local SF
Chefs, farmers, advocates and food artisans are crafting a new, localized food system through their businesses. From farm to pie shop, via working to convert county parks to places of food production, and by providing local food alternatives, our panelists will inspire you with their passion and dedication towards increasing our access and knowledge of local foods.
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Week 4- Food as Medicine: Health and Food Safety
When: Wednesday October 22nd, Check-in 6:30 pm, panel at 7:00 pm
Where: Ferry Plaza, Port Commission Hearing Room, 2nd Floor

Panelists:
  • Rebecca Spector, West Coast Director, Center for Food Safety
  • Leslie Mikkelson, MPH, RD, Managing Director, Prevention Institute
  • Judith Redmond, Farmer & Co-owner, Full Belly Farm/Community Alliance with Family Farmers
  • Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH, National Resources Defense Council/Physicians for Social Responsibility (Invited)
  • Moderator: Aliza Wasserman - Farm to Institution Director, CAFF
Food safety, health and wellbeing are intricately tied to our local farms. Learn how food, farmers and biodiversity are playing a role in a healthier society from top experts in the field.
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Special Events

San Francisco Magazine’s Fallfest 2008
When: Saturday, October 11, noon to 4:00pm (rain or shine)
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center
Local restaurateurs, winemakers, and epicurean artisans will offer food and wine tastings showcasing “Eat Local” products, chef demonstrations, and live music. Tickets benefit Meals On Wheels of San Francisco.
www.sffallfest.com
Ferry Plaza Reception From Farm To Feast: How Chefs, Farmers And Artisans Strengthen Our Community
When: Wednesday, October 15 food & wine reception 6-7pm; panel discussion 7-8pm
Where: Ferry Plaza, 2nd floor including food and wine reception
Cost: $25
Catered by: Back to Earth Organic Catering, Bi-Rite, Bucklin Wines, Butterfly Restaurant, Kika's Treats
A reception featuring local foods and wines from Sonoma's oldest mixed field vineyard plus an inspiring panel discussion with local foods pioneers.
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"Greening" Your Restaurant
When: Tuesday, October 28 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau, 201 Third Street, Suite 900
Cost: Free, Open to CVB Members Only
Covers everything from how to market your establishment and design menus in an eco friendly environment to green influenced architecture and design and cost saving practices for water management and waste disposal
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