La Condesa To Host “spring Bounty” Sustainable Food Center Chef Series April 11, 2010

To celebrate the importance of locally grown and harvested food, La Condesa will host the Sustainable Food Center Chef Series on Sunday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. Austin’s most exciting and innovative chefs will be on hand to prepare an exquisite multi-course tasting menu featuring fresh meats and produce from the Austin Farmers’ Market.

Participating chefs include: Rene Ortiz, executive chef at La Condesa; James Holmes, executive chef and owner of Olivia; Tyson Cole, executive chef at Uchi; Shawn Cirkiel, executive chef at Parkside; Todd Duplechan, executive chef at Trio; Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due Supper Club; and Laura Sawicki, pastry chef at La Condesa.

The Sustainable Food Center is devoted to sustainably grown and humanely harvested food that supports local farms and cultivates a healthy community. From seed to table, the Sustainable Food Center creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant local food system.

Tickets are $100 per person, and all proceeds benefit the Sustainable Food Center. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.sfcchefseries.eventbrite.com. For corporate and group table packages, please e-mail alexis.lanman@lacondesaaustin.com. All design work provided by FÖDA Studio.