Slow Food Sustainable Seafood Gala September 25, 2006

Washington, DC – On September 25, 2006, Slow Food USA will hold its first Sustainable Seafood Gala at Agraria Restaurant in Washington, DC, to highlight the importance of responsible fishing practices, sustainable food systems and ocean conservation. Agraria is located in Georgetown’s historic Washington Harbour and is the first farmer-owned fine dining restaurant of its kind. Six of DC’s most renowned chefs will prepare a sumptuous, five-course, seated dinner, celebrating the delicious products of sustainable fisheries across the Eastern seaboard. Organized by Chef Barton Seaver of Café St. Ex and Bar Pilar, the menu will feature East Coast seafood favorites such as oysters, mussels, clams, haddock and blue crab. All of the event chefs are dedicated advocates of sustainable food systems who actively promote the use of eco-friendly ingredients within the culinary industry. Participating chefs include Chef Cathal Armstrong (Restaurant Eve), Chef Todd Gray (Equinox), Chef Robert Wiedmaier (Marcel’s), Chef Ricky Moore and Pastry Chef Robert Underwood (Agraria Restaurant).

We are thrilled to announce that Philippe Cousteau, founder of EarthEcho International, will be our guest speaker for the evening. EarthEcho International
 is a nonprofit organization founded in March 2000 by Philippe and his sister Alexandra in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., famous son of the legendary explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau.

The gala will feature delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres preceding dinner, during which guests will have the opportunity to interact with Slow Food representatives, environmental organizations and global trade organizations such as the Seafood Choices Alliance. Representatives from these organizations will be available to share information on ocean conservation, sustainable fishing practices, and environmentally responsible seafood sources. Ticket price is $250 and includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a five-course dinner and wine pairings. To purchase tickets go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6664.

Founded two decades ago, Slow Food is an international movement dedicated to creating public awareness of sustainable foods and gastronomic traditions through events and educational projects around the world. Slow Food envisions a future food system based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability and social justice—in essence, a food system that is good, clean and fair. Proceeds from this event will support Slow Food’s sustainable seafood initiatives in the United States. For more information on Slow Food USA, visit www.slowfoodusa.org.

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