Miller Livestock Deliveries in Cleveland Next Thursday

Aaron & Melissa Miller of Miller Livestock in Kinsman just called to let us know they will be making deliveries of their delicious, locally raised, grass-fed meats in the Cleveland area next Thursday, January 26.

"We have an abundance of pork--Berkshire and Hereford chops, western, spare and St. Louis ribs, boneless pork loin roasts (I have a great recipe using maple syrup) and a limited number of pork tenderloins," Melissa reports. Lamb packages as well as a variety of grass-fed beef cuts are also available.

If you'd like to place an order, visit the Miller Livestock website or call 330.876.5655. You can rendezvous with the Millers to pick up your order on Thursday at Flying Fig at 3:30PM or Fire at 5:00PM.

Annual Chinese New Year Celebration!

We hope you'll join us for our annual Slow Food celebration of Chinese New Year at Siam Cafe!

Chef Michael Hong has prepared a fantastic menu of his favorite traditional Chinese dishes to kick off 2012, the Year of the Dragon!

When: Sunday, January 29, 6pm

Where: Siam Cafe, 3951 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland OH 44114

Cost: $50 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Reservations are Required!
To reserve your spot, please RSVP by JANUARY 26 by email slowfoodnorthernohio@gmail.com.
All reservations must be paid in advance by personal check payable to Slow Food Northern Ohio.
Mail payment to Slow Food c/o FarmShare, PO Box 1998, Cleveland, OH 44106.

Year of the Dragon Menu

Shanghai Xiao Long Bao
Traditional Soup Dumpling

Wonton Dumplings in Thai Tom Yum Soup
Spicy Thai Soup with Two types of Mushrooms and Wonton Dumplings

Stuffed Crab Claws
Crab Claw stuffed with Shrimp Puree and Crispy Vermicelli

Scallion Pancake with Char-Sui Pork
Char-Sui Barbecued Pork Wrapped with Pancake. Served with Sweet Hoisin Sauce

Lobster with Golden Garlic
Maine Lobsters Stir Fried with Minced Roasted Garlic, Green & Red Peppers

Barbecued Duck
Whole Crispy Roasted Duck

Baby Abalone & Shitake Mushroom over Mustard Greens

Pla Red Pik
Fillets of Victorian Perch with Spicy Thai Tamarind Sauce

Braised Ham Hock
Tender Ham Hock, slow cooked for hours and served with Baby Bok Choy

Traditional Noodle with Chicken
Thin Egg Noodle Stir Fried in Soy Sauce with Chicken

Michael’s Fabled New Years Only Fried Custard with Shrimp, Snow Peas & Carrots

Very Beautiful & Delicious Fried Rice

Flaky Pastry Crust Baked with Egg Custard

Italian Cooking Class with Chef Dante Boccuzzi

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULED DATE & TIME.

Slow Food Northern Ohio invites you to join us as we explore the foods and flavors of Emilia Romagna…

Italian Cooking Class with Dante Boccuzzi
Presented by the Centro Culturale Leonardo da Vinci at Dante Restaurant
Sunday, November 13, 2011, 5-7pm

Chef Dante Boccuzzi will delight us with a demonstration of the following dishes:

Fresh Pasta: Tagliatelle & Tortellini di Carne (Meat Filled Tortellini)
Sauces and Broths: Ragu’ all Bolognese & Brodo di Verdure
Affettati e Formaggi (Charcuterie & Cheese)
Torta di Riso e Ravioli di San Giuseppe

Participants will enjoy samples of the above dishes paired with wines from the region.

We hope you can join us for a fun evening of cooking and learning about the wonderful and fruitful region of Emilia Romagna!

Cost: $35 per person.
Reservations are required.
Please email centroldv@gmail.com or call Dante Restaurant at 216.274.1200 to make your reservation.

See you there!

Dinner at Noodlecat

Join Slow Food for a slurpalicious dinner at Noodlecat!

The perfect opportunity to try a new Cleveland favorite - Noodlecat! Chef Brian Reilly will present us with delicious appetizers and a choice of your own bowl of noodles. In addition, sip on a variety of sakes, craft beers, and teas (cash bar).

Thursday, October 13 @ 7p

$20 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)

Reservations must be made in advance. Call Noodlecat @ 216-589-0007 to reserve your seat!

Noodlecat is located at 234 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 44114

It's Almost Ripe!

Italian Film Festival & Big Night Extravaganza at Dante

Slow Food Northern Ohio is pleased to present two very special events this September ....

CLEVELAND ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Sept. 15-Oct 6, 2011

Cedar Lee Theatre & Capitol Theatre

Experience the sensual beauty of Italy through her films
September 15, 22, 29 Cedar Lee Theatre - Oct. 6, Capitol Theatre
Film tickets ($10) & Pre-film dinner before each movie ($15)
Tickets only sold in advance! - 216-456-8117

Purchase tickets early. This even sells out early every year!

also...

CHEF DANTE BOCCUZZI'S "BIG NIGHT" EXTRAVAGANZA

Slow Food Northern Ohio member, Chef, Dante Boccuzzi will recreate the sumptuous "Big Night" dinner at a fundraiser for the Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2011.

Proceeds support the Italian Cultural Garden in Rockefeller Park.

September 11, 2011 - 2:00 pm
Dante's Restaurant
2247 Professor Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113

!!!!!! DINNER IS SOLD OUT -- SORRY !!!!!!!!

$100 per person – (Includes Wines, gratuity, tax)
($34 tax-deductible)

All reservations must be made in advance.

Please call 216-456-8117 for reservations.

Cleveland Food Policy Summit

Cleveland Food Policy Summit

Tue, Aug 09, 2011
7:00 PM

Our current food system is broken. But right now lots of folks in Cleveland are hard at work to change that, whether it be through activism, farming, or bringing food to those who need it most. Join us to hear from some of the folks who are changing the food system and rebuilding the local economy at the same time and to hear how you can be involved in the good food movement.. We'll have a great panel of folks including several leading local food luminaries.

EVENT LOCATION:
Community Greenhouse Partners
Cleveland Greenhouse Partners
6527 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103