Missy Robbins of Lilia and Mike Rojas of Urbani Truffles join Michael Toscano at Le Farfalle (15 Beaufain St., Charleston, SC 29401) in a midday Roman-style feast. The 2017 Ark of Taste dinner, delightfully aligned with Terra Madre Day, will honor the ingredients and traditions of Italy, as the first protest in the name of Slow Food took place in Rome, and the international headquarters reside in Bra, Italy.

Tickets are $150 ($100 for Slow Food Members) and will be live on November 1 at slowfoodcharleston.org

Missy Robbins of Lilia and Mike Rojas of Urbani Truffles will join Le Farfalle Chef Michael Toscano for a midday supper.

From 2:30-3 guests will enjoy a courtyard reception, greeted by cellist Helen Greenfield. At 3pm, attendees will move inside to enjoy a feast of traditional Roman dishes, prepared in celebration of Slow Food’s anniversary, Terra Madre Day, which is celebrated annually on December 10. The 2017 Ark of Taste dinner, delightfully aligned with Terra Madre Day, will honor the ingredients and traditions of Italy, as the first protest in the name of Slow Food took place in Rome, and the organization’s home is in Bra, Italy.  

The dinner will conclude at 5pm with a sunset passeggiata, or leisurely stroll, to The Restoration Hotel to continue the evening’s celebration at The Watch’s rooftop.

Slow Food Charleston’s Ark of Taste Week 2017 benefits revitalization efforts for the Lemon Cling Peach. Learn more.