Join Slow Food NYC for our annual fundraiser, the “Slow Down,” a convivial evening of great food and wine at The Marshal, a restaurant recognized by the Slow Food NYC Snail of Approval program.

Our chapter is completely funded by donations and this event will help us raise critical funds to continue our programs!

Dinner includes a delicious 3-course menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients accompanied by organic and sustainable wine pairings from Opici Wine & Spirits ( see menu options below - gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available).

Add raffle tickets: You can pre-purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win amazing prizes, including Slow Wine, restaurant gift certificates, and more!

Menu

For the table:

local burrata, balsamic roasted rhubarb & almond compote, wood fired flatbread

(vegan and GF versions available)

Wine Pairing: Âme du Vin Provance Rosé (organic and sustainable)

First Course:

Choose one:

seared New Jersey sea scallops,

lemon beurre blanc,

wood fired ramps, pickled red onion (GF)

-or-

spring salad of chilled charred asparagus, shaved hard cheese, chilled roasted beets, citrus vinaigrette (vegetarian, GF)

Wine Pairing: Château Suau Bordeaux Blanc AOC (organic and sustainable)

Second Course:

Choose one:

braised veritas farm boneless short rib ragu, reginetti pasta, shaved pecorino, lemon zest

-or-

wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, lemon caper remoulade, roasted shell peas, spring mint leaves (GF)

-or-

zucchini and yellow squash napoleon, basil walnut pesto, roasted eggplant, and aquafava balsamic crème (vegan, GF)

Wine Pairing: Alverdi Barbera or Château Suau Bordeuax Blanc AOC (both wines are organic and sustainable)

Dessert:

rhubarb and apple crisp,

gluten free shortbread crumble,

vegan vanilla custard,

strawberry dust (vegan, GF)

-or-

chilled chocolate fudge with hudson valley gelato

rooftop honey, honeycomb, and bee pollen (vegetarian)

Wine Pairing: La Linda Malbec (sustainable) or Âme du Vin Provance Rosé (organic and sustainable)

The proceeds from this fundraiser will directly fund the mission of Slow Food NYC, including our Snail of Approval program, our educational events and advocacy, and Slow Food NYC's Urban Harvest program and Ujima Farm in East New York, Brooklyn. Thank you for your support!

About Slow Food NYC's Ujima Farm: The Urban Harvest program produces and donates over 1,000 pounds of farm-fresh produce during the growing season—including tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, eggplants, okra, beans, and basil—to community organizations, including the Coretta Scott-King Senior Housing Facility and to a mutual-aid fridge at Universe City. We grow more than 100 varieties of plants and compost more than 500 pounds of plant materials and food waste with the support of our community.

About The Marshal: Since opening ten years ago in 2013, The Marshal has been reminding New Yorkers that they live in the heart of a thriving, productive, and award-winning wine country by featuring only NY wineries on The Marshal wine list. Chef Charlie Marshall grew up in his parent's restaurant and on their farm on Lummi Island, in Puget Sound. The Marshal strives to emulate Chef Charlie's roots by creating approachable yet elevated farm-to-table cuisine.

About Opici Wine & Spirits: An importer and producer of fine wines and artisanal spirits, Opici Wines and Spirits has been family owned and operated since its inception. Founded in 1913 and re-established upon the repeal of Prohibition in 1934, Opici became a household name under the leadership of the late Hubert Opici, an “American Wine Legend.” Today, the company is managed by Don Opici, fourth generation, and boasts a portfolio of more than 40 brands from around the world. Opici Wine and Spirits is proud to have expanded its sustainable and organic wine selection over the past decade. Today, 25% of the Opici Wine and Spirits portfolio is composed of wines that are certified sustainable or organic.

About Slow Food NYC: Slow Food furthers the mission of good, clean, and fair food for more than 8+ million New Yorkers. We are a 100% donation and volunteer-based organization and greatly appreciate your support.