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.

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, Patagonia gear, and newly published slow-themed cookbooks from Hardie Grant.

OR

Add special offer: Special offer!! Receive an advanced copy of the new drink “cookbook" Slow Drinks by Danny Childs AND 5 raffle tickets by adding “Special Add-On” to your ticket order. This is a $60 value for $50 and supports Slow Food NYC!

The dinner will begin promptly, so please arrive at 6 pm for your reservation.

Menu

Welcome Wine: Alverdi Pinot Grigio

For the table: local burrata, apple balsamic roasted citrus compote, wood fired flatbread (vegan and GF versions available)

First Course:

Baglio di Pianetto Timeo

Choose one:

seared New Jersey sea scallops, lemon beurre blanc, citrus braised endive (GF)

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autumn mesclun salad, spiced delicata squash, candied walnuts, preserved cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette (vegan, GF)

Second Course:

El Coto Organic Crianza

Choose one:

cherry braised veritas farm boneless short rib, heirloom polenta, beet infused horseradish, pickled red onions (GF)

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wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, lemon caper remoulade, charred bok choy in balsamic vinaigrette (GF)

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

Dessert:

Baglio di Pianetto Ramione

Late harvest berries, gluten free shortbread crumble, aquafava chocolate mousse, raspberry dust (vegan, GF)

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.