A continued effort to showcase the culinary arts and local food—and to raise awareness about the need for a more sustainable local food system—will be on display this weekend with the return of Slow Food Fall Heat, an annual farm-to-table showcase hosted by Slow Food Baton Rouge.
The event, now in its fourth year, celebrates local food, chefs and mixologists. As 225 Dine reports, Slow Food Fall Heat is part of National Food Week, which culminates in World Food Day, a nationwide celebration of healthy affordable and sustainable food held every year on Oct. 16.
Slow Food Fall Heat reinforces Slow Food Baton Rouge’s mission, which includes raising awareness of the need to support food access and a sustainable local food system. This is why local chefs participating in Slow Food Fall Heat prepare small plates sourced from Louisiana growers.
“This is a perfect example of the farm-to-table movement, which people need to be more aware of,” says Carl Motsenbocker, an SFBR board member. “There are chefs here who are dedicated to supporting local food.”
Slow Food Fall Heat features a small plate competition, and attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for their own People’s Choice award for best small plate and cocktail. The event takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the LSU AgCenter’s Botanic Gardens outdoor pavilion, 4560 Essen Lane. Tickets are $40. There is no admission fee for children under 12.
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