Join Mixolo for Farm to Chef Maryland's culinary competition and benefit

Have you been meaning to check out that top-rated farm-to-table chef or restaurant? Ready to see your favorite mixologist throw down on their signature cocktails? No need to find a plus-one, you can come solo with Mixolo and hang out with other like-minded foodies for...

One night. 30 chefs. 30 farms. 5 Local Breweries. 5 Local Wineries. 5 Craft Beverages from local mixologists.

Chefs from the Baltimore region’s hottest restaurants like La Cuchara, Food Market AND Food Marketa, the latest Donna Crivello masterpiece, Cosima, vanguard newcomers Minnow and Ida B's, and caterers, Chef’s Expressions and Copper Kitchen, will pair with Charlottetown Farm, Grand View Farm, One Straw Farm, Catoctin Mountain, aquaculture farmers, Hollywood Oyster and more to create delectable dishes for your tasting pleasure, using only the freshest of ingredients, highlighting the fall’s harvest. Enjoy some of the region’s top winemakers, craft brewers and distilleries all under one roof at the historic B&O Railroad Museum.

Join Mixolo’s "Do good Food(ies)" event within the can't miss event of the year, Farm to Chef's Maryland unparalleled harvest-to table experience where Maryland’s top chefs and local farmers team up to create amazing culinary dishes for the benefit of Days of Taste, the flagship program for TasteWise Kids, endorsed by cooking legend Julia Child.

TasteWise Kids inspires kids to explore and experience the world of food and its sources. Their Days of Taste program introduces 4th graders to the origins of fresh food and the farm-to-table journey through hands-on programming with chefs, farmers and other food experts.

Dishes will be judged by an official panel of judges for taste and creativity in three categories: sweet, savory and vegetarian. Members of the Baltimore Bartenders Guild will compete for the best craft beverage or cocktail of the night. We’ll all be judges for the “People’s Choice” awards.

You won't want to miss Farm to Chef Maryland’s raffle to include culinary classes, fine wine and other one-of-a-kind dining events. A silent auction will be held for a private six-course dinner prepared by six of the Farm to Chef chefs.

We'll interact with the proprietors of local food vendors, including Michele’s Granola, and sample their products in our Small Vendor Fair.

FAQs

Is this event restricted to Mixolo members?

No. Tickets can be purchased directly through Farm to Chef Maryland, the organizers of this event, on Eventbrite. Please consider attending or giving, if Mixolo is not a choice for you.

Mixolo is partnering with Farm to Chef Maryland and other event hosts to accommodate the unaccompanied guest who may want to share an event or experience with other like-minded solos. Our events are curated according to our member’s interests; food exploration and volunteer and giving events are among their top choices.

We’ll provide a more personal experience during this event and all Mixolo events. We’ll gather and connect first with our fellow Mixolo members, and engage with our host, and one of the participating artisans, to increase our “insider” knowledge about the making of such a spectacular and meaningful event, and its unique setting, the B&O Railroad Museum.

How do I become a member and attend this event with Mixolo?

Membership is free. Mixolo will soon debut a multi platform app. We do not yet have a formal login and profile option on our current pre-app Web/Mobile site. Your registration will ask for basic identifying information that will automatically qualify you as an early adopter member and subscriber.

For more information about Mixolo, please visit mixolo.io

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

The minimum age for this event will be 21. ID may be required by our host Please be prepared to present your state ID or driver’s license upon request.

What's included in my ticket?

All of the wonderful tastings and beverages are included in your ticket price as well as Mixolo's special arrangements for Mixolo guests. If you prefer not to drink alcoholic beverages, there will be options for you.

The main event starts at 6:30PM. Please arrive early, 6:00PM, to fully enjoy the "insider's" view we have in store for our Mixolo members. Local "celebrity" Chef and do-good foodie, Jerry Edwards of Chef's Expressions will welcome us before the big competition, and Polly Pittman, proprietor, The Vineyards at Dodon, Marylands' renowned, ecologically motivated winemakers, will guide us in a private tasting and pairing to prepare us for the night.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There will be limited parking on-site at the B&O Railroad Museum. It is first come first serve. Street parking is available. Also, consider Lyft/Uber to make your night worry free!

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact us at wecare@mixolo.io with any questions.

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable in accordance with our host’s policy. This event is a major logistical undertaking with advance financial commitments, with the hopes that the TasteWise Kids Days of Taste program will ultimately benefit.

Tickets will be transferable, according to our host, however. We ask that Mixolo ticket buyers notify us if the ticket is transferred to a non-Mixolo member.

Do we accommodate for food allergies?

Unfortunately, because this is a competitive event, our host is unable to ask the farmers and chefs to accommodate for any food allergies/restrictions.

Important Notice:

Photos taken may be taken for promotional purposes for our web, social media and marketing materials. Mixolo is a real life social network; we want to minimize the use of stock photos and reflect the true essence of our MIxolo community. Your attendance will imply your willingness to participate and your release of all photos for use in marketing and promotions for Mixolo, Inc.