San Francisco magazine's FallFest 2012

San Francisco magazine presents, FallFest 2012
Event date: Saturday, October 13, 2012

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Location: Justin Herman Plaza at Embarcadero Center

Tickets: $95 in advance/$110 Day of event

A benefit for Meals On Wheels

FallFest brings San Francisco magazine’s award-winning food editorial to life, while supporting one of the City’s most respected nonprofit organizations —Meals On Wheels of San Francisco. Leading restaurateurs, winemakers, and epicurean artisans join together for an inspiring day of premier wine and food tasting, chef demonstrations, wine seminars, cocktail competitions, and more that celebrate eating, drinking, and living local.

Chef Demos: Belinda Leong - Pastry Chef, b. patisserie + Michel Suas - Founder, San Francisco Baking Institute + Justin Simoneaux - Executive Chef, Boxing Room + Anthony Strong - Chef, Locanda + Preeti Mistry - Chef/Owner, Juhu Beach Club + Jodi Liano - San Francisco Cooking School + Stuart Brioza - Chef Proprietor, State Bird Provisions

Drink Seminars: Paul Einbund - Beverage Director, Frances restaurant and Seam Wines + James Freeman - Founder, Blue Bottle Coffee + Yoon Ha - Head Sommelier, Benu + Alan Murray - Master Sommelier + Jesse Friedman - Co-Founder, Almanac Beer + Thad Vogler - Owner, Bar Agricole

Cocktail Competition: Allison Webber, Jaspers Corner Tap & Kitchen + Alicia Walton, Elixir + Jack Meehan, Tacolicious/Mosto + H. Joseph Ehrmann, Proprietor, Elixir + Dominic Alling, Beretta + Brian MacGregor, Wingtip

It all takes place outdoors at Justin Herman Plaza, which is transformed for the day into a European-style marketplace, taking full advantage of the season’s gorgeous
weather and the waterfront’s beautiful views.

Rain or shine. No refunds. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend.