Join Slow Food North Shore as we gather for good food and good fun at Osteria Leana for a delightful family-style meal prepared by Chef Peter Van Der Mije. This Farm-to-Table seasonal Italian restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and provides a fresh, modern environment.
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Antipasti Roasted Baby Carrots with Honey Ricotta on the side (gf, df/vegan) Polenta Tots with Garlic Aioli Mushroom Salad with Truffle Dressing (gf) Burrata with Pomegranate Balsamic & Grilled Crostini (gf) Roasted Brussel Sprouts (gf, df/vegan) Winter Greens & French Radishes with Cumberland Dressing & Parmesan Reggiano on the side (gf)
Pasta Course Vegetable Bolognese with Pappardelle Pasta (df/vegan) garnished with Herb Ricotta Bucatini with Pecorino Romano & Cracked Black Pepper Potato Gnocchi with Spinach Pesto (gf) White Wine Clam Tagliatelle Hazelnut Mushroom Pesto with Gluten Free Spaghetti (gf)
Dessert Course Tiramasu Ricotta Cheesecake with Walnut Crust & Apple Salad Warm Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut Gelato
Tuesday, February 25th – 7 PM Osteria Leana 76 South Street Oyster Bay, NY 11771
SLOW FOOD MEMBERS: $60/pp NON-MEMBERS: $70/pp Select Beer and Wine Included (From Oyster Bay Brewing Company and Marcari Vineyards) Only 40 tickets available FOR DETAILS AND TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/events/609461349876951
Sunday January 26th, 3 PM at Landmark on Main Street 232 Main Street, Port Washington, New York 11050
Is Your Food Making You Sick?
This riveting documentary airs the dirty secret that major companies have purposely hidden over the decades: that GMOs and pesticides like Roundup in our food may be one of the biggest drivers of disease.
Jeffrey Smith, the global spokesperson on the health dangers of genetically engineered foods, teamed up with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart, to create this life-changing film. SECRET INGREDIENTS shares the heart-wrenching stories of people suffering from numerous disorders, from cancer to infertility, brain fog to skin rashes. The film chronicles their journeys from tears of sadness to joy as life-limiting medical problems dissolve after they discover a simple way to regain health by eating organic food, free from GMOs, Roundup herbicide, and other synthetic toxins.
SECRET INGREDIENTS is a must-see for anyone who has or knows of a wide range of deleterious medical conditions that could be attributable to these chemicals. This documentary is so explosive that the top five chemical manufacturers as well as the FDA, USDA, and the EPA declined to be interviewed. It is a game changer for the public and potentially a life-saver.
The 80 minute film is followed by a conversation with filmmaker, Jeffrey Smith and chef & food activist Bhavani Jaroff. Come prepared to ask questions and share your own story.
The leading consumer advocate promoting healthier non-GMO choices, Jeffrey Smith was named the 2017 “Person of the Year” by Masters of Health Magazine. For more than two decades, his research has exposed how biotech companies mislead policy makers and the public and put the health of society and environment at risk. Documentaries include Genetic Roulette – The Gamble of Our Lives (2012) and Secret Ingredients (2018). Books include Seeds of Deception, the world’s bestseller on GMOs; and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods. He has lectured in 45 countries, counseled leaders from every continent, and has been quoted by news outlets including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Times (London), Associated Press, Reuters, LA Times, and Time Magazine. He regularly appears on BBC, NPR, Fox News, Democracy Now, The Doctors, and the Dr. Oz Show. Mr. Smith is the founding executive director of The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), a source of GMO health risk information for consumers, policy makers, and healthcare professionals.
ABOUT BHAVANI JAROFF
Bhavani Jaroff, Chair of Slow Food North Shore – is a natural foods chef, educator, farm to school coordinator, radio host, and food activist. She has over thirty years experience cooking healthy, fresh, organic food. iEat Green is a motivational, educational organization founded by Bhavani that provides tools to schools, corporations and families in their quest to becoming “Greener.” iEat Green is the culmination of years of experience, working together with other professionals, to help facilitate change in our communities, in our homes, in our schools and at our workplaces. Bhavani’s newest endeavor is becoming the Farm to School Coordinator for Glen Cove Public Schools, where she has the opportunity to introduce fresh vegetables into the school lunch program using local farms.
This is a free event. No tickets or reservations required.
Please join Slow Food North Shore for an evening of wine tasting and informed discussion at the Village Wine Merchant of Sea Cliff. Co-owner and Wine Director Michael Amendola will take us on a tour of four different wines, including natural, organic and biodynamic selections. We will learn about each wine’s terrior, sustainable viticultural practices and the small, family producers that create them.
Saturday, January 11th, 5PM to 7PM Village Wine Merchant 252 Sea Cliff Ave Sea Cliff, NY 11579 villagewinermerchant.com
Snacks and appetizers will be served with wine pairings in mind, prepared by Slow Food North Shore members.
Advance Tickets: $30/members – $40/non-members* Only 30 tickets available. Please purchase tickets by January 7th.
*At the door: $40 members / $50 non-members (*ONLY if tickets are still available. Please check your email or our Facebook page for updates. You must RSVP by email (info@slowfoodnorthshore.org) no later than January 9th to purchase a ticket at the door. No refunds after January 10th.)
Join Slow Food North Shore for OktoberFest in November at the newly opened Old Tappan Brewing Company in Bayville! Co-Owners Matt Cryan and Brent Kunkle will talk about the process of brewing craft beer and how they have partnered with a local farm to bring their spent grains to be used for compost. Date: Sunday November 3rd, 2019 Time: 4-7 PM Place: Old Tappan Brewing Company 37 Ludlam Ave. Bayville, NY Cost is $25 members, $30 non-members – includes a full tasting flight and two 10 oz. beers of your choice, plus Slow Food locally sourced, seasonal nibbles! Tickets available online via EVENTBRITE. Co-Sponored by Sea Cliff Farmers Market
Please join us for a Potluck Lunch as we celebrate the Harvestat Elija Farm. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 1PM-4PM $10 members — $15 non-members – ELIJA FARM 43 Foxhurst Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746 – Please bring a shareable dish made from local, sustainably grown ingredients, and preferably vegetarian and enjoy our community of Slow Foodies!
Also, we would love your input in helping to brainstorm ways to grow our chapter!
Come enjoy a batch-brewed coffee on the house along with a selection of delicious baked goods at the brand new MONGO’S Coffee Roastery & Lounge in Syosset, NY. Other food and beverages may be purchased at 10% discount. MONGO’S owner, Mitch Margulis will discuss coffee horticulture, sustainability, and roasting techniques.
The Gathering will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd promptly at 7:30 p.m. at Elijah Farm, Huntington, NY – The Gathering was delightful!
Here is an overview of the evening:
7:30pm- Farm Tour
8:00pm- Pot Luck
8:30pm-9:15pm Short Video on Slow Food and Presentations
9:15pm- Raffles
$5.00 members/ $10.00
Elija Farm 43 Foxhurst Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Directions once you arrive at Elijah Farm: Pull up the long driveway. Park in front of the green farmhouse or wooden tractor barn. The meeting will be in the green farmhouse.
** Please bring a dish to share. This is an eco-friendly event, so please bring your own plate and utensils to use, and come and enjoy the community of Slow Foodies!
Also, we would like to thank all who participated and helped make the Long Island CSA Fair such a success!
We are happy to say that the The Long Island Food & Film Feast was a smashing success! Next up, Slow Food North Shore is co-sponsoring The Long Island CSA Fair on Saturday, April 13th, between 11:00 am – 3:00pm.
We are gathering to help consumers find the best community supported agriculture program for their families, and to help farmers fill their CSA’s with supportive members.
Any questions? Please contact us at info@slowfoodnorthshore.org
Join us on Tuesday, June 19th @7pm for a Summer celebration, as we welcome new board members, thank old board members, and raise support for our local chapter! Come enjoy a hearty, family-style meal with us at Osteria Leana; a fabulous, Italian-fare restaurant that is tucked away in the quiet corner of Oyster Bay.
Dinner will be graciously prepared by Osteria Leana’s Owner and Executie Chef, Peter Van Der Mije, who has worked alongside heavy hitter chefs like Marcus Samuelsson, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Dan Kluger.
Chef Peter prioritizes the use of local, fresh, seasonal and organic ingredients, and perfects every dish on the menu in both taste and presentation! Osteria Leana is Aura Rated and Green Restaurant Certified, thus highlighting the importance of environmental sustainability standards in restaurants and local community.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Slow Food is offering a special promo: when you buy a Plant a Seed Kit for a mom, she will also receive a complimentary membership to Slow Food, and you’ll receive free shipping.
Please join us as we band together and push our good food movement forward!
