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\"medgreen<\/a> A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Meet Drink Talk Think” is certainly an idea worth toasting. It’s also the slogan for Green Drinks<\/a>, a fun monthly networking group that combines merriment and making the world a greener (better) place.<\/p>\n

This month’s soiree, on Tuesday, September 17 from 6\u20138 p.m. in the pretty courtyard of the Environmental Defense Center <\/a>(906 Garden St.), features Marge Cafarelli<\/a>, the dynamo\u00a0founder and visionary behind Santa Barbara Public Market,<\/a> which is opening soon on the corner of Chapala and Victoria streets. With a mouth-watering list of vendors\u2014including Foragers Pantry<\/a>,\u00a0Enjoy Cupcakes<\/a>,\u00a0Flagstone Pantry<\/a>,\u00a0The Pasta Shoppe<\/a>,\u00a0il Fustino, Oils and Vinegars<\/a>,\u00a0Rori\u2019s Artisanal Creamery<\/a>,\u00a0JuiceWell<\/a>,\u00a0The Kitchen,\u00a0Wine + Beer,\u00a0Green Star Coffee<\/a>,\u00a0Belcampo Meat Co.<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Crazy Good Bread<\/a>\u2014we can’t wait for the market to open.<\/p>\n

But meanwhile Tuesday’s Happy Hour, which is a benefit for SOL Food Festival <\/a>(coming up soon on\u00a0September 28),<\/span>\u00a0features\u00a0hors d’oeuvres from Whole Foods Market <\/a>and Isabella’s Gourmet Foods<\/a>, beer from\u00a0Firestone Walker Brewing Co. <\/a>and Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. <\/a>and even juice tastings from the Juice Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Filling your mind while you fill your belly is the aim of Green Drinks.<\/p>\n

Cafarelli will share the inspiration behind the market, its connection to community building and how it supports local food. Foodbank of Santa Barbara County<\/a> will also share information. They’ll also be live music by Adam Phillips <\/a>and a silent auction to benefit SOL Food Festival, featuring opportunities to bid on\u00a0wine tasting at the Canary<\/a>, farm tours, dinner at Seagrass<\/a> and much more.<\/p>\n

All are welcome. Come thirsty, bring your friends. Great food and conversation is guaranteed. Just $15 gets you in the door and includes one drink.\u00a0RSVP at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/575355175862793\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hope to see you there.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara SEASONS Magazine<\/a> on September 13, 2013.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a>

Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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