{"id":6703,"date":"2014-08-01T18:04:45","date_gmt":"2014-08-02T01:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703"},"modified":"2014-08-01T12:07:20","modified_gmt":"2014-08-01T19:07:20","slug":"arthritis-foundations-33rd-annual-taste-of-the-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703","title":{"rendered":"Arthritis Foundation&#8217;s 33rd Annual Taste of the Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_32570\" style=\"width: 494px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32570\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32570\" alt=\"Photo courtesy Arthritis Foundation's Taste of the Town\" src=\"http:\/\/sbseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/safe_image.jpg\" width=\"484\" height=\"253\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy Arthritis Foundation&#8217;s Taste of the Town<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We got\u00a0a preview last week of what&#8217;s in store for the\u00a0<a title=\"33rd annual Santa Barbara Taste of the Town\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/santabarbaratasteofthetown\" target=\"_blank\">33rd annual Santa Barbara Taste of the Town<\/a>, and there&#8217;s a lot to be excited about for\u00a0this\u00a0signature culinary event benefiting the <a title=\"Arthritis Foundation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arthritis Foundation<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Taking place on Sunday,\u00a0Sept. 7\u00a0at the picturesque Riviera Park Gardens, 2030 Alameda Padre Serra,\u00a0\u00a0from noon-3 p.m.,\u00a0the fundraiser\u00a0is expected to attract more than\u00a0\u00a01,000 guests for an afternoon of wine tasting and delicious nibbles presented from many\u00a0of Santa Barbara&#8217;s finest restaurants and wineries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mingle and support a good cause over live entertainment overlooking the beautiful\u00a0city below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8zd3xXabGZ8?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a title=\"Opal Restaurant &amp; Bar \" href=\"http:\/\/opalrestaurantandbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Opal Restaurant &amp; Bar <\/a>co-owners <a title=\"Arthritis Foundation\u2019s Taste of the Town Fundraiser\" href=\"http:\/\/sbseasons.com\/blog\/datebook\/arthritis-foundations-fundraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tina Takaya<\/a> and Richard Yates are co-chairs for the event. Some of the participating restaurants include:\u00a0Aldo\u2019s Italian Restaurant,\u00a0<a title=\"Blue Tavern\" href=\"http:\/\/bluetavernsb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Tavern<\/a>,\u00a0Ca\u2019 Dario,\u00a0Fresco Caf\u00e9 &amp; Bakery,\u00a0Il Fustino,\u00a0Los Agaves,\u00a0Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant,\u00a0Louie\u2019s California Bistro,\u00a0Michael\u2019s Catering,\u00a0New West Catering\/Industrial Eats,\u00a0Olivos del Mar,\u00a0Opal Restaurant &amp; Bar,\u00a0Renaud\u2019s Patisserie &amp; Bistro,\u00a0Santa Barbara City College,\u00a0The Chase Restaurant,\u00a0The Faculty Club,\u00a0The Palace Grill and\u00a0Via Maestra 42, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wine, beer and beverages will be provide by:\u00a0Adelaida,\u00a0Alexander &amp; Wayne\/Arthur Earl,\u00a0<a title=\"Alma Rosa Winery &amp; Vineyards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.almarosawinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alma Rosa Winery &amp; Vineyards<\/a> (winemaker <a title=\"Richard Sanford on Wine\" href=\"http:\/\/sbseasons.com\/blog\/richard-sanford-on-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Sanford<\/a> is a special honoree),\u00a0Au Bon Climat,\u00a0Babcock Vineyards,\u00a0Brander Vineyard,\u00a0Brewer-Clifton,\u00a0Buttonwood Farm Winery &amp; Vineyard,\u00a0Carr Vineyards &amp; Winery,\u00a0Consilience Winery\/Tre Anelli,\u00a0Daniel Gehrs Wines,\u00a0Falcone Family Vineyards,\u00a0<a title=\"Fess Parker Winery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fessparkerwines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fess Parker Winery<\/a>,\u00a0Fiddlehead Cellars,\u00a0<a title=\"Figueroa Mountain Brewery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.figmtnbrew.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Figueroa Mountain Brewery<\/a>,\u00a0Foxen,\u00a0Giessinger Winery,\u00a0<a title=\"Grassini\" href=\"http:\/\/www.grassinifamilyvineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grassini<\/a>,\u00a0Island Brewing Company,\u00a0Jaffurs Wine Cellars,\u00a0Ken Brown Wines,\u00a0Kenneth Volk Vineyards,\u00a0<a title=\"Lafond Winery and Vineyards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lafondwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lafond Winery and Vineyards<\/a>,\u00a0Lucas &amp; Lewellen Vineyards\/Toccata Wines,\u00a0<a title=\"Margerum Wine Company\" href=\"http:\/\/www.margerumwinecompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Margerum Wine Company<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Melville Vineyards &amp; Winery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.melvillevineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Melville Vineyards &amp; Winery<\/a>,\u00a0Mosby Winery,\u00a0Peet\u2019s Coffee &amp; Tea,\u00a0Qupe,\u00a0<a title=\"Sanford Winery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sanfordwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sanford Winery<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Santa Barbara Winery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sbwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Barbara Winery<\/a>,\u00a0Scott Cellars,\u00a0Silver Wines,\u00a0Sort This Out Cellars,\u00a0Starlane &amp; Dierberg Vineyards\/Three Saints,\u00a0<a title=\"Sunstone Vineyards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sunstonewinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunstone Vineyards<\/a>,\u00a0Tolosa,\u00a0Whitcraft Winery,\u00a0William James Cellars and\u00a0Zaca Mesa, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32571\" style=\"width: 506px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32571\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32571\" alt=\"Photo courtesy Arthritis Foundation's Taste of the Town\" src=\"http:\/\/sbseasons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/10534343_785286418160429_1949476239334137961_n.jpg\" width=\"496\" height=\"372\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-32571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy Arthritis Foundation&#8217;s Taste of the Town<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kendall Viera, a 13-year-old middle school student from Santa Ynez has been named this year&#8217;s Youth Honoree. She\u00a0was diagnosed at the age of 6 with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) and is currently in remission, thanks to medical advances. To see a video of Viera talking about why she supports the Arthritis Foundation click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?v=10152638675900910&amp;l=498699476840957390\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a title=\"Dr. Timothy Spiegel \" href=\"http:\/\/doctor.webmd.com\/doctor\/timothy-spiegel-md-2b049a2b-9911-409c-a5de-67546c399794-overview\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Timothy Spiegel <\/a>has been named the event&#8217;s Medical Honoree. Hel is a rheumatologist (arthritis specialist) in Santa Barbara that has been diagnosing and treating patients for almost\u00a040 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All proceeds from Taste of the Town support local programs and services of the Arthritis Foundation. The foundation is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of 53 million people (including nearly 300,000 children) with arthritis through research and local programs of education, advocacy and juvenile arthritis support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Taste of the Town tickets purchased in advance are $125 per person; tickets at the door will be $140, if available, and corporate group discounts are also available. Tickets are limited, so early reservations are encouraged.\u00a0For tickets and information call 805\/463-4685 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/tasteofthetownsantabarbara.org\/the-event\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">tasteofthetownsantabarbara.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sponsors and their guests will also enjoy the exclusive Connoisseurs&#8217; Circle, co-chaired by <a title=\"Jennifer Jaqua\" href=\"http:\/\/www.laduenews.com\/living\/fashion-beauty\/beauty-q-a-with-jennifer-jaqua\/article_75c58f67-7a24-5068-a87e-bd0a6297b10d.html\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Jaqua<\/a> and <a title=\"Jacques Habra\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jacqueshabra.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jacques Habra<\/a>. Celebrating its fifth year, this unique VIP experience will feature a progressive tasting menu designed and prepared by a visiting chef of distinction at <a title=\"Belmond El Encanto\" href=\"http:\/\/www.belmond.com\/el-encanto-santa-barbara\/\" target=\"_blank\">Belmond El Encanto<\/a> on Friday, Sept. 5, along with a live auction. Taste of the Town sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting Asher Garfinkel at 805\/563-4685.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013Leslie Dinaberg<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\">Originally published in\u00a0<a title=\"Santa Barbara SEASONS\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sbseasons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>\u00a0on July 31, 2014.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled\"><div class=\"robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon-text sd-sharing\"><h3 class=\"sd-title\">Share this:<\/h3><div class=\"sd-content\"><ul><li class=\"share-pinterest\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-pinterest-6703\" class=\"share-pinterest sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703&amp;share=pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Pinterest\"><span>Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-linkedin\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-linkedin-6703\" class=\"share-linkedin sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703&amp;share=linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on LinkedIn\"><span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-twitter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-twitter-6703\" class=\"share-twitter sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703&amp;share=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Twitter\"><span>Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-print\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-print sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to print\"><span>Print<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-email\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-email sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703&amp;share=email\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to email this to a friend\"><span>Email<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-tumblr\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-tumblr sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703&amp;share=tumblr\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Tumblr\"><span>Tumblr<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\" class=\"sharing-anchor sd-button share-more\"><span>More<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"sharing-hidden\"><div class=\"inner\" style=\"display: none;\"><ul><li class=\"share-pocket\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-pocket sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703&amp;share=pocket\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Pocket\"><span>Pocket<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-reddit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-reddit sd-button share-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6703&amp;share=reddit\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Reddit\"><span>Reddit<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We got\u00a0a preview last week of what&#8217;s in store for the\u00a033rd annual Santa Barbara Taste of the Town, and there&#8217;s a lot to be excited about for\u00a0this\u00a0signature culinary event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation. 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