Front Burner Fund is proud to be hosting its 2nd annual fundraiser at San Diego's favorite pork palace, Carnitas’ Snack Shack, on Tuesday, May 14th from 6-9pm. Come join some of San Diego's top chefs for a swinging fun party with delicious food for a great cause. As in years past, tickets for the event are $25 in advance and $35 at the door, a small price to pay to grub on tasty bites and to support a wonderful charity.
Founded in 2012 by four San Diego culinary leaders, the Front Burner Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity committed to raising funds to assist back of house restaurant staff with health costs and emergency medical needs. The passion project of a few leaders in the local culinary community including Ron Troyano, Julie Darling, Flor Franco, and Maria Sparks, the Front Burner Fund is approaching its second year and the organization has grown its board of directors to eight members from various backgrounds and industries. The board is now positioned to allocate the proceeds from their fundraising events to recipients throughout the year with a formal application and review process. Local chefs and back of house staff can apply for a grant by writing a letter detailing their reason of need to Ron Troyano at [email protected] or Julie Darling at [email protected].
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| Part of the back patio at Carnitas' |
“Not only will the Front Burner Fund bring the culinary community closer together,” says Troyano, “we are hopeful that it will also bring some much needed awareness to the cause and the medical needs of our local culinary talents.”
For this year's fundraiser, each tasting ticket purchased will include access to each and every chefs’ tastings, and one complimentary drink, including beer or wine. There will be a cash beer & wine bar for those wishing to kick back a few. This year, the chefs attending the event include:
Hanis Cavin – Carnitas’ Snack Shack
Hector Casanova – Casanova Fish Tacos
Amy DiBiase – Baleen Restaurant
Eric Manual – Firefly Restaurant / Dana Hotel
George Morris – Beaumont’s
Ben Rollins – What’s Ben Baking
Matt Sisson – Ghost Scream Hot Sauce
Chris Spayde – Blue Wave
Peter Servold – Pete’s Paleo
Devin Woodall – Cork and Platter
Jenny Williams – Jenny Wenny Cakes
Karen Blair - Hamilton's Tavern
Shihomi Borillo - Azuki Sushi
And more chefs keep signing up!Carnitas' Snack Shack is located at 2632 University Ave. For more information on the 2nd Annual Front Burner Fund Food Fest hosted By Carnitas Snack, visit the Facebook event page or Front Burner Fund's Facebook page. To purchase $25 tickets, visit the Brown Paper Tickets page or purchase at the door for $35.
