TASTE 2023

TASTE 2023 | Thursday, April 27

Host: 6 PM | VIP: 6:30 PM | Event 7:30–9:30 PM

TASTE returns to Root Division’s gallery this spring!

Our annual spring fundraiser, TASTE, is a one-of-a-kind experience of art-inspired food and food-inspired art.
This culinary fundraising event features 20 local chefs making artfully inspired bites and cocktails onsite in Root Division’s gallery and artist studios. All cuisine is generously donated, making this event the tastiest way to #SupportRD.

Proceeds support local artists and free art classes for Bay Area youth, and the continued success of Root Division’s unique model for keeping artists and arts education in the heart of San Francisco.

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Host

Starting at $400

HOST PACKAGES STARTING AT $400

At the HOST LEVEL, you can amplify your support while experiencing this in-person event to the fullest!

First access to chef tastings, Artist Studios, + Diamond Lounge (6–8:30 pm)
Complimentary valet parking
Plus all of the VIP + Event Level Benefits listed below including:
- A limited-edition artist-designed tote filled with goodies + special artist-made gifts
A generous part of your contribution is tax-deductible!
Limited capacity: 60 in-person guests)

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VIP

VIP TICKETS: $250

PRESALE: $200 (through April 17)
EARLY BIRD: $150 (through Feb 28)
As a VIP, experience this in-person event and support artists and arts education!

Early access to chef tastings + Artist Studios (6:30–8:30 pm)
Complimentary valet parking
A limited-edition artist designed tote of goodies + gifts
Plus all of the Event Level Benefits listed below.
(Limited capacity: 100 in-person guests)

Purchase

TICKETS

MAIN EVENT TICKETS: $150

PRESALE: $100 (through April 17)
EARLY BIRD: $75 (through Feb 28)
Attend the in-person event to support artists and arts education!

Access to chef tastings + Artist Studios (7:30–8:30 pm)
Bites, libations, and music
A chance to bid on art, gifts, + experiences in our Silent Auction
The energy + excitement of an in-person Root Division event!
(Limited capacity: 150 in-person guests)

PURCHASE

DONATE

#SupportRD

Can’t attend the event or prefer to make a fully charitable gift? We’d love your support!

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Participating Food + Drink Stations

Gold Sponsors

Hosts TO DATE

Sapphire
Lisa Spivey
Lisa Olson + Thomas Lau

Platinum
Aaron Bastian + Cat Foo
Michelle Mansour
Ry Sullivan + Amber Freeman

Silver
Lizanne + Ben Suter

Gold
Adam J. O’Donnell
Amber Jean Young + Raj Chowdhury
Ancel + Gina Martinez
Andrea Crow + Fred Craves
Cynthia Loukides + Paul Harrison
Ellen Oh
Sharon Tanenbaum + Matty Person

OTHER SPONSORS TO DATE

OTHER DONATIONS

SAVORY

Andina / La Cocina
Mini arepas with avocado chicken salad
Guava and cheese pinchos

Alicia Tamales Los Mayas
Tamalito Pop

The Charapa Project
Tamal
Little causa
Vegetarian little causa

Color Café
Vegan pastelito (GF)
Beef pastelito (GF)

Joe’s Dog Ranch
chuck’s chicago dog
everythings gone green
neighborhood’s gone dog
the greenwash

Outer Orbit
Smoked Kalua Pig Sliders

Tenderheart
Tuna Tartar with green garlic, fermented green tomatoes, mushroom garum, rice chips

The Midway SF
Hearts of Palm Ceviche
Mini Chicken Tostadas

SWEET

Brigitte Bieyro

Color Café
Flan
Apple dessert (vg,gf)

BEVERAGES

Casements / Yola Mezcal
Peas for Bees: Yola Mezcal, pea and strawberry shrub, citrus

Madrone Art Bar
“Fistfull of Dollars” Japanese Whiskey, Brandy, Cynar, 5 Spices, and Chocolate
“Studio Gangsta” Copalli Rum, Agwa, Orgeat, Passion fruit, Lemon

Mothership
Ten Forward: Humboldt Organic Vodka, brucato orchards, lemon, fennel, passion fruit, pea flower
Hanging Garden: Ghia aperatif, fennel, thyme, lemon, tonic (mocktail)

Public Works
Chipotle Paloma with St. Germain
Paloma with St. Germain

Ritual Coffee Roasters
Mission Freestyler (black coffee)
SoMa Star (black coffee)
Hayes Jammer (oat milk latte)

Teeth
Ginny Lemon Spritz: Gin, elderflower, lemon, and sparkling wine

Check out more photos from previous TASTE >>>