TASTE 2024
TASTE 2024 | Thursday, April 18
Host: 6 PM | VIP: 6:30 PM | Event 7:30–9:30 PM
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 over a dozen 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.
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)
VIP TICKETS: $250
PRESALE: $200 (through April 8)
EARLY BIRD: $150 (through Feb 29)
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)
MAIN EVENT TICKETS: $150
PRESALE: $100 (through April 8)
EARLY BIRD: $75 (through Feb 29)
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)
Can’t attend the event or prefer to make a fully charitable gift? We’d love your support!
Participating Food + Drink Stations TO DATE
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Hosts TO DATE
Sapphire
Cynthia Loukides + Paul Harrison
Lisa Olson + Thomas Lau
Platinum
Andrea Crow + Fred Craves
John-Mark Ikeda + Meg Gray
Sharon Tanenbaum + Matty Person
Gold
Ancel + Gina Martinez
Brian H. O’Connor + Collin Baker
Primo Orpilla
Shannon Atlas + Howard Caro
Taura Null + Jason Toffaletti
OTHER SPONSORS TO DATE
OTHER DONATIONS
18 Reasons
Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)
Black Vines
BLICK Art Materials
Bread SRSLY
Cartoon Art Museum
Cole Hardware
Equator Coffees
Farm Fresh to You
FLAX art & design
Gus’s Community Market
Illustoria Magazine
International Orange Spa
Kitchen on Fire
Local Taste City Tours
Mariposa Baking
Museum of Craft and Design
Napa Bookmine
Nomu Skewers
Oakland Zoo
Oaktown Spice Shop
ODC
Rare Device
Sister, Mother, Crone
St George’s Spirits
Terra Firma Farm
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
The Stud
SAVORY
5th House Catering
Reuben spring rolls w/ sumac remoulade
Vegan ceviche w/ hearts of palm
Abacá
Tokwa’t Baboy | Pig’s ear, rhubarb, black vinegar gelee
Cocktail: Gin, Mommenpop Makrut Lime, Galangal, Rhubarb, Lychee, Lime
Adelita’s Antojitos
Tostaditas de Salpicon |Tostada topped with fresh flank steak salad
Mini Pupusas topped with Curtido
Vegan jackfruit guajillo tamalitos
Salvadoran Orchata
Color Café
Savory pastelito (GF)
Stove top flan
Grazing Goat
Grazing Table of Fruit, Vegetables, Cheeses, Nuts, Dips, Spreads, and Mediterranean bites
Rise Over Run
Celery Root Tartlet: Buttermilk, Spinach, Miso, Lemon, Graham Cracker Crust
Suyos Catering
Vegetarian Causa | Whipped Potato seasoned with Peruvian Chili and Lime Aioli (not spicy)
Anticucho | Grilled Pork Loin with Aji Panca Sauce
The Charapa Project
Mini Causa/Vegan: Garnished with Charapa Peruvian Sauces
Grilled Portabella Mushroom: Garnished with Charapa Peruvian Sauces
SWEET
Brigitte Bieyro
Mango Pineapple Hibiscus Cupcakes
Coaster Cookies
Butter Baked Cornflake Marshmallow Cluster
BEVERAGES
Casements
Peas for Bees: Mezcal, strawberry and green pea shrub, citrus Islands: Vodka, Chinola, Olehna, lemon & sparkling water
Public Works
The Diplomat’s Punch: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum, Passion fruit puree, Pineapple juice, Lime juice, Topped with Tajin
Ritual Coffee Roasters
Mission Freestyler (black coffee)
SoMa Star (black coffee)
Hayes Jammer (oat milk latte)
Standard Deviant Brewing
Kolsch | Petite Saison | Hazy IPA | West Coast IPA
St. Hildie’s
Guava and Elderberry Spiked Tonics
Teeth
Spritz Me Baby One More Time:
Humboldt Organic Vodka, lime juice, cucumber & mint infused simple syrup, soda water, garnished with Mint
Interested in learning more about supporting this event? Email us at taste@rootdivision.org!