Slow Food St. Louis

Slow Food St. Louis Slow Food is good, clean, and fair food. Slow Food St. Louis is a lively group. We work to support the Slow Food philosophy and mission in and around the St.

Slow Food is an international, educational organization devoted to promoting fresh, local, and sustainably-produced food, biodiversity, and the preservation of food traditions, as well as celebrating the pleasures of the table. Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food tra

ditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes, and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. We believe that the food we eat should taste good, that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare, or our health, and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work. Louis area. We invite you to attend any of our events. Get to know us. Consider becoming a member.

05/26/2026
The Slow Food movement he founded is stronger than ever, but still he will be missed by many.
05/22/2026

The Slow Food movement he founded is stronger than ever, but still he will be missed by many.

Today, in the town of Bra (Italy), Carlo Petrini passed away at the age of 76.

A visionary leader and public intellectual with a profound commitment to the common good, human relationships, and the natural world, Carlo Petrini founded Slow Food, the international Terra Madre gathering, and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo. Through these initiatives, he brought to life a global movement rooted in the values of good, clean, and fair food for all, connecting communities, farmers, food artisans, cooks, activists, and young people across the world.

“Those who sow utopia reap reality” - a phrase Carlo Petrini loved to say - encapsulates his life. He firmly believed that dreams and visions, when they are just, capable of inspiring collective participation, and pursued with conviction, are not impossible to achieve.

He combined the ability to dream with a deep sense of joy and collective purpose, paving concrete paths toward social change. His work was always rooted in collaboration with others, especially younger generations, and guided by passion, empathy, and fraternity.

His energy, his determination, and his lifelong dedication to others will remain a guiding force for the entire Slow Food movement and for all those who shared his vision.

JOIN US IN A GLOBAL MOVEMENT, ADVOCATING FOR GOOD, CLEAN AND FAIR FOOD FOR ALL.Slow Food STL re-launches with a Joyful D...
05/16/2026

JOIN US IN A GLOBAL MOVEMENT, ADVOCATING FOR GOOD, CLEAN AND FAIR FOOD FOR ALL.

Slow Food STL re-launches with a Joyful Dinner at 6pm on May 31st at Kakao Chocolate (7272 Manchester, Maplewood). We will gather to honor our food traditions, share a meal, and lift up our voices in community. This isn’t just a dinner, it’s a joyful act of resistance!

If you are interested in learning more about what's happening with Slow Food in St. Louis this summer, or just want some good food and company, please join us!

There is a $5 fee to attend the dinner, but it is free to Slow Food members.

There will be many types of delicious food (including vegetarian and vegan) and some confectionary treats courtesy of Kakao chocolate.

Joy is our stand. And it’s time to defend joy together in a world that is working hard to keep us from it. Join the movement. Set the table. Share the story. Be part of the change. Join us!

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08/27/2025

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