Slow Food East End

06/05/2026

Last weekend we joined tables across the country for a Joyful Dinner Series with !

Thank you so much to for hosting an effervescent evening. The carefully curated menu reflected the Slow Food East End values by collaborating with local farmers like Crescent Farms Ducks as well as some of our favorite Snail of Approval recipients including , .mushrooms , , , and

We gathered to strengthen our community, to celebrate friendships, and to remember the pillars of our community who inspire this work.

This campaign was so special to us. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this possible.

Stay Tuned for our summer events line up!

05/26/2026

Help us celebrate around the nation highlight thoughtful sourcing, intentional flavors, and appreciation for local eats!

Sunday, May 31 at 5pm 

Dinner includes a wine pairing provided by premier local wineries that champion quality as Snail of Approval recipients on the East End.

🎟️ Link in bio for more details and to purchase tickets

✨Proceeds from the dinner go towards supporting Slow Food East End and our continued participation in uplifting good, clean, fair food.

05/25/2026

The legacy of Carlo Petrini.

05/23/2026

Slow Food East End leaders had the honor of hearing Carlo Petrini speak on October 5, 2014 in NYC. We were able to ask questions and have our photo made with him. A very exciting day!

05/22/2026

Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food, has passed away.

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.

05/10/2026

You’re Invited! A Joyful Dinner: Sunday Supper

Slow Food East End will be hosting a Joyful Dinner at on Sunday May 31 at 5pm. Tickets on sale soon!

Come be apart of the national dinner series and gather around community to stimulate greater support for good, clean, and fair food.

The Joyful Dinner Series is a celebration from that centers community driven dinner, honoring the vibrant and diverse food tradition of everyday people. Stay tuned for more!

04/28/2026

Inspiring hope through action and innovation, our Climate Change panel brought important, timely conversations to the forefront that were grounded in the real experiences of those working on the land and water here on the East End.

From shifting growing conditions to changes in our coastal waters, our panelists shared firsthand insights into how climate change is impacting us locally.

Slow Food East End is proud to create space for these conversations and to support a food system rooted in good, clean, and fair values—for today and for the future.

Panelists included: Grace Grimes of , Al Martinez-Fonts of and Richie Pisacano, Vineyard Manager of and owner of
Moderated by Eric Deschamps - Founder and CEO of

04/28/2026

The conversation was powerful, honest, and deeply local.

Our panel on East End Women Leading Change sparked meaningful dialogue about sustainability and community impact—led by women shaping the future of food on the East End.

Panelists included: Ursula XVII () of , Laura Klahre , Dr. Emily McDonald ( ) Lifestyle Medicine and Kelly Brennan () . Moderated by Tracy Kessler (.tracykessler) with

This is what Earth Day is all about: connection, inspiration, and action.

Slow Food East End remains committed to being a trusted voice—uplifting those who live out the principles of good, clean, and fair food every day.

04/18/2026

Thank you for your enduring support of Slow Food East End!

12/09/2025

The state is making up to $500,000 available to farmers markets through Part 1 of the Farmers Market Resiliency Grant Program's fourth round, state agriculture commissioner Richard Ball said. Details https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2025/12/nys-announces-500k-grant-pool-to-support-farmers-markets/