Building Sustainable Menus: Farming and Living in a Green World

We are excited to welcome speakers from two of the big Milwaukee names in organic food and sustainability. James Godsil from Sweetwater (www.sweetwater-organic.com) and David Swanson of Braise (www.braiseculinaryschool.com) will be with us to discuss organic food by defining the genre, exploring the history of and presenting the importance in today's food industry and how this affects restaurants, events and menu planning.

This month’s featured food and beverage hosts are Bartenders on the Go and Jake’s Catering. Our signature cocktails will be organic lime and cucumber mojitos and organic agave margarita. Wine, beer and soda will also be available.

Our dinner will consist of spring asparagus and petite greens salad with balsamic truffle vinaigrette; Strauss free raised veal with morel mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, natural jus; and, a strolling dessert station featuring buttermilk and vanilla pannacotta, seasonal fruits, house made dried fruit chutneys, and pistachio brittle.

Please note, for any of our members and guest who have special dietary requirements, please register and also reply to this invite with an email outlying your needs.

About the Venue:  Sharon Lynn Wilson Center

The Sharon Lynn Wilson Center is a beautiful performing and visual arts and education facility nestled in Brookfield's Mitchell Park. Located just 20 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee, the Wilson Center serves as a bridge for the arts by connecting communities, linking arts organizations, and fostering a collaborative spirit that helps keep the arts alive.

Its mission is to be the catalyst for lifelong discovery and exploration of the arts by: Presenting professional national, regional, and local performances in two theaters and one outdoor summer concert venue; Providing outstanding arts education for all ages in a variety of studio spaces for music, art, dance, and theater classes; Exhibiting the work of living Wisconsin artists in the Ploch Art Gallery in association with the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters; and, Offering facilities rentals to local arts groups, businesses, and the community for performances, classes, meetings, conferences, and private parties.

About the Bar:Bartenders on the Go, Gary Ozuna

Bartenders On The Go is a full service bartending company attending to Milwaukee's elite clientele. They offer professional fun bartenders who have been carefully chosen to exceed our guests expectations. They partner with catering companies and facilities throughout the area to help create a truly memorable event. Their specialties include martini bars, specialty cocktails, weddings, themed events, and any type of special occasion. They have been happily serving the Milwaukee Metropolitan area for nearly 7 years.

About the Caterer: Jake’s Catering, Dan Wustrack

Restaurant-style catering whose motto is, “We don’t sacrifice quality for the sake of catering.”  Jake’s has been family owned and operated for nearly half a century. Many of Jake’s customers, who have dined with them for generations, now look to Jake’s for their catering needs. Chef-Owned and operated, their quality of food and attention to detail is what sets them apart.

Once again, please let us know if you have any special dietary needs are allergies. Please RSVP via the link by Friday, April 16, 2010. All no-shows will be billed. All proceeds benefit your Southern Wisconsin NACE chapter and its efforts to bring pertinent educational programming and networking opportunities to Southern Wisconsin's hospitality industry.