SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 16, 2015) - Join us for a dash of thoughtfulness and bunches of fun! Tickets are now available for the fifth-annual Taste of Potrero, a food and fundraising event featuring over 40 of San Francisco's best restaurants and bars that benefit Daniel Webster Elementary in Potrero Hill. Tickets sell-out every year and are now available at https://tasteofpotrero2015.eventbrite.com. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit public education.
The previous four years of Taste of Potrero raised almost $300K for Daniel Webster Elementary. This year's event is anticipated to be the most successful ever with our largest venue yet -- San Francisco's historic Pier 70 which will be transformed into an urban oasis for the event. Taste of Potrero 2015 will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14 in Building 12 of Pier 70, giving attendees a peek into the revitalization project currently underway to reclaim this historic stretch of San Francisco waterfront and bring housing, parks and jobs to Dogpatch.
"The San Francisco foodies show up in droves thanks to the incredible restaurants that support this unique public school, serving a very diverse population of our city's kids," said former San Francisco Mayor and Potrero Hill resident, Art Agnos. "Moving the event to Pier 70 is going to allow Taste of Potrero to meet the growing ticket demand of this not-to-be-missed event."
More than 40 of the City's finest restaurants and bars will provide tastes of their newest and boldest menu items -- and give guests the opportunity to meet and mingle with many of the cities hottest chefs. Participating restaurants and bars include Loló, State Bird Provisions, Les Clos, Trick Dog, Dosa, Sababa, Citizen's Band, The Homestead, Piccino, Urchin Bistrot, Souvla, TBD, 1300 Fillmore, Pig + Pie, Del Popolo, Hog & Rocks, Mozzeria, Dynamo Donuts, Beretta, Paragon, Gilberths, Mochica, Green Chile Kitchen, Boxing Room, Mission Rock Resort, Brass Tacks, Precita Park Café, Hillside Supper Club, Poco Dolce, Humphry Slocombe, Mr. Espresso, Pinkies Bakery, Comstock Saloon, Local Mission Eatery, Lukes's Local, La Mar, Third Rail and Shakewell, with wine by Flywheel and Cellars 33, beer by Almanac Brewery and spirits by Anchor Steam Distilling.
"State Bird Provisions is excited to once again participate in Taste of Potrero -- one of San Francisco's most notable food events that also serves as a fundraiser for public education," said Nicole Krasinski, Chef/Owner. "We'll be serving our sourdough, sauerkraut, pecorino & ricotta pancakes, as well as sharing in the fun!"
The venue is generously provided by Forest City, developers of Pier 70. Additional sponsors include Orton Development, Allpointe Insurance Services, Trumark Urban, Fiddlesticks Children's Clothing, The Veen Firm PC, The Fontana Foundation, Ronaldo Cianciarulo, Lina & Sam Broydo, and Fletcher Studio Landscape Architecture.
About Taste of Potrero
Taste of Potrero was created in 2011 by Potrero Hill residents seeking to tap into San Franciscans' passion for cuisine while raising critical funds for their community school. During the premier fundraiser in May 2011, Taste of Potrero raised more than $50,000, a financial lifeline for Daniel Webster that enabled the school to meet its budget needs and continue offering quality education for San Francisco students. Since its first fundraiser event, Taste of Potrero has raised over $300K for Daniel Webster Elementary.
