FERRAGOSTO 2011
FOOD & CHEF'S

TASTE THE BEST
OF SAN DIEGO

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Participating Restaurants include:
Busalacchi’s - Vigilucci's - Fabrison's - Tarantino's - Acqua Al 2 - TOAST Enoteca & Cucina - Landini's Pizzeria - Karl Strauss - Bencotto Italian Kitchen - Fig Tree Cafe - Caffe Italia - Mona Lisa Italian Foods - Pueblo Partners - Anthology - Osteria Origano - Galasso's Bakery - Pappalecco's - Tre Porcellini - Cupid’s Catering - Old Venice Restaurant - Davanti - Buon Appetito - Sogno Divino - Tommy V's - Caffe' Bella Italia - Solare - Mistral Restaurant - Craft & Commerce - Bella Sera Wine -
COSTUME CONTEST

Costume contest

Dress yourself in your silks, satins, and your velvet finery … be sure to wear a mask … parade in front of our judges … don’t be shy! Bedazzle us with your sparkle and charm us with your authentic Venetian attire. Dress for success and flirt with charming abandon! If you are selected you will be rewarded!

prizes:

First prize: $500
Second prize: $300
Third prize: $100
Venice Raffle

WIN A TRIP TO VENICE ITALY!

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Event Schedule

6:00 – 7:30pm Registration - Cocktails and Shop the Rialto Veneto (Silent Auction) near the Piazza San Marco

Silent Auction: Items TBA
7:30pm Doge's Address

The Doge is the highest official of the republic of Venice in the 8th–18th century. The office originated when the city was nominally subject to the Byzantine empire and became permanent in the 8th century. The doge was chosen from among the ruling families of Venice and held office for life.

Tonight the doge will address the Venetian Masquerade to present the

Fr. Grancini
Citizen of the
Neighborhood Award
8:00pm Piazza San Marco Opens and Entertainment Begins
Are you hungry? You’ve come to the right place! Restaurant Row awaits you! Here is a sampling of the local restaurants serving up a sumptuous sample of their tantalizing fare …
Busalacchi’s - Vigilucci's - Fabrison's - Tarantino's - Acqua Al 2 - TOAST Enoteca & Cucina - Landini's Pizzeria - Karl Strauss - Bencotto Italian Kitchen - Fig Tree Cafe - Caffe Italia - Mona Lisa Italian Foods - Pueblo Partners - Anthology - Osteria Origano - Galasso's Bakery - Pappalecco's - Tre Porcellini - Cupid’s Catering - Old Venice Restaurant - Davanti - Buon Appetito - Sogno Divino - Tommy V's - Caffe' Bella Italia - Solare - Mistral Restaurant - Craft & Commerce - Bella Sera Wine -

8:05pm Entertainment
D'ya wanna dance? Little Italy's hippest, hit band will rock your socks off! Whether it's the soulful mix of jazz and blues or rock 'n' roll dance routines, when the music starts revelers will be up on their feet dancing to the beat!

Anthology is a stylish band, intimate 250 seat modern supper club in San Diego's trendy Little Italy neighborhood that presents the best music and cuisine in an upscale, acoustically perfect environment. Highlighting a wide array of nationally renowned recording artists and the best local and regional musicians, Anthology is open five nights a week. Genres include Jazz, Roots Blues, Classic Rock, Singer/Songwriter, World Beat, Latin and more. Our award-winning chef, Eric Bauer, adds to the superstar lineup with the finest in New American cuisine.


8:30pm Costume Contest Winners Announced
8:45pm Live Auction

10:00pm Raffle: Trip to Venice (or other place of choice)