In what promises to be a fun-filled evening for foodies and those who simply want to support University City schools, fundraising organization EdUCate will host its 18th annual Taste of the Triangle event at the UC San Diego faculty club on April 20. The evening will feature delectable treats from several local eateries, including The French Gourmet, the Marine Room, Sushi on the Rock and Lorna’s Italian Kitchen. The new location — the event has been held at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines for the last three years — will provide a “more intimate” setting, said Brian Barnhorst, event chairman. Then there’s the food. Everything from local halibut ceviche (courtesy of Nine-Ten restaurant) to short-rib sliders (from The 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro) and the French Gourmet’s chocolate mousse cake can be sampled. Pastas, ribs, vegetable salads and everything in between will be available for tasting, alongside a cash bar. A wine-and-cheese pairing will accompany the VIP reception, and, according to Barnhorst, chefs were given “no limits on what they can prepare aside from what they are able to make there.” While sampling all the treats, guests will be entertained by a silent auction, with items ranging from luxurious San Diego “staycations,” prom packages, summer camps and original artwork. If guests see an item they don’t want to risk missing out on, they can opt for the “buy it now” link, provided on the event website, which Barnhorst said was added to “avoid bidding at cost.” The idea is not limited to online, however; at any point during the event, guests can grab a coveted item and buy it at a slight premium to completely avoid the bidding process. To ensure teachers will be able to attend, EdUCate offers a the opportunity for guests to sponsor a teacher, wherein those feeling generous can pay the way for a UC cluster teacher to attend — and they can do so by selecting a specific teacher or offering the gift to anyone in need. At time of publication, Barnhorst said, every teacher that was still in need of a sponsor was “expected to be taken care of.” What: Taste of the Triangle 2012 When: April 20, 7 to 10 p.m. Where: UCSD Faculty Club near the Sun God statue on the Muir campus, 9500 Gillman Drive Tickets: $85 at the door For more information: (858) 677-0989 or [email protected]
