Sips & Slices
A Global Tasting for The River Food Pantry
Sunday, September 13, 2026 • 1–4 pm
The River Food Pantry
(3301 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704)
Sips & Slices is going global! Grab a drink and embark on a culinary tour of the world as you sample internationally-inspired bites from a diverse array of local chefs. The afternoon also includes live music, a silent auction, paddle raise, wine pull, and raffles. One hour before the event opens, there will be a VIP Pre-Event featuring drink samples from around the world paired with curated bites.
Don’t miss this flavorful, passport-worthy experience at The River’s new home on Packers Ave!
All proceeds benefit The River, Dane County’s busiest food pantry.
Tickets:
Standard Admission $125
- Doors open at 1:00 pm
- Includes tastings and 2 drinks
- Access to silent auction, an exciting paddle raise and wine pull, and a meaningful mission moment highlighting The River’s impact in our community
VIP Admission $150
- Begins at 12:00 pm
- General Admission ticket included
- Exclusive access to a curated tasting experience featuring select alcohol samples and thoughtfully paired bites
- Limited capacity
Participating Chefs and Restaurants
Son Inthachith
Sern Sapp
Lao Cuisine
Sam Williams
The Coopers Tavern
Irish Cuisine
Michelle Perez and Eliud “Ell” Perez
Las Islas Filipinas
Filipino Cuisine
Marie Arzel Young
Far Breton Bakery
French Bretagne Cuisine
Francesco Mangano
Osteria Papavero
Italian Cuisine
Tony Chen
Haven
Chinese Cuisine
Shraddha Tilloo
The Chowpati
Indian Cuisine
Urbano Rivera
La Pollera Colombiana
Colombian Cuisine
Rolando Salas & Ana Paola Suarez
Onoto Gastronomía Venezolana
Venezuelan Cuisine
More chefs coming soon!
Sponsors:
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Group Health Cooperative for South Central Wisconsin
Jennifer Haack & Associates LLC
Josh Blasi – Restaino & Associates Realtors
With Generous Support From:
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