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.
Participating Chefs and Restaurants
Tony Chen of Haven (Chinese Cuisine)
Son Inthachith of Sern Sapp (Lao Cuisine)
Francesco Mangano of Osteria Papavero (Italian Cuisine)
Marie Arzel Young of Far Breton Bakery (French Bretagne Cuisine)
Urbano Rivera of La Pollera Colombiana (Colombian Cuisine)
Sam Williams of The Coopers Tavern (Irish Cuisine)
Michelle Perez of Las Islas Filipinas (Filipino Cuisine)
More coming soon!
