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2023 Flavor of Findlay

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Thu, September 14, 2023
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ET
LOCATION

Findlay Market
1801 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Enjoy food from top local chefs and market merchants, wine pairings and more, all while raising funds for vital Findlay Market initiatives.

 

The flavors will fly again this September at our annual fundraiser, Flavor of Findlay, as we bring together market merchants and Cincinnati’s top culinary talent to celebrate our local food scene.

 

Flavor of Findlay includes:

  • 16 Tasting stations featuring collaborations between market merchants and top local chefs
  • Wine pairings at each tasting station sponsored by Market Wines and special event cocktail by Jane's 
  • Robust silent auction with a plethora of items and experiences to bid on
  • Special guests: DJ Brian Hellmann, Live music by Aprina Johnson, and Jasmine Styles from WCPO as our emcee
  • Games and raffles: 50/50 Split the Pot, Wine Basket Raffles, Wine Ring Toss, and Flavor Mystery Bags

 

Tasting Station Pairings:

 

Jose Salazar, Salazar , Mitas, Goose and Elder (James Beard Award Finalist) + Josh Lillis, Eckerlin Meats

 

Kymberly Wilbon, The Passion Plate  + Hideki Harada, Sen by Kiki (James Beard Award Semi-Finalist)

 

Jeffery Harris, Nolia Kitchen (James Beard Award Finalist) + Melissa Gilmore, Em's Bread

 

Jordan Hamons, Tablespoon Cooking Co.  + Sarah Dworak, Babushka Pierogi

 

Jean-Francois Flechet, Taste of Belgium + Dario Guintini, Roth Produce

 

Caitlin Young, Young Buck Deli (Bravo Top Chef Season 16) + Stephanie Webster, The Rhined

 

Megan Ketover, Deeper Roots Coffee (Bravo Top Chef: Just Desserts + American Culinary Federation Pastry Chef of the Year) + Kevin Foston & Tara Patterson, Makers Bakers Co.

 

Anthony Sitek, Crown Restaurant Group + Isis Arrieta-Dennis, The Arepa Place

 

David Jackman, Wildweed + Toncia Chavez, ETC Produce & Provisions

 

Suzy DeYoung & Miranda Maszk, La Soupe + Ashley Stewart, Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices

 

Brad Bernstein, Red Feather Kitchen + Kate Zaidan, Dean's Mediterranean Imports

 

Josh Wamsley, Mazunte + Ryan Lillis, LK at Findlay Market 

 

Patricia Bittner, Essen Kitchen + Alex Nager, Harmony Plant Fare

 

Duy Nguyen, Pho Lang Thang + Tennel & Chanel Bryant, The Country Meat Co.

 

Andrew Schlanser, Good Plates Eatery + Paul Picton, Maverick Chocolate Co.

 

Alana Askew, French Crust + Richard Luken, Luken's Poultry, Fish, & Seafood 

 

Join us in the VIP section for additional tasting stations featuring all female BIPOC food entrepreneurs from Findlay Kitchen, drinks, treats to take home and other surprises. 

 

VIP Station Pairings:

 

Chico's Cheesecakes + Paktli

Dats Ole School CookinSouthern Grace

Herban VegansFlourish Culinary Services

Flavors of the IsleMagnificent Morsels

 

All event proceeds support Findlay Market's local food entrepreneurship initiatives, food access for low-income individuals, community-building efforts, and sustainability initiatives.

 

Thank you kindly to all of our generous sponsors for making this fundraiser possible!

 

VIP Sponsors:

Deloitte - General Electric Credit Union - Kroger - Lia & Bruce Hager  - Mary Stagaman and Ronald Kull - Model Group - P&GThe E.W. Scripps Company

 

Tasting Station Sponsors: 

3CDCBricker Graydon - Champlin Architecture - Cincinnati Development Fund  - FC Cincinnati - Government Strategies Group  - KMK Law - Molly North - PNC FoundationRumpke Waste and Recycling - SURE MechanicalUrban Sites Property Management LLC - Zuber Safety & Security 

 

Additional Sponsors:

Barnes Dennig -  Gallagher  - Jeff and Alicia Lloyd - Seemless PrintingStifel - Turner Farm - Western & Southern Financial Group

 

If you would like to sponsor Flavor of Findlay, please contact Jessee Huber at  for more details.

 


Register to volunteer at Flavor of Findlay here
Flavor of Findlay is Findlay Market's premier fundraising event... and the most delicious culinary experience of the year! Thank you for volunteering your time to make sure we have another great event. As a token of our appreciation, you will receive four tasting tickets good at any of the 16 tasting stations. Please do NOT purchase an event ticket if you are planning on volunteering so that you can devote your time and attention to the volunteer tasks.

 

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM THIRD PARTY SELLERS.

All tickets are non-refundable. If the event is cancelled for any reason, or if you are no longer able to attend, we are happy to provide our tax ID number for you to consider this a tax-deductible donation to Findlay Market. Thank you for your understanding and generosity.

 

 

Raffle Tickets & Games


$25 First Pick

Purchase the chance to choose any silent auction item under $1,500 before bidding begins, some restrictions apply. This offer is first come, first serve for 100 tickets or available until September 5, 2023 at 11:59pm. One winner will be selected and notified on September 6, 2023. Item will be removed from bidding on September 7, 2023. $25 per ticket. 

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2023 Flavor of Findlay Tickets


Free Virtual Silent Auction Only

THIS TICKET DOES NOT ALLOW ADMITTANCE TO THE IN-PERSON EVENT.


Use this ticket when bidding on Silent Auction items if you do not plan on purchasing event tickets but want to bid on Silent Auction items.

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$90 General Admission

Experience 16 tasting stations and wine pairings, raffles and games.

You will be sent a unique guest link which will allow you to participate in the Silent Auction. 

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$150 VIP

Join us in the VIP section located at the Columns event space for additional tasting stations featuring collaborations from up-and-coming Findlay Kitchen entrepreneurs, plus specialty drinks, indoor seating, gift bags, and other surprises and treats. 

 

You will be sent a unique guest link which will allow you to participate in the Silent Auction. 

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Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible