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he Twin Cities Daily Planet invites you to the second annual "Pick of the Market" dinner on Sunday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m., at Blackbird, 3800 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis.
The exact menu won't be determined until Chris visits the markets, but we do know one ingredient that will be featured: grass-fed beef from Bull Brook Keep, a small family farm in Clear Lake, WI that produces its beef humanely and sustainably. (Farmer Sylvia Burgos Toftness, who runs the farm with her husband Dave, blogs about her experience at From the Bronx to the Barn.)
This year's dinner will again include a "meet and greet" starting at 6:30 p.m. featuringlocal cheeses, vegetarian pates, crudites and traditional charcuterie such as chicken liver mousse, country style pate, pork rillettes, smoked trout and chicken gallantine, as well as a silent auction.
If you prefer a vegetarian entree, please specify when you purchase your tickets.
Beyond great food, this will be a great chance to meet other Daily Planet readers, reporters and staff members. We'll also have a silent auction, featuring items donated by local merchants and supporters. Last year's dinner sold out quickly, so sign up early to guarantee a seat.
The cost? The cost? Only $45 per person for TC Daily Planet members, including wine (or beer), appetizers and dessert; $50 for non-members. Gratuity is not included.
(To become a member, please go to www.givemn.org/Twin-Cities-Media-Alliance, or make a donation when you purchase your ticket.)