Empty Bowl is Back as a Double Benefit for Hospitality House
Tickets on Sale Friday, Aug. 5 and Subject to Sell Out!
Grass Valley, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2022) – Local artists and restaurants have come together to offer the 16th annual Empty Bowl fundraiser for Hospitality House—this year as a double benefit beginning Sept. 9 – 24. The event’s primary objective is to raise awareness and support for individuals and families struggling with homelessness. Every dollar received from Empty Bowl is a donation toward Hospitality House’s emergency operations and every dollar makes a difference in someone’s livelihood.
The event this year takes place in two parts: first, ticketholders will dine at one or more featured restaurants between Sept. 9-23 where they will receive a beautifully donated artisan bowl that is then filled with a donated meal by each restaurant; second, on Sept. 24, patrons will be invited to an Empty Bowl Art Extravaganza, which is an exclusive opportunity for ticketholders to come together to shop bowls, participate in an auction and raffle, listen to live music by Mark Vieaux and enjoy a no-host happy hour from 4-6 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.
“Pre-pandemic, Empty Bowl was always hosted as a large, single-day gathering,” explained Ashley Quadros, development director at Hospitality House. “We shifted into restaurants last year due to COVID-19 and feedback received from ticketholders last year dedicated direction for this year, which includes not only delicious dining experiences but a fun evening of art, auction and extra bowls, plus a one-night only opportunity at Alexander’s Station to enjoy a multi-course meal offering.”
In total, eight restaurants stepped forward as Empty Bowl hosts this year.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS:
- Heartwood Eatery
- Sopa Thai Cuisine
- Friar Tuck’s Restaurant & Bar
- Golden Gate Saloon @ The Holbrooke
- Lola @ The National Exchange Hotel
- Three Forks Bakery and Brewing Co.
- Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro
- Alexander’s Station Steakhouse (Prex fixe: 1 night, Sept. 23)
FEATURED FOOD
- Heartwood Eatery: Rainbow Salad made with greens and veggies, half an avocado, a sesame tamari dressing.
- Sopa Thai Cuisine: Dish to be announced soon!
- Friar Tuck’s Restaurant & Bar: Grilled avocado and shrimp salad with mixed greens, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, chipotle cilantro lime buttermilk dressing.
- Golden Gate Saloon @ The Holbrooke Hotel: Brisket Bowl made with achiote rice, kimchi, smoked brisket, avocado, crema, cilantro.
- Lola @ The National Exchange Hotel: French Onion Soup made with caramelized onions, beef broth, sourdough croutons, gruyere cheese.
- Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co: Surprise dish! Menu varies per week.
- Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro: Crab cake on a bed of mixed greens with mango salsa and red pepper aioli.
- Alexander’s Station Steakhouse and Event Center: Sparkling Wine Reception to start the evening, followed by a multi-course dining experience with several wine pairings, featuring: House Smoked Sturgeon served with a tender green bean salad grapefruit dressing and caviar; wild mushroom sauté served over truffle risotto; Rancho Llano Seco pork tenderloin wrapped in applewood smoked bacon and served over chard with a blueberry port sauce; and baked apple tart with pecan cream and caramel sauce.