SoCal Food, Wine Festival Features Top Chefs And Wineries From Southern California To Benefit Center For Community Solutions

Ramona, CA — Highly Entertaining Culinary and Wine Event Increases Public Awareness of Sexual Assault, Stalking & Domestic Violence While Raising Much-Needed Funds to Support Comprehensive prevention and Intervention Services

The SoCal Food and Wine Festival will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at Ramona Mainstage located at 626 Main Street in Ramona. The event features a variety of cuisine and wine pairings from 10 top chefs and 10 premium wineries in the Southern California area. The Ramona Mainstage indoor venue will also include live entertainment. The event will benefit Center for Community Solutions, a local San Diego organization whose mission is to end relationship and sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities and social justice.

Chefs and their restaurants:
Chef Kurt P. Metzger - Avalon Hotel and Bungalows
Chef Chris Tzorin - Tempo Urban Kitchen
Chef Miguel Angel Gerrero - La Querencia
Chef Mario Medina - The MainCourse Restaurant
Chef Martin San Roman - Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant and La Terrasse San Ramon
Chef Roberto Alvarado - Sushi on a Roll
Chef Sara Polyczynski - Seasoned Plates

Chef Sandra D. Vazquez - La Mestazza
Chef Marco Rodriguez - La Justina

Wineries:
Cavas Valmar, Ramona Ranch, Santo Tomas, Chuparosa, Alximia, Edwards Vineyards, Cavamaciel, Milagro Farm, Pamo Valley, and Principe Di Tricase.

Sponsors:
The MainCourse Restaurant, Ramona Mainstage, Oh! BonBon, Chefs De Cuisine, Poppa’s Fresh Fish Company, Harbour Farm, Specialty Produce, The Kitchen Project and West Coast Prime Meats.
Tickets for the SoCal Food & Wine Festival can be purchased at www.ramonamainstage.com for $89 per guest. Inquiries can be directed to The MainCourse Restaurant. 760.789.7005

About Center for Community Solutions
Center for Community Solutions (CCS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that provides prevention and intervention services for sexual assault and relationship violence survivors. Founded in 1969, they have remained committed to solving the problems of relationship violence and abuse, improving the lives of survivors and changing the social conditions that breed and tolerate their existence. They assist more than 10,000 San Diegans each year and operate the only Rape Crisis Center in San Diego. For more information, visit www.ccssd.org or call (858) 272-5777.