Southern California Tasting & Auction at Cal Poly Pomona – Wine, dine and make a difference in higher education. The event, which funds scholarships and academic enrichment, takes place Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the picturesque setting of the rose garden and the Aratani Japanese Garden. Guests will enjoy food and wine tasting, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and will receive a commemorative wine glass. Fun "tasting awards" will also be introduced for both partners and guests to participate!
Award-winning Chef and Cal Poly Pomona alumnus Mark Peel will make a special appearance as a celebrity tasting judge. Peel, a Collins College graduate, is a leader in the California food revolution, co-founding the La Brea Bakery, and establishing Campanile, a Los Angeles restaurant that served market-inspired cuisine for 23 years. Peel is now working on Campanile LAX which will open in July in Terminal 4.
“Mark Peel’s food tastes like the California sunshine.” — Wolfgang Puck
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Restaurant critic Allan Borgen to highlight the event during his show on April 13 on AM-590 KTIE.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.polytaste.com. Buy early and save! Buy tickets at a special price of $75 apiece. Tickets are $90 at the door. Buy 10 tickets and get one free! Special groups of 25 or more, please contact 909-869-4731 for a special offer. For more information, contact Cal Poly Pomona’s Office of Events and Special Projects at (909) 869-4731 or (909) 869-4706.
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Note: No one under 21 years of age will be admitted to the event.