Join us for our annual SnailFest benefit event, an evening dedicated to celebrating New York City's vibrant slow food movement and the local food establishments that have earned the prestigious Snail of Approval award.

While education and community is the root of our mission, we also focus our efforts on systemic change. Our Snail of Approval certification is awarded to food establishments, from farms to retailers to restaurants, who are aligned with our vision. We share information about our awardees on our website as a resource for our community.

Slow Food NYC is the New York City outpost of the global slow food movement. We envision a world where all New Yorkers can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it, good for the planet, and good for the future. In addition to awarding Snail of Approval certifications, we achieve this vision by:

• Convening our community and encouraging conversation inspired by thought leaders, experts, and our lived experiences. We host a suite of educational and community events throughout the year through our Slow U programming.

• Advocating for system changes to our food system through policy education and activism events for our community.

• Addressing food insecurity through volunteerism and urban farming through our Urban Harvest collaboration with our Snail of Approval initiative.

Tickets include food, drinks, access to our silent auction, and an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of our city's slow food scene. The menu has been crafted with dietary restrictions in mind, but please reach out to richa.mehra@slowfoodnyc.org with any concerns!

SNAIL OF APPROVAL AWARDEES

• Insa

• Kafana

• L’albero Dei Gelati

• Laroot World

• Lenox Hill

• Little Egg

• The Marlow

• Marlow & Daughters

• The Marshal

• Matriark Foods

• Terre BK

• The Meat Hook

• Norwich Meadows Farm

• Oko Farms

• Osteria 57

• Pasta Night

• Raffettos

• Reclamation Foods

• Roscioli

• Runner & Stone

• Sea Grape Wine Shop

• SPES

• Tribeca Wine

• Waterfront Wines & Spirits

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Donors

SnailFest wouldn't be possible without the incredible organizations partnering with us to champion a more sustainable, equitable, and delicious food future. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and in-kind donors for fueling this movement.

Our EVENT Sponsors

• Olio Guglielmi Rooted in Puglia’s rich agricultural heritage, Olio Guglielmi blends centuries-old tradition with strict organic farming and innovative zero-waste practices—even repurposing discarded olive leaves back into the soil. As a proud Slow Food Presidio partner, they craft exceptional extra virgin olive oils that honor both the land and local biodiversity.

• Pastificio Di Martino A historic beacon of 100% authentic Gragnano pasta, Di Martino is a steadfast official supporter of Slow Food International. They champion transparency, premium local raw materials, and sustainable agricultural practices that protect the cultural and environmental legacy of Italian grain production.

• Rethink Food An inspiring New York City nonprofit tackling food insecurity and food waste simultaneously. Rethink rescues excess, high-quality food to transform it into nutritious, culturally-celebrated meals, proving that a sustainable food system must also be an equitable one.

OUR In-Kind Donors

• Cab Franc Forward Cab Franc Forward NY is a winery-led initiative dedicated to elevating Cabernet Franc as New York State’s defining red grape. It brings together producers from the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, Long Island, and beyond to promote a unified message about one of New York’s greatest viticultural success stories. Regional Expression & Terroir: This lineup highlights the distinct character of NY’s top growing regions:

  • Finger Lakes (Boundary Breaks, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Hermann J. Wiemer)

  • Long Island (Macari, Paumanok, Wölffer Estate)

  • Hudson Valley (Fjord Vineyards, Milea Estate Vineyard)

• Acqua San Benedetto A historic Italian beverage leader deeply committed to environmental stewardship. San Benedetto continuously innovates to reduce its carbon footprint, championing lightweight packaging, water conservation, and a circular economy.

• Pain d’Avignon Master artisans bringing Old-World baking traditions to life in the Northeast. They honor time-tested fermentation techniques, high-quality unbleached grains, and a deep respect for the craft of real, additive-free bread.

• Natoora Revolutionizing the supply chain by radically connecting chefs and consumers with independent growers. Natoora prioritizes peak-season biodiversity, heritage seeds, and transparent, regenerative agriculture that actively repairs our food systems.

• Salumeria Biellese A historic New York institution keeping artisanal charcuterie alive through uncompromising quality. They source humanely raised meats free of added nitrates or hormones, honoring traditional butchery with a local, conscious approach.

• Acid A Brooklyn-based vacuum distillery turning upcycled food waste into spirits. Acid works with local farms, restaurants and food producers to find ingredients like spent coffee grounds, which still hold aromatics, and citrus rinds, full of bright oils even after juicing, and see what they can become.

• Laroot World Meal delivery service focused on food as medicine. Guided by TCM, Ayurvedic, and Western-science medical advisors, Laroot’s gluten-free, organic, small-batch, chef-prepared meals are crafted to heal and nourish optimally. Dishes are locally made honoring cultures and cuisines from around the world.

• Farm.One The neighborhood farm, brewery and taproom cultivating unique microgreens, specialty herbs, edible flowers and premium salad greens for chefs, restaurants and consumers. Farm.One’s vertical farm operates indoors year-round, providing the freshest and most flavorful produce.

Special Thanks

• Eataly SoHo
  A massive thank you to Eataly SoHo for hosting us. Eataly’s very inception is deeply intertwined with the Slow Food movement: their relationship with founder Carlo Petrini dates back to 2003, before their first store even opened. Grounded in Petrini’s vision, Eataly was built to champion biodiversity, support small-scale artisans, and make food that is "good, clean, and fair" accessible to all. We are thrilled to gather in a space that shares our core roots and commitment to sustainable gastronomy.

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