EVENT TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
Silent Auction
Tickets to Flavor of Findlay are SOLD OUT. However, you can still participate in raffles, games, and our silent auction.
Enjoy food from top local chefs and market merchants, wine pairings and more, all while raising funds for vital Findlay Market initiatives.
The flavors will fly again this September at our annual fundraiser, Flavor of Findlay, as we bring together market merchants and Cincinnati’s top culinary talent to celebrate our local food scene.
All event proceeds support Findlay Market's local food entrepreneurship initiatives, food access for low-income individuals, community-building efforts, and sustainability initiatives.
Flavor of Findlay includes:
Tasting stations featuring collaborations between market merchants and top local chefs
Wine pairings at each tasting station sponsored by Market Wines
Guest bartender, Molly Wellmann, serving a special cocktail at Jane's Bar
Robust silent auction with a plethora of items and experiences to bid on
Games and raffles: 50/50 Split the Pot, Wine Basket Raffles, Wine Ring Toss, and Flavor Mystery Bags
Tasting Station Pairings:
Jean-Francois Flechet, Taste of Belgium + Ashley Stewart, Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices
Mapi De Veyra, Nice Nice Noodles & Rice + Hideki Harada, Sen by Kiki (James Beard Award Semi-Finalist)
Jordan Hamons, Tablespoon Cooking Co. + Sarah Dworak, Babushka Pierogi
Brad Bernstein, Red Feather Kitchen + Kate Zaidan, Dean's Mediterranean Imports
Suzy DeYoung & Miranda Maszk, La Soupe + Isis Arrieta-Dennis, The Arepa Place
Megan Ketover, Deeper Roots Coffee (Bravo Top Chef: Just Desserts + American Culinary Federation Pastry Chef of the Year) + Paul Picton, Maverick Chocolate Co.
Jeffery Harris, Nolia Kitchen (James Beard Award Finalist) + Richard Barlion, Barlion's Poultry, Fish & Seafood
Young Buck Delicatessen + Josh Lillis, Eckerlin Meats
David Bever, Crown Restaurant Group + Stephanie Webster, The Rhined
Alana Askew, French Crust + Melissa Gilmore, Em's Bread
Andrew Schlanser, Good Plates Eatery + Sanju Lamichhane, OTR Bagel Bar
Blair Fornshell, Brown Bear Bakery & Two Seven Two + Michael Kroeger, BanaSun Smoothie Bar
Paul Liew, Citrus and Sago + Alex Nager, Harmony Plant Fare
Kymberly Wilbon, The Passion Plate + Dario Guintini, Roth Produce
Additional Participating Merchants
Churchill's Fine Teas: Offering Free Tea Samples - Hot Cincinnati Spice Rooibos and Alejandra’s Soothing Blend
Mama Made It: Kettle Corn Popcorn Event Favors
Event Emcee
Flavor of Findlay will be emceed by Steve Caminiti. Steve is a professional touring comedian who has been featured on Comedy Central, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Cincinnati Magazine.
VIP tickets are sold out
Join us in the VIP section for additional tasting stations featuring all BIPOC food entrepreneurs from Findlay Kitchen, drinks, treats to take home and other surprises.
VIP section includes:
Exclusive access to indoor seating at The Globe and COhatch
Six additional tasting stations from Findlay Kitchen members
VIP only raffle, DJ and additional activities
Specialty VIP cocktail created by Molly Wellmann
VIP gift bag with take home goods from Findlay Kitchen members
VIP Tasting Stations:
Marcus Pitts, KIWAVI
Kelly Vassell, Jay's Nyam & Jam
Pativath "Vot" Louprasong, Lotus Street Food
Ibtisam Masto, Olive Tree
Sarah Thompson, Honey Child Pops
Rhonda Marcotte, Flourish Culinary Services
Thank you kindly to all of our generous sponsors for making this fundraiser possible!
VIP Sponsors:
Tasting Station Sponsors:
Market Sponsors:
Bahl & Gaynor - Jeff & Alicia Lloyd - Queen City Restaurant Supply - Stifel - Turner Farm - Western & Southern Financial Group
Additional Sponsors:
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Barnes Dennig
If you would like to sponsor Flavor of Findlay, please contact Daria Denysenko ddenysenko@findlaymarket.org for more details.