We're inviting you to a food and wine fest with a twist.

If you can read this invitation, you have a valuable life skill that you probably take for granted. Sadly, there are adults who face the daily struggle of not being able to read and write. We hope you’ll join us in helping them, as well as young children who are just starting to learn these crucial skills.

Featuring Food Experiences Inspired by favorite books:

Alchemy

Chef Ricardo Heredia:
Rikki Tikki Tavi
(Rudyard Kipling)
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Cafe Moto

Barista Jessica Peters

Craft & Commerce

Chef Craig Jimenez:
My Side of the Mountain
(Jean Craighead George)

Flavor Del Mar

Chef Jason Maitland:
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
(Hunter S. Thompson)
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The Marine Room

Chefs Bernard Guillas and Ron Oliver:
Flying Pans
(Bernard Guillas and Ron Oliver)

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Quality Social

Chef Jared Van Camp:
A Confederacy of Dunces
(John Kennedy Toole)
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The Red Door

Chef Brian Johnston:
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (Judy Barrett)

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Searsucker

Chef Brian Malarkey:
Green Eggs and Ham
(Dr. Seuss)

Sessions Public

Chef Abel Kaase:
The Dot
(Peter H. Reynolds)

Snake Oil

Mixologist Ian Ward

Tender Greens

Chef Pete Balistreri:
Lord of the Flies
(William Golding)

Urban Solace

Chef Matt Gordon:
Secret of the Tsil Cafe
(Thomas Fox Averill)
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and more

Noted chefs are quoting their favorite books to concoct literary-inspired dishes for a delicious event, all designed to raise awareness and funds for: The San Diego Council on Literacy.