A three course dinner featuring local ingredients and dessert by Chef Pedro Depina ofEttore's European Bakery & Restaurant will follow with libations by Lagunitas Brewing Company and wine by Sean Minor Wines: Four Bears Winery!

The evening will also include a tasting hosted by Chocolate Fish Coffee as well as a silent auction with amazing items donated by the Chefs, and live entertainment courtesy of Michael Mervine! All proceeds from the evening support Plates Café (a program of St. John's Shelter helping women and children in need get back on their feet). Visit the Plates' Café websitewww.eatatplates.com for additional details.

SacTown Dining Collective is a newly formed collection of Sacramento area restaurant owners, chefs, purveyors, and consultants dedicated to highlighting the depth and diversity the Sacramento food culture has to offer. Their intent is to innovate and pave the way for a vibrant local food culture, raise expectations and standards for our dining community in order for Sacramento to earn it's place as a recognized food city and dining destination.

An employment learning program for formerly homeless mothers with children, Plates Cafe provides women with a unique opportunity to learn valuable skills necessary to enter the culinary and service industries. Upon completion of the Plates program, graduates are qualified for positions in the culinary, retail and/or hospitality industries. Plates helps place them into careers in these industries.

Be sure to get your tickets in advance as this event will sell out. You can purchase tickets at:

http://guestchefnight.eventbrite.com/