SPAC In Conversation: Florence Fabricant
Legendary New York Times Food and Wine Writer
Please join us for a conversation with Florence Fabricant, renowned food and wine writer for The New York Times at Spa Little Theater followed by a luncheon and curated shopping in the Hall of Springs.
For more than 50 years, Florence Fabricant has been a columnist for The New York Times. Her weekly columns, Front Burner and Off the Menu, are highly influential in the food and beverage industries. In addition, she authors the Pairings column which appears alongside Eric Asimov’s monthly wine reviews. Florence is also the author of 13 cookbooks and has multiple recipes that appear in New York Times Cooking.
Tickets cost $100 per person. Make your reservation today! Click HERE or RSVP by phone at 518.584.9330 ext 142.
Physical tickets are not needed as your name will be on the guest list.
Event Timing at a Glance:
| 9:30AM | Doors Open, Spa Little Theater |
| 10:00AM | Conversation with Elizabeth Sobol and Florence Fabricant, Spa Little Theater |
| 11:15AM | Boutique Shopping, Hall of Springs |
| 12:30PM | Luncheon, Hall of Springs |
| 1:30PM | “City Harvest” Book Signing and Raffle Drawing, Hall of Springs |
Menu
Greeting Station & Tray Passed Bites
Sparkling Water and Prosecco
Crab and Corn Fritters
lemon basil aioli
Porcini Arancini (GF, V)
basil tomato sauce
Tomato Gelée Caprese (GF, V)
mozzarella, balsamic pearls, basil pesto, parmesan crisp
Grazing Station
Cheese and Salumi
variety of cheeses made from cow, sheep and goat’s milk, dried fruits, local honey, nuts, berries, old world artisanal charcuterie, mediterranean olives, garlic toasts, crackers, flatbreads
Hummus
fava bean (GF, V, VG), rosemary garlic white bean (GF, V, VG), toasted pita (V, VG), flatbread crackers (V, VG)
Farm Stand Vegetable Crate (GF, V, VG)
selections inspired by the growing seasons heirloom carrots, radishes, beets, pole beans, pea pods, tomatoes, radicchio, romaine leaf, asparagus, cucumber, peppers
Dips
cucumber ranch (GF, V), and five herb green goddess (GF, V)
Entrée
Bread Basket*
house made rosemary focaccia, olive loaf, garlic twists, ciabatta olive oil, whipped ricotta, olive tapenade, white bean prosciutto passata
*GF rolls available on request
Farm Stand Salad (GF, V, VG)
w/ Grilled Chicken (GF) or Portobello mushroom (VG)
baby lettuces, shaved radish, grape tomato, English cucumber, prosecco vinaigrette
Dessert
Panna Cotta with Blood Orange
A Fabricant favorite found on pg. 186 of “City Harvest” cookbook
Coffee, Decaf, and Tea
cream, sugar, lemon, honey
GF = Gluten Free, V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan
2024 Boutique Shopping Vendors
Saratoga’s Premier Ski & Snowboard Shop
Woven accessories, pottery, photography, fine art paintings, home goods, jewelry, mosaic wall art, paper art kits
Women’s apparel and accessories
Handmade, decorated sugar cookies and cookie decorating kits, seasonal designs
Functional, handmade pottery featuring maps of hiking trails, mountains, rivers, and lakes
Claudia Russell’s Homemade Jams & Jellies
Homemade jams and jellies in seasonally decorated boxes, wreaths and gift baskets
Wooden salad bowls and tongs, cheese & charcuterie boards, wine glasses, candles and table ware, napkins, and more
Pre-packaged delicious rum cakes – every purchase helps to educate students and provides important career development opportunities
Artisan crafted fine jewelry made from reclaimed gold & silver
Items made of upcycled 100% cashmere sweaters, – stuffed animals, mittens, baby items and home decor
Handcrafted, functional, and decorative ceramics, bowls, platters, mugs and vases
A consciously curated collection of women’s apparel, jewelry, and accessories
Dried arrangements, botanical printed clothes
Apparel, tea towels, stationary & totes featuring hand-drawn designs, a curated array of artisan and fair-trade gifts, books & accessories – all purchases provide funding for meals for children in Upstate NY
French table runners, napkins, and accessories
A fresh and fashion-forward clothing boutique
Slinky Bracelets by Patricia Becker
Handcrafted 4 coil wrap slinky bracelets – best of show award winner Venice, FL Art Festival – 14 colors and designs
Creatively crafted home decor and gifts
Organic, sustainable clothing, toys, and accessories for children
Raffle Baskets
$5 per ticket/5 tickets for $20
Purchase at event only – Winner announced at 1:30pm at event
Basket #1: Saratoga Dine Around
Value: $550
Donated by: Seneca, Rhea’s, Danny’s Osteria, DZ Restaurants, and Augies Family Style Italian
Forget about cooking and enjoy dining out or ordering in at your favorite Saratoga restaurants. Basket includes gift certificates from Seneca ($150), Rhea’s ($150), Danny’s ($100), DZ ($100) and Augies ($50)
Basket #2: Pottery Barn & William Sonoma Hostess Essentials
Value: $430
Donated by: Stephanie Markowich
Entertain in style with hostess essentials from PB and WS including bar party bucket, charcuterie board, Morris & Co. Compton table runner with 4 matching napkins and set of 4 Cotswold mixed salad plates.
Basket #3: J.McLaughlin Wool & Cashmere Poncho
Value: $288
Donated by: Elizabeth Rutnik
Add this beautiful boatneck Aerinn poncho with woven diagonal stripe detailing to your fall wardrobe. Ideal weekend top layer with a subtle nod to English countryside chic. 70% wool, 30% cashmere.
Basket #4: Wine Dinner for 2 at Franklin Square Market and assorted goodies
Value: $250
Donated by: Franklin Square Market
Bring a friend to a 5 Course Wine Dinner at FSM and also enjoy other goodies in this basket including wine tumblers, candles, cocktail napkins and a tea towel.
Basket #5: Bakery & To Go Treats
Value: $275
Donated by: Iron Roost, Bakery Suzanne, Augie’s, Night Work Bread and Uncommon Grounds
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee or a To Go treat at 5 of our area’s finest eateries. Basket includes gift certificates from Iron Roost ($50), Bakery Suzanne ($50), Augie’s ($50), Uncommon Grounds ($25) and Night Work Bread ($25) plus Iron Roost waffle mix, assorted one pound bags of coffee and mugs.
Basket #6: SPAC 2025 Classical Season Lawn Passes for 2 with Picnic Accessories
Value: $520
Donated by: SPAC & Eileen Whelley
Start planning your 2025 summer at SPAC with lawn admission for 2 to NYC Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra evening performances. Passes provide for up to 5 upgrades to amphitheater seating for $10 each (some restrictions apply). Basket includes a cooler and SPAC branded wine tumblers and hats.
THANK YOU
to our Sponsors and Honorary Committee!
as of 10/7/24
Publisher
Carol Ann Firestone
Doris Fischer Malesardi**
Tas Steiner**
Editor
Sally Bott*
Susan Dake*
Keeley Ardman DeSalvo*
Sharyn Neble*
Elizabeth Sobol
Columnist
Franklin Square Market
Maria Harrison**
Robin Kappler**
Linda Kastory
Sara Lee Larner
Tiina Loite
Pam Magnuson
Pitney Meadows Community Farm
Marilyn Nippes
Saratoga Dermatology
Andrea Spungen*
Charles V. Wait, Jr.*
Eileen Whelley**
Illustrator
Judy and Grady Aronstamm**
Roberta Boone
Susan J. Crua**
Nicole D’Amore
Susan K. DePaula
Mary Lou Doyle**
Sandra Eng-Caulfield
Rita Forbush**
Barbara Grub
Harriet Kalejs**
Sylvia Kravis Phillips
Jeannette B. Liebers
Sandra Markatos
Dr. Anne Marthy-Noonan
Mallory Massry
Marcia Miller
Mary Kate Owens
Kathleen Parker
Catherine Szenczy
Photojournalist
Mylea Aldrich
Elaine Alfert**
Maureen Baringer
Jeanette Borthwick
Susanne Buhac**
Colleen Carlson
Diane Casano
Dr. Nancy Casna**
Anthony Cirillo
Lorraine Clarke
Patricia Cocca
Jessica Dailey
Marsha Dolinsky**
Carol Douglas
Ellen Downing
JoAnn Duquette**
Mary Durgee
Helen Edelman
Karen Eickhoff**
Jane Flynn
Mary Gavin
Susan Mallery Gurian
Judy Harrigan*
Audra Herman**
Lisa Higgins
Barbara K. Hoehn**
Rolanda Jetter**
Teresa Kennedy
Judy LeCain
Stephanie Markowich**
Christine L. McDonald
Mary Murphy**
John J. Nigro*
Delores Parillo
Maureen Parker**
Linda A. Peters
Natalie Policani
Sandy Ponton
Norma Quinn
Tracy Quinn
Emily Reilly**
Katie Richman
Kristie Roohan
Elizabeth Rutnik**
Karen Schick Bellhouse
Keith and Riley Servis
Elissa Smith**
Jenny Smith
Robert Stout
Kathie Swift
Betty Taylor
Linda Toohey*
Mary Tully
Caryn Tyre
Tamara Valentine
Mary Lou Wheeler
Patricia Whelan
Patrice Williams
Additional Support Provided By
Penchant for Petals
SPAC Action Council
*SPAC Board of Directors
** SPAC Action Council
Honorary Committee & Sponsorship Opportunities
For additional information, please contact Maddie McCarthy at 518-584-9330 ext. 142 or mmccarthy@spac.org
JOIN THE HONORARY COMMITTEE TODAY!
Presented by the SPAC Action Council │ Action Council President: Stephanie Markowich
Event Co-Chairs: Eileen Whelley, Mary Lou Doyle, Elizabeth Rutnik
SPAC is a 501c3 charitable organization.
Donations and proceeds from fundraising events support our work to serve art, artists, and community.