Help us launch our new podcast with Chef Alon Shaya in Denver!

A live PODCAST EVENT AND FOUR-course family-style dinner. Join Heritage Radio Network [https://heritageradionetwork.org/] and The New Food Economy [https://newfoodeconomy.org/] as we celebrate the LAUNCH OF OUR NEW PODCAST COLLABORATION, _The Digest_. The evening will begin with a reception and live conversation between_ The Digest_’s host, Kate Cox, and Chef Alon Shaya. Then, SHAYA’s team at Safta [https://www.eatwithsafta.com/] will prepare a four-course, family-style dinner. Safta brings you on a journey through food and beverage that pays homage to the culinary landscape of Israel. With influences that stem from the Middle East, Europe and North Africa, this menu reflects a collection of moments where food and culture have crossed paths, offering a taste of an ever-evolving cuisine. And that’s exactly what we’ll be doing at_ The Digest_, too! Each week, _The Digest _will take listeners behind the scenes of The New Food Economy’s newsroom as NFE editor, Kate Cox, sits down with her team of writers and reporters to talk about the week’s most provocative food news. From the farm to the factory floor, and the grocery-store aisle, _The Digest_ will cover all the compelling ways that food intersects with culture, politics, the environment, business, and technology. _Hosted by Dana Cowin, Heritage Radio Network, The New Food Economy, and Safta, with special guest Alice Waters._ __ MENU _first_ Koosa – zucchini, yogurt, sunflower, mint Lutenitsa - roasted eggplant, peppers, tomato, garlic Baba Ganoush -charred scallions Tabouleh - toasted almond and preserved lemon Pickles - market vegetables Ikra - salmon roe Labneh - pink peppercorns, olive oil, shallots Lamb Ragu Hummus - crispy chickpeas and scallions Tahini Hummus - Aleppo pepper and extra virgin olive oil _second_ Crispy Eggplant - tomato and goat cheese Charred Cabbage - muhamarra, hazelnuts, Aleppo pepper _third_ Whole Roasted Cauliflower - whipped feta and olive oil Smoked Lamb Shoulder - cherries, mushrooms _dessert_ Chocolate Hazelnut Babka - hazelnut gelato and salted caramel Malabi - with local peaches __ _The New Food Economy is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom investigating the forces shaping how and what America eats. _ Thanks to our event partners: Cain Vineyard and Winery [https://cainfive.com/], Wölffer Estate [https://www.wolffer.com/], Robert Sinskey Vineyards [http://www.robertsinskey.com/], Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project [http://www.crookedstave.com/], Boulder Lamb [https://bucknerfamilyfarm.com/], Golden Moon Distillery [http://goldenmoondistillery.com/ourspirits], Good Food 100 Restaurants [http://goodfood100restaurants.org/], The Source Hotel [https://thesourcehotel.com/], and Safta [https://www.eatwithsafta.com/].