Savor Italy: San Luis Obispo County Friends of Italy Potluck

Join us for the very first San Luis Obispo County Friends of Italy Potluck Party, where we’ll celebrate Italian culture through the joy of food, community, fun and games - including Bocce Ball! This is a great opportunity to share your cooking talents and favorite Italian recipes, as well as taste delicious homemade dishes from other members.

If you’re not a cook, no worries—bring the best restaurant or purchased option that fits the dish category of your choice!

We will be gathering in San Luis Obispo in the area of Prefumo Canyon Road/Los Oso Valley Road at the Clubhouse of one of our members. Address provided to those that RSVP.

Schedule:
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Arrival, socialize, food prep, games!
Indoor: Scopa or Tombola!
Outdoors: ShuffleBoard, Lawn Bocce Ball, Conversation!

4:30 pm
Time to partake of the feast!

To ensure a balanced spread, please choose a dish from one of the categories below. When RSVPing, let us know what you plan to bring so we can coordinate. You can send a message to Kay Lathrop OR simply access use this Google Sheet: https://bit.ly/ItalianPotluckSignup

Make a card to label your dish so when people are circling the buffet they see “what” the dish is and who brought it, if they’d like the recipe!

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1. Antipasti (Appetizers)
Think of classic Italian starters like bruschetta, caprese salad, marinated olives, or arancini (stuffed rice balls). These are perfect for sharing and set the tone for the meal.

2. Primi Piatti (First Courses)
The heart of any Italian meal! Bring dishes such as pasta, risotto, or gnocchi—whether it’s a crowd-pleasing spaghetti alla carbonara, vegetarian lasagna, or a comforting bowl of mushroom risotto.

3. Secondi Piatti (Main Courses)
These are meat, fish, or plant-based dishes like chicken cacciatore, eggplant parmigiana, or baked fish with herbs. For those who love cooking up a more substantial meal, this is your category!

4. Dolci (Desserts)
Indulge us with sweet treats like tiramisu, cannoli, panna cotta, biscotti, or even your nonna’s favorite recipe. Homemade desserts bring the warmth of Italy to the table.

Tip: Label your dish and note if it’s vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy the meal with ease!

Looking forward to celebrating with you at this fun and flavorful event!
Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage(s) of choice. We don't have insurance so can not serve alcohol. Let’s make this a potluck to remember.