Date: Thursday, August 21 | 5:30–8:00 PM

Location: Rifugio Litchfield Hills

Access: $40 to attend | 25% Discount for Rifugio Club Members (40 seats only)

Experience Overview:
Join acclaimed journalist and bestselling author Larry Olmsted for an evening of aperitivo, authenticity, and eye-opening insights. We’ll begin with a curated Italian-style reception featuring regional wines and authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano, setting the tone for a lively discussion about food fraud, authentic labeling, and conscious consumption. A post-talk cocktail hour invites guests to keep the conversation going with Larry in a relaxed, social setting.

Ideal for: Food lovers, conscious consumers, and anyone curious about what’s really on their plate.

About the Presenter:
Larry Olmsted is a New York Times bestselling author of Real Food, Fake Food, a revealing exposé of the global food fraud industry. He contributes to Forbes and USA Today, and serves as a visiting professor at Dartmouth. Larry’s reporting has helped consumers identify misleading food labels and fight back with informed choices.