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 pre-talk aperitif from 5:30-6:00 PM featuring curated Italian-style reception with regional wines and authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano, setting the tone for the evening. From 6:00-7:00 PM, enjoy an hour-long dynamic Q&A where Larry will share revelations about food fraud, authentic labeling, and conscious consumption. The experience concludes with an hour-long mixer and après drinks from 7:00-8:00 PM, inviting guests to keep the conversation going with Larry and fellow attendees 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 was a longtime columnist for USA Today for about a decade. He has also served as a visiting professor at Dartmouth. Larry’s reporting has helped consumers identify misleading food labels and make more informed choices.

Event Timeline:

• 5:30–6:00 PM: Pre-talk aperitif with Italian wines and Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 6:00–7:00 PM: Dynamic Q&A with Larry Olmsted
• 7:00–8:00 PM: Mixer and après drinks with speaker and guests