This Saturday, June 7, marks the celebration of a foodstuff very close to my heart (and my arteries): pork. Ahh, sweet, sweet pork. Is there anything better? From hot dogs to pork rinds to speck and lardo, pig in all its myriad forms really is the devil's own delicacy (I mean that in the best way possible), and The Pasta Shop on Fourth Street (1786 Fourth St., Berkeley) knows it too, which is why they're hosting Hog Heaven: A Celebration of Artisan Pork. From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. indulge in some of the finest porky preparations in the world, including the local salumi known as Boccalone (of Incanto Restaurant fame), La Quercia prosciutto, Iberico cured hams from Spain (making their stateside debut), David’s Old World Meats' single-muscle hams known as “Hamlettes,” as well as many of The Pasta Shop’s own kitchen made pork products. In addition to the food itself, enjoy live cooking demos and product giveaways. Pork-a-licious, if I do say so myself.
-- Brian Bernbaum
