Next Week: Kitchen Table Talks Jaws About Heirloom Fruit

​On Aug. 31, Kitchen Table Talks (a joint venture of Civil Eats and 18 Reasons) reconvenes at Viracocha to discuss, with curatorial gusto, heirloom fruit. Various stewards of storied seeds, rootstocks, and growing traditions shall be present, including Terry Harrison, who founded the Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery (now known as Trees of Antiquity, which would be a sweet band name), Bryce Austin of Austin Heritage Ranch, a unique orchard with rare prune, fig, and apricot trees grown at an elevation of 1,000 feet, and Loulou's Garden jam-crafter Casey Havre. Sustainable food and refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m.; the discussion starts at 7.

Kitchen Table Talks' Heirloom Fruit: What's in a Name?
When: Tues., Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Viracocha, 998 Valencia (at 21st St.)
Cost: Suggested $10 donation