BPW luncheon focuses on work of Fork & Spoon, benefits local community members

BPW luncheon focuses on work of Fork & Spoon, benefits local community members                                           Bozeman Business & Professional Women will host its next BPW Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, December 18th. Held from 11:30am–1pm at Riverside Country Club, the afternoon event will provide an overview of Fork & Spoon Homestyle Kitchen, Bozeman’s only “pay what you can” restaurant. Learn how it’s helping to strengthen our community and what you can do to support their mission.
Fork & Spoon is a non-profit, “pay what you can” restaurant that serves dinner six nights a week. They ensure that everyone in the community gets a delicious, scratch-cooked meal, whether they have money in their pocket that day or not. They rely on their paying customers, donations, sponsorships and revenue from catering and special events to support this work.
For the last three years, Leah Smutko has moved through the ranks of Fork & Spoon from volunteer to Head Chef and Front of House Manager in January 2019. Her experience stems from culinary school, teaching culinary fundamentals, receiving a Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems and Dietetics, and working under acclaimed chefs in Colorado. Leah works to ensure that creating a meal is a comprehensive event from the development of farmer relationships to the service of the meal. Her main goals for Fork & Spoon are to provide access to locally grown meats and produce in delicious ways, and challenging public misconceptions.
As part of BPW’s mission to support women in the community, proceeds from the December luncheon will be donated to Fork & Spoon. A vote for the 2020 Bozeman BPW board members will also be held, and all current members are asked to attend.
Event cost is $20 for BPW members and $30 for guests. Preregistration for the luncheon and other upcoming BPW events is available at www.bozemanbpw.org. Riverside Country Club is located at 2500 Springhill Road in Bozeman.
Bozeman BPW is a diverse group of professional women working to ensure women in the Gallatin Valley have the tools to succeed. Their mission is to support women professionally, personally, and politically. BPW members come together for regular meetings where talents and resources are pooled to create innovated professional, educational, and networking opportunities for women. Bozeman BPW honors local women who are making outstanding contributions to the community and helping women succeed. •