Feast And Harmony
Potluck and Luck Reunion 2026
Food Tank Summit at SXSW 2026
by Christine Sykes Lowe
Luck Reunion and the fundraising dinner, Potluck always aims to bring the unexpected in all the best ways.Diving into conversation with CEO and Founder Matt Bizer, we chat expanded programming and partnering for the first time with SXSW. The band, The Animeros bring bolero, psychadelic and cumbia styles to the scene along with a Dan Auerbach collaboration story. And Potluck Chef Ambassador Michael Fotjtasek curates a team of chefs that bring flavors that span Tex- Mex, Oaxaca and beyond. Poster Art By: Mishka Westell
For the past several years Food Tank, the global think tank for all things food, hosts an annual all-day summit at SXSW. This year we chat with representatives from the Food Recovery Network, Grace Farms, the American Farmland Trust and Organic Valley. We dive into the missions and foundation of each of these organizations and how they work hand in hand to foster the sustainability of our food systems. Photo Credit: Food Tank
Direct from Charleston and talking all things Holy City, Christine chats with James Beard winning Pitmaster and Chef, Rodney Scott on origins for his passion of the pit, sake sommelier and Chef, Chris Shoedler of the intimate, omakase- focused Sushi-Wa and Alyssa Maute Smith, Executive Director of Charleston Wine + Food on the road to the 20th anniversary, and the initiatives paving the path forward for the years to come.