Two of my favorite things - food and film - delightfully collide when the second annual Slow Food Tucson Film Festival happens January 12-14, 2007 with classic food films paired with the best of dining.

Activities begin at Elle A Wine Country Restaurant with a special multi-course dinner to reflect the film Chocolat, The movie starring the ravenously delicious Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche will be screened after dinner at Crossroads Cinema.

Saturday brings a southwestern brunch at J-Bar (the more playful side of four-diamond Janos); then it’s off to Pima Community College West Campus Center for new filmmaker films plus the documentary Buffet:  All You Can Eat Las Vegas.

At 5 p.m. Acacia at St. Philips recreates the famous French meal from Babette’s Feast (sold out!); the movie will be screened at Crossroads Cinema at 8 p.m. You can still view the movie without eating the actual meal.

The Festival continues on Sunday at Sakura Teppan Steak and Sushi restaurant for a celebration of traditional Japanese food before the screening of cult film, Tampopo. For prices, deals, and details, check out Slow Food Tucson.