Food Frenzy: Big-Name Chefs at Special Prices, Canning, Chili, and Mark Bittman
It's almost impossible to keep a pulse on the plethora of food related events and happenings in Seattle. Starting this week, Seattlest will weed through the multitude of options and bring YOU the cream of the crop in our newest column, Food Frenzy. We've got the beat on special restaurant events, booze-related happenings, cooking classes and basically anything food-related because what's not love about eating and drinking in our city?
Canlis Pop-Up Restaurant Hearth & Home Debuts!
Earlier this week we reveled in the new Canlis social media campaign complete with Morse code alluding to their pop-up restaurant. Now we've got details on the Hearth & Home dinners, consisting of two five-course dinners next week at Macrina Bakery in Upper Queen Anne for a mere $45 per person. In French Laundry fashion, reservations will be available starting at noon today to the general public. Our clocks are set for 11:59 with Canlis on speed dial (206-283-3313) to secure a seat at the "come as you are" dinner hosted by Brian and Mark Canlis.
February 27-28, 7pm // Macrina Bakery 615 West McGraw) //$45
Pay What You Can at the Herbfarm:
That's right folks, nine courses complete with wine pairings to match, name your price. Nope, it's not The Price is Right, Ron Zimmerman won't be yelling your name to come on down, you're the next contestant to dine at the Herbfarm. The Woodinville institution is very generously donating 100% of dinner revenue this upcoming Sunday to earthquake relief in New Zealand. Contact the Herbfarm directly to reserve your benefit dinner spot for “A Taste of Trees,” a tribute to the foods and flavors of trees, a half-forgotten source of foods.
Sunday, 4:30p.m. // Herbfarm (14590 NE 145th Street, Woodinville) //Call (425) 485-5300 to reserve your spot.
New York Times Author Mark Bittman at Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth
The not-so-sleepy Bavarian theme town will host nationally acclaimed author and NYT columnist Mark Bittman for a lecture on his newest book Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating on April 8. Bittman discusses and explores the connection between diet, personal health and the planet. Tickets for the evening start at $25, special overnight packages and dinner with Bittman are also available by contacting Sleeping Lady Resort directly. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Veggie Voucher program at the Community Cupboard Food Bank.
April 8, 7pm. // Sleeping Lady Resort (7375 Icicle Road Leavenworth, WA 98826) //$25
Canning at Allium with Urban Pantry Author Amy Pennington:
We already know Gwyneth Paltrow loves local superstar as much as we do Amy Pennington for her smart tips on stocking a modern day pantry including canning, planting herbs and cooking with what you've preserved. Amy teams up with another Seattlest favorite, Chef Lisa Nakamura at Allium on Orcas Island for brunch and marmalade class.
March 19, 9am // Allium Restaurant (310 Main Street, EastSound, Orcas, WA, 98245) //$45
Celebrate National Chili Day Today:
Snow or no snow (#snOMG), it's still cold enough to ladle up a hot and spicy bowl of chili. Slim's Last Chance in Georgetown according to Bon Appetit is among the top 10 in the nation. We're also big fans of the chili verde and jalapeno mac n cheese. Burger chain The Counter will offer free chili topping with your burger. Seattle Mag picks the one at Maggie Bluffs in their recent Comfort Food compilation. Beans, meat, cheese and a hearty dose of fire, we're already plotting our next bowl of chili.
Stayed tuned next week for some pie and a few other fun treats. Hopefully we'll see you feasting and learning with us soon!
