Food Frenzy: Boil Smackdown, Bottomless Punch and a Little Tail
We've heard rumors of warm weather this weekend, and believe us-- our toes and fingers are crossed. Especially since this Sunday brings events involving picnic benches, newspaper and a whole lotta of summer tradition. A warning: get ready to suck.
Oh, and next week? You can enjoy a little tail while honoring a great butcher, and break out your punch pimp cup to raise some dough.
Boil Smackdown: Crab vs. Crawfish
Sunday brings the battle of the crustaceans, with not one but two boils representing traditions of the North and the South. Fan favorite, Where Ya At Matt is hosting their second crawfish boil at Nectar Lounge in Fremont. True NOLA fans will be suckin da' heads with the all-you-can-eat option for $35. Last time, lines ran 'round the block, so arrive early to soak up the sun and drink a few beers.
On the other side of the city, Madison Park Conservatory is hosting a traditional crab boil, featuring lots of butter, potatoes and a little newsprint as your plate. This is the first in their Sunday series of family-style suppers at the restaurant. Bring out your bib, wet naps and your appetite because at either event, you will get messy and intimate with your food. Our boil of choice: the mudbugs.
Where Ya At Matt: June 5th, 3pm-til food runs out// Nectar Lounge (412 N. 36th St)//$5 half-pound, $9 full-pound, $35 all-you-can-eat. Advance tickets available here.
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Madison Park Convservatory: June 5th, 5:30pm// 1927 43rd Ave E//$60 per person for food & beverages (wine/beer) plus tax, sign up directly at restaurant, pre-payment required.
Swine-Centric Dinner at Blackboard Bistro:
Remember and honor Swinery owner Joey Brewer at an epic homage to the pig dinner at Blackboard Bistro. The nose-to-tail dinner will benefit Farestart, whilst remembering the man behind the Swinery, an organization that meant much to Brewer. Prior to his death, Edible Seattle interviewed him about his passion for his job and how Farestart changed his life. Read the article in its entirety here.
June 7th, 7pm// Blackboard Bistro (3247 California Ave SW)// $45 per person, beer pairing extra. Call (206) 257-4832 to reserve a spot.
Food Photography Workshop with Andrew Scrivani:
Food blogger, photographer and gatherer Myra Kohn aka Seattle Bon Vivant will be hosting accomplished photographer Andrew Scrivani for two four-hour sessions in food photography. You can find Scrivani's work in the New York Times, Newsweek and several cookbooks. Sharpen your photography skills and dust off those lenses to learn from the master.
June 7, 9am-1pm & June 8, 9am-1pm//Downtown//$150 per person.// Contact sundaysauce@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Only a few spots remain
Spring Punch Party at Rob Roy:
You might want to plan to take Thursday off from work, or rather be cough-cough "sick." Hendricks Gin and Rob Roy are hosting the party of the week to support Left Coast Libations owner Charles Munat who unfortunately was victim to a gang of professional robbers in South America. Bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts will gather to show their support via a $20 bottomless glass of punch. Raffle prizes donated by the local community too. Put on your party pants, we promise you'll have a good time. Who doesn't love a good punch?
June 8th, 8-11pm// Rob Roy (2332 2nd Ave)// $20 bottomless glass of various punches. Plus open your wallet to support the family. RSVP on Facebook event page.
