Food Frenzy: Garden Tours, Benefits and Food-Center Networking
Local chefs know how to throw a party, especially when it involves supporting causes near and dear to their hearts, like sustainability, disaster relief, and urban agriculture. So head on down to Ray's and Dragonfish this week--they're both hosting benefits for victims of natural disasters. Or, you can scoot to Ballard learn more about how to grow an urban garden at one of the hippest spots in the neighborhood. You've also got an opportunity to meet what some jokingly call the food elite of Seattle at Foodportunity.
We at Seattlest appreciate events to learn, meet new people and imbibe in a little food/drink.
Joplin Tornado Benefit at Ray's Boathouse:
Ray's Boathouse chef Mike Chase is asking you to help raise funds for all the people affected in his hometown of Joplin, Missouri. The money raised will be donated to the Joplin Humane Society and The American Red Cross. Chef Chase will be cooking up food from the region of Joplin; tickets also include beer and wine. Bring cash to participate in the raffle to win gift certificates from local restaurants and merchants. Fingers crossed to a clear sunny day, and you are destined for a good time.
Weds June 15, 5-9pm// Rays Boathouse (6049 Seaview Avenue NW) // $30 per guest includes food/beverage, tax & gratuity. Tickets available online to purchase.
Japanese Whiskey Tasting at Dragonfish Asian Cafe:
Another benefit this week, this time, for Ishinomaki, Japan. In honor of their fourteenth anniversary, Dragonfish will host mixologist Andrew Bohrer who will discuss the history of Japanese whiskey and demonstrate how to create Japanese ice spheres for the rocks. Attendee will taste three whiskeys from Hibiki and Yamazaki as well as the Yamazaki Yacht Club Cocktail made with Yamazaki 12-year whiskey, Velvet Falernum and St. Elizabeht's Allspire Dram. Asian-inspired bites will be paired with the assorted whiskeys.
June 11, 5pm// Dragonfish Asian Café (722 Pine Street)//$35 per person, call (206)467-7777 or email eat@dragonfishcafe.com
Rooftop Garden Tour at Bastille Café & Bar:
Yesterday kicked off the first rooftop garden tour at Bastille in Ballard with Colin McCrate of Seattle Urban Farm Company who designed the 4500 square foot garden. Every Wednesday, he'll cover growing an edible, seasonally-based urban garden. The forty-five minute tour concludes with a seasonal cocktail with ingredients from their garden.
Wednesdays through end of September, 5-6pm // Bastille Café & Bar (5307 Ballard Avenue NW) // $10 per person, limited to 10 people. Reservations recommended. Call (206) 453-5014.
Foodportunity: The Ultimate Food Lovers Networking Event
Want to rub elbows with those in the know? Food enthusiasts will gather at Palace Ballroom to hear a group of local authors discuss gardening, cheese making and beekeeping. Guests should expect bites from some of Seattle's best restaurants such as Chez Shea, Nettletown, Tilikum Place, BuiltBurger and more. Anyone can attend foodportunity making it an excellent opportunity to meet food journalists/bloggers, industry folk and anyone passionate about food.
June 13, 6-9pm // Tom Douglas' Palace Ballroom (2030 5th Avenue) // $30, few tickets remain so buy now online.
