Prepare Your Palate: Taste WA Announces a Delectable & Star Studded Chef Lineup for Dinner Series & Sunday Brunch!
SEATTLE - February 27th, 2024 - Taste Washington, the 10-day festival celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant winery and culinary scene, will build upon its legacy of excellence as they unveil the highly anticipated chef lineup for Dinner Series and Sunday Brunch.
For Dinner Series, attendees can anticipate an extraordinary convergence of culinary creativity, where renowned chefs will curate sensational menus that reflect the essence of the Pacific Northwest's rich culinary tapestry. Each multi-course dinner will be paired with wines (such as Goose Ridge of the Goose Gap AVA) carefully selected to complement and elevate each dish.
You can look forward to Wine Enthusiasts Top 50 Best Restaurants in America, Aaron Tekulve of Surrell teaming up with Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill, who has received multiple James Beard semifinalist nods. Joining from out of town, Zoi Antonitsas (Portland) who competed on Top Chef and was named Food & Wine Best New Chef is teaming up with the talented Seattle-based Dan Mallahan of Driftwood. We’ll end Dinner Series with another west coast collaboration; Monique Feybesse of Tarts de Feybesse (San Francisco), the talent behind one of the Bay Area’s most sought after bakeries traveling up to Seattle to join forces with Madeline Sperling of Homer, who has made the cut for best restaurant on both Seattle Met and GQ Magazines list.
Closing out Taste Washington will be Sunday Brunch, featuring unparalleled panoramic views of the Seattle skyline at the stunning Columbia Tower Club. Attendees can raise a glass with a birds-eye view of the city as they enjoy an unforgettable brunch spread from the talented Thomas Cullen of Columbia Tower Club and Shawn Niles of The Fat Pastor.
Dinner Series Details:
Wednesday, March 20,2024
Chefs: Aaron Tekulve [Surrell] + Maximillian Petty [Eden Hill]
Location: Surrell (2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Chefs: Dan Mallahan [Driftwood] + Zoi Antonitsas
Location: Driftwood (2722 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Chefs: Madeline Sperling [Homer] + Monique Feybesse [Tarts de Feybesse]
Location: Homer (3013 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday Brunch Details:
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Chefs: Thomas Cullen [Columbia Tower Club] + Shawn Niles [The Fat Pastor]
Location: Columbia Tower Club (701 5th Ave 75th floor, Seattle, WA 98104)
Time: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The Dinner Series and Sunday Brunch culinary rosters offer just a taste of the chef-driven superpower of the festival. Taste Washington is anchored by The Grand Tasting (March 16 & 17), which pairs over 200 wineries (and a staggering 600+ wines) and AVAs with 70 exceptional restaurants from the west coast. Chefs such as the chef and owner of the San Francisco based Michelin Starred restaurant Sorrel, Alexander Hong will be offering a taste of their food along with 2019’s GQ Magazine Restaurant of the Year Homer and “Master Chef” Season 8 competitor, Logan Cox. You can also expect to see 425 Magazine’s Best Chef of 2020, Cody Castiglia of Della Terra, and Portland's very own Norah, one of Eater’s listed 16 Essential Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants. You can also look forward to The Food Network’s Chopped Season 52 competitor, Jhonny Reyes of Lenox Afro Latin Soul who will be plating his food at both The Grand Tasting and The New Vintage. 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalist David Nichols of Eight Row will be featured at The New Vintage and 2023 James Beard Semifinalist Mutsuko Soma of Kamonegi can be found at Pacific Standard. No matter what event you’re attending, you can expect great food and wine!
Take a look at The Grand Tasting’s full winery lineup here and the chef lineup here. The festival has also teased the exciting return of Field To Table, which hosts four course dinners on the 50 yard line at Lumen Field, returning this April.
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Taste Washington - Dinner Series - 2023 Photo Selects - All photos taken by Aubrie LeGault
Sunday Brunch:
Taste Washington - Sunday Brunch - 2023 Photo Selects - All photos taken by Aubrie LeGault
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About Washington State Wine Commission
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) represents every licensed winery and wine grape grower in Washington State. Guided by an appointed board, WSWC provides a marketing platform to raise positive awareness of the Washington State wine industry and generate greater demand for its wines. Funded almost entirely by the industry through assessments based on grape and wine sales, WSWC is a state government agency, established by the legislature in 1987. To learn more, visit http://www.washingtonwine.org.
Washington State Wine Commission Contact:
Averyl D. Mooney
admooney@washingtonwine.org
About SE Productions
SE Productions, creators of ‘Field To Table’, ‘Sumo + Sushi’ and ‘Bacon Eggs & Kegs’, is the ultimate experience maker. Since 2013, it’s been galvanized by creatives, crafters, festival producers, food lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and more. Along the way, this alliance has met incredible people and worked with exceptional partners, and believes sharing experiences with others is more important than ever. More at https://www.seproductions.us.
SE Productions Contact:
Chloe Hendrickson
chloe@seproductions.us
425-770-3191