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Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest
Newport, OR
May 20
Brewer, the faithful companion of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier, passed away on May 20, 2006. In his honor, more than 50 microbreweries, local artisans, restaurants, and musicians gather to raise funds for local animal charities including the Oregon Coast Therapy Animals and the Central Coast Humane Society. Admission is $10. Festival hours are Friday, 4–10pm, and Saturday, noon–10pm. For more information, call 503-241-3800 or visit brewersalefest.com.
Northwest Calendar
Oregon • Washington • British Columbia • Idaho
Please note that all events are subject to change. It's advisable to call before you attend.
OREGON
NOW-OCTOBER 30
Growing Up Gourmet, Hotel Vintage Plaza, Portland, OR. This kid-friendly vacation package includes a three-course dinner at Pazzo Ristorante and a behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen in action. Package prices start $299. For more information, call 503-228-1212 or visit vintageplaza.com.
MAY 7
Wine Class, Cork Wine Shop, Portland, OR. Covering wine tasting basics, such as aroma, tannin, acid, and sugar, this 1.5-2 hour class costs $25. For more information, call 503-281-2675 or visit corkwineshop.com.
MAY 9
Winemaker’s Dinner, Vista Hills Treehouse Tasting Room, Dayton, OR. Vista Hills hosts the second of three dinners for 2008. Jason Silva, guest winemaker for Treehouse and head winemaker for Arcane Cellars, shares his personal tips and knowledge about winemaking and the evening’s featured wines. Chefs Carmen Peirano and Eric Ferguson of Nick’s Italian Café prepare a four-course dinner, paired with Vista Hills wines. The 6pm dinner costs $100. To make reservations, call 503-864-3200.
MAY 9-10
Establishing a Vineyard, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR. Attend these educational lectures and discussions covering grape-growing and wine-making. Cost is $69. For more information, call 541-440-7657 or click here.
MAY 10
Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival, Secret House Winery, Veneta, OR. This family friendly event features birding walks, canoe trips, educational speakers, and much more. Prices vary for each activity. For more information, call 541-935-3774 or visit wingsandwinefestival.com/Schedule.htm.
MAY 14
Olive Oil Dinner, The Gilt Club, Portland, OR. Olive oil importer Jim Dixon presents an evening of cocktails, appetizers, and a three-course “single ingredient” dinner prepared by Peter Gadd, The Gilt Club’s executive chef. Cost is $45, $55 with drink pairings. For more information, call 503-222-4458.
MAY 14
Wine 101, Cork Wine Shop, Portland, OR. Learn the basics—analyze tannin, acid, and sugar. The 6:30pm class costs $25. To make reservations, call 503-281-2675 or visit corkwineshop.com/events.php.
MAY 15
European Aged Cheeses, Foster & Dobbs, Portland, OR. Daphne Zepos of Essex Street Cheese Company, an expert in the cheese aging process, presents samples of classic-style Dutch Goudas. Cost is $20 and includes tastes of several cheeses and wine pairings. To register, call 503-284-1157 or visit fosteranddobbs.com.
MAY 17
Portland’s Original Iron Chef, University of Portland Chiles Center, Portland, OR. What will be the secret ingredient when Chef John Newman (of Newmans at 988 in Cannon Beach) battles Chef David Anderson (of Vindalho in Portland) on the main stage? Tickets start at $200, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Relief Nursery Programs and Services. For more information, call 503-283-4667 or visit crn4kids.org/ironchef.
MAY 18
The Tropical Food of Sri Lanka, Vindalho, Portland, OR. Explore Sri Lankan cuisine with Chef David Anderson. The 4–7pm class costs $75. For more information, call 503-467-4550.
MAY 22
Lunch and Learn: Easy Spring Menu, Caprial’s Bistro, Portland, OR. Join Caprial and John Pence and learn how to prepare pasta tossed with pancetta, sweet peas, herbs, garlic, and Greek yogurt; New York steak salad with roasted vegetables and blue cheese dressing; and double chocolate brownie cookies. The noon-1pm class costs $35. For reservations, call 503-236-6457 or click here.
MAY 24
All About Artichokes! Wildwood Restaurant, Portland, OR. Sous Chef Shiloh Ficek creates an array of artichoke dishes—halibut brandade fritter with preserved tomato, braised artichokes, and cold-pressed olive oil; shaved baby artichokes with arugula, almonds, preserved lemon vinaigrette, and goat cheese; and herb-marinated baby artichokes with parmesan and housemade crackers. Dinner costs $60, $80 with wine pairings. For more information, call 503-225-0130 or visit wildwoodrestaurant.com/calendar.htm.
MAY 24
Chèvre from Around the World, Curds & Whey, Portland, OR. This tasting features chèvre made in Oregon paired with Sancerres, Pouilly Fumés, and other crisp whites. The 7pm tasting costs $25. For more information, call 503-231-2877.
MAY 24-26
Memorial Weekend in Oregon Wine Country, Willamette Valley, OR. Here’s your chance to visit wineries that aren’t normally open, taste wines with limited availability, and meet winemakers at more than 100 wineries. Hours are 11am-5pm. Tasting fees vary. For more information, visit willamettewines.com/memorialday.shtml.
MAY 24-26
Rogue Creamery Cheeses and Sake Pairing, SakéOne, Forest Grove, OR. Taste five different sakes paired with artisan cheeses from Rogue Creamery. The 11am-5pm tasting costs $8. For more information, visit sakeone.com/sakeone/news/show_event.jsp?id=1024.
MAY 31
Winemaker’s Dinner, The Cellar on 10th, Astoria, OR. Peter Rosback, owner and winemaker of Sineann, pairs his library wines as well as new red and white releases with a five-course dinner prepared by Silver Salmon Grill. Cost is $125. For more information, call 503-326-6600 or visit thecellaron10th.com/events.html.
JUNE 15-OCTOBER 15
Starlight Canoe Tours, Bend, OR. Led by Wanderlust Tours’ naturalist guides, canoers paddle through the waters of the high lakes in the Cascade Mountain Range and gaze at the stars. Tours run daily from 8pm until midnight. Cost is $65. For more information, call 800-962-2862 or visit wanderlusttours.com/summer/mooncanoe.html.
JUNE 20
Dueling Sommelier Dinner, Heathman Restaurant and Bar, Portland, OR. Chef Jack Yoss of ten 01 prepares the next-to-last dinner in the series that will crown Portland’s Best Sommelier. Tickets are $125. For more information, call 503-790-7752.
JUNE 21-22
Hood River County Fruit Loop Wine Celebration, various locations, Hood River Valley, OR. Visit tasting rooms as well as traditional Fruit Loop farms and orchards. For more information, call 541-386-7697 or visit hoodriverfruitloop.com.
JUNE 28
Gardens of Eatin’, Southeast Portland, OR. Join Glen Andersen, Metro natural gardening educator, and Chef Jason Stoller Smith of The Dundee Bistro for tips on growing your own berries and ways to prepare them. The seminar is free, but registration is required. For more information, call 503-234-3000 or visit metro-region.org/garden.
JULY 25-27
International Pinot Noir Celebration, 180 wineries, McMinnville, OR. The theme for this year’s event is “Sustainability Without Sacrifice.” Alfresco wine tastings, lunches and dinners prepared by some of the area’s chefs, vineyard tours, and seminars will be held during the weekend. Tickets to both the full three-day event ($195) and Sunday’s Passport to Pinot tasting event ($125) are available. For more information, visit ipnc.org
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WASHINGTON
MAY 5-SEPTEMBER 8
Flights of Fancy Romance Package, Hilton Seattle Airport, Seattle, WA. This high-flying package includes helicopter and bi-plane tours, plus flights of wine paired with dinner prepared by Chef Preston Hagen of Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. Cost is $1,500, including accommodations. For more information, call 800-445-8667.
MAY 6
Foie Gras Dinner, Rover’s Restaurant, Seattle, WA. Join Chef Jason Wilson from Crush Restaurant, Thierry Rautureau (a.k.a. “The Chef in the Hat!!!), Michael Ginor of Hudson Valley Foie Gras Farm, and Chef Bill Morris of The Rainer Club for a six-course foie gras dinner. Cost is $150. For more information, call 206-325-7442 or visit rovers-seattle.com/newsevents/index.html.
MAY 6-20
Washington Wines and Wineries: An In-depth Look, South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA. Get to know Washington wines with sommelier Dieter Schafer and Willis Hall Winery owner John Bell. The class covers the nine Washington viticultural areas and the fundamentals of winemaking. Cost is $83. For more information and a complete list of classes, call 206-764-5339 or click here.
MAY 10
Brewfest, Olympic Club Hotel and Theater, Centralia, WA. The 12th annual event features music, food, tours, and handcrafted beers from Washingtonian McMenamins brewers as well as several guest brewers. Admission is free. For more information call 306-736-5164 or click here.
MAY 8-11
Yoga and Wine, Cave B Inn at SageCliffe, Quincy, WA. For the second year in a row, Cave B hosts Angela Gargano, a nationally recognized yogi and wine connoisseur. The weekend retreat includes yoga workshops, meditative hikes, private winery events, and local foods. Rates for the retreat begin at $1,285. For more information, call 888-758-2283 or visit sagecliffe.com/events_yoga.htm.
MAY 10
Careers in Wine Symposium, Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA. Explore careers in the wine industry with some of Washington’s wine professionals—Cyril Frechier of Campagne, Bruse Watson of Icon Estates, Scott Haugh of Seattle Cellars, Linda Conklin of Columbia Winery, author and columnist Braiden Rex-Johnson, and Hilary Sjolund of Distefano Winery. Tickets to the all-day event cost $30. For more information call 503-764-7698 or visit wineandspiritarchive.com/events/careersinwine2008.html.
MAY 10
Spring Barrel Tasting, DeLille Cellars and Doyenne, Woodinville, WA. Taste wines from the current and upcoming vintages straight from the barrel. The 11am-5pm tasting costs $25. For reservations, call 425-489-0544 or visit delillecellars.com.
MAY 13
Chef’s Table, Dish It Up, Seattle, WA. Chef Ethan Stowell demonstrates a special spring menu using local ingredients. Cost is $85. For more information, call 888-322-2665 or visit dish-it-up.com.
MAY 14
Winemaker Dinner’s, TASTE Restaurant, Seattle, WA. Ron Bunnell of Yakima’s Bunnell Family Cellars pairs his Rhône-style wines with a menu prepared by Chef Craig Hetherington. Cost is $79. For more information, call 206-903-5291 or visit tastesam.com/cafe_sundaysuppers.aspx.
MAY 14
Sip for a Cure, Shilshole Bay Beach Club, Seattle, WA. The third annual event features 24 local wineries and breweries, plus barbecue from the Beach Club’s outdoor grill. Tickets to the 6:30pm event cost $45,with proceeds benefiting research at The University of Washington and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Women’s Cancer Clinic. For more information, call 206-526-1992 or visit expeditioninspiration.org/sipforAcure08.html.
MAY 16
Wonderful Washington Wine and Cuisine, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA. More than 30 wineries will offer tastes of their wines alongside food prepared by local restaurants and caterers. Wine educator Amy Mumma will speak about Washington wines, and live music rounds out the event. The 5-8pm event costs $35. For more information, call 509-396-1504 or visit cwuce.org/wine-education/wwash/wwash.asp.
MAY 16-18
Spring Barrel Tasting, various locations, Lake Chelan, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Oroville, and Quincy, WA. Visit Columbia Cascade-area wineries, meet the winemakers, and taste the wines from throughout north and central Washington. Tasting fees vary. For more information, call 800-572-7752 or click here.
MAY 16-18
Seattle Cheese Festival, Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA. This festival will showcase more than 200 cheeses from local and global producers, along with seminars and panel discussions on serving and pairing artisanal cheeses. Visit seattlecheesefestival.com.
MAY 18
Premier Chefs Dinner, Grand Hyatt, Seattle, WA. This benefit for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center brings together Northwest chefs and wineries for a six-course dinner and live auction. Tickets cost $250-$300. For more information, call 206-667-2980 or visit fhcrc.org/chefs.
MAY 20
Copper River Salmon & Oregon Pinot Noir Extravaganza, Ray’s Boathouse & Café, Seattle, WA. Chef Peter Birk barbecues Copper River salmon while winemakers from 15 Oregon wineries pour more than 45 wines for tasting. Tickets cost $85. For more information, call 206-789-3770 or visit rays.com/new/index.php?p=4.
MAY 24
Chocolate Classes, Oh! Chocolate Madison Park Chocolate Shop, Seattle, WA. If you want to learn more about varietal chocolates and cacao bean percentages, or how to temper and dip chocolate so you can create professional-looking chocolates at home, then this is the class for you. The 6:30pm class lasts 1.5-2 hours and costs $55. For more information, call 206-329-8777 or visit ohchocolate.com/blog/?page_id=15.
MAY 24-26
Washington Wine Highway, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA. Four pavilions showcase wineries, restaurants, and travel partners along the Washington Wine Highway between Woodinville and Walla Walla. Tickets are $75–$125. For more information, visit washingtonwinehighway.com.
MAY 24-26
Spring Barrel Tasting, various locations, Olympic Peninsula, WA. Local wineries from Port Townsend to Port Angeles open their cellars and offer tastes of their estate-grown, cool-climate wines. For more information, visit olympicpeninsulawineries.org.
MAY 31-JUNE 1
Street Festival, Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA. Celebrate food, art, and music at this 37th annual festival. Local artisans, more than 35 restaurants, a parade, kids’ zone, and a “Strut Your Mutt” dog contest fill the two-day event. Festival hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am-7pm. Attendance is free. For more information, visit pikeplacemarketstreetfestival.com.
JUNE 6-7
Vintage Walla Walla, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA. Festivities during the weekend include the new Vintage Pour, featuring wines of the 2001 vintage or earlier; a Pavilion Tasting of current and new releases from the local wineries, with cooking demonstrations by regional chefs; and a variety of classes, tours, and seminars during the weekend. Visit wallawallawine.com/events/vww.html for the full schedule of events and pricing information.
JUNE 14
Long Live the Kings, Steelhead Diner, Seattle, WA. A Father’s Day brunch with 25% of the day’s proceeds benefiting Long Live the Kings, a Seattle non-profit whose mission is to restore wild salmon and help provide sustainable fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Members of the Washington Flyfishers Association will be on hand to give fly-tying tips, and a raffle will be held. For reservations, call 206-625-0129 or visit steelheaddiner.com/events/fathers_day_08.htm
JUNE 13-15
Brewers Festival, Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore, WA. The third annual festival features nearly 200 craft beers, live music and an array of family entertainment including the Brewers Keg Toss Contest, the Root Beer Garden, and various activities in the Kids Playground. Tickets are $15 for Friday night’s tasting from 5-9pm (21 years of age and older only). Hours for Saturday and Sunday are 11am-8pm (all ages welcome): tickets for these days may be purchased in advance for $15, or $20 at the door, with those under 21 admitted free if accompanied by a parent. For more information, visit washingtonbeer.com.
JUNE 21
Sunshine & Wine, State Fair Park, Yakima, WA. Wines from more than 45 local wineries and food from more than a dozen area restaurants and caterers are served under the old oak trees on the historic park grounds. Proceeds benefit the preservation and renovation of the State Fair Park buildings. Tickets cost $75. For more information, call 509-248-7160 or visit sunshineandwine.com.
JUNE 24
Hot Picks, Paramount Theater, Seattle, WA. Meet some of Seattle’s top sommeliers plus other up-and-coming wine professionals. Proceeds benefit the Puget Soundkepper Alliance, a local water conservation organization. For more information, call 212-695-4660 or visit wineandspiritsmagazine.com/hotpicks.
JULY 6-10
Culinary Summer Camp, various locations, Seattle, WA. Join Tom Douglas, the James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur, at his second annual camp for foodies. Cost is $2,500. For more information, call 206-448-2001.
AUGUST 9
Prosser Wine and Food Fair, Art Fiker Stadium, Prosser, WA. This 27th annual event features more than 30 Washington wineries, 20 local food vendors, and live music. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event. For more information, call 509-786-4545.
AUGUST 14-16
Auction of Washington Wines, various locations, Woodinville, WA. Weekend events include a picnic with the winemakers, barrel auction, winemaker dinners, 5K and 10K runs, and a Gala Auction. Proceeds benefit patients and families at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, and the Washington Wine Education Foundation. For more information, visit auctionofwashingtonwines.org.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
MAY 1-10
Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, various locations, Okanagan Valley, B.C. Choose from more than 100 food and wine events being held throughout the Okanagan Valley. For more information, call 250-861-6654 or click here for a guide to the full schedule of events.
MAY 5-6
UnFiltered Wine Education Retreat, various locations, Naramata, B.C. Get to know the people who make the wines that define the Naramata Bench during this two-day retreat. Cost is $799 CDN. For more information, call 250-490-8339 or visit naramatabench.com/events.asp.
MAY 5-JUNE 30
From Fast Food to Slow Food, Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks, Vancouver, B.C. Food journalist Don Genova leads a series of classes about the history of European and Canadian food culture. Individual tickets for the series are $65 CDN; cost for all eight classes is $480 CDN. For more information, call 604-688-6755.
MAY 8
Winemaker’s Dinner, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Courtenay, B.C. Join Executive Chef Ronald St. Pierre and Restaurant Director Bill Ransom for a five-course dinner paired with Sandhill Vineyards wine. The dinner costs $95 CDN. For more information, call 250-338-1323 or visit wineanddinebcnews.ca/index.php?fid=news#6.
MAY 10
Japanese Kaiseki Dinner, Deerholme Farm, Duncan, B.C. Traditionally a seasonal themed multi-course dinner made famous by the country inns (ryokan) of Japan, “kaiseki” features light dishes with plenty of vegetables and wild herbs. A vegetarian version of the night’s menu will also be available. Cost is $90 CDN. For more information, call 250-748-7450 or visit magnorth.bc.ca/events.htm.
MAY 10
Time with the Vine, See Ya Later Ranch, Okanagan Falls, B.C. Explore the wines of See Ya Later Ranch with Mark Sheridan, Director of Vineyard Operations, as you dine on a five-course dinner. The dinner costs $95 CDN. For more information, call 250-494-0451 or visit sylranch.com/events/default.asp.
MAY 11
Mother’s Day Cooking Brunch, Mission Hill Family Estate, Westbank, B.C. This informal workshop hosted by Winery Chef (and Food Network personality) Michael Allemeier focuses on brunch cuisine. Cost is $85 CDN. For more information, call 250-768-6443 or 800-957-9911.
MAY 17
Mushrooms, Marvelous Mushrooms, Deerholme Farm, Vancouver, B.C. Learn mushroom cookery with Bill Jones—chef, food consultant, author of The Savoury Mushroom, and regional expert on mushrooms and wild plants. The hands-on four-hour class costs $125 CDN. For more information, call 250-748-7450 or visit magnorth.bc.ca/events.htm.
MAY 21
A Waterfront Winemaker’s Dinner, Ocean 6 Seventeen, Vancouver, B.C. Executive Chef Cory Hamm prepares a seven-course dinner paired with wines from Orofino Vineyards and Winery. Dinner is $95 CDN. For more information, call 604-879-6178 or visit urbandiner.ca/2008/05/06/from-the-dept-of-press-releases-20.
MAY 24
Baking with Ancient Grains, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, Vancouver, B.C. Master Baker Alfred Voss leads a class showcasing the variety of alternative grains and how to bake with them. Learn how to use flours such as barley, spelt, kamut, millet, flax seed, and quinoa. The 10am-2pm class costs $150 CDN. To register, call 604-734-4488.
JUNE 6-8
Tofino Food & Wine Festival, Tofino, B.C. Learn about local food ecologies, their connection to health, and sample their culinary potential. Events include winemaker dinners, grape stomping, and an auction benefiting the Community Children’s Centre. For more information, visit tofinofoodandwinefestival.com.
JUNE 6-8
Gourmet Kayaking Trip, Vancouver, B.C. Get professional kayak instruction, go paddling through the DeCourcey Archipelago with river otters, bald eagles, and harbor seals, and enjoy two nights camping under the stars on a beautiful Gulf Islands beach. James Bray, chef and kayak guide, will produce locally-sourced gourmet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with specialties such as pasture-raised Cowichan Bay duck breast and confit leg with fingerling potatoes, braised local greens, and a Pinot Noir reduction. All dinners are paired with local wines that complement each dish. The weekend trip costs $749 CDN plus tax. For reservations or more information, call 604-662-3606 or click here. .
JUNE 11
Chocolate and Tasting Appreciation, CD Duby Wild Sweets Theater, Richmond, B.C. Chefs Dominque and Cindy Duby teach this class on the art and science of chocolate tasting. The 6-8pm class costs $75 CDN. For more information, call 604-277-6102 or visit dcduby.com.