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November Food Events

November Food Events
  • Morso Wine Bar Oysterfest
    Nov. 1. A variety of oyster dishes served, as well as an artist reception from 5-7 p.m. Check out the menu here.
  •  Pierce County Gleaning Project
    Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join us on a Pumpkin Glean at Terry’s Berries for one of the last harvest of the season! There is a field small field of pumpkin to rescue, as well as 2 pallets to repack and deliver to a food bank! Sign up online.
  • Basic Pig Butchery Class
    Nov. 9, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. This Olympia Meat Collective class will teach students how to split sides of pork into primals, and how to cut those primals into familiar cuts like ribs, pork chops, tenderloins, ham roasts, picnic roasts, and coppas. At the beginning of class, we will demo on one side of pork. Then, the students will break into two groups and work together on two other sides of pork. The class will also include tips on how to cook and cure various cuts – if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own bacon or ham, this is the class for you. Students will go home with plenty of recipes as well as their share of meat and bones (about 30-40 pounds). No experience required. All tools and equipment provided. Cost is $235. Register online.
  • Gluten-Free Health and Wellness Experience
    Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. A variety of cooking demos, exhibitors and speakers, all related to gluten free living. Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. Tickets are $5 and available online.
  • Free Clam Chowder at Duke’s Chowder House
    Nov. 12. FREE Duke’s award winning chowder all day, all night at all six locations to celebrate National Chowder Day.
  • Primo Grill Cooking Classes
    Nov. 2, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Making Fresh pasta. $65 inclusive of recipes, instruction, lunch, a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Call 253-383-7000 to reserve.
    Nov. 9, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The Cuisine of Northern Italy. $65 inclusive of recipes, instruction, lunch, a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Call 253-383-7000 to reserve.
    Nov. 16, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. A NW Holiday Feast. $65 inclusive of recipes, instruction, lunch, a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Call 253-383-7000 to reserve.
  • Chambers Bay Grill Junior Top Chefs
    Nov. 5-Dec. 3. Five classes for ages 9-15, held at Chambers Bay Grill. Juniors will learn a variety of skills, including knife skills and a variety of foods to cook. Their skills will be put to the test with a formal dinner at the end of the course. Cost is $120/child. For more information or to register visit www.piercecountywa.org/parks or call 253-798-4141.
  • Bayview School of Cooking Classes
    Nov. 5, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Hands-On Lefse and Kransekage.
    Nov. 6, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Lobster Fra Diavolo
    Nov. 7th, 6:00-8:30 p.m. In a Mexican Kitchen
    Nov. 12, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Grilled Turkey for Thanksgiving
    Nov. 14, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Hands-On Thai Cooking with Family & Friends
    Nov. 18, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Autumn Vegetables for the Festive Season
    *For all call 360-754-1448 to reserve
  • Enoteca Wine Bar/Tacoma Wine Merchants Champagne Tasting
    Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Annual holiday Champagne tasting. We will be tasting a variety of top end bubbles. Cost is $40/person. Call 253-779-8258 to reserve.

August Food Events

August Food Events
  • Savor South Sound
    August 1-August 3, a three-day event. The Savor South Sound beverage tasting event will feature five cideries on Thursday, August 1, eight breweries on Friday, August 2 and five wineries on Saturday, August 3. Tastings will run from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day in the Heritage Hall Annex at the Thurston County Fair. Patrons must be 21 or over to enter the Savor South Sound event.
  • Table For Olympia
    August 3, 4 p.m.-8p.m. Community picnic in the heart of the Olympia, on Fifth Avenue in front of the Capital Theater, presented by the Thurston Food Systems Council. Join them at Olympia’s largest table and bring a picnic, plus plates and silverware to share with your friends and neighbors.
  • Primo Grill Cooking Classes
    August 3, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The savory cuisine of Morocco. $65/person, includes recipes and instruction, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Call Jacqueline at 383.7000 to purchase tickets.
    August 24, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Summertime grilling: fish; meats and vegetables, $65/person, includes recipes and instruction, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Call Jacqueline at 383.7000 to purchase tickets.
  • Pierce County Gleaning Project Film
    August 4, 8 p.m. Showing of food justice themed film, The Real Dirt on Farmer John. It’s a bike-in movie, so bring your finest human-powered vehicle and enjoy the movie and discussion surrounded by the garden in full bloom. Hilltop Pop Shop will be there with their awesome bike-powered popsicle shop, selling locally made popsicles. Free.
  • C.I. Shenanigan’s Bulliet Bourbon Dinner
    August 6, 6 p.m. Four course dinner paired with Bulleit Bourbon cocktails and prizes. $45/person, includes tax. Call 253-752-8899 to reserve.
  • Bayview School of Cooking Classes
    For each class, call 360-754-1448 to reserve.
    August 6, 6-8:30 p.m. Dinner on the Grill. $50/person.
    August 8, 6-8:30 p.m. All Fed Up Food Truck, $45/person.
    August 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Grilling with Barry Martin, $45/person.
    August 20, 6-8:30 p.m. A Posh Picnic, $45/person.
    August 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Hands on Grilled Italian Skewers, $50/person
    August 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Kabobs, $45/person.
  • Fermented Vegetable Class
    August 11, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Taught by Summer Bock of OlyKraut. Learn how to make raw sauerkraut and sample sauerkraut. Leave with recipes and instructional handouts. Register online.
  • A World of White Wine Benefit Dinner
    August 24, 5 p.m. A four-course dinner, plus passed appetizers, paired with white wines. Proceeds benefit Clover Park Technical College’s Culinary Arts Programs. Tickets are $95/person and must be purchased ahead of time. Purchase tickets online.
  • Harvest Potluck Event
    August 24, noon to 4 p.m. Food, music, games for kids at the Gallucci Learning Garden Plaza. Free.
  • Tacoma Food Coop 2nd Anniversary Party
    August 25, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Greet local farmers and connect with local businesses. Sample beer, wine and other fantastic treats. Take a self-guided tour of the store, learn what’s new in the co-op. Free.
  • Broadway Sizzle
    August 31, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Picture 150 people dining at a jovial communal table under an elegantly appointed tent on Broadway. Chef Dustin Joseph will create a “Scratch American” upscale picnic to showcase local ingredients picked at the peak of the season. Broadway Sizzle will “Razzle Dazzle” you with lively entertainment, farm-fresh produce, craft brews, artisan cheeses, award-winning wines, and gourmet products of all kinds. Then, move into the gorgeous Pantages Theater for “All That Jazz”—the glorious national touring musical Chicago. Tickets for the dinner only are $75, or tickets to dinner and a B-tier seat to Chicago are $150. Get tickets online.

July Food Events

July Food Events
  • South Sound BBQ Festival
    July 6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free event held at Huntamer Park in Lacey.
  • Metro Parks Tacoma Cooking Classes
    July 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Fresh and Healthy Summer Desserts. Enjoy delicious desserts with ripe summer berries sure to please any crowd.  And the best part, they taste good and fit into your healthy diet! SP $22; R $25; N/R $27. Call 253-404-3939 to register.
    July 15, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Summer Grilling. Take advantage of the great weather and learn different techniques and ways to grill veggies, seafood, and meats on the barbeque.  Even better, you’ll be able to sample the different dishes and take home the leftovers.
    SP $20; R $24: N/R $26. Call 253-404-3939 to register.
    July 31, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Fresh Berry Canning. Learn through hands-on work how to prepare strawberries and raspberries and take home your own jam!
    SP $26; R $32; N/R $36. Call 253-404-3939 to register.
  • Morso Wine Bar Wine Dinner
    July 11, 6:30 p.m. Seven course dinner paired with Loire Valley wines. $69/person, excluding tax and gratuity. Call 253-530-3463 to reserve.
  • Art on the Ave Grub Crawl
    July 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Participating 6th Avenue restaurants will have appetizer-sized dishes for $6 during the Art on the Ave event. In 2012, Asado offered house-made chorizo sausage and marinated beef skewers with Argentine flair, O’Malley’s had sliders, Dirty Oscar’s had a Turkey drumstick big enough for a caveman, and Six Olives had chicken Caesar lettuce wraps. At 2:30 p.m., come to the Community Stage for a competition of the dishes, and a winner will be crowned. Free event.
  • Primo Grill Cooking Class
    July 20, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The Bounty of Local Farm. The $65 fee includes recipes and instruction, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Call Jacqueline at 383.7000 to purchase tickets.
  • Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival
    July 27 and 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. held at the Regional Athletic Complex at Steilacoom & Marvin Road in Lacey. Festival admission is $5. Kids 12 and under are free. Cooking demos (schedule), Ostrom Farm Tour, Food and Wine Event, kids activities, food and more.
  • The Moveable Feast
    July 28, noon-5 p.m. at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. Second annual food truck festival. VIP tickets available, which grants you access to the event early for $10. Last year’s event was really great, and very popular. This is one not to miss.
  • Olympia Meat Collective Classes 
    July 13, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Basic pig butchery class. This class will teach students how to split sides of pork into primals, and how to cut those primals into familiar cuts like ribs, pork chops, tenderloins, ham roasts, picnic roasts, and coppas. More information on their website. $235 per person. Reserve online.
    July 27, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sausage making class. Come learn the art of preparing French, German, Spanish, and Italian-style links, among many other varieties, with Camas Davis, founder of the Portland Meat Collective. Students will learn how to select the right meat and trimmings from the appropriate muscle groups, and how to grind, flavor and stuff their sausage of choice. At the end of this hands-on class, students will go home with more than enough links for their frying pans and freezers, plus recipes for further adventure. $145 per person. Reserve online.
  • Bayview School of Cooking Classes
    For each class, call 360-754-1448 to reserve.
    July 8, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Nineveh Assyrian Food Truck. Learn to make baba ganoush, fattoush, tabbouleh, dolma and more. $45/person.
    July 15, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Art House Cafe. Pastry Chef Marie teaches how to make brioche bites, molasses spice cake and more. $55/person.
    July 16, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Beautiful Pig. Versatility of cured meats. $45/person.
    July 22, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Perfect Grilled Steak. Learn to make the Classic “El Gaucho” flank steak directly on the coals and more. $45/person.
    July 25, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Home Canning. Lean to can dilly beans and jams and jellies. $45/person.
    July 26, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Benson Vineyards Dinner. Six course dinner paired with wines.$65/person.
    July 29, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Summer European Salads. German potato salad, Dutch cheese salad and more. $45/person.
  • Bella Kitchen Cooking Classes
    July 26, 6 p.m. Hard Cheese Making. Learn to make cheddar and gouda. $75/person. Reserve online.
    July 30, 6 p.m. Summer Sushi. Learn to make seven sushi items with Chef Toby Kim. $75/person. Reserve online.

March Food Events

March Food Events
  • Bayview School of Cooking
    March 2, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Kids Cooking Class, ages 5-13.Your kids will learn to make fruit skewers, guacamole, green popcorn and grasshopper pie to get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. $35 per student. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve.
    March 9, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with Ninkasi Brewing Company. Five beers paired with a five course dinner, including Dubliner cheese beer dip with sausage, baked beer mac and Irish cheese and more. $65. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve.
     March 20, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hands-On Tamales. Learn how to make multiple kinds of tamales, as well as champurrado, a chocolate drink. Make, eat and take some tamales home with you. $50/person. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve.
    March 21, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hands-On Cinnamon Rolls. Learn how to make the perfect cinnamon rolls, and take a tray home with you to bake later. $45/person. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve.
  • Museum of Glass Slider Cook Off
    March 23, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. A slider cook off with celebrity judges, live music, games, dancing and more. Marrow, Asado, Maxwell’s, Dirty Oscar’s, Bite and more will be competing. $35 in advance, $30 for museum members, $40 at the door, $100 VIP ticket. Call 253-284-4708 for tickets or purchase online.
  • Events at Marlene’s Market Federal Way
    March 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Grain and flour cookshop. How to sprout grains, feed a sourdough culture and more. Each person will take home their own sourdough starter. $30 per person. Call 253-383-0933 to reserve.
    March 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Making fermented vegetables class. Learn how to make fermented vegetables with the co-owner of OlyKraut, Summer Bock. $30 per person.  Call 253-383-0933 to reserve.
  • Primo Grill Cooking Class
    March 16, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Springtime in Provence with Chef McManus, including recipes, instruction, lunch, wine. $65 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Call 253-383-7000 to reserve.
  • Toscano’s Cooking Class
    March 24, 4:30 p.m. Cooking with Martinis. A five course dinner demonstration cooking class with Chef Tom Pantley with recipes, instruction, dinner and cocktail samples. $60 per person. Call 253-864-8600 to reserve.
  • March 22, 7 p.m. Beresan wine dinner. Five-course meal paired with wines. $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call 253-272-1510 to reserve.

February Food Events

February Food Events
  • The Art of Chocolate Gig Harbor
    February 2, noon-6 p.m. Visit Gig Harbor’s Waterfront District, peruse the art galleries and sample chocolates. Enter to win the grand prize, a weekend getaway in Gig Harbor. Pick up the entry form/map at any of the participating businesses.
  • Doyle’s Italian Dinner and Grappa, Limoncello & Vino Tasting
    February 2, 6:30 p.m. Sample a multi-course Italian meal and taste a variety of grappas, limoncello and wine. Space is limited to 16 on a first come, first serve basis. $110 for a couple, or $60 per original. Register at the bar.
  • Orting Choclate Stroll
    February 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow a map of 48 participating businesses and collect delectable chocolates and other goodies. Purchase tickets for $10 each (cash only) at Orting Bakery. Limited amount of tickets will be sold, so get them early. Proceeds go to the Orting Daffodil float.
  • Bella Kitchen and Home Cooking Classes
    — February 2, 6 p.m. Authentic Korean cooking with Chef Toby Kim, of The Carnation Herb Farm Restaurant and Seattle’s Poppy. Learn to cook beef & Korean radish soup, spicy stir-fried pork, a seafood and green onion pancake and more. Enjoy the meal you prepared with a wine pairing. Register online. $75.
    — February 12, 6 p.m. Seasonal Suppers with Chef Jasmine Biernacki. Learn to cook curried lentil lentil and sweet potato soup, beef stew, Tuscan pasta and more. Enjoy the meal you prepared with a wine pairing. Register online. $65.
    — February 14, 6 p.m. Romantic Valentine’s Dining. Perfect for a date with your sweetie, learn to cook a variety of romantic dishes, including goat cheese crostini, flat iron steak, roasted shrimp and more, all while having fun. Enjoy the meal you prepared with a wine pairing. Register online. $95.
    — February 19, 6 p.m. Creative Curries. Learn to make coconut curry shrimp, tandoori salmon in coconut milk, beef curry and more. Enjoy the meal you prepared with a wine pairing. Register online. $95.
    — February 26, 6 p.m. It’s Sunny Somewhere, a mix of Thai, Caribbean and other global foods. Learn to cook Thai coconut soup, Jamaican jerk chicken banana crepes and more. Enjoy the meal you prepared with a wine pairing. Register online. $67.
  • Primo Grill Cooking Classes
    — February 2, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The Cuisine of Piedmont. Cook with Chef McManus and learn about the cuisine of the Piedmont region of Italy. Enjoy your lunch with a glass of wine. $65. Call 253.383.7000 to register.
    — February 23, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Primo thin crust pizza. Learn to make Chef McManus’s famous thin crust pizza, and enjoy your lunch with a glass of wine. $65. Call 253.383.7000 to register.
  • Wine and Chocolate at the Conservatory
    February 15, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Stroll through the Conservatory sipping on wine or champagne and indulge on handmade chocolates or chocolate covered strawberries from French Hen Bistro. Live music by Andy Carlson. Purchase tickets at the Conservatory and the Metro Parks main office. Be present at 6:30 for a drawing of a Hilltop Artist’s glass piece. $20 per person.  W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 S. G St., in Wright Park. 253-591-5330.
  • 6th Avenue Progressive Dinner
    February 17, multiple start times. 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Bring old friends or make new friends on this 6th Avenue progressive dinner through Six Olives, Gateway to India, Cork and Studio 6 Ballroom. Schedule/menu online. Vegetarian menu available. Early bird tickets $35, regular $50. Register online.
  • Crown Bar Beer Dinner
    February 21. Enjoy 5 Pike Brewing Company Beers and 4 food courses. $48, which includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Call 253.272.4177 to reserve.

  • Bayview School of Cooking Classes
    — February 4, 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Cook with The Shelburne Inn’s Chef Beau Dylan Hogge. $65. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve your spot.
    — February 5, 6 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Alaska Silk Pie Company. $50. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve your spot.
    — February 9, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Valentine’s Brewmaster’s Dinner with Fish Brewery. $65. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve your spot.
    — February 19, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Rustic French Supper. $45. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve your spot
    — February 21, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Hands-on Tamales. $50. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve your spot.
    — February 22, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Olympia’s Next Top Chef.  $45. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve your spot.
    — February 26, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Gnocchi from Scratch. $50. Call 360-754-1448 to reserve your spot.
  • Toscano’s Best of the Northwest Wine Dinner
    February 21, 6:30 p.m. Four wineries, all scoring over 90 points or better in wine magazines will be paired with a complimentary menu prepared by Chef Tom Pantley. $150 per person, tax and gratuity included. Call 253-864-8600 to reserve your spot.
  • Adriatic Grill 5th Anniversary Party
    February 24, 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Unlimited culinary creations from Chef Bill prepared with area high school and college culinary students. Photo booth, silent auction, DJ, dancing and a grand prize raffle.  $80/person, including 2 drink tickets, benefiting the Chef Bill- Adriatic Grill Culinary Scholarship at Clover Park Technical College.  Reservations required. Call 253-475-6000 to reserve.