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Chefs, innkeepers and gourmands alike share their passion for one of the Long Beach Peninsula’s most prolific – and delectable – natural products during the Wild Mushroom Celebration, running from Oct. 10 through Nov. 15. Timed with the peak harvest of autumn’s bounty, this unique event touts the talents of the Peninsula’s famed culinary community and the wealth of the area’s fresh local ingredients during such gatherings as tastings, discussions and winemaker dinners.
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The Culinary Community of the Long Beach Peninsula.
Photo by Nancy Campiche, Campiche Studios

Mushrooms

Events

Recipes

2008 Schedule of Events

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Friday, October 10, 2008

The Depot Restaurant – Seaview, Washington

Wild Mushroom Winemaker Dinner with Oregon's Firesteed Winery
Weekends,
October 10 - November 15, 2008

Tuscany Café –Ilwaco, Washington

Each weekend throughout the Wild Mushroom Celebration, Tuscany Café located at the Port of Ilwaco will offer traditional Italian cuisine highlighting wild mushroom varieties.
Thursday, October 16 - Sunday, November 16, 2008

The Port Bistro
Ilwaco, Washington

Five Course Wild Mushroom Chef's Tasting Menu

The Port Bistro will offer a five course chef's tasting menu featuring wild mushrooms every day from Thursday October 16th until Sunday November 16th. In addition, a flight of matched wines by the glass will be available.

Friday, October 17, 2008

42nd Street Café – Seaview, Washington

Wild Mushroom Wine Extravaganza
Friday - Sunday, October 17-19, 2008

Boreas B&B Inn - Long Beach, WA

Boreas Bed and Breakfast Inn's 2008 Wild Mushroom Celebration will be on the weekend of October 17th-19th. The cost is $555.00 per couple including taxes and restaurant gratuity. (The Dunes Suite is $22.16 extra.) Boreas' 5th Annual Wild Mushroom Celebration package includes 2 nights at Boreas Inn with two four-course 9:30 a.m. brunches as well as a very special (for Boreas guests weekend guests only) five-course Eastern Washington Wine and Wild Mushroom Dinner at The Port Bistro on the Port of Ilwaco on Saturday night, the 18th. The wine courses will be perfectly paired with each course. The Sunday morning festivities will top off the weekend with Boreas' annual "Wild Mushroom Celebration Breakfast with Veronica", for Boreas Inn Celebration guests only, with wild mushroom expert Veronica Williams as well as a Wild Mushroom informal discussion in the living room with Veronica at 11:00 a.m. that is open to the public on Sunday, the 19th. Stay a third night at Boreas at a discounted rate of $140 plus tax!
Monday, October 20, 2008

Inn at Harbour Village – Ilwaco, Washington

“Seasonal Sensations: Cranberries & Wild Mushrooms"

Chris Goodwin teaches this 2nd of a 6-session series of hands-on, instructional,"Cook it & Eat It" multi-course meals including beverage & dessert. Session begins at 5:30 PM. Class size is limited; register early.

Friday, October 24, 2008

The Shelburne Restaurant & Pub – Seaview, Washington

Wild Mushroom Wine Dinner Featuring Brickhouse Winery
Thursday, November 6, 2008

Tuscany Café – Ilwaco, Washington

Tuscany Café will host a Wild Mushroom Winemaker's Dinner featuring the Mary Hill Winery of Goldendale, Washington. A five-course dinner will highlight a wide variety of wild mushrooms and wine pairings with each course will be expertly recommended. Cost of the Wild Mushroom dinner will be $35 per person or $60 per couple. Menu items will also be available. For reservations or information, call (360) 642-4899.
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Café Akari – Long Beach, Washington

Join us at Café Akari for this memorable 6 course Wild Mushroom and Wine Dinner. Sommelier Travis Motter from Simpatico dining hall will pair each course with a perfect small vineyard wine and tell us a bit about each one. We'll also be joined by Veronica Williams, the peninsula's very own "crazy mushroom lady" and she loves to talk about mushrooms! Seats are limited, please call for reservations: 360.642.3828

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Locally-Found Mushrooms
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Angel's Wings
King Boletes
Canary
Cauliflower
Chicken-of-the-woods
Coral
Delicious Milky Cap
Fairy Ring
Golden Chanterelle
Honey
Lobster
Matsutake
Meadow
Oyster
Prince
Puffball
Red Capped Scaber Stalk
Scaly Inky Cap
Shaggy Mane
Slippery Jack

Print-Friendly Recipes

China Beach Retreat Wild Mushroom Frittata

Shelburne Inn Chicken Stew with Wild Mushroom Dumplings

A Rendezvous Place Chanterelles and Sausage Quiche

Boreas Inn's Wild Mushroom, Chive and Sausage Shortcake


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