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2007 Schedule of Events
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Wild Mushroom Winemaker Dinner
Walla Walla's Three River's Winery will match great wines with Michael & Alex's creations for a four-course meal starring fresh local mushrooms. Entree selections include:
Prosciutto Wrapped Pan Seared Petrale Sole on Wild Rice Morel Mushroom Salad topped with Morel Mushroom and Truffle Cream Sauce
Braised Breast of Pheasant on Caramelized Gnocchi surrounded by Roasted Chanterelle Mushroom Sweet Corn Ragout topped with Apple Cider Balsamic Glaze
Char Grilled 6 oz Filet Mignon
On Pecorino Romano Frico filled wih Yukon Gold Potato and Porcini Mushrooms topped with Cabernet Sauvignon Porcini Mushroom Demi Glace
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Friday - Sunday
October 12-13-14, 2007
Boreas B&B Inn
Long Beach, Washington
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Boreas Bed and Breakfast Inn's 4th Annual 2007 Wild Mushroom Celebration will be on the weekend of October 12th and 13th. The cost is $530.00 per couple including taxes, and restaurant gratuity. This special Wild Mushroom Celebration package includes 2 nights at Boreas with two three-course 9:30 a.m. brunches as well as a very special (for Boreas guests weekend guests only) three-course Walla Walla Wine and Wild Mushroom Dinner at The Port Bistro on the Port of Ilwaco on Saturday night, the 13th. 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 with Veronica at 11:00 a.m. that is open to the public on Sunday, the 14th. Stay a third night at Boreas at a discounted rate of $140 plus tax! |
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In addition to the dinner for Boreas guests on October 13th, The Port Bistro will be offering five course chef's tasting menu featuring wild mushrooms for $55. Matched wines will also be available by the glass. We will offer this for the duration of the wild mushroom festival. A three course lunch tasting menu will be offered for $30. |
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The Shelburne Inn is proud to present Pacific Northwest cookbook author Cynthia Nims, who will offer a cooking demonstration and book signing from her Wild Mushroom cookbook on Saturday, October 20th, 2007 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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Willapa Wild Mushroom Winemaker's Dinner
Redolent fungi of the Willapa Hills paired with gutsy, bold Washington wines (winemaker to be announced). 6 courses, 5 wines. $85.00 per person. Reservations required. (360) 642-4142 |
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Friday-Saturday
October 26-27, 2007
7:00 pm
Jimella's Seafood Market and Community Store
Seaview, Washington
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Cooking classes with Jeff McMahon, including tips on picking wild mushrooms, cleaning and storing them. A celebrated local forager is scheduled to share stories and information and Jimella will be doing a recipe.
$40, beginning with a glass of wine and, after the class is over, an 'ample sample' of what has been created.
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What does Emeril say? We're going to "Kick it up a Notch!"! One Night Only. For the First Time Ever...
A "Wine Dinner" where wines from Around the World are chosen to match the food, then the Chef makes the matches even better.
Olympic Wine Merchant’s Patrick Hub and 42nd Street’s Chef Cheri Walker present our 4th Wine and Wild Mushroom Dinner.
Five Courses with wines chosen by one of the region’s best wine merchants specifically because they go so naturally with mushrooms. Each course created by Chef Cheri to feature the flavors, bouquet and aromas of the wines. Two minds working to create one great experience. Dinner starts at 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 28th. Price $75.00 per person. Reservations only. Be amazed by the Flavors! Be amazed by the Fun!
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Wild Mushroom Celebration Event ’07
China Beach Retreat Wild Mushroom Italian feast with Chef Maurizio Paparo of the Excelsior Inn and Ristorante Italiano in Eugene, Oregon is now scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th at China Beach Retreat. Feasting begins at 6:30. Here’s a menu teaser:
- Polenta con Funghi
- Pasta Farcita (Pasta filled with wild mushrooms and served with a roasted zucchini sauce topped with pecorino cheese)
- Quail stuffed with wild mushrooms and sausage served with a sage cream sauce
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October Weekends
Tuscany Café
Ilwaco, Washington
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Each weekend throughout the Wild Mushroom Celebration, Tuscany Café located at the Port of Ilwaco will offer traditional Italian cuisine highlighting our local wild mushroom varieties:
Friday, October 12th: Veal alla Toscana with Wild Mushrooms
Saturday, October 13th: Grilled Chicken with Wild Mushrooms in a Balsamic Cream Sauce
Sunday, October 14th: Wild Mushroom and Oyster Stew
Friday, October 19th: Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Saturday, October 20th: Braised Halibut with Paprika and Wild Mushrooms
Sunday, October 21st: Spinach and Wild Mushroom Salad
Friday, October 26th: Seared Sea Scallops with Wild Mushrooms in a Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc
Saturday, October 27th: Beef and Wild Mushroom Stew
Sunday, October 28th: Wild Mushroom and Italian Sausage Frittata
Throughout the celebration: Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
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