Datebook: Food Fests!

By Seattle magazine staff

Open wide: July is an unofficial monthlong celebration of the foods we Northwesterners love best. First up are dueling berry festivals on the same weekend: The Vashon Island Strawberry Festival (7/17–7/19; free; times and locations vary; along Vashon Highway; 206.463.6217), celebrating its 100th anniversary with a “berry” grand parade on Saturday, and the Lynden Raspberry Festival (7/18–7/19; free; times vary; Front Street, Lynden; 360.354.5995). Also that weekend is the annual Bite of Seattle (7/17–7/19; free; times vary; Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; 425.283.5050), where our dream of having all of our fave restaurants in the same giant food court is finally a reality (with more than 60 restaurants, seven entertainment stages, cooking demos and a high-class food alley sponsored by Tom Douglas). Give yourself the week to digest, then head to Ballard for the annual Ballard Seafood Fest (7/25–7/26; free; times vary; downtown Ballard, at NW Market Street and Ballard Avenue; 206.784.9705), when the streets are shut down to pay homage to the bounty of the sea with food booths, live entertainment and plenty of sea-themed, kid-friendly activities.

Don't forget Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation event on July 30 at Benaroya Hall. Seattle ’s top chefs, restaurants and mixologists participate in this great event and 100% of the ticket proceeds go to Share Our Strength’s effort to end childhood hunger. Recipient agencies in Washington State include: Children’s Alliance , Food Lifeline, The Market Foundation and Solid Ground. For ticket info visit www.tasteofthenation.org/seattle or 1-877-26 TASTE (268-2783).

Posted By CohenGlass July 08, 2009 | 11:34 AM Report this Comment

If July is the unofficial monthlong celebration of the foods we love Francophiles from across Seattle should remember that July 14th is Bastille Day. There is no better way to celebrate than to enjoy the celebration at Cafe Campagne's free street party in Post Alley or Campagne's 5 course "Storming the Palace Larder Dinner". For more infomation on either event, please visit www.campagnerestaurant.com or call 206-728-2800

Posted By Campagne & Cafe Campagne July 04, 2009 | 5:17 PM Report this Comment

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