They've Got Talent! James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef TOur Comes to Kirkland, WA. Trellis Restaurant on October 25th

Trellis Restaurant Executive Chef Brian Scheehser will host a quintet of America’s top culinary talent at The Heathman Hotel on Saturday, October 25th when the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour comes to the Pacific Northwest. The gastronomic tour-de-force will feature a multi-course meal prepared by Dana Cree (Blackbird – Chicago, IL), Tory Miller (L’Etoile and Graze - Madison, WI), Scheehser, Dean Shinagawa (Kama’aina Grindz – Everett, WA), Kelly Whitaker (Cart-Driver, Denver, and Basta - Boulder, CO), and Andrew Zimmerman (Sepia – Chicago, IL), complete with wine pairing.

Mirroring the famed dinners at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City, it is a rare chance for foodies to experience the signature dishes of national restaurant luminaries. This is Scheehser’s 4th year hosting the extraordinary event. “Each time we hold this event, I feel so honored to work with such a brilliant group of fellow chefs in bringing a remarkable dining experience to our guests. Where else could they get such a superb taste of the culinary world?“ says Chef Brian.

The evening will begin at 6:30pm with a reception featuring a selection of passed appetizers. Guests will have plenty of opportunity to meet and converse with the chefs and winemakers.

Chef Andrew Zimmerman
Cured Arctic Char
spruce-citrus cured arctic char, matsutake, pickled red onion, pine nut, yuzu, watercress
Chateau Ste Michelle Horse Heaven Sauvignon Blanc

Chef Dean Shinagawa
Thai Curry Kabocha
Squash Bisque with Asian Pork Belly and Crispy Rice Noodles
Maryhill Winery Viognier

Chef Tory Miller
Buttercup Squash Raviolo
Dungeness crab, sweet 16 apples, sarvecchio, ponzu brown butter
Owen Roe Riesling 2008

Chef Brian Scheehser
Braised Lamb
Maryhill Mourvedre Rattlesnake Hills

Chef Kelly Whitaker
Joseph Decuis Farms Wagyu Beef
Stella Artois

Chef Dana Cree
Washington Apples Dessert

James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Tickets are priced at $175 (exclusive of tax). They can be purchased at http://www.celebritycheftour.com/events/Trellis-Restaurant-2014.html. For further information go to www.celebritycheftour.com or contact Jeff Black at jeff@celebritycheftour.com.