Have a Taste, Not a Bite: Have a Taste of the Eastside (vs the Westside) at Kirkland Uncorked, July 19-21, 2013
Kirkland, Washington (PRWEB) July 08, 2013 -- Kirkland’s three-day waterfront celebration gives guests a taste of what the eastside (vs the west side) has to offer. From restaurant samples, to grilling classes, to the Friday Burger Brawl, Saturday Grill-Off, and Sunday Food Truck Feast, Kirkland Uncorked is the food festival to attend July 19-21.
"Throughout the year we follow the trends, the winemakers and chefs, spirit purveyors and brewmasters who are trail-blazing a path filled with innovation, creativity and soul, then bring them to Kirkland for an unforgettable festival,” says Andrea Kramer, Associate Festival Director. “Our line-up this year is no exception and we are honored to host Washington’s best and brightest in Kirkland for foodies across the region to enjoy."
RESTAURANT SAMPLING
The Kirkland Uncorked Tasting Garden offers a true bite, with scrumptious tastes from over 40 top restaurants, all included in the price of admission. Guests are encouraged to indulge their taste buds and try a variety of different foods, from restaurants including Anthony’s Homeport Kirkland, Brix Wine Café, Earls Kitchen and Bar, and Volterra.
GRILLING CLASSES
Celebrated chefs will share their signature recipes and cooking secrets in the Tasting Garden’s Grilling Classes, all with Lake Washington as the stunning backdrop.
• Friday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Lauren Thompson
• Saturday 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ben Riggs, Fall City Roadhouse
• Saturday 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cynthia Nims, Mon Appetit LLC
• Sunday 4:00-5:00 p.m. Linda Miller Nicholson, Salty Seattle
DAILY FOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Friday at 5:00pm, guests can participate in the Burger Brawl and sample an array of different burgers and sliders, determining which restaurant takes the title of best Eastside burger.
Saturday at 5:00pm, three of the regions best chefs -- donned in red chef aprons in honor of festival beneficiary the Hope Heart Institute -- face-off in the highly anticipated Grill-Off.
Sunday (all-day) features a Food Truck Feast, with 20 famed Northwest food trucks to sample from.
WINE AND MORE
Guests can pair all this delicious food with over 80 wines from award-winning Washington wineries, or go beyond the grape with signature summer cocktails and a beer garden serving a variety of Pyramid brews on tap.
It is a battle for the taste buds with two food festivals July 19-21, but all for a good cause, with both events benefiting the Hope Heart Institute.
Tickets and information about Washington’s signature food and wine festival are available online at kirklanduncorked.com.
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Clea Hersperger, Bold Hat Productions, (206) 633-0422, [email protected]
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