Upcoming Urban Picnic Packs a Stellar Chef Line-Up

by Jay Friedman on September 1, 2010

Suddenly, it’s September, and though summer seems to be slipping away, here’s perhaps one last chance to salvage some sunny vibes.

Sunday, September 12, will be the fourth annual Seattle Chefs Collaborative Urban Picnic, from 1-4 p.m. at the Rainier Square Rooftop Courtyard in Downtown Seattle (between University and Union on Fourth Avenue).

Chefs Collaborative, founded in 1993, is a national network of more than 1,000 members of the food community who promote sustainable cuisine by celebrating the joys of cooking local, seasonal, and artisan foods. 

This mission is reflected in the food of the day, as you can expect stellar bites from:

  • Maria Hines, Tilth
  • Jason Franey, Canlis
  • John Sundstrom, Lark
  • Ethan Stowell, Anchovies & Olives
  • Seth Caswell, emmer&rye
  • Kären Jurgensen, Quillisascut Farm
  • Rachel Yang, Joule
  • Riley Starks, Willow’s Inn
  • Dan Braun, Oliver’s Twist
  • Autumn Martin, Hot Cakes
  • Tara Ayers, Ocho

Country band Carrie Cunningham and the Six Shooters will provide live entertainment for this casual and high-spirited event.

Admission is $60 (purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets), with free entry for children under 10. Note that Urban Picnic is an annual fundraiser for scholarships to the Quillisascut Farm School, a fountain of knowledge for many of our local culinary stars.

Picnic-goers are asked bring their own picnic gear (plates, utensils, cups, picnic blankets, etc.), although plates, silverware and cups will be provided. Local wine, beer and other beverages are also included in the price of admission. With past Iron Chef participants and other acclaimed chefs serving up some specialties, Urban Picnic promises to be a tasty affair.

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