Peruvian cuisine has had many influences down through the years from such countries as Spain, China, Italy, West Africa and Japan. Native ingredients like corn, potatoes and chilies have been substituted into the traditional recipes of these countries to create something altogether unique. Join charming Gustavo and Charo Portaro as they enthusiastically share dishes from their native country. Seafood starts the meal with Coctel de Camarones, a shrimp cocktail, and Jalea de Pescado, a fried fish treat. Traditional Asado con Ensalada Rusa, grilled meat served with a potato salad, takes center stage and Alfajores, heavenly dulce de leche sandwich cookies are dessert. They’ll also bring Chicha Morada, a purple corn and fruit beverage, a common drink in Peru.
Complementary beer pairing.
$45

Tuesday, August 7th, 6-8:30pm
Café Cubano
Catherine Skinner

Catherine is one-quarter Cuban and grew up in Miami, so she is very familiar with the cultural and culinary traditions of this Latin American country. This evening she gives us a taste of traditional Cuban cuisine with a menu that includes: Arroz con Pollo, chicken with yellow rice and green peas, Pan Cubano, Cuban bread, with Mantequilla al Ajo, a garlic compound butter, Platanos Maduros, from the sweet yellow plantain, fried Tostones, from the green plantain and Mariquitas, which are chips from the green plantain. The meal will be paired with a lively Sangria and conclude with sweet and creamy Flan.
Complementary wine pairing
$45

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Thursday, August 9th, 6-8:30pm
Del Mar a la Cazuela
Soiza Aguayo

Del Mar a la Cazuela means “From the Sea to the Pot,” which is especially meaningful to Soitza because she grew up in Mazatlan, where seafood is a mainstay. She shares her culinary heritage with Aguachile de Camaron, shrimp cooked in lime-serrano sauce, Ensalada de Tomatillos, tomatillo salad, Arroz con Rajas y Crema, rice with poblanos and cream, Bacalao a la Pibil, achiote-cod wrapped in banana leaves, and heavenly Pastel de las Tres Leches for dessert. Savor the delights of Mexico’s Pacific coast!
Complementary wine pairing
$45

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Monday, August 13th, 6-8:30pm
Acqua Via
Chef Will Taylor, Executive Chef at Acqua Via, Olympia

Join us for an evening with Acqua Via’s executive chef, Will Taylor and enjoy watching this young chef in action. This lovely little restaurant in the center of town specializes in simple, rustic, Mediterranean-inspired food that’s worthy of a special occasion as well as a spontaneous casual visit. His menu begins with a simple Fresh Green Salad with Grilled Apples and Walla Walla Onions. Tender Gnocchi with Browned Butter Sauce and Parmigiano serves as the appetizer course before Chef Will demonstrates how to make his Homemade Ravioli stuffed with Seasonal Mushrooms accompanied by Sautéed Summer Vegetables. The menu ends with a sophisticated Composed Cheese Plate and special wine pairing.
Complementary wine pairing
$60

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Wednesday, August 15th, 6-8:30pm
Summer Harvest Dinner
Lee Ann Ufford

Summer will be gone all too soon, so this is the perfect time for an al fresco dinner featuring the best of the season's harvest! Lee Ann will make her warm weather favorites, starting with a beautiful Napoleon of Heirloom Tomatoes with Prosciutto Vinaigrette and a Roasted Corn Salad with Spanish Manchego Cheese and Lime, served with individual pinwheels of Cilantro Scallion Bread. A Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Bacon Tart can stand alone, or pairs well with grilled salmon or meats. Black pepper and vanilla beans perfume a Roasted Plum Sorbet, accompanied by Lee Ann's famous Rosemary Shortbread. A perfect meal for an evening on the deck!
Complementary wine pairing
$45

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Friday, August 17th
Fridays Uncorked - A 3-Stop Winery Tasting Tour*
Lake Chelan Winery

Enjoy casual wine tasting overlooking beautiful Budd Bay. An on-going pouring allows you to arrive anytime between 5-7:30 pm to sample 5 wines with selected complementary cheeses.

The pioneer of the Lake Chelan Valley wine industry, this winery’s outstanding wines have the distinct flavors that are the direct result of the area’s unique geography. Come and taste what everyone’s talking about!
$12/person

*there is no actual touring involved

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Thursday, August 23rd, 6-8:30pm
Exploring the Town: Olympia's Bed & Breakfasts

Fertile Ground Guesthouse
Gail O’Sullivan and Karen Nelson, Innkeepers

This charming 1908 bungalow in the heart of Olympia specializes in providing “green” accommodations and offering lovely organic breakfasts. Join Gail and Karen as they prepare and share recipes for a completely gluten free menu: Freshly-Made Juice, Fruit Muffins, Polenta, Summer Vegetable and Egg Scramble with Parmesan, Organic Sausage and Rice Mango Pudding. class is held in The Bayview School of Cooking demonstration kitchen at Bayview Thriftway
Complementary wine pairing
Classes are $45 but sign up for all three classes only $120 (June 28, July 10)

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Friday, August 24th, 6-8:30pm
Pizza on the Grill
Christine Ciancetta

We can’t get enough of Christine’s fun hands-on class (that takes place out on Bayview’s beautiful deck) and that’s why we bring it back every year! You’ll learn how to transform her easy-to-make dough into your own personal grilled pizza. Choose from a variety of toppings: Verdura & Formaggi cheeses and Grilled Summer Vegetables, Mushroom and Sausage, or Rosemary with Roasted Garlic, Olives, Pancetta and Goat Cheese. Grab a friend and make pizza on the grill the perfect Friday night out!
Complementary wine pairing
$50

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Thursday, August 30th, 6-8:30pm
Arabian Nights
Badee’a Barbee

Badee’a, a Jordanian native, puts her own personal touch to a luscious Arabian dinner, ideal for a warm, late summer evening. Freshly made Pita Chips served with Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce with Garlic and Mint start the meal and Kaftah, Arabic meatballs with tahini sauce, topped with tomatoes and potatoes is served with an Easy Flatbread for the main dish. The sweet finish to your Arabian night is crisp Sesame Seed Cookies served with tea.
Complementary wine pairing
$45

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