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Plan Now to Attend Taste Washington 2024 Festival
at Seattle’s Lumen Field March 14 through March 18
Taste Washington 2024, the crown jewel of celebrating wine and food, will bring together more than 200 winemakers and 70 restaurants this March. This once-a-year spectacle transforms into a culinary wonderland, where the best of Washington wine and cuisine converge under the vibrant skies of Seattle.
Taste Washington turned the page on a new chapter with the dynamic husband and wife duo, Sam Minkoff and Cassie Hendrickson, at the helm. SE Productions, under their expert guidance, took charge of the festival in 2023 and has since infused it with renewed energy, expanded events, and a surge in attendance.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
The Grand Tasting ● Date: Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17 ● Location: Lumen Field Event Center ● Time: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. [VIP ticket holders enter at 1 p.m. General Admission ticket holders enter at 2 p.m.].
Pacific Standard ● A celebration of bubbles and seafood! This event promises to be a unique celebration bringing together the best in bubbles and seafood against the stunning backdrop of Pier 62. ● Date: Thursday, March 14 ● Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. ● Location: Pier 62.
The New Vintage ● Official Friday night kick-off party featuring live entertainment and the newest and best chefs and winemakers redefining the industry. ● Date: Friday, March 15 ● Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. ● Location: Pier 62.
No Frills ● Celebrates chefs go-to after-work snacks plus new and exciting wine formats as the official after party / industry party. ● Date: Monday, March 18 ● Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 PM ● Location: WithIn Sodo.
The Seminars ● Covering a variety of subjects related to the culinary and wine industry. Topics will include Washington’s Rhone Revolution, Boundary Breakers — Washington’s Founding Icons and Modern Mavericks, Washington vs the World: The Ultimate Blind Tasting. ● Date: Saturday, March 16 ● Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. ● Location: Downtown Seattle Hotel TBA.
Details about additional Taste Washington events, including Dinner Series, Sunday Brunch, and Field To Table (an iconic dinner held on the 50 yard line at Lumen Field) are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
For more information about Taste Washington and how to purchase tickets for the festival, visit: www.tastewahington.org.
Convergence Zone Cellars Schedules Winemaker’s Dinner at Ice Harbor Brewery on Thursday, March 21
Make plans now to attend a special Winemaker’s Dinner at Ice Harbor Brewery on Clover Island in Kennewick, WA. Sponsored by the Brewery and Scott Greenberg, owner and winemaker of Convergence Zone Cellars, the dinner will be held on Thursday, March 21, starting at 6 p.m.
Each course of the four-course dinner will feature dishes made by the chefs at the Brewery paired with specially selected wines from Convergence Zone Cellars.
Tickets for the dinner are $60 per person. To make a reservation, call (509) 586-3181. The restaurant is located at 350 Clover Island Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336.