ARTisan Gourmet Events

The ARTisan Gourmet is a series of fun, handcrafted food events sponsored by the Kirkland Cultural Council members for the benefit of  arts, culture and heritage in Kirkland. Events are hosted by Kirkland residents, including Mayor Joan McBride and City Council member Bob Sternoff. 

These fundraisers will support:

• Public Art in Kirkland
• Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) in Kirkland
• Kirkland Artists Studio Tour
• Uncorked
• Summer music in Marina Park
• Art Walks
• Collaboration among arts organizations in Kirkland
• Advocacy for arts, culture and heritage in Kirkland

 
How Do I Get Tickets?

Tickets are $25 per person for each ARTisan Gourmet event and all proceeds go to supporting the arts, culture and heritage in Kirkland.  Events take place on various Sundays in April and May so that attendees can partake of more than one tasty experience. 
 
Go to http://www.kccartisangourmet.eventbrite.com  and make reservations for the events that you would like to attend.  Places for each event are limited, so order early.  After making and paying for your reservation, you will receive an email containing the address of the event. 
 
THE EVENTS
 
Ice Cream Social

Are you an ice cream connoisseur?  Sample a variety of gourmet ice creams to see if you can identify various brands.  You also get to make sundaes out of your favorite flavors and toppings, partake of ARTisan cookies and have a grand afternoon indulging your sweet tooth.  Hosted by City Council member Bob Sternoff.

• Date:  April 3, 2011  3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Location:  Lakeview Neighborhood
• Direct link to event: http://kccartisangourmeticecream.eventbrite.com/ 

 
Chocolates on the Hill

Chocolates on the Hill will be a sensual ARTisan Gourmet experience of chocolate  Learn how to differentiate brands and styles of chocolate, sip handcrafted chocolate liqueurs and aperitifs, and experience pairings of wine and chocolate.   Enjoy the bliss of chocolate with host Melissa Nelson, Kirkland Cultural Council member.

• Date:  April 10, 2011     3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Location:  Norkirk Neighborhood
• Direct link to event: http://kccartisangourmetchocolate.eventbrite.com/

 
 
Sunday Brunch with Mayor Joan McBride

Join the mayor of Kirkland for a casual, palate stimulating Sunday Brunch prepared by local chef Dennis DeVere.  DeVere is the owner of Carpe Diem Catering and is a locally renowned chef.  This is a fabulous opportunity to join the mayor in an intimate setting!  Hosted by Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride.

• Date:  April 17, 2011    Noon
• Location:  Downtown
• Direct link to event:  http://kccartisangourmetbrunch.eventbrite.com/

 
 
ARTisan High Tea

Think about tea parties and you will likely be overwhelmed with thoughts of the British gentry, scenes from Alice and Wonderland, Victorian décor, blue haired ladies, and pinky fingers stuck up in the air.  Change your impression!  Both men and women will enjoy this elegant afternoon tea that includes savory bite-sized sandwiches, scones, sweets, clotted cream and several kinds of tea.  Hosted by Kirkland Cultural Council chair, Leah Kliger.

• Date: May 1, 2011  4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Location:  Norkirk Neighborhood
• Direct link to event:  http://kccartisangourmettea.eventbrite.com/

 
Wine, Cheese and Antipasto ARTisan Gourmet

Wine and cheese go hand-in-hand – and for good reason!  When experimenting with various wine and cheese combinations through a planned tasting, one can detect the palate influence of a precise cheese on a particular wine.  Adding an antipasto plate increases the nuances and complexity of the repast.  Pat Heffron, with the assistance of Kirkland Deputy Mayor and owner of The Grape Choice, Penny Sweet, guides us through the subtleties and co-host with his wife, Kirkland Cultural Council member Cathy Heffron.

• Date:  May 15, 2011     4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Location:  Downtown Kirkland
• Direct link to event:  http://kccartisangourmetwine.eventbrite.com/