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USA Dinner

Bailliage of Seattle, United States of America
Seattle (Washington State), May 13, 2021

The proverbial Herbfarm
" a culinary experience themed on the pure flavours of the Pacific Northwest "

Luck would have it that we arrived at the Herbfarm on a beautiful sunny afternoon. We were there to celebrate the opening of the world - at least ours - and the new owners of the venue.

It was our first in person unmasked event.

As we entered the Herbfarm, we were delighted to be greeted by both Carrie Van Dyck and Ron Zimmerman, the long-time owners. They were pleased to introduce us to the new proprietors, Chef Chris Weber and Sous Chef Jack Gingrich. They are accomplished chefs who have been dedicated employees of the Herbfarm for 10 plus years.

Chef Chris and Chef Jeff arrived here because they believed in the culture and philosophy of the Herbfarm culinary experience. “Freshness is ephemeral, and geography expresses itself in the taste of the food. Sometimes subtly and sometimes profoundly. The foods and wines of our region share a similar motherhood of soil and weather, making for happier culinary marriages than those from dissimilar climates.”

“The Herbfarm believes that chefs who cook with local ingredients, season by season, year after year, develop a complete understanding of the foods than chefs who do not. This understanding can give rise to greater expressions of the food, its preparation, and enjoyment. The ethos is that supporting local farmers, foragers, cheesemakers, wineries, and fishermen helps preserve local foods.”

Nine courses were served to our attendees, a culinary experience themed on the “pure flavours of the Pacific Northwest”. And so it was.

What an evening full of delight for all! We thanked our wonderful Bailli Betty Sasenick for creating a most outstanding event.

Vive la Chaîne!

Robin Du Brin
Chargée de Presse Provinciale, Pacific Northwest

Photographer: Katie Gibian of Katie Photography

Based on an article published in the June 19 edition of “Cuvée”, the online magazine of the Bailliage of USA

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