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Seattle culinary impresario Tom Douglas, whose restaurants and cookbooks have played a significant role in shaping Northwest cuisine, beat out Masaharu Morimoto, the Hiroshima-born owner of Philadelphia's Morimoto Restaurant, on the Nov. 6 episode of the Food Network's Iron Chef. During the competition (called "Battle Salmon"), Douglas' wild Alaska salmon dishes beat out the show's all-time wins leader. And if you missed it, don't fret—the show will air six times this coming week. See www.foodnetwork.com for details.
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Advance registration or reservations are recommended for most of the following events. Prices exclusive of tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted.
ON THE PLATE
Now through Wednesday, Nov. 16
Lifelong AIDS Alliance stages a holiday fund-raiser that promises to appeal to your stomach. A Slice for Life is its latest effort to make a difference in the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS. For a $25 donation, you receive a gourmet pie in a gift-quality box from local baker Sugar Bakery. On Nov. 22 or 23, pick up your fresh Washington Golden Delicious apple pie, cherry pie, or classic pumpkin pie at the South Lake Union Discovery Center at 101 Westlake Ave. N. For more information call 206-957-1637 or visit www.llaa.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Third Place Books presents Giuliano Hazan, author of the straightforward and appropriately titled How to Cook Italian. His previous book, The Classic Pasta Cookbook, gave a clear, concise overview of this mainstay of authentic Italian cuisine. 7 p.m. 17171 Bothell Way N.E., 206-366-3333 or www.thirdplacebooks.com. LAKE FOREST PARK
Thursday, Nov. 10
Serafina will celebrate the "Festa di St. Martino"—an homage to the patron saint of winemakers, grape growers, and drunks—with a winemaker's dinner featuring Renato Vacca of Cantina del Pino in Barbaresco, Italy. St. Martin's feast day is traditionally a harvest celebration marking the end of the agricultural year. Executive chef John Neumark, just back from a food-and-wine pilgrimage to Italy, will prepare a five-course Piemontese menu to accompany Renato's wines. A great way to warm up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. $95. 6:30 p.m. 2043 Eastlake Ave. E., 206-323-0807. EASTLAKE
Make the trek to Eagle Harbor Book Company on Bainbridge Island to spend an evening with noted Northwest chef Greg Atkinson as he presents his new book, Entertaining Northwest Style: A Menu Cookbook. A former chef at Canlis and Islandwood, Atkinson knows how to use our area's resources to create imaginative meals, and he'll even pass around some oatmeal cookies (from the book's picnic section) to get everyone warmed up. Free. 7:30 p.m. 157 Winslow Way E., 360-692-2375. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Friday, Nov. 11
Listen and learn at Admiral Metropolitan Market as Mauro Golmarvi showcases his new book Assaggio Ristorante Cookbook: Mauro's Passion, which includes recipes for many of the restaurant's popular dishes along with suggestions for wines to pair with each. Free. 4–6 p.m. 2320 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-937-0551. WEST SEATTLE
Thursday, Nov. 17
Danielle Philippa opened Bandoleone in November 1995, and 10 years later, it's time to celebrate the popular restaurant's anniversary with music from the French pop band Lushy and complimentary Sangria from 9 to 10 p.m. If you can't make it Thursday, all month long the Pan-Latin eatery will have Bando Margaritas and shrimp and corn cakes on special. 9 p.m. 703 N. 34th St., 206-329-7559. FREMONT
Celebrate the Beaujolais of 2005 at XO Bistro with samples of the various new wines and a special three-course meal: lobster bisque with crème fraiche and chives, braised beef in broth with vegetables, espresso crème brûlée, and other dishes. $33. 2359 10th Ave. E., 206-328-6444. CAPITOL HILL
Friday, Nov. 18
The Barking Frog hosts a night of bubbly fun with a six-course Boizel Champagne dinner, featuring rare champagnes including the '90 vintage. Madame Boizel, the owner herself, is attending. The meal by executive chef Bobby Moore will include everything from cold smoked muscovy duck breast to lobster frittata to Kobe beef carpaccio. $125. 7 p.m. 14582 N.E. 145th St., 425-424-2999. WOODINVILLE
THE GRAPEVINE
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Join in on the winter wine series at Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar with the wines of Bordeaux. Explore old and new wines from the region; discuss their history and classification, the evolution of the region, and the ways to evaluate this special kind of wine. $60. 6:30–8:30 p.m. 205 108th Ave. N.E., 425-456-0010. BELLEVUE
Taste various red wines from France without the harsh tannins as Shoreline Community College presents Beaujolais: The Two Hour 'Crus'. Perhaps discover a good addition to that Thanksgiving feast? $39. 7–9 p.m. 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-546-4634. SHORELINE
Thursday, Nov. 17
Cafe Campagne welcomes Beaujolais Nouveau with a party that boasts barrels of wine. The celebration will start in the cafe and spill out into Post Alley with live French street music and nibbles. Wine director Jake Kosseff will be tapping the barrels and filling glasses for only $5. 5–10 p.m. 1600 Post Alley, 206-728-2233. PIKE PLACE MARKET
Friday, Nov. 18
With over 4,500 French nationals and 500 French businesses in Washington state, it should be quite a fete as the Fairmont Olympic Hotel hosts the 13th annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival. Expect plenty of food (by chef Gavin Stephenson), an auction of various French travel packages, live entertainment, and of course . . . wine. $125. 5:30º9 p.m. 411 University St. See www.beaujolais2005.org. DOWNTOWN
