This weekend we turned back the clocks and now we must settle into a rhythm of long autumn nights in the Pacific Northwest. The beginning of the season of
Mist is always a bit melancholy, but we don't have to dig very deep to find the silver lining. November is the perfect month for long braises and rich flavors. Game meats are showing up on the Lark menu, along with the first crops and wild edibles of this new season.
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Wild Boar Shoulder with chestnuts,
sugar pumpkin and porcini
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Every year the
James Beard Foundation Awards celebrate excellence in the culinary world. I was honored to be nominated for Outstanding Chef the year before last, and it will be exciting to hear the 2016 nominations announced this winter. The foundation is accepting nominations until the end of December - if you'd like to learn more about the awards or vote, visit their
website.
The Lark calendar is full of interesting events and private parties in the coming weeks. Read below for details on all of the happenings. If you've been considering a holiday party at Lark,
Bitter/Raw,
Off the Record or
926 Events give us a call. We still have a bit of availability, particularly around New Year's.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS FROM LARK
Floral Design with the Field Trip Society
Sunday, November 15 1:00 - 2:30
$80 per person, register
here
The Field Trip Society is hosting this hands-on workshop, being held upstairs at Bitter/Raw. Class participants will have access to all the best branches, berries, herbs and seasonal blooms for holiday decorating. Lark's friend and 'flower lady' Hannah Morgan will be on hand to teach the art of building arrangements that are balanced, beautiful and a touch wild. Each field tripper will leave with a unique arrangement and the skills to create seasonal arrangements throughout the year. Libations and light snacks will be served, although please note that this event is not catered by Bitter/Raw.
Gintoneria Alondra @ 926 Events
Wednesday, November 18
$140 per person,
tickets available
here
Join us for an evening inspired by the
Gintonerias of northern Spain. Spainards take their 'Gin-Tonics' very seriously and have elevated this classic cocktail, along with the accompanying cuisine.
Lark Chef Cody Jeffs and his wife Sammie Jeffs, who have both worked under Chef José Andrés, are the force behind this special event. Your evening will begin with oysters con jamón and end seven courses later with torrejas, Spanish french toast with candied almond. C
ocktail and wine pairings, tax and tip are included in the event price.
Please visit our
website
to view the Ginoteria menu.
Christmas Eve at Lark
Thursday, December 24
$75 per person
Wine pairing available for additional cost
Upholding a Lark tradition, we will be celebrating the holidays with a special dinner on Christmas Eve. Please gather family and friends and join us for this special night. Three courses will be served, and guests will have their choice of luxurious holiday dishes. Our Christmas Eve dinners often sell out, so early reservations are encouraged. Give us a call at (206) 323-5275 if you'd like to reserve a table.
