As we wrap up the end of the year, you'll find the usual Farmers Markets and other foodie events, plus special events for New Year's Eve! Enjoy this week's round-up of events for local and visiting food-lovers.
Photo: Charlotte Restaurant and Lounge
Saturday, December 30
Vegetarian Dim Sum Cooking Class
Make vegetarian crystal dumplings, deep-fried vegetarian spring rolls, and more at this cooking class with Chef Winnie Au.
Location: PCC Bellevue: 11615 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Hours: 10:00am - 12:00pm
University District Farmers Market
Often recognized as one of the nation's best farmers markets, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle's largest and oldest farm-and-food-only market, founded in 1993.
Location: University Way NE (the "Ave") between 50th and 52nd, 98105
Hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday, December 31
Photo: Obec Brewing
New Year's Eve with Obec Brewing
Cheers to the new year with Obec Brewing, with fireworks "on the big board" and a complimentary toast at midnight. Festive attire is encouraged.
Location: Obec Brewing: 1144 NW 52nd St, Seattle, WA 98107
Hours: 12:00pm - 1:00am
New Year's Eve Dinner at Charlotte Restaurant and Lounge
Enjoy a three-course feast with poached lobster and your choice of truffle feathered quail, herb marbled lamb saddle, or Chilean seabass.
Location: Charlotte Restaurant and Lounge: 809 5th Ave, Seattle, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours: 5:00pm - 12:00pm
New Year's Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Crowne Plaza hosts "A Noteworthy Crime," a dinner party murder mystery show including an entree, salad, and dessert.
Location: Crowne Plaza Downtown Seattle: 1113 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Hours: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
New Year's Eve Cooking Demonstration, Dinner, and Wine Pairings with Tom Douglas
Tom Douglas hosts New Year's Eve at the Hotel Andra, where he'll demonstrate a variety of dishes for the room to sample. Wine pairings for each course are included.
Location: Hotel Andra: 2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Hours: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
West Seattle Farmers Market
A beloved Sunday ritual and weekend destination for families across South Seattle, the West Seattle Farmers Market features Washington-grown ingredients, locally-produced foods, and more every Sunday from 10am to 2pm year-round.
Location: California Ave SW & SW Alaska, in the heart of the West Seattle Junction, 98116
Hours: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol Hill Farmers Market
This weekly market offers an array of ready-to-eat food options (made from local farm ingredients) as well as other unique and local food items. Meet your local growers and food artisans.
Location: E Denny Way between Broadway & 10th Ave E
Hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ballard Farmers Market
Since opening in 2000, the Ballard Farmers Market was Seattle's first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state farmers. Open each Sunday rain or shine.
Location: Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue Ballard AVE NW
Hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm
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