Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Binational Culinary Talents at Binational Tourism Summit April 3, 2008

The 2008 Binational Tourism Summit opens Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY with the Binational Cornucopia Food & Wine Event, a showcase of diversity of wine and culinary talents in the cross-border Niagara region.

This event, co-hosted by the Canadian Consulate Buffalo and U.S. Consulate Toronto, begins at 5:30 p.m. Formal proceedings begin at 6:15 p.m. with greetings from U.S. and Canadian Political leaders, and presentation of the 2007 Binational Star Awards to NYS Senator Mary Lou Rath, Entercom Buffalo, Shaw Festival and Tony & Connie Zappitelli.

This is the second year that culinary partners from Buffalo State College, Niagara College and Chautauqua County, are collaborating in this demonstration of Niagara’s regional cuisine offerings, and the first time they will be joined by wineries from both Niagara Region, Ontario and Chautauqua County, NY.

Participants include chefs and students from Buffalo State College Campus House, the Niagara Culinary Institute in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Peek n’ Peak Resort and Spa, Chautauqua Institution, the Athenaeum Hotel, Webb’s Candies & Resort, Inniskillin Wines, Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery, Chateau des Charmes, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Merrit Estate Winery and Johnson Estate Winery.

The Tasting Menu includes:
Medallions of Veal with Peach Chutney
Grilled Duck Breast with Vegetable Salsa
Ice Wine Glazed Quail on Mixed Greens with a Citrus Dressing
Strozzapreti Pasta with Wild Mushrooms, Cream and Truffle Oil
Creole Shrimp Jambalaya in Pastry Shell with Blackened Shrimp on Top
Seared Rack of Lamb, Sesame Crusted with Goat Cheese, Radish, Yellow
Pepper & Shallots
White Bean Soup with Cured Ham and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Risotto & Braised Kale
Homemade Goat Milk Fudge and Cheesecake for Dessert
Red, White & Specialty Wines

Guests will also be treated to a binational Arts & Cultural Showcase, assembled by the Event Management students at Buffalo State College, along with an evening of music by the Mark Mazur Band. The evening will wrap up at 10:00 p.m. in preparation for the full day conference April 4 at Adam’s Mark.

Tickets are $55 for BTA members and $65 for non-members. A limited number of tickets are still available.

For more details call 1-888-849-5834 or refer to www.btapartners.com

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Fresh and Local - April 1

Here is a great opportunity to get involved.

Join us for an intensive brainstorming seminar to connect restaurants and famers and get more locally produced food into Buffalo’s restaurants, grocery stores, and institutions. We will also begin to examine some of the area’s best green sourcing options, buyer's collectives and establish a local/sustainable wish list.

The Growing Green Program from the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) will share their experience observing local sourcing networks from across the country. Co-sponsors include MAP, Slow Food Buffalo and area Farmers' Markets.

When: April 1 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Market Arcade Building, 617 Main St. between Chippewa and Tupper

Hosted by Amy Kedron of Buffalo First
Please RSVP to info@buffalofirst.org

Event free to all members
Non-members - $10 (suggested donation)

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