Spaghetti Dinner at The Corson Building

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December at The Corson Building

Dear Friends,

 

Elizabeth David, British mid-century writer, in her introduction to French Country Cooking, wrote about the people for whom she collected and published her recipes – “town dwellers, who take trouble over their marketing, choose their meat and fish carefully and keep a good store cupboard.” For these people she wrote a book of “cookery which uses raw materials to the greatest advantage without going to the absurd lengths of the complicated and so-called Haute Cuisine.” Because there was a need, a desire, a passion, a book was born.  A woman in our community also had a desire and commitment to connect people and books.  Kim Ricketts wanted to weave ideas into daily life through books, education, and gathering.  She brought them to us through the Cooks & Books Series before passing away earlier this year.  Rickett’s partner, Lara Hamiliton, has continued that legacy and ensured Kim’s desire for us “town dwellers” to have books for our cupboard by opening The Book Larder.

 Join The Corson Building chefs Matthew Dillon and Emily Crawford along with Jason French, chef and owner of Portland’s Ned Ludd at The Corson Building on Wednesday, December 14th to honor two amazing women with a non “technicolor cooking” meal. Inspired by Kim and Elizabeth, we will create “Good cooking… honest, sincere and simple.” Dinner is $50 a person exclusive of wine, tax and gratuity. Reservations will be taken from 6pm-10pm. Please email info@thecorsonbuilding.com or phone us at 206.762.3330 to reserve a seat.

 We hope this holiday season, like Elizabeth David you “actually and positively enjoy the labour involved in entertaining friends and providing families with first class food.”

We know we do and we wish you well,

The Corson Family

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Our Sourdough Bread is now for sale at

The Melrose Market.

Tuesday – Saturdays after 2pm

$7 / loaf while supplies last

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There are many celebrations and festivals associated with the olive tree and its fruit. In Italy, the tasting of freshly pressed olive oil is an annual tradition.  These young oils, Olio Nuovo in the north of Italy and Olio Novello in the south, are vibrant green in color, with viscous silken texture.  This is extra virgin olive oil in its most intense state, bottled immediately after pressing and not allowed to settle.

Please join us, Rene Erickson, chef/owner of Boat Street Cafe and Walrus and the Carpenter, and Jeffery Bergman, olive oil sommelier from Manicaretti Imports for an Olio Nuovo and Olio Novello tasting on Sunday, December 18th.

We will have two seatings – 10:30 and 12:30.

Cost is $35 for Olio Nuovo and Olio Novello tasting

and brunch (coffee and juice included)

We have a limited capacity of  20 guests at each tasting.  Please email – info@thecorsonbuilding.com or call – 206.762.3330

for reservations.

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Bar Ferdinand Coffee Maker now open.

Serving simple espresso drinks with Stumptown coffee.  Pastries baked fresh daily except Mondays:  Croissants, Kouign amann (a traditional Breton pastry baked with sugar, butter and sea salt), Canelés de Bordeaux (a bordelais pastry baked in copper bee’s wax-rubbed cups, creating a beautiful caramelized shell surrounding an almost custard center…yes, that’s right!)

Coffee bar open daily from 8am, sharing space with Bar Ferdinand Wine Bar & Bottle Shop.  Speaking of which, we will be offering a tasting of Grower Champagnes in the bar this Sunday, December 4, from 2-4pm.  Tasting is free.

Bastille Day Fete – Thursday, July 14, 2011 – 3pm till Midnight

Live Music from Casper BabyPants, Eldridge Grey and the Court Supremes, and others.  Goat Staring Contests, Chicken races, Carnival Games, Hookah Lounge.

Food, Wine, Fun!  Save Five Bucks and Pre-buy Tickets at strangetickets.com

 

 

Yeko Anim Fundraiser – Sunday, June 5 – 3pm-6pm

Cider Pressing to benefit Teen Feed 10/17 1pm – 6pm

Third annual Cider Press for Teen Feed

Please come help us support Teen Feed October 17th!!! There will be performances by members of The Maldives, DJ Greg Vandy, DJ Mamma Casserole, and Squirrel Butter.

Bring the kids and come press some apples!

All proceeds will go to Teen Feed.

$40 for adults $5 for kids under 12

Harvest Dinner w/ Buty Winery 10/21/2010

Please join us for a fabulous chef and winemaker’s Harvest Dinner with Caleb and Nina of Buty Winery, and Chef Matt Dillon of The Corson Building.  It will be a special evening in the spirit of The Corson Building’s style. You will enjoy five rounds of Matt’s food paired with Butys and BEASTs from the past, present and future. Food & Wine has recognized Buty twice as “Best of the Best” for Washington red wine producers, and deeming the Rediviva of the Stones wine of the year in 2007.

Jimgermanbar is a gem of a space that will be holding our harvest celebration in Waitsburg, WA. Waitsburg is quintessential Washington small town Americana, and it’s only 20 minutes east of Walla Walla. Festivities will begin at 6pm.

$140 per person, plus 20% gratuity and tax

Reservations may be made through The Corson Building by calling 206.762.3330

Menu for our A La Carte dinner 9/03/2010

A la carte menu

Bastille Day 2010

Bastille Day Fete at The Corson Building

The Tennis Court Oath has happened and the Bastille conquered.

Our independence won, we must now celebrate!

On July 14th we will open the gates to the Corson Building Fortress at 3pm.  Price for admission is $35 and a cut for our government.  You will receive entry and three drink tickets to use on any libation to fortify you from the many daring feats of danger and surprise waiting for you.

Drinks, Food, Music, Games!!!

Benefit Dinner: Quillisascut Education Fund!!!

Help those who want to learn but can’t afford to.

For more information about Quillisascut Farm and the Education Fund please visit here!