North Market Apron Gala – May 17th (and More Market Mayhem)
Posted by CMH Gourmand on May 11, 2008
The 12th Annual North Market Apron Gala
Saturday, May 17th
Doors open and aprons on at – 7 PM
North Market
59 Spruce Street
Short North
Who: Me plus anyone one else that likes to eat and/or loves the North Market
What: Three courses of appetizers, tastes and samples of entrees, desserts, beer from Columbus Brewing Company, Ohio wines, multiple North Market vendors, a silent auction, fortune tellers, raffles, prizes, and a contest to see who has the coolest apron.
When: See Above
Where: North Market – the mecca of food goodness
Why: To support the North Market, proceeds go to support our North Market
How: Through the hard work of North Market vendors, staff, local restaurants, and the Friends of North Market
Tickets – $75 (worth every penny); $65 for registered Friends of the North Market
If you have never been to the North Market or have never been to a North Market event, this is the night to go. If anyone wants to meet up and talk food with me send me an e-mail, I will be there all evening.
If you need more encouragement to go, see my photos from the North Market Cinco D’ Ohio Festival below. The photos are a taste of the culinary wonders you can expect at events like this. I was one of the judges for the salsa contest. Nine people pitted their salsas up against the palettes of four lucky judges.
Then, I was also a judge for an array of tacos from for a fiery and heated competition with local professional chefs. Five Top chefs mixed their skill, creativity, and some North Market ingredients for a United Nations of flavors in the Taco Taste Off. The winner – in a tummy pleasing close call contest was Steve Lawrence from Cajohn’s Caboom Chili Company with his Asian Taco (in a soft, yet crunchy Wonton shell). Alana Shook (Alana’s) and John Dornbeck (Basi) were neck and neck in my book for a heartbreaking second place with my palette.
North Market is fun, fun, fun and the people are great so come support our market the night of May 17th.
Finally….If the Apron Gala does not work out for you or the other events seem too large scale, consider a more intimate experience with some of the best chef’s and cooks in Columbus:
To sign up drop by the North Market office or call to register at 614-463-9664.
Shop with the Chef Series, Saturdays, 10AM-1PM
Limit 20 people, cost $45 per person; $225 series
Saturday, June 7 – John Dornback, Basi Italia
Saturday, June 21 – Paul Yow, Barcelona
Saturday, July 5 – David Tetzloff, G. Michael’s Bistro
Saturday, July 19 – Matt Langstaff, Bexley’s Monk
Saturday, August 2 – Alana Shock, Alana’s Food + Wine
Saturday, August 16 – Robin Davis, The Columbus Dispatch
Summer Evening Chef Series, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30PM
Limit 26 people, cost $60 per person; $300 series
Wednesday, June 4 – John Skaggs, Chef at Large
Wednesday, June 18 – Jason Shelley, Mitchell’s Ocean Club
Wednesday, July 2 – Paul Yow, Barcelona
Wednesday, July 16 – Chef Rocco, Pastaria
Wednesday, August 6 – Matt Prokopchak, Trattoria Roma
Wednesday, August 20 – Matt Langstaff, Bexley’s Monk
Fall Evening Chef Series, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30PM
Limit 26 people, cost $60 per person; $300 series
Wednesday, September 3 – Henry Butcher Sr., Creole Kitchen
Wednesday, September 17 – Kevin Jones, The Columbus Fish Market
Wednesday, October 1 – Paul Yow, Barcelona
Wednesday, October 15 – David Tetzloff, G. Michael’s Bistro
Wednesday, November 5 – Matt Prokopchak, Trattoria Roma
Wednesday, November 19 – Matt Langstaff, Bexley’s Monk
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Zach said
I just got my tickets in the mail. I can’t wait!