Orchard to Table: The story of Cider and Food in the PNW

As restaurant & culinary industry professionals in the PNW, we are fortunate to be surrounded by phenomenal food and a plethora of cideries. Let’s do our part to share this bounty with our guests - there’s so much to enjoy!

Join us for this free event on Mon, March 17th at 12:30 pm, Orchard to Table: The story of Cider and Food. The event is a cider and small bites pairing tasting, followed by a panel discussion, moderated by American Cider Association's Education Director Jennie Dorsey and event/experience producer and cider enthusiast Leah Scafe (Stockpot Co).

We’ll hear from three chefs, cidermakers, and sommeliers on why they love pairing, cooking with and celebrating cider:

The discussion will follow a casual walk-around tasting through the six cider families, highlighting OR + WA ciders paired with 3 delicious dishes expertly prepared by phenom local chefs. Come learn, connect with your community and get excited about cider with us!

Panelists:

Caitlin Braam, CEO, Yonder Cider

Loren Elliott, CSW, MBA, Director of Sales (WA), Galaxy Wine Company

Jonathan Chambers, 2023 ACA NW Cider Person Award recipient, Bar Manager, A/Stir

Pairing Bites By:

Ton Yazici,

Seth and Zach Pacleb, Pidgin Cooperative

Attendees of this event will be offered discounted entry into the through the ACA Cider Education Program.

This event is offered free of charge in thanks to partnership with the Northwest Cider Association and WSDA.

Host or Publisher American Cider Association