Each year, Seattle plays host to Taste Washington, a
premier event focused exclusively on the food and wine that originate within
this great state. Over 225 wineries are expected to participate in the 2013
event, scheduled for March 23 and 24, and Seattle Port Commissioner John
Creighton hopes that visitors will be encouraged to come back for a repeat
visit to Washington wineries and wine tasting rooms at a later date.
Taste Washington brings needed tourism dollars to the region,
as those who participate often choose to stay the night in local hotels. The
amount of wine poured makes driving a bit unsafe, and there are so many
different delicacies to try that people often need both days that the event
takes place in order to sample everything that's available to them with their
ticket packages. But, according to Commissioner Creighton, Taste Washington
could bring the Seattle area even bigger benefits down the line.
Wine and food enthusiasts might be drawn to the event due to
the participation of heavy hitters from around the state, but participants may
particularly enjoy the samples of food that come from the local region. This is
an area that's often overlooked by food and wine critics, and it's a shame, as
Seattle has some wonderful options available. As participants sip, nibble and
swirl, they'll also have the opportunity to look out on the lights of the city,
and when the event is over, they may choose to visit local restaurants for a
more substantial meal, or they might choose to take in a show at the Fifth
Avenue Theater, or visit a museum such as the Seattle Art Museum or Experience
Music Project, or a local attraction such as the Space Needle or Chihuly Glass
Garden. In short, the event could provide a doorway into the wonders that
Seattle has to offer, and people might find that they'd like to come back and
take a closer look at the city.
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