American Lamb Is For Lovers In Seattle

DENVER — The American Lamb Board is heating up the Seattle area this February
in celebration of Lamb Lovers Month with lambtastic events throughout the city.
Local lamb lovers will be able to sip regional wines and savor luscious lamb
dishes at restaurants, enjoy lamb cooking demonstrations and sampling at local
QFC locations and celebrate their love of lamb and wine at the Seattle Food &
Wine Experience on February 28th at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

We’re thrilled to have so many acclaimed Seattle chefs and local restaurants
share their love of lamb and showcase its versatility through their unique and
inspiring dishes this Lamb Lovers Month, says Megan Wortman, Executive
Director, American Lamb Board.

Seattle restaurants to feature lamb-loving special dishes and events include:

  • Campagne Restaurant: Lamb is for Lovers weekend Feb. 12 – 14
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle: Special Valentines Dinner; Herb Roasted Lamb Rack
    Feb. 12 – 13
  • Barking Frog: Month of Love- Lamb is for Lovers Aphrodisiac Dinner Feb. 12
    – 14
  • Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar: Mediterranean inspired lamb two ways; all month
    long

Restaurants to feature lamb dishes at the Seattle Food & Wine Experience
include:

  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: American Lamb Three Ways paired with Menage a
    Trois Wines
  • Campagne Restaurant: Anchoide and Parsley stuffed Leg of Lamb with Anchovy
    Aoli
  • Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar: American Lamb Mediterranean Style
  • John Sarich: Marinated Lamb Sirloin stuffed with Arrugula and Goat Cheese
    paired with Snoqualmie Wines

Visit QFC to learn about and taste lamb, find great wines for pairing and win
event tickets. CSM Culinary Director John Sarich will be at the following
locations:

  • Wed. Feb. 10 Redmond 11am – 1pm and Canyon Park 4pm – 6pm
  • Thurs. Feb. 11 University Village 11am – 1pm and Broadway 4pm – 6pm
    Capital Hill

Those on the hunt for surefire ways to love lamb in Seattle can follow the
American Lamb Board visit www.FansofLambSeattle.com for detailed information and
a complete list of love-inspired happenings throughout February.

About the American Lamb Board

The American Lamb Board is an industry-funded research and promotions commodity
board that represents all sectors of the American Lamb industry including
producers, feeders, seed stock producers and processors. The Board, appointed by
the Secretary of Agriculture, is focused on increasing demand by promoting the
freshness, flavor, nutritional benefits, and culinary versatility of American
Lamb. The work of the American Lamb Board is overseen by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and the board’s programs are supported and implemented by the staff
in Denver, Colorado.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AMERICAN LAMB BOARD, PLEASE CONTACT: MARLIESE
ENGEL TRAVER (MTRAVER@BALTZCO.COM) AT BALTZ & COMPANY –212.982.8300

Source:

American Lamb Board