You’re in luck – there are still tickets left for the Grand Tasting and All-Access Pass on Saturday at Taste of Tulalip, held each year at Tulalip Resort Casino, and recognized as one of the top Northwest foodie “happenings.”

This is one of our favorite events of the year. For the Grand Tasting, Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and his fabulous team, and Sommelier Tommy Thompson go all out for guests with an array of mouthwatering bites, and pours from 65 Washington wineries, 20+ from Napa and more than 20 from Italy.

The All-Access Pass includes this exciting lineup:

• 12:00 PM – VIP Seminar featuring Carla Hall, who will “wow” you as she performs a cooking demonstration, table talk and a question and answer session with Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Sommelier Tommy Thompson.
• Private Magnum Party in mpulse lounge hosted by “Liquid Kitchen” star Kathy Casey. You’ll be treated to some of the most elite wines from around the world, selected by Sommelier Tommy Thompson and sample some of Kathy Casey’s tasty appetizers. (We can’t wait for this event!)
• 1:30 PM – Early entrance into the Grand Taste
• 3:30 PM – Rock-n-Roll Cooking Challenge judged by “Thirsty Girl” Leslie Sbrocco and Carla Hall

You can purchase tickets right now!

And of course, if you don’t feel like driving home after such a wonderful day, the Tulalip Resort has a beautiful hotel to relax in.

We hope to see you at the 2011 Taste of Tulalip! You can follow me on Twitter @writeforwine and you can follow the Twitter stream at #tasteoftulalip

Cheers!