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Topic: Mendocino County Celebrates Fabulous Funghi This Fall
MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. -- (June 10, 2010) – Mendocino County is home to over 3,000 types of mushrooms, 500 of which are edible. And every fall, beginning in October, when the gentle rains begin to fall, the mushrooms flourish in abundance. It’s the perfect place to sample (and maybe even pick yourself!) chanterelles, porcinis, morels and hedgehogs, and even the extremely rare candy cap mushroom, with its intense maple-syrup flavor, that grows only along the northern coast of California.
The highlight of mushroom season is Mendocino County’s annual 10-day Wine & Mushroom Festival (this year from Friday, November 5th through Monday, November 15th), with everything from mushroom dinners, wine- and beer-pairing workshops, mushroom exhibits, guided mushroom foraging walks and much, much more.
Ryane Snow, a member of the Mycological Society and a well-known local leader of mushroom identification walks, states, “We have so many incredible varieties of mushrooms that are grown in Mendocino County, and everyone in the community gets involved in showcasing this great local bounty. As more people discover the health benefits of mushrooms, as well as how versatile and delicious they are to cook with, the interest in our festival is growing.”
Here’s a taste of what will be on offer at the 2010 Wine & Mushroom Festival:
Friday, November 5th
Kick off the festival with the MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant’s 10th Annual Wild Mushroom Winemaker Dinner with Executive Chef Alan Kantor, local mushroom expert Eric Schramm (aka the “King of the Candy Caps”) and local winemaker Greg Graziano. Enjoy a six-course mushroom-themed dinner paired with Graziano wines, all while learning about Mendocino’s most precious bounty. $100 per person, not including tax and gratuity.
Mendocino Village | 800.609.0492 | www.maccallumhouse.com
The B Bryan Preserve hosts a two-hour “Sunset Safari,” where guests will see up-close Sable, Kudu and Roan antelope as well as the critically endangered Grevy's and Hartmann's Mountain Zebra. Guests will return to the historic manor for a house tour along with wine and mushroom appetizers. $60/person.
Point Arena | 707-882-2297 | www.bbryanpreserve.com
Saturday, November 6th
THE premier event of the Wine & Mushroom Festival is the Wine & Mushroom Train. Hop aboard the historic Skunk Train and enjoy Mendocino County wines poured by local wineries, mushroom appetizers, and entertainment while you travel through towering trees and watch the wildlife along the Noyo River. Disembark at Camp Mendocino (the halfway point) and enjoy more mushroom goodies whipped up by a famous local chef. Proceeds benefit the Howard Hospital Foundation, the 1st “green” rural hospital in the country! Pricing TBD.
707-459-3047 | www.howardfoundation.org or www.skunktrain.com
Friday, November 12th
By popular demand, Little River Inn reprises the Annual Mushroom and Belgian Beer Dinner. Executive Chef Marc Dym creates a multi-course meal featuring a variety of local mushrooms. Each course is paired with the perfect imported Belgian-style ale, selected by Russian River Brewing Company Brew Master, Vinnie Cilurzo. Chef Marc will share his culinary secrets, while Brew Master Vinnie educates about the world of Belgian brews. The earthiness of the mushrooms pairs well with Belgian beer, renowned for its subtlety and complexity.
Little River | 1-888-INN-LOVE | www.littleriverinn.com
More Mushroom Madness…
Events
Throughout the Festival, stop in at participating wineries in Mendocino County (America’s Greenest Wine Region) and get your Passport stamped for a chance to win fabulous Mendocino County prizes! Many of the wineries will also be serving mushroom appetizers to go with your wine tasting – and best of all, most tastings are FREE.
Liquid Fusion Kayaking is offering “Mushroom Paddles” along the Noyo River. Emphasis is on seeking out and identifying the wild mushrooms along the banks of the river. Mushroom Paddles will depart from Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg on different days throughout the festival. Approximately 2 hours long. $60/person. No experience necessary and all kayaking gear is included.
Fort Bragg | 707-962-1623 | www.liquidfusionkayak.com
Restaurants Featuring “Mushroom Menus”
Mendo Bistro – Fort Bragg, CA
707-964-4974 | www.mendobistro.com.
Rendezvous Restaurant – Fort Bragg, CA
800-491-8142 | www.rendezvousinn.com.
Ravens’ Restaurant – Mendocino, CA
800-331-8884 | www.ravensrestaurant.com.
Patrona Restaurant – Ukiah, CA
www.patronarestaurant.com | 707-462-9181.
Discounted Lodging Packages
Book two nights at the MacCallum House Inn and receive 25% off the regular rate. Good for the month of November. Book in conjunction with the Mushroom Winemaker Dinner to amplify your mushroom experience!
800-609-0492 | www.maccallumhouse.com
The Little River Inn, a historic coastal resort, is offering ocean-view luxury rooms for $189 a night (almost half off the regular price!). November 1-18, Sunday through Thursday.
888-INN-LOVE | www.littleriverinn.com
On a budget? The Super 8 and Holiday Inn Express, both in Ukiah, are also offering discounted rooms. $48.88-$58.88 per night at the Super 8 and $49-$59 per night at the Holiday Inn Express. At each, ask for the “Wine & Mushroom” rate.
Super 8: 707-468-8181 | www.super8ukiah.com
Holiday Inn Express: 707-462-5745 | http://www.holidayinnukiah.net/
The above is just a sampling of the dozens of events that will take place during the 2010 Wine & Mushroom Festival in Mendocino County. For specific information about events surrounding the Mushroom Festival, visit www.visitmendocino.com and search for “mushroom.” Please note that new events are being added every week. For more information on Mendocino County, call 866-782-9636 (866-GO-MENDO), or visit www.visitmendocino.com.
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