Ahh the Feast dust has finally settled. I’ve gotten closer to my pre-Feast weight, and the withdrawal symptoms have faded. I can finally sit down and reflect on my experience at Feast this year and share my thoughts with you.
I’m going to start with my biggest takeaway from Feast. The Pacific Northwest and beyond has incredible, inspiring and unbelievably talented chefs. The creations, meals, bites, drinks etc, that came out of Feast 2015 blew me away. My hat is off to you chefs- you inspire us all.
My second takeaway is: I am SO proud to be from the Pacific Northwest. We are changing the way the country uses food. Our hyper focus on local, fresh ingredients is contagious. I am so proud of being part of events like Feast which showcase the way in which we are evolving the food game.
My third and final takeaway is: I am so lucky to be surrounded by such intelligent, funny and beautiful people in this PNW food community. The people I met, the friends I’ve made- I am so lucky to spend time with you all. It’s such a blessing to find a community of people who love food, love celebrating talented chefs and lastly respect each other.
That said, My favorite event of Feast 2015 was Night Market. I am addicted to the vibe of this event. I’ve always wanted to travel to Asia and explore the street food vendors. Night Market emulates the same feel. I love being under the lights, watching the sunset over the river and celebrating into the night. Grabbing friends arms and whisking them away to the next bite of innovation.
I will miss the smiles, the laughs, the dance parties, the FOOD, and the people. Until next year Feast, I’ll be missing you.
Love,
Rachel xo
I keep trying to get back to my pre-Feast weight, but tis the season for food & wine festivals. Why does the PNW have to be SO full of yummy goodness? 🙂 Night Market was awesome, and those Kachka dumplings…so good!
Weren't they!!! I know it took awhile- lots of running!!! UGH! 🙂
It's true- Feast really makes me proud to showcase everything the northwest has to offer! That video is perfect, awesome awesome job it really captures the vibe of the fun of Feast.
Thanks so much! and thanks for lending your arm for the final shot! ha!
Confession, I ordered a pelmeni maker because I loved Kachka's dish so much!!!
aaaand yum. wish i could have been there!
YES, please! Night Market is high on my list. So bummed I missed it this year, but your video made me feel as though I was there.
I miss the dance parties tooooooo! I also love that video so much.
You're making me hungry! Looks like it was a fun and delicious event!
I love love love this video you did!! Totally captures the spirit of Feast!