If you’re in Southern California this weekend be sure to visit Longbeach’s Aquarium of the Pacific for their inaugural Chowderfest, part of 7th Annual Sustainable Seafood Day. March 12th the best chefs, local restaurants, seafood companies and sustainable seafood organizations from the Southland will compete for the “Best Chowder” title.
Wild Pacific Albacore will be there and sustainable, west coast albacore will be used by Executive Chef of Kavika’s (www.kavikas.com), David Keller in his Cajun Chowder Featuring Wild Pacific Albacore Tuna, a nod to Mardi Gras.
Vote for Best in Show, Most Creative and your personal favorite for the chance to win prizes including free tickets ($100 value each) to Sea Fare 2011, the Aquarium’s annual marquee event; an annual membership to the Aquarium, free admission to the Aquarium and gift certificates to participating restaurants.
The Chowderfest runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Chowder will served from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Other featured species include Dungeness crab, Carlsbad mussels, oysters, arctic char, scallops and more.
The event is free with admission to the Aquarium. Check out the website for more information.
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