Seattle Chef Will Be Cookin' at Edmonds Community College Fundraiser

Four-time James Beard finalist Ethan Stowell willl bring his Seattle culinary talents north in February as the guest chef for the annual Edmonds Community College Foundation Gala Dinner and Auction.

“A Vintage Evening” is Feb. 25 at Edmonds Community College.

The foundation is now soliciting donations and sponsorships for the 26th year of one of the biggest gala events and fundraisers in the greater Edmonds and Lynnwood areas.

The foundation is looking for items such as easy weekend getaways, stays at time shares or vacation homes, local events, exclusive wines from personal collections, group dining events, experience gifts and home and vehicle services.

There are also still a number of auction sponsorship and table sponsorship opportunities remaining. For information, call Kathy Coffey at 425-640-1512.

Stowell’s Seattle restaurants—Tavalata, How to Cook a Wolf, Anchovies and Olives, and Staple and Fancy Mercantile—are among the most well-reviewed in the city. 

Kathy Coffey, assistant director of development for the foundation, says  Stowell’s presence is also a boost for the school’s highly regarded culinary arts program. Students preparing for careers as cooks, kitchen managers, bakers, pastry chefs and other jobs in the food service industry will benefit from the experience and the interaction with Stowell as they help prepare and serve the meals to auction attendees.

“It’s an honor to join those at the beginning of their culinary careers and share any bits of experience or advice I've picked up along the way,” Stowell said. “Those of us in this business here are excited to see new talent and interest in developing a thriving food scene in the Northwest.”