Sea into the future

A benefit dinner for the future of fish

Sunday, June 13, 2004, 6 p.m.

It’s a good news/bad news sort of thing that we live in a world where there are so many things to fix that there are a million charitable causes you can choose from when you want to help. The good news is there are many people willing to lead the charge to help and so many more who want to support the cause.

Chef Kevin Davis of The Oceanaire Seafood Room has stepped out to host the "Sea into the Future" event, which is all about promoting sustainable fisheries. Anyone who has eaten at The Oceanaire wants Kevin to be able to keep turning out these great dishes. But, as with everything in life, if we don’t manage our resources and maintain the balance, we’ll be out of luck.

There’s more good news for those of you interested in this issue (or those of you who just really enjoy a fabulous meal). Some of the great chefs from the West Coast will be joining host chef Kevin Davis to create a five-course meal featuring rare, yet sustainable seafood with wine pairings. Pastry Chef Sue McCown of Earth & Ocean in Seattle, Chef Judy Rodgers of Zuni Café in San Francisco, Chef Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo’s in Vancouver, B.C., and Chef Cathy Whims of Portland, Oregon will all be lending their support and expertise to this event.

The price of the event is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity (hey, saving the planet isn’t an inexpensive proposition). If you’d like to attend, please call Terresa Davis or Brianna Mercker at The Oceanaire Seafood Room at 206-267-2154.