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$70  + Tax/Tip
Wed, 12/4
6:00 PM & 8:15 PM
Ballard

Sawyer

DAY 2: 6-Course Creative American Dinner Series

Having arrived on Ballard’s burgeoning restaurant scene back in 2018, Sawyer, which is the name given to someone who saws timber for a living, is an homage to that neighborhood’s history as a hub of Seattle’s early lumber industry. Owner and Executive Chef Mitch Mayers, a Washington state native, is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and was chef de cuisine at the highly acclaimed Lark. At his new digs, housed in a former sawmill, he lets his creativity run riot with dishes like bone-marrow infused matzoh ball pho, porchetta naan wrap with chimchurri, and oxtail nachos. “Sophisticated, fun, and pretty dang smart,” raves The Infatuation—and ‘fun’ is the operative word, as we mustn’t forget that Chef Mayers got his start at the age of 14, mixing cotton candy sugar at state fairs for a family concessions business that stretches back three generations. We will be taking over Sawyer for the evening—don’t worry; no sawing involved—and Chef Mayers will be on hand to answer your questions and share his fascinating food journey.

About the Host:

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Mitch Mayers

Executive Chef & Owner

A Culinary Institute of America grad, Chef Mayers cut his teeth at Denver's Hillstone Restaurant Group, and Seattle's Lark (where he served as Chef de Cuisine), before opening Sawyer in 2018. He's a two-time Cochon 555 Seattle award-winner, was named one of Zagat’s 2018 “Eight Under the Radar Chefs to Know in Seattle”, and has earned numerous semi-finalist nominations from the James Beard Foundation ("Best New Restaurant" 2019, and "Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific" 2020).


The Lineup


All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.

  1. Winter Citrus Salad

    with chickpea hummus, roasted beets, endive, and crispy quinoa

  2. Pork Belly Steam Buns

    with gochujang, hoisin, peanuts, and sweet pickles

  3. Spinach Dip

    with guajillo salt tortilla chips, green goddess, and chantrelle mushrooms

  4. Scallion Pancake

    with dungeness crab, truffle crema, persimmons, and Vietnamese herbs

  5. Rotisserie Porchetta

    with chimichurri, house flatbread, hazelnut romesco, and pickles

  6. The Winter Choco Taco:

    chocolate graham cone, peppermint ice-cream, and eggnog meringue

Sawyer

5309 22nd Ave NW

Seattle, WA 98107

Event FAQs


Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
No tickets are needed.
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Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
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What does the ticket price cover?
The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.

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