StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Monday, August 15th, 2011 STRATFORD, ON -Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival, awarded “Ontario’s Best Culinary Experience” in 2010 by Ontario Tourism, will be even better in 2011. This two day celebration of farmers, artisans, chefs, musicians and food lovers takes place in the heart of Stratford’s heritage garden district and historic Market Square September 24 & 25.
The 2011 festival poster, designed by Stratford native Jack Dylan, was revealed at a community launch in City Hall Auditorium, August 15. Posters were presented to MPP John Wilkinson and Councillor Paul Nickel, City of Stratford, both strong supporters of the culinary festival.
A call was extended to Stratford and area artists requesting examples of their work along with their vision of a poster celebrating our award winning culinary festival. Finalists were reviewed and Jack Dylan, international illustrator, was awarded the commission. The idea originated with restaurant owners Susan Dunfield and Bronwyn Linley who each offered dinner for two at their respective restaurants to accompany an honorarium to the winning artist.
Jack Dylan expressed his inspiration in creating the festival poster. “I grew up in Stratford and lived along the Avon River, on William Street,” said Jack in a recent interview. “I wanted to show York Street – a view of that bank that shows the downtown – and I was also thinking about Tom Patterson Island and the wonderful willow trees. Even the chef in the poster was inspired by a friend of mine who’s now a chef here in Stratford.” A limited edition of 50 posters signed and numbered by Mr. Dylan are available for sale at $50 each. Additional posters will also be available for sale ($10) at Stratford Tourism Alliance with proceeds supporting the festival.
Danielle Brodhagen, Director of the Culinary Festival, presented the new website www.savourstratford.com and the 2011 culinary festival highlights.
· The Festival expands into the historic Market Square with a culinary stage and entertainment Saturday and Sunday.
· Montréal chef Chuck Hughes, winner of Iron Chef America and host of the popular Food Network show, Chuck’s Day Off, is coming to Stratford. “Chuck’s Night Out,” a cocktail party on Friday, September 23rd will launch the culinary festival at the Stone Maiden Inn. Chuck will be participating in the festival throughout the weekend.
· Chef Connie DeSousa, Top Chef Canada finalist and chef/owner of CHARCUT Roast House, Calgary, comes to Stratford’s Culinary Festival where she will host “Breakfast with Connie”, Celebrating Women in Food at the Stratford Country Club on Sunday, September 25th as well as leading a charcuterie tasting workshop.
· A Southern-style BBQ dinner “Ribs in the Square” barbecued by Boss Hogs, awarded the best Canadian Rib team in 2010, takes place on Saturday, September 24.
· Saturday night’s BBQ, Blues and Brews is a party you won’t want to miss as beer tastings and street food from Stratford restaurateurs combine with the music of Monkey Junk!, winner of Best Blues Artist at the Canadian Independent Music Awards and Winner of the 2010 Blues Music Award for Best New Artist’s Debut.
· The highlight of the weekend is the Savour Stratford Tasting on Sunday, September 25. The ultimate culinary garden party features innovative creations from over 30 farmer-chef pairings competing to win culinary awards judged by celebrity chef judges along with VQA wines and craft beers for an afternoon of unforgettable delights.
Full event details are available at www.savourstratford.com. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone 1-800-561-7926 or 519-271-5140 and in person at the Stratford Tourism Alliance, 47 Downie Street, Stratford.
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