Omnivorous

Omnivorous 2011 was the first fundraiser supporting the Capitol Hill Housing Foundation. Cost was $ 75 per person which allowed you unlimited plates and wine.
Participating restaurants included Anchovies & Olives, Café Presse, Fran’s Chocolates, Lark, Marjorie, Monsoon, Oddfellows, Poppy, Poquito’s, Skillet, Spinasse, Stumptown Coffee, Tango, Terra Plata, Zoë and Quinn’s. These 16 restaurants present signature hors d’oeuvres and desserts designed specifically for this event.
The ballroom was surrounded with a good amount of tables and chairs but still not enough for everyone. You may be left standing so I’d recommend you pack light, leaving your hands free to sample everything… twice!
Our favorite offerings were provided by Poppy, Zoë and Monsoon. Restaurant Zoë smothered a rich and extremely addictive albacore ceviche over a toasted baguette, Monsoon poured out these savory cups of pork belly congee and Poppy had a sweet spread of sage tarts topped with spiced fig, onion and blue cheese (which I believe is on their menu). The sage tart was a huge hit with the fiancé! I think he made about 4 rounds and would have had more if they didn’t run out. Sadly, Molly Moon was unable to attend but generously gave everyone coupons for free scoops at participating locations.
Food was served till 9:00pm or until they ran out and closed the night with music and dancing provided by KEXP disc jockey DJ Rhythma.
The only negative that evening would have to be the beverage situation. I appreciated the complimentary wine and flavored water but charged for plain bottled water. :(I’ll just have to bring a bottled water this time around! Problem Solved!