Although Walla Walla may be world well-known for its wine production, the gastronomy side of the Walla Walla Valley has in recent years acquired national recognition for the quality and variety of its cooking.
World-class vineyards and wineries also abound here. And typically where fine wine thrives, so do gourmet eats as evidenced by Walla Walla’s recent recognition by The Daily Meal as “America's Best Small Town for Food” and one of three finalists for America’s Best Food Town in the inaugural Sunset Travel Awards. Visitors can savor the “localvore” lifestyle by sampling goat cheese at Monteillet Fromagerie, handmade chocolates at Bright’s Candies, and homegrown asparagus, spinach, potatoes, green peas, string and lima beans, corn, cherries, and strawberries from local farmers …show more content…
They include:
- Farmers Markets – Walla Walla is home to not one, but two weekly Farmers Markets that run from May through October. The Downtown Walla Walla Farmers Market, which features more than 70 local vendors selling fresh meats, produce, cheese, and other specialty items to residents, chefs, and visitors.
- February is for Foodies – This month-long celebration of the culinary side of Walla Walla includes culinary weekend experiences with cooking demonstration classes, special prix fixe menus at area restaurants, artisan chocolates in select winery tasting rooms, and more.
- Feast Walla Walla – Held in April amid the charming historic streets of downtown, this event celebrates the emergence of Spring with fine food and wine.
- Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival – Annual July event pays tribute to the Walla Walla Sweet with chef’s competitions, cooking demonstrations and plenty of opportunity to taste Washington’s State Vegetable at its peak of
World-class vineyards and wineries also abound here. And typically where fine wine thrives, so do gourmet eats as evidenced by Walla Walla’s recent recognition by The Daily Meal as “America's Best Small Town for Food” and one of three finalists for America’s Best Food Town in the inaugural Sunset Travel Awards. Visitors can savor the “localvore” lifestyle by sampling goat cheese at Monteillet Fromagerie, handmade chocolates at Bright’s Candies, and homegrown asparagus, spinach, potatoes, green peas, string and lima beans, corn, cherries, and strawberries from local farmers …show more content…
They include:
- Farmers Markets – Walla Walla is home to not one, but two weekly Farmers Markets that run from May through October. The Downtown Walla Walla Farmers Market, which features more than 70 local vendors selling fresh meats, produce, cheese, and other specialty items to residents, chefs, and visitors.
- February is for Foodies – This month-long celebration of the culinary side of Walla Walla includes culinary weekend experiences with cooking demonstration classes, special prix fixe menus at area restaurants, artisan chocolates in select winery tasting rooms, and more.
- Feast Walla Walla – Held in April amid the charming historic streets of downtown, this event celebrates the emergence of Spring with fine food and wine.
- Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival – Annual July event pays tribute to the Walla Walla Sweet with chef’s competitions, cooking demonstrations and plenty of opportunity to taste Washington’s State Vegetable at its peak of