Off The Menu, October 9

Seattle Restaurant Week
Seattle’s largest dining celebration is returning October 14 – 18 and 21 – 25. More than 150 local restaurants are serving up three-course dinners for just $28 and many are offering three-course lunches for $15: Guide to Seattle Restaurant Week

Don’t Drool On Your Computer Screen
Aaron Franklin (yes, that Aaron Franklin) is teaming up with local public station KLRU for a web series called “BBQ With Franklin”. They’re also launching an Indiegogo campaign to raise $16,000 to support production of the show. The 8-part series starts on October 25, and should give us all the tips and tricks we need for great barbecue. Austin Pit Master Teams Up with KLRU for Web Series

Calling All Cooks
The New York Times reports that Le Cirque is searching for a new executive chef. So get those resumes ready: Le Cirque Is Looking for a New Chef

Treats for a Cause
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Examiner.com has a write-up on 2 New York shops that have made treats for the occasion. Georgetown Cupcakes and Edward Marc Chocolatier both have new treats, the purchase of which helps raise funds for a cure: Sweeten the Fight for a Cure for Breast Cancer

Preparing for the Bocuse d’Or
Ever wondered what it would take to compete in an international culinary competition? Well, wonder no longer. Eater.com has an interview with Richard Rosendale, captain of the US team, on the preparation process – which includes building a replica kitchen, lots of tastings, and even a soundtrack of crowd noise: Richard Rosendale on the Challenges of the Bocuse d’Or

 

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