Taste of the Deerfield Valley, September10-12

Contact: Lynn Barrett 802-258-3992, prime@svcable.net
Dover Vermont
For Immediate Release
Taste of the Deerfield Valley -- Flavors of Southern France and the Old South Blend at Major Vermont Food & Family Festival
A Benefit For the Vermont Junior Iron Chefs, September 10-12, Tickets and Info at celebratethevalley.com
DOVER, VERMONT—The folks in Dover, Vermont are warming up the grill as preparations for the 5th Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley get underway. The culinary weekend held from Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12 will feature honored guest and World Champion BBQ and TLC's BBQ PITMASTERS star Myron Mixon of Jack's Old South, considered one of the best BBQ cooks who ever lived. Mixon is the three-time winner of Memphis in May, the World Championship of BBQ, and competes throughout the year in other major BBQ Championships.
Joining Mixon will be Chef Robert Barral, owner of Café Provence in Brandon, Vt. and a native of the Provence/Languedoc area of Southern France. A Vermont TV star, Chef Robert makes frequent cooking appearances on the CBS affiliate, WCAX-TV in Burlington. He specializes in gourmet cuisine inspired by Southern France and the Mediterranean.
The weekend kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, with a VIP BBQ Tasting Dinner at the Hermitage Inn, featuring Mixon and his world championship BBQ. The evening dishes up a cooking demonstration and beer pairing showcasing beef brisket, chicken, ribs and a whole hog. Side dishes will include corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans and dinner rolls. Beer pairings will be selected by g.housen.
On Saturday from 9am –12 Noon, there'll be a cooking show at the Mount Snow Resort in Dover with Chef Robert Barral paired with the Vermont Junior Iron Chef champions from the Twin Valley Schools. Mixon will join the show and share his secrets of rubs, sauces, and World Championship BBQ. Ticket holders will savor a taste of his specialty Pulled Pork Sliders.
Following the show, the gates will open at 12 Noon to the public for the 5th Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley hosted by Celebrate the Valley. Those attending the Taste will have the opportunity to feast on culinary masterpieces from over a dozen of the Deerfield Valley's top-rated restaurants, including The Hermitage, the Matterhorn, Harriman’s Restaurant, Maple Leaf Malt & Brewery, Readsboro Inn, River Valley Market, the Roadhouse, the Sitzmark, Snow Mountain Market and the Wilmington Inn and Tavern—and vote their favorite. Along with a craft show, and the Art on the Mountain juried art show, attendees will enjoy a variety of local wine and beer. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, as well.
The Deerfield Valley’s restaurants will offer the following ‘tastes.’
Chopin at the Matterhorn -- Polish Fare, Pig Roast & BBQ
Harriman's Restaurant -- Curried, cauliflower soup and chocolate mousse.
Hermitage Inn -- Pulled Pork Slider With Hermitage Apple butter
Maple Leaf Brewery -- Soup, Sauerkraut & Muffins
Readsboro Inn -- Stuffed Mushroom & Pesto Penne
River Valley Market -- 6-foot Hero & Deli Salads
The Roadhouse -- Mozzarella & Tomato Salad & Fresh Bread
Sitzmark -- New England Clam Chowder & Cajun Chicken Wrap
Snow Mountain Market TBD
Wilmington Inn & Tavern (formerly the Red Shutter Inn) Herbed risotto cake with local highland beef short ribs
Last year’s winner was TCs Restaurant in Dover.
Beverages will be offered by Madison Brewery and Locally brewed beer from Bennington & Vermont Wines.
Tickets are available at celebratethevalley.com or email info@celebratethevalley.com.
The following day, Sunday, September 12, the Deerfield Valley Community Cares is organizing the Best Dam Walk —a great way to walk off any indulging at the Taste. The walk will be held rain or shine.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Iron Chef Program. Sponsored in part by g. housen, the Town of Dover, Celebrate the Valley Inc, Outside Television, WKVT