Below is a press release from the Shaker Lakes Nature Center:
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes hosts the 5^th Annual Pestival, taking place Friday, April 16, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Center, located at 2600 South Park Boulevard in Shaker Heights.

This cocktail reception highlights creative cuisine made from garlic mustard, an edible, invasive species pulled from our grounds each year.

The event features delectable culinary offerings created by some of the most celebrated local chefs and independent restaurants, including Sergio Abramof of Sarava; Ben Bebenroth of Spice of Life Caterers; Brit Culey of Coquette Patisserie; Scott Kim of SaSa Matsu, John Pistone of J. Pistone; and Jonathon Sawyer of The Greenhouse Tavern.

Tickets are $40 for Nature Center members and $50 for non-members. Reservations are required. Tickets to this event sell out quickly due to its wide appeal to “foodies” and stewards of the local environment. Make your reservations … continue reading

After our post on the Priuses, the Shaker Lakes Nature Center contacted us to help promote their Fourth Annual Pestival.

Here’s the lowdown:

4^th Annual Pestival

Saturday, May 30^th

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

If you can’t beat it, eat it! Join us for an evening of cocktails and creations from local chefs including:

Dante Boccuzzi of Dante

Sergio Abramof of Sergio/Sarava

Ben Bebenroth of Spice of Life Catering

Scott Kim of SaSa

John Pistone of J. Pistone

Dessert courtesy of A Cookie and A Cupcake and Mularo’s Gourmet Ice Cream

A cocktail reception including creative cuisine made with garlic mustard, an invasive, edible species that we pull from the Nature Center grounds each year.

Tickets in Advance: Member $35/Non-Member $45. Tickets at the Door: Member $40/Non-Member $50. Call 216−321−5935 for more information. Tickets purchased in advance for the Pestival can be applied toward the Cultural, Edible and Medicinal Uses of Plants in the Doan Brook … continue reading