(Fort Collins, CO—Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2016) To celebrate the end of the Pacific Northwest salmon season and the start of Poudre Valley Community Farms, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is presenting the 2nd Annual Harvest Moon Salmon Bake on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. The evening will take place at Native Hill Farm, 2100 W. County Rd. 54G in Fort Collins, and benefit Poudre Valley Community Farms, a local land cooperative dedicated to the success of community farming practices.
Jax Chef Ricky Myers will treat guests to a freshly prepared five course dinner, including several whole salmons cooked over an open fire. In addition to the exquisite cuisine, the event will feature beer pairings by Odell Brewing Company, select wines, a bonfire and live entertainment by Fort Collins band, Smooth Beethoven. Coffee for dessert will be provided by Harbinger Coffee, and the welcome cocktail will be from Old Town Distilling.
“Poudre Valley Community Farms places great emphasis on local and sustainable practices,” said Jax General Manager Rick Compton. “These are values that are heavily advocated by Jax, and we look forward to supporting this organization through such an enjoyable event.”
Poudre Valley Community Farms strives to keep farmland in the hands of local farmers and ranchers by purchasing land and leasing it to community members. By preventing agricultural land from being used for commercial purposes, the organization can provide opportunities for local food production and economic growth. More information may be found at http://poudrevalleycommunityfarms.com/.
Tickets for the Harvest Moon Salmon Bake that will benefit this sustainable initiative may be purchased online at fortifiedcollaborations.com. Tickets are $85 per person.
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Oysters on the half shell
Garlic basil mignonette
Passed Apps-
Tomato and Yuzu Gazpacho
Cucumber kimchi
Crab Tater Tots
Arugula aioli
Smoked Trout
Beet chips, crème fraiche
Seated Family Style
Salad
NH Spicy Greens, Quatrix Lola Rosa, Carrots, Pickled Beans, Walnuts
Roasted Fennel Vinaigrette
Roasted Salmon
Basil Pesto, Roasted Tomato BBQ Sauce, Odell’s Mustard
Sides
Bacon Braised Collard Greens
Potato and Turnip Au Gratin with Long View Creamery Cheddar
Chilled Ramen Salad with radish, broccoli, mustard greens
Dessert
Farmers Cupcakes
Chocolate Beet, Carrot, Blue Hubbard Squash, Buttercream
About Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar:
At Jax we serve amazing seafood to ‘Coast-less Communities’. Our greatest desire is to share the best, freshest, most delicious seafood with deserving, landlocked diners. We build relationships with fishmongers all over the country and mindfully prepare their sustainable harvest. These relationships guarantee the seafood you enjoy is of unmatched quality, flavor and abundance.
For more information, please visit www.jaxfishhouse.com/
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