Visit Seattle Unveils Fresh, Free and Interactive eCookbook

SEATTLE, Oct. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Seattle just launched a free interactive eCookbook that highlights a range of talented chefs and signature Pacific Northwest cuisine. Fresh From Seattle features 26 recipes from 12 noteworthy contributing local chefs, including award winners such as Tom Douglas, Maria Hines and Thierry Rautureau. Download the free eCookbook here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/fresh-from-seattle-recipes/id722544487?ls

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The 92-page eCookbook is a rich compilation of recipes, cooking and storage tips, color photos, food history, chef bios and more. Seattle chefs contributed original recipes, as well as personal restaurant favorites, that are designed to pique the culinary curiosity of the inspired home chef. In addition to Seattle celebrity chefs, the cookbook also features acclaimed hotel chefs.

Fresh From Seattle is available at www.2daysinseattle.com/ebook, where it is downloadable as a PDF or you can link to Apple iTunes App Store for download. Both options are free of charge.

"Between Seattle's creative chefs and welcoming hospitality community, we formed the perfect marriage for this project," said Ali Daniels, Vice President, Marketing, Visit Seattle. "We are a city of gourmands, constantly exploring and finding new ways to share the inspired culinary offerings of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle's vibrant food culture just has to be shared and Fresh From Seattle does just that."

The new eCookbook is part of the 2 Days in Seattle consumer travel marketing campaign which promotes overnight stays in Seattle and highlights the city's unique arts and culinary scene. The campaign is funded by the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area (STIA), a dedicated marketing fund assessed from guests at some 50 downtown Seattle hotels. Visit Seattle administers the STIA marketing programs and created the 2 Days In Seattle web site as a companion site to the city's official visitor web site, www.visitseattle.org.  

Launched in 2012, www.2daysinseattle.com offers a user-friendly interactive map containing hundreds of concise descriptions and links for local businesses, attractions, dining and accommodation options, itinerary building and a hotel booking search function. Web site content is continually and uniquely updated as social media influencers visit Seattle and tweet about their experiences. Visit Seattle was the first destination marketing organization to use Klout's influence graph to identify key influential people and invite them to visit and tweet or post about their Seattle visits.

The 2 Days in Seattle campaign was developed for Visit Seattle by Copacino + Fujikado, a locally based advertising agency. The agency also developed the new Fresh From Seattle eCookbook.

Fresh From Seattle eCookbook contributing chefs and recipes:

Thierry Rautureau – Luc and Loulay
Northwest Wild Mushroom Salad, Toasted Hazelnut, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Neah Bay Wild Coho Salmon with Moroccan Olive Tapenade
Skagit Valley Savory Strawberry & Red Wine Soup

Tom Douglas – Tom Douglas Restaurant Group
Tom's Tasty Sashimi Tuna Salad with Green Onion Pancakes
Peak of the Season Crisp with Brown Sugar Oats
Etta's Rub with Love Salmon with Grilled Shiitake Relish
Dungeness Crab Cakes

Maria Hines – Tilth, Agrodolce, Golden Beetle
Skagit River Ranch Wagyu Beef Tartare with Dijon and Grilled Romaine
Loki Fishing Vessel Seared Sockeye Salmon with Sweet Corn Salsa
Oxbow Farm Mixed Summer Squash Salad with Parmesan, Hazelnuts and Truffle Vinaigrette

Daisley Gordon – Marche, Cafe Campagne
Warm Potato & Salmon Roe Salad
Marche Mackerel
Pernod Mussels
Salad Marche

Sarah Lorenzen – Andaluca
Chorizo and Clam Fettuccini
Pavlova with Lemon Cream and Fresh Berries

Gavin Stephenson – The Georgian
Rooftop Honey-Smoked Salmon
The Georgian Black and White Chocolate Souffle

Kerry Sear – ART Restaurant 
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad
Grass-Baked Chicken

Sean Pals – Brella's Restaurant & Lounge 
Grilled Peach Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Thomas Horner – Hook & Plow
Razor Clam, Local Sausage, White Bean & Kale Stew

Peter Birk – BOKA restaurant + bar
Roasted Quail with Bluebird Grain Farms Farro

Preston Hagan – Jimmy's on First
Jimmy's Bloody Bakon Martini

Chris Lobkovich – Bookstore Bar & Cafe
Fiddlehead Fern Salad

Media Photo download: www.2DaysInSeattle.com/ebooktoolkit

About Visit Seattle

Visit Seattle, a private, nonprofit marketing organization, has served as Seattle/King County's official destination marketing organization (DMO) for more than 50 years. The goal of these marketing efforts is to enhance the employment opportunities and economic prosperity of the region.

SOURCE Visit Seattle