The Asian Feast debuts at the Gualala Arts Center on Saturday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m.

This upscale dinner fundraiser benefits Action Network and Gualala Arts and will showcase the culinary talents of noted Bay Area restaurateur and caterer Alice Chan of Tin's Tea House Catering, Kwanjai and Jay of Anchor Bay's Thai Kitchen, and Gualala's Pazzo Marco Creamery.

Alice Chan is known for her Tin's Tea House restaurants in Oakland and Walnut Creek, CA, with the Walnut Creek location being the first certified "green" restaurant in Contra Costa County. She catered Governor Gerald Brown's wedding and mayoral inauguration.

Alice has been in the hospitality field for over 30 years, and is known for her innovative and artistic interpretations of Asian cuisine.

For this Asian Feast she will be overseeing the creation of a variety of Dim Sum, appetizers and main courses, including her famous "Fish on Fire," in conjunction with the Gualala Arts Culinary Guild.

Anchor Bay's Thai Kitchen will contribute its locally famous spring rolls and Thai green curry with eggplant.

Gualala's Pazzo Marco Creamery will complete the feast with its specially created green tea gelato.

Attendees will enjoy unique entertainment in addition to a sumptuous Feast. Ben's Shaolin Kung Fu from the Bay Area will present a professional kung fu exhibition and will also wow the audience with a Lion Dance performance.

This ancient Chinese Dance tradition is often performed by kung fu practitioners to chase away the evil sprits and bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year.

This Feast will benefit both Action Network and Gualala Arts. Action Network's mission is to build a thriving, healthy commUNITY by nurturing people, networking organizations, and taking action to secure local services for the Redwood Coast.

Action Network plans to use the proceeds from this event to help fund its new "Music Together" program. This program is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program that will be offered locally for children from birth through age five and the grownups who love them.

Asian Feast menu

Asian Feast tickets are $95 per person in advance, and include the complete feast, Fort Ross Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir, Whaler Vineyard 2010 Estate Bottled Zinfandel, white wine, beer, tea, coffee and sparkling water. A no host bar will also serve specialty Asian cocktails: Lychee Martini, Purple Basil Mojito and China Girl.

The menu provides a variety of dishes, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings so that all tastes and diets can enjoy the feast. Please check the menu for specific dishes that will be offered.

For advance purchase, go to Brown Paper Tickets or call them at 800-838-3006. To purchase in person, visit the Gualala Arts Center.

Asian Feast

Saturday, March 23, 2013
Gualala Arts Center

The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA,
is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information, or email info@gualalaarts.org.

Serving the coastal communities of northern Sonoma & southern Mendocino Counties.