Gone Fishin'

Minnesota Zoo Hooks a Crowd with a Sustainable-Fish Fest

Event: The fourth annual Fish First, October 7, 2010

Cause
: Proceeds from the fishy féte supported the zoo’s Conservation Funds, which support field research and conservation efforts locally, nationally, and internationally.

See and be Seen
: Twin Cities celebrity chefs, including Adam Vickerman from Sea Change, Rick Kimmes from The Oceanaire Seafood Room, and George Snyder from McCormick & Schmick’s, created delicious dishes that featured sustainable ocean and freshwater fish.

Special Guest
: Sue Zelickson moderated the event.

Wining and Dining
: A buffet and wine pairings rounded out the meal.

Night Music
: First Light set the mood with instrumental music.