table talk / By Bob Doran

The Humane Iron Chef

Speaking of benefit dinners, this Friday, Jan. 19, is the annualNavy League All You Can Eat Crab Feedfrom5-8 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Building at 10th and H in Eureka. League treasurer Joel Morrison explained that the fundraiser helps provide support for the local Coast Guard unit and their families. The menu is pretty basic: fresh-cooked Dungeness crab and more crab (prepared by League member Leroy Zerlang) with butter, garlic and lemon, French bread on the side.

“Then we’ll also have green salad, maybe potato salad too,” said Morrison. “There’ll be some lasagna in case someone’s allergic to crab. That about covers it. I’m thinking we’ll probably have some sort of dessert, maybe pie or something, but that’s not my department. And of course coffee and soda.”

Ticket are $22 at the door, $20 in advance, free for children under 10, who hopefully don’t care much for crab. Talk to your Navy League friends or call Joel at 443-1178 to find out how to get those advance tickets.

Those looking for something to do in between the crab and the gourmet vegetarian feasts might check to see if there are still reservations available for the Art of Wine Moonstone Crossing Winemaker Reception on Saturday, Jan. 20, 5-7 p.m. at Gabriel’s in Old Town. This one is kind of special, a celebration of the Old Town gallery/wine store’s anniversary featuring local vintners Donald Bremm and Sharon Hanks. Gabriel’s will provide appetizer pairings to complement six new Moonstone Crossing releases: Elysian Fields, Serenity, Barbera, Syrah and Zinfandel Port (all from 2003) and a 2004 Pinotage. Tickets are $30, payable in advance at Art of Wine, 308 2nd St., Eureka. 268-0626. Fair warning: It might be too late. If so, sign up for the newsletter to learn about the next one.

Quick notes on a couple more benefits: Westhaven Center for the Artshas itsWinter Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 28, with fresh local Dungeness crab, pesto pasta with roasted red peppers, baby greens with mushrooms and vinaigrette, Brio bread and cheesecake with berries, plus complimentary beer and wine and music by jazz pianist Darius Brotman. Tickets: $30-$45, sliding scale. That’s at 5:30 p.m. at the Center, 501 S. Westhaven Dr., Trinidad. RSVP by Jan. 21 by calling Debbie at 677-9493.

And last but not least, a Valentine Dinner and Dance benefiting Trinidad School Education Foundation on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall, featuring music by Earl Thomas and The Blues Ambassadors and a catered dinner provided by Hurricane Kate’s. Tickets: $50 each. Call Trinidad Union School at 677-3631 for further details.

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