WHERE TO EAT MARCH 23 >>>

Organizers of the annual Slider Cook-off have announced the contestants in this year's cook-off competition. And the gustatory gladiators are: Asado, Bite Restaurant and Bar, Boathouse 19, Brix 25, Dirty Oscars Annex, Social Bar and Grill, Maxwell's Speakeasy + Lounge and Marrow Kitchen and Bar. An impressive lineup to be sure.

Full details on the upcoming event in press release form below:

Tacoma, Wash. (February 11, 2013) - On Saturday, March 23 at 6:30 pm the Museum of Glass will host the second annual Slider Cook-off featuring a cooking competition showcasing nine South Sound area restaurants battling to create the best slider for local celebrity judges and guests. The event will feature slider tastings for guests, dancing to 1950s rock and roll classics performed by Daryl and the Diptones and glassblowing by John Miller in the Hot Shop.

The special event was inspired by John Miller's signature artwork Slider which features a giant cheeseburger and was showcased in last year's exhibition Gathering: John Miller and Friends. The piece is currently on view at the Museum.

Participating restaurants include Asado, Bite Restaurant and Bar, Boathouse 19, Brix 25, Dirty Oscars Annex, Social Bar and Grill, Maxwell's Speakeasy + Lounge and Marrow Kitchen and Bar. Art House Café will be offering a dessert slider. A panel of judges will choose the winner of the Best Slider Award and a People's Choice Award will also be named from votes by event guests. Winning chefs will receive a trophy made by John Miller.

 "Last year's Slider Cook-off was so much fun," said Hudson Slater, chef at Maxwell's Speakeasy + Lounge and winner of 2012 Best Slider Award. "It was an honor to participate last year. We've been having a great time coming up with ideas for this year's event and I am looking forward to another special evening at the Museum of Glass."

Tickets for the event are $35 in advance ($30 for Museum members) and $40 at the door. VIP tickets are $100 and include access to a private lounge with hosted bar and a gift bag. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum's admission desk or online: www.museumofglass.org/slider-cookoff. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.