May 11, 2012 • Deer Park Manor • 6-10 p.m.
~ Tickets on sale March 19 ~
$50 in advance, from Bloomingfoods
($65 at the event)
Edible Lotus is a fundraiser guaranteed to satisfy the most adventurous Lotus lover. It’s a bite-sized Lotus experience — and an important way to support Lotus financially. All proceeds support programming of the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation
The event takes place at a new venue this year: Deer Park Manor. “We love being able to expand Edible Lotus in the beautiful spaces at Deer Park, inside and outside” says Kristin. “Look for a lot of interesting niches to explore.”
Edible Lotus showcases tapas, beverages, and desserts from 20+ of our town’s best restaurants and brew masters (listed below); it also features live performances and other diversions, exclusive Lotus merchandise, and select tastings from some of Bloomington’s celebrated culinary treasures.
- Bloomingfoods will be offering samples and stories from its renowned international cheese selection; Olive Leaf provides an opportunity to explore the esoteric world of olive oils and balsamics; the Chocolate Moose will have a tasting station featuring their yummy homemade and vegan ice cream (served alongside the Owlery’s vegan take on “buck-eyes” — “Owl Eyes”); and Local First will have a “Name That Brew!” station, where you can test your taste buds and guess which brew is which.
- Guests will have a chance to bid to take home some additional plunder, donated by innovative Bloomington artists and artisan businesses to the Edible Lotus Silent Auction. Jewelry, home wares, original artwork, unique experiences – all there to help you live la vida Lotus.
- Enter the Lotus Raffle for a chance to win 5 years’ worth of double Festival weekend passes. Raffle tickets are only $3 each, available through the Lotus office (call 812-336-6599). Raffle winners will be announced at the Edible Lotus Night Bazaar. Raffle rules here.
Questions? Want to buy some Lotus Raffle Tickets?
Contact Kristin Varella (kristin [at] lotusfest.org, or 812-336-6599)
Our 2012 Edible Lotus Menu Contributors
Bloomingfoods
Bloomington Brewing Company
BLU Boy Chocolates
Brown County Coffee Company
Café Django
The Chocolate Moose
Dats
Finch’s Brasserie
Grazie! Italian Eatery
The Irish Lion
La Torre Restaurante Mexican
Le Petit Café
Lennie’s
Local First
Malibu Grill
Middleway Food Works
Nadia’s Bistro
Nick’s English Hut
Olive Leaf
One World Catering
The Owlery
Piccoli Dolci
Restaurant Tallent
Samira’s Restaurant
Sweet Claire’s
The Bakehouse
A Taste of India
The Trojan Horse
Upland
Uptown Café
