A taste of tradition, served every fall. A night of salmon, wine, and PNW heritage returns soon—stay tuned for dates!
The Ben Paris Salmon Derby Dinner isn’t just a dinner—it’s a nod to Seattle’s original rule-breaker and big-idea guy, Ben Paris. We're talking about the man who didn’t just sell fishing rods—he started the city’s first salmon derby, helped shut down commercial salmon traps in Puget Sound, and made sure we all have plenty of Pacific Northwest bounty to enjoy today. Conservation and innovation were his game, and he played it like a boss.
This dinner is our way of tipping the hat (or fishing cap) to his entrepreneurial swagger and relentless conservation hustle. Expect a menu packed with salmon and other PNW faves, paired with wines from Mark Ryan Winery—bold, adventurous, and deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Founded by Mark Ryan McNeilly, the winery embodies the same fearless spirit that defines Ben Paris. And speaking of connections, the label artwork for Mark Ryan’s Lu & Oly wines comes from Kyler Martz, the same artist behind the vibrant murals and illustrations in Ben Paris. A perfect pairing, down to the last detail.
This dinner is our way of tipping the hat (or fishing cap) to his entrepreneurial swagger and relentless conservation hustle. Expect a menu packed with salmon and other PNW faves, paired with wines from Mark Ryan Winery—bold, adventurous, and deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Founded by Mark Ryan McNeilly, the winery embodies the same fearless spirit that defines Ben Paris. And speaking of connections, the label artwork for Mark Ryan’s Lu & Oly wines comes from Kyler Martz, the same artist behind the vibrant murals and illustrations in Ben Paris. A perfect pairing, down to the last detail.
Why are we doing this? Because Ben Paris wasn’t just about business—he was about building community, preserving the fishery, and making sure we can still feast on the region’s best today. This dinner isn’t just about food—it’s a celebration of a guy who changed the game. So pull up a seat, sip some Browne Family wines,
and get ready to taste the very best of what Ben worked so hard to protect. This is more than a meal—it’s a fall tradition in the
making, and you're going to want in on it.