The 3rd Annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off Competition and Picnic is just over a week away! If you think you've got the winning recipe for the best kalbi, don't miss your chance to enter this cook-off for the title, "Baddest Kalbi in the Northwest" or the "People's Choice Kalbi." Confirmed judges include Lori Matsukawa, KING TV Anchor; Matthew Amster-Burton, Food Writer for The Seattle Times and Gourmet Magazine; and Jae So, Owner of Palace Korean BBQ.

The event takes place Saturday, July 16 (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) at Luther Burbank Park in Mercer Island (Area B).

The competition guidelines are as follows:
1. Each entrant must prepare at least 5 lbs. of kalbi.
2. Must bring own grill and supplies.
3. Check-in for competition is 10:00 a.m.; tasting begins at 11:00 a.m.
4. Scoring will be based on both taste and texture.
5. Winners will be announced at 1:00 p.m.

Plese RSVP for the event by July 12 at bbq@kacwashington.org (and indicate whether you will also enter the kalbi competition).
Suggested donation is $15, and includes kalbi tasting and lunch hosted by KAC-WA, KABA & KAHPA.

BBQ event have endorsed by Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Nikkei Concerns, Japan American Citizens League - Seattle Chapter, and Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington.

KAC (Korea American Coalition) Non profit organization is encouraging to bring your friends and family and get ready to eat some good Korean BBQ at Luther Burbank Park, Area B (Near North Parking lot).  For detail information you can see via event page at www.kacwashington.org or e-mail bbq@kacwashington.org.  

Here are the KAC Executive Board member's KALBI Cook off Preparation to compete:(volunteers: KAC President, Shari Song, SoonA Kim, Jenni Kim, Ester Chung, Min Chong, and Sandra Englund.