Summer is a great time for picnics and outdoor dining, and the Feast of Rhydin will be the place to get a tasty treat or two in the Marketplace throughout Midsummer Week.

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Whether you're in the mood for a multi-course meal with all the trimmings, or a light salad and freshly-squeezed juice, or just a quick snack to tide you over until you get home....the many chefs, bakers, and other food vendors of Rhydin will be there to provide it!

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From professional restaurateurs to citizens with favorite old family recipes, all are invited to set up a booth at the Feast to display and sell their culinary creations.

Note: no food item that involves sentient or sapient beings in its preparation will be allowed. All operating costs will be covered by the Governor's Office, including ingredients and hiring of extra help.

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Anyone whose characters own/operate/or work at a restaurant, tavern, specialty food shop, or similar venue is welcome to post in this thread with pictures and/or a menu of what they have available. There will also be smaller booths available for individuals or families who want to share their homemade dishes, so feel free!

((images found on yochicago.com, veggiefocus.com, seriouseats.com, tomsfoodieblog.com))

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Egg rolls, eg grolls, and even MORE egg rolls! Pork, chicken, beef, vegetarian! So many eggrolls it could make your head spin! And that's not all! Sweet and sour chicken, pulled pork, and so much more.

Egg rolls! http://66.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfi2z25wWh1qdis2oo1_500.jpg

Even more egg rolls! http://foodnetwork.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/food/fullset/2003/11/5/0/ss1a24_egg_rolls.jpg.rend.sni12col.landscape.jpeg

Hoi Mei, bubbly and still totally pregnant, will be at the Jade Dragon booth for much of the day. She'll be the woman waving her finger at staff and visitors alike (if they decide to be sour instead of sweet!). She'd also be sporting a diamond engagement ring too. Fliers for the Summer All Ranks Tournament, were passed out with each paper plate of food!

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Playing up to their location in Seaside, the Summer and the dishes that the Lost Pub's owner was born and raised on, they would be serving a pair of savory shrimp dishes as well as a few of the beers the Brewery offered.

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The Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp was a spicy treat served on a stick, the perfect street food to hold in one hand as you roamed throughout the Marketplace and enjoyed the festival!

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Barbecue Shrimp was a staple in his home growing up and James promised that it would be the best the customers had ever had outside of New Orleans. Chunks of French bread, along with wet naps were served with the shrimp still in their shells.

Along with the shrimp, the Lost Brewery was pouring four seasonal beers to pair perfectly with the food and the warm summer days.

El Hefe " Lost Brew's take on a traditional Hefeweizen, light and refreshing with strong notes of the expected banana and clove. ABV 5.5% Her Name was Shandy " A blend of lemonade and cloudy wheat beer. Perfect for the summer heat! ABV 4.2% Sunshine Saison - A peachy take on a classic Saison: dry, crisp, fruity, spicy and refreshing ABV 6.4% Henny Penny - Hoppy Saison with a crisp start to a subtle malt sweetness with notes of orange peel and ginger. ABV 7.4%

In addition, ever changing maps were handed out to those who passed by which would all try to lead those to the Lost Pub in Seaside of course!

(Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp credit: Here) (Barbecue Shrimp credit: Here ;) Because I won't give out my family's recipe for it, but trust me, it's good stuff! )

From the cajun cook himself, Rene Gautreaux, with the assistance of Katt Batten, the Gator's Tail Bar & Grille will be adding its pots to the mix with not only cajun food but some fun on the side. At the booth the sound of a live zydeco will be played from the crack of dawn until the well into the night. There will be enough room for people to strap on their dancing shoes and shake the blues away.

Food cooked up fresh to order, Rene will be happy to serve up from the following list, with assistance from Katt:

http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/08/jambalaya_sausage_kndynt2099_brandon-575x262.jpg Jambalaya: Rice, spice, and everything nice - this jambalaya features heavily seasoned tasso and andouille sausage.

http://emerils.com/sites/default/files/IMG_9869_kh.JPG Gumbo: Seafood (with/without okra) or Sausage and Chicken - no matter the flavor you want they are all rich in flavor and will be calling you back for a second bowl.

http://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/yFTUSP7oApVY4Ny-JEjfhg/o.jpg Boudin: Boudin Links or Boudin Balls - For those of you unfamiliar with boudin...think of the casing that sausage is stuffed into but instead of sausage there is rice, meats, and seasons. It is a meal in itself and comes in a sausage link form or fried in ball shape for a crispy outside and tasty rice goodness inside.

http://www.thecherryshare.com/pictures/how-to-make-crawfish-etouffee-283338845ad768354932cc5cc81c750b56d8.jpg Etouffee: Crawfish or Shrimp - a rich, delicious sauce over jasmine rice.

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http://www.gobourbon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/plate-of-powdered-sugar-beignets.jpg Beignets: Proclaimed by The Post as the best in Rhydin, Katt Batten will be serving up fresh beignets all day long, all day strong. So make sure to get them while they are fluffy and hot, sprinkled with that powdery goodness.

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q371/d-k-photos/Photo/hummingbird-cake48.jpg Hummingbird Cake: Pineapple, bananas, and pecans with a touch of vanilla. These heavenly cakes are a little slice of home comfort. Want just a slice? Trust me you will want to take the whole cake home.

http://www.iheartrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_2736.jpg Pecan Praline: A rich treat for those of you who like pecans.

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Thanks to a couple of volunteers from the kitchen staff of Anchors Aweigh Inn, a booth is set up offering a taste of the most popular Scandinavian desserts guests order at the unique Bed & Breakfast.

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Krumkake (with whipped cream & sliced strawberries, drizzled with chocolate, a scoop of ice cream topped with berries) http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/NorseLady_photos/krumkake-strawberries-2_zpsya8giohi.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/NorseLady_photos/krumkake-sjokolade-2_zps3sk98ufu.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/NorseLady_photos/krumkake-unrolled-2_zpsafihbgeq.jpg