Culinary Conference in Seattle

Thanks to a tip from Shirley Corriher, who called to tell me where my soufflés may have gone wrong, I heard that the International Association of Culinary Professionals holds its conference here in Seattle on March 29. Along with the 25 for $25 happening the month of March, this will be one hard week to get a reservation in town at the better eateries as these people will not be content with the monstrous servings of Cheesecake Factory glop ordered from a menu of ads. Here is a link to the IACP recommended places to eat, alist worth printing and keeping in your car if not in your Blackberry.
The conference itself looks like lots of fun, a hell of a lot more fun than the American Institute of Architects conference, which should be brought up on charges of extortion. Aside from the usual demos and conference, there is a food photography contest, chocolate tours, and cookbook boot camp. This seems like an excellent way to take a few vacation days.