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Tini Bigs Celebrates 15 Years of Craft Cocktails 01.17.12
As one of the early shakers on the Seattle cocktail scene, Tini Bigs has birthed some of the city’s most creative cocktails and well-known, talented bartenders who poured them. While trendy bars have come and gone, Tini Bigs’ classic and retro cocktails have given way to national and industry recognition through the years. Tini Bigs is commemorating their cocktails, bartenders and loyal guests on January 22 with their famous 10 oz. martinis for just $5.
These aren’t just any martinis. Proprietor Keith Robbins is bringing back the most popular cocktails from each of the 15 years and some of the bartenders that poured them! That’s right, relive your Jolly Tini (green apple martini) days, taste the Smokey Bigs Martini again for the first time, and remember the award-winning John Wayne (Tini’s manhattan version). Check out the full list from Seattle Met’s insightful story interlaced with some of the Tini’s history or revisit some of those cocktails trends with Seattle magazine.
We look forward to toasting 15 years with you at Tini Bigs on January 22 at 6 p.m.!TAGS: $5 martinis, 10 oz. martinis, anniversary, bartenders, craft cocktails, Seattle cocktails, Tini Bigs
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HULA HULA YOUR WAY TO THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 12.22.11
Celebrating five years as Seattle’s best tiki karaoke bar, Hula Hula will be throwing itself a birthday party and inviting new and loyal guests to commemorate the night on stage. The anniversary event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 4-10 p.m., with festivities continuing until close.
The evening will also mark the launch of Hula Hula’s live internet streaming karaoke with a special, inaugural contest that encourages performances and internet viewing of contestants from 7-9 p.m. All performances will be viewable at www.hulahula.org. Online spectators and guests at Hula Hula will vote from 9-9:30 p.m. on Hula Hula’s Facebook or via Twitter for their favorite performance. The winner will be announced at 10 p.m.
From 4 to 10 p.m., all food and drinks will be $5. Regularly $9-$22, popular tiki drinks include: “Classic” Mai Tai, Planters Punch, Blue Hawaiian and Volcano Bowl.
Hula Hula has been known for its karaoke scene since opening in Dec. 2006. Karaoke is offered seven nights a week led by the crowd-pleasing and self-professed Karaoke Geek, KJ Mikey, who masterfully operates the state-of-the-art karaoke sound system as guests belt out their favorite renditions of Journey, Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Cash and more.
Hula Hula is located at 1st and Denny at 106 1st Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109. Call (206) 284.5003 or visit online at www.hulahula.org, www.Facebook.com/hula-hula, Twitter @HulaHulaSeattle.TAGS: anniversary, Hula Hula, karaoke, tiki bars, tiki drinks
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Raise a cocktail to our new clients – Tini Bigs + Hula Hula! 11.30.11
Craft cocktails have taken Seattle by storm. In nearly every neighborhood you’ll find a cocktail lounge that is shaking, mixing and pouring the latest trendy drinks. Our latest client, Tini Bigs, was one of the first kids on the block to create expertly prepared classic cocktails and experiment with new methods, liquors and creations. Nearly 15 years ago, Tini Bigs opened its doors as the “2nd best cocktail lounge” and it hasn’t closed its doors since – yes, that’s 5,500 days of straight business! The art of creating a well-balanced craft cocktail runs deep at Tini Bigs, as do the exceptionally large martini glasses!
Just next door at 1st and Denny, find Seattle’s only tiki karaoke bar – Hula Hula! Polynesian kitsch meets one of the best karaoke scenes in town. Celebrating 5 years in business, Hula Hula will be holding an anniversary celebration with a karaoke contest and a few surprises on Dec. 28. Hula Hula is your tropical haven in Seattle’s winter weather. Stop by and try your vocal chords at a classic rock, country or pop hit – your choice!TAGS: anniversary, craft cocktails, Hula Hula, karaoke, new client, Tini Bigs
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Dragonfish 14th Anniversary! 06.03.11
Dragonfish Asian Cafe turns 14 in June with new food and cocktail menus! Celebrate with their $14 three-item combos June 6-11 and reserve your tickets to their Japanese Whiskey Tasting on Saturday, June 11. Proceeds benefit Ishinomaki, Japan, an area devastated by the tsunami. Details included below!
DRAGONFISH’S 14th ANNIVERSARY BRINGS A WEEK OF DELICIOUS
CELEBRATION AND BENEVOLENCE
Dragonfish Asian Cafe in Seattle Announces Menu Specials,
a Benefit Japanese Whiskey Tasting for Tsunami Relief and More
Seattle—When Dragonfish Asian Cafe opened its doors 14 years ago, it became a cornerstone of Pan-Asian cuisine in Seattle. As the restaurant celebrates yet another successful year in June, owner Takao Kikuchi has planned a week of delicious festivities and a special Japanese whiskey tasting benefit for tsunmai victims in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan—the hometown of Kikuchi’s wife, Yuko. From June 6-11, make Dragonfish your delicious destination and get to know the restaurant all over again.
“We feel very fortunate to have a thriving restaurant that has stood the test of time,” Kikuchi said. “In addition to celebrating our 14th year, we want to help the Ishinomaki Chamber of Commerce; this town is only beginning to sort through the devastation caused by the tsunami and any cash contribution will help in their relief efforts.”
Yuko Kikuchi recently spent six weeks in Ishinomaki helping earthquake victims and will return next month. Meanwhile, Mr. Kikuchi has been refreshing food and drink menus at Dragonfish and planning 14th anniversary festivities. Within the refreshed noodle and vegetable dishes, sushi, and perfect-for-sharing Izakaya small plates, there’s something for everyone; the menu continues to represent flavors of China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea.
Kathy Casey Liquid Kitchen™, which created the restaurant’s opening cocktails, recently revamped the drink menu with cocktails such as the Mandarin Dragon Mojito, Cucumber Sake Sour, and Yamazaki Yacht Club. Stop by anytime to taste the new additions or enjoy the 14th anniversary festivities June 6-11 below.
June 6-11: $14 Anniversary Menus. Enjoy special three-item menus whose featured items include Dragonfish favorites, meat, seafood and vegetarian options. Three signature cocktails accompany the menu (priced separately) with a percentage of proceeds donated to the Ishinomaki Chamber of Commerce.
While there, enter to win one of 14 pairs of tickets to the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Aladdin: The New Stage Musical, (playing July 7-31). Enter to win June 6-11 for the June 11 drawing. No purchase or presence during the draw is needed.
June 11, 5 p.m.: Japanese Whiskey Tasting. Start with Dragonfish’s Yamazaki Yacht Club Cocktail followed by a sampling of three Japanese whiskeys paired with Asian bites. A percentage of the $35 per person admission will benefit the Ishinomaki Chamber of Commerce. Celebrated mixologist Andrew Bohrer from Kathy Casey Liquid Kitchen™ will discuss the history of Japanese whiskey and demonstrate how to make Japanese ice spheres for the rocks. Featured whiskeys include: Hibiki 12-year blend, Yamazaki 12-year single malt, and the Yamazaki 18-year single malt. RSVP and pre-payment required; reservations made at 206-467-7777 or eat@dragonfishcafe.com.
About Dragonfish
Dragonfish Asian Cafe’s Pan-Asian cuisine encompasses food spanning the entire Asian region. Its creations draw from many Asian tastes and styles, resulting in an unforgettable dining experience that engages all the senses. Open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, find the restaurant at 722 Pine Street in Seattle; phone 206-467-7777. Visit online at www.dragonfishcafe.com.
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CRUSH celebrates six years! 02.15.11
Chef Jason Wilson invites you to join in the celebration. . .
On February 22, CRUSH will be celebrating six years as a phenomenal player on the Seattle culinary scene. Chef-owner Jason Wilson has received national accolades and recognition since the beginning of CRUSH and now Jason invites you to celebrate the growth of the food scene in Seattle by toasting CRUSH and it’s six years of service to you!
For each of the six courses, Jason is bringing back a dish from each year in business. Many will find their favorites from years past and we’re betting that others will kick themselves for missing these dishes and not dining at CRUSH from the beginning. Take a peek at what you could be doing in just one week:
Amuse Trio - “Bacon n Eggs” Smoked Steelhead Roe with Blis Bourbon Syrup & Parsnip Flan
Pasta Course – Housemade Tagliarini with Caviar Sauce, Meyer Lemon & Sea Urchin
Fish Course – Roasted Neah Bay Black Cod with Glazed Pork Belly, Fennel Confit, Spinach & Pinot Noir Sauce
Main Course – Grilled Anderson Valley Lamb Chop with “Tongue & Cheek” Runner Beans Sautéed Rapini & Syrah Sauce
Cheese Course – Pistachio & Point Reyes Fresh Chevre Tart Arugula Pesto, Braised Endive & Muscat Grapes
Dessert – Cocoa Macaroon with Dulce de Leche, Salted Caramel & Pomegranate Sauce, Madelines
The six course, six year anniversary dinner is $72 with an optional wine pairing for $52. Call CRUSH for your reservation at 206.302.7874. Only offered on February 22 and seats are going fast. No really, they are!
Congrats to Jason, Nicole and the rest of the team at CRUSH on a very, very successful six years delivering some of the most memorable food in Seattle. We tip our hats – and our champagne flutes – to you! We are proud to be your partner!
Follow Jason on Twitter @ChefJasonWilson; CRUSH Website.TAGS: anniversary, Chef Jason Wilson, Crush
