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Celebrate the Holidays at Seattle area Restaurants! 12.05.18
This December local restaurants are offering holiday menus and festive events! Read on to learn more about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day dining, plus seasonal events, champagne toasts and more. Enjoy the holiday season and make your reservations for these great events and festive feasts today!
DECEMBER EVENTS
Holiday Champagne Fete at RN74 Dec. 1-31, Tasting Dec. 8
Holiday-goers are invited to pop the cork at RN74 all month long with a list of unique champagnes offered by the glass and as flights. On Saturday, December 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m., guests will sample some of the restaurant’s best champagnes from their recently expanded cellar, as well as special bottles brought in for the holidays. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a flight of unique top champagnes, and champagne-focused discussion with RN74’s award-winning sommelier Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen and Paul Swanson.
The holiday festivities kick off December 1 with eight champagnes available nightly by the glass and as flights (four glass flights and an eight-glass flight) during dinner service for the full month, including New Year’s Eve. The champagnes are hand selected by the restaurant’s sommelier team, focusing on bottles that are not often available by the glass, allowing for tasting rare bubbles.
Champagne highlights include:
– Louis Roederer Cristal 2008
– Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 1999
– Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 1999
– Marc Hebrart Special Club 2012
Champagne Fete on December 8 is $95 per person. Reservations for December 8 are extremely limited and required. For more information and to reserve for dinner or for December 8 call 206.456.7474 or visit michaelmina.net. RN74 is located in downtown Seattle at 1433 4th Ave in downtown Seattle.
Ray’s Café Gingerbread House Decorating Party and Drive Dec. 9
Locals are invited to join Ray’s Café on Sunday, December 9 for an all-ages Gingerbread House Decorating event and drive benefitting Mary’s Place to help local families in need.
The $12 price includes the gingerbread house building kit and supplies including icing and festive candy plus complimentary hot chocolate. Each guest does not need to purchase a kit to participate, they can be shared within a party.
The event will take place on the Café’s heated and covered patio and participants should dress warm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Reservations are required, and two time slots are available: 11:30 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. Guests can call 206.789.3770 to reserve.
Ray’s is asking participants to bring twin blankets and/or baby formula to the event. These are two high-needs items at Mary’s Place that will make a huge difference in the lives of struggling families.
For more information visit the Ray’s blog. Ray’s Café is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
The Holly and the Ivy at The Herbfarm
The Herbfarm invites guests to join in the merriment of the season with a beautiful nine-course dinner with wine pairings hand selected from their 26,000-bottle cellar. The fire will crackle, and the dining room will be dressed from head to toe in festive décor.
Dinner ranges from $225-$285 per person depending on the date and will be served from November 30-December 23 with date exclusions. Reservations are required. For more information on available dates and times, and to reserve call 425.485.5300 or visit theherbfarm.com. The Herbfarm is located at 14590 NE 145th St in Woodinville.
Nine-Course Holiday Dinner at Shiro’s Sushi Dec 21-24
Diners who are looking for something outside the traditional holiday offerings are invited to partake in a special nine-course holiday sushi dinner prepared by the experienced sushi chefs at Shiro’s Sushi from December 21-24.
Menu highlights include:
– Filefish Sashimi, fish liver and ponzu
– Sea Chicken Salad, sesame soy dressing
– Hokkaido Scallop Hand Roll
– Wild Yellowtail, boiled Japanese daikon radish with Sukiyaki Style
– Chef’s Selection Nigiri Sushi
Shiro’s Sushi is offering its nine-course holiday dinner December 21-24 for $100 per person with reservations available 5:30-10:30 p.m. Reservations are required and must be made by December 20. Any reservations cancelled within 72-hours will result in a $50 fee per person. For more information and to reserve call 206.443.9844 or visit shiros.com. Shiro’s Sushi is located at 2401 2nd Ave in Belltown.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINING
Three-Course Christmas Eve Dinner at Ray’s Boathouse
Ray’s Boathouse will be open on Christmas Eve from 2-8 p.m. and will be serving a special holiday-inspired three-course menu including salad, entrée, and dessert for $60. The regular dinner menu will also be available and includes dishes such as Alaskan King Crab Legs, Dungeness Crab Toast, Sablefish, delicious house-made desserts and more.
The Boathouse and the bar will be open from 2-8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Reservations for the dining room are strongly encouraged. Reservations available at 206.789.3770 or rays.com/boathouse. Ray’s Boathouse is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
Seafood Favorites at Ray’s Café
Ray’s Café is offering its regular lunch and dinner menu on Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Menu items include Dungeness Crab Cakes, Seared Sea Scallops, Clam Chowder and much more. The full children’s menu will also be available.
Ray’s Café dining room and bar will be open 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Reservations strongly encouraged. For more information or to reserve call 206.789.3770 or rays.com/cafe. Ray’s Boathouse is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
Four-Course Local, Organic Dinner at Tilth
James Beard award-winning Chef Maria Hines and Tilth Executive Chef Joel Panlilio bring a delicious four-course dinner with organic emphasis to the holiday table this Christmas Eve.
Menu highlights include:
– Celery Root Soup, truffle cream, apple crisp
– Squash Cannelloni, king crab, brown butter, pine nut
– Roasted Oregon Lamb Loin, turnip, black garlic, rosemary powder
– Brioche Pudding, pecan, bourbon anglaise
Christmas Eve hours are 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tilth’s four-course dinner is $110 per person with the option to add wine pairings for an additional $55. Reservations are required. For more information and to reserve call 206.633.0801 or visit tilthrestaurant.com. Tilth is located in Wallingford at 1411 N 45th St.
Three-Course French Feast at RN74
RN74 brings a French-inspired feast to Christmas Eve dinner this holiday season. Guests will enjoy a three-course menu with choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert with the option to add wine pairings from the restaurant’s award-winning cellar to complement each decadent course.
Menu highlights include:
– Winter Chestnut Velouté, foie gras, Yakima apple, sage, brown sugar streusel
– Roasted Prime Rib, pommes duchess, port wine au jus, creamed spinach
– Pot au feu de la Mer, lobster, prawns, truffle brioche, sea beans, sunchoke, asparagus
– Mouse au Chocolat, crème Chantilly, cocoa nib, crème de cacao
Three-course Christmas Eve dinner is $80 per person (excluding tax and service charge) and includes choice of one appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Option to add wine pairings for $45 or premier wine pairings for $65. Reservations available 4:30-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve. For more information or to reserve call 206.456.7474 or visit michaelmina.net. RN74 is located downtown at 1433 4th Ave in downtown Seattle.
CHRISTMAS DAY DINING
Three-Course Christmas Day Dinner at Ray’s Boathouse
Ray’s Boathouse is offering a delicious seasonally-inspired three-course menu on Christmas Day. The meal includes soup or salad, choice of entrée, and dessert for $60 per person (beverages, tax, and gratuity not included). Guests will enjoy sweeping views of the Puget Sound as they feast on this festive menu. The Boathouse bar will be open with the three-course menu available, no reservations taken.
Ray’s Boathouse reservations are available from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 25. Reservations strongly encouraged. For more information or to reserve call 206.789.3770 rays.com/boathouse. Ray’s Boathouse is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
Ray’s Café’s Greatest Hits
On Christmas Day Ray’s Café will be serving the greatest hits from the Café menu along with seasonally inspired a la carte specials. Guests will enjoy local seafood, festive décor, and gorgeous waterfront views.
Café reservations are available from 12-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 25. For more information or to reserve call 206.782.0094 or rays.com/cafe. Ray’s Café is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINING
The Moon and The Stars at The Herbfarm
The holiday season reaches a peak with ‘The Moon and The Stars’ at The Herbfarm. Luxurious foods will be showcased alongside fine wines from the 26,000-bottle cellar in a festive end-of-the-year setting! Diners will welcome in the new year with an extravagant dinner celebration at the Northwest’s original farm-to-table restaurant.
Price varies $245-$395 per person depending on the date and will be available December 28-31. Reservations are required. For more information on available dates and times, and to reserve call 425.485.5300 or visit theherbfarm.com. The Herbfarm is located at 14590 NE 145th St in Woodinville.
New Year’s Eve Surf and Turf at Ray’s Boathouse
Ray’s Boathouse is serving a festive menu featuring surf and turf specials served alongside the Boathouse menu this New Year’s Eve. The Boathouse will also be offering a selection of sparkling wines by the glass or bottle to cheers to the new year.
Ray’s Boathouse reservations are available on New Year’s Eve 5-9 p.m. For more information or to reserve call 206.789.3770 or rays.com/boathouse. Ray’s Boathouse is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
New Year’s Eve Festive Specials at Ray’s Café
Diners are invited to bid farewell to 2018 and welcome 2019 with a New Year’s Eve dinner menu including surf and turf specials served at Ray’s Café, alongside the regular Café menu.
Café reservations are available on New Year’s Eve 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information or to reserve call 206.789.3770 or rays.com/cafe. Ray’s Café is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
Four-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner at Tilth
This New Year’s Eve Tilth brings an elegant four-course pre-fixe menu full of local and organic ingredients. James Beard award-winning Chef Maria Hines and Executive Chef Joel Panlilio invite guests to usher in the New Year at Tilth.
Menu highlights include:
– Baby Root Vegetables
– Duck Liver Mousse
– Smoked Heirloom Bean Cassoulet
– Theo Chocolate Ganache Cake
New Year’s Eve hours are 5-10 p.m. Tilth’s four-course dinner is $110 per person with the option to add wine pairings for an additional $55. Reservations are required. For more information and to reserve call 206.633.0801 or visit tilthrestaurant.com. Tilth is located in Wallingford at 1411 N 45th St.
New Year’s Eve at RN74
Holiday diners can ring in 2019 at RN74 with an elegant five-course French-influenced tasting menu this New Year’s Eve. Guests will delight in the festive menu with the option to enhance dinner with two different wine pairings.
Menu highlights include:
– Mishima Ranch Wagyu Beef Tartare, truffled egg yolk, capers, crispy shallot, baguette crostini
– Tian of Alaskan King Crab and Avocado, sugar pie pumpkin granola, ancient grains, pickled radish, jalapeno schug
– Maine Lobster Agnolotti, sunchoke, black trumpet mushrooms, lemon-basil beuree fonduta
– Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast, salt-roasted celeriac, heirloom beets, sauce l’orange
– Chocolate Charlotte Royale, passion fruit, caramel ganache, chiffon crumble, brown butter meringue
RN74 is taking reservations 5-10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Five-course tasting menu is $120 per person with the Grande wine pairing for $79 or sparkling wine pairing for $99. For more information and to reserve call 206.456.7474 or visit michaelmina.net. RN74 is located in downtown Seattle at 1433 4th Ave.
NEW YEAR’S DAY DINING
Celebratory New Year’s Day Dinner at Ray’s Boathouse
Guests can enjoy a celebratory New Year’s dinner with a spectacular waterfront view at Ray’s Boathouse. Dishes include House-Smoked Sablefish, Pan-Seared Halibut, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Filet Mignon and more. The Boathouse also offers a selection of sparkling wines to toast to 2019.
Ray’s Boathouse reservations are available on New Year’s Day from 5-9 p.m. For more information or to reserve call 206.789.3770 or rays.com/boathouse. Ray’s Boathouse is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
Rest and Refuel at Ray’s Café
Locals can recover from all the New Year’s Eve festivities with Ray’s Café’s famous Bloody Mary alongside a variety of house-made cocktails and local draft beers. While the comfort of Clam Chowder, Fish and Chips, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Ray’s Classic Burger and more will nurse the hangover away.
Ray’s Café is open New Year’s Day from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information or to reserve call 206.789.3770 or rays.com/cafe. Ray’s Café is located on 6049 Seaview Ave NW in Ballard.
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Sweet Iron Waffle Bar Brings Waffles + More to Capitol Hill! 12.06.16
Sweet Iron Waffle Bar, a local family owned business with a downtown café, has opened its second, larger location on Capitol Hill on November 7, 2016 at 1416 10th Avenue, Seattle 98122 in the new Broadstone Infinity building.In a casual café atmosphere, Sweet Iron Waffle Bar’s new 1370 square-foot Capitol Hill café features freshly made, authentic Liège Belgian waffles for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, or grab-and-go boxes by the dozen, as well as a mimosa bar.
Since 2009 Adrienne Jeffrey and her two children Danielle Jeffrey and Paul Jeffrey have been supplying locals, tourists and office workers with a fresh alternative to fried donuts and pastries in their downtown café. Sweet Iron’s specialty Liège Belgian waffle is made with a brioche style yeasted dough, made with locally milled Shepherd’s Grain Flour, then lightly candied with sweet pearls of sugar imported from Europe. The dough rises for two hours before being pressed into an authentic cast iron Belgian waffle iron and baked to rich, caramelized perfection.
Waffles are topped with a choice of quality sweet and savory ingredients, many of which are house made including jams, sauces and compotes. Favorites include: Brûléed Bananas with caramel and whipped cream, or the savory Prosciutto, Crème Fraîche and Green Onions. Mini waffles are available by the dozen and come dusted with powdered sugar, or dipped in dark or white chocolate.
Sweet Iron will introduce a gluten free waffle at the Capitol Hill location and other new menu items including a “waffle bake” with their signature waffles baked in a rich custard offered exclusively as a weekend brunch item on Saturday and Sunday. Guests can also look for rotating seasonal waffle flavors and unique waffle alternatives including Ice Cream Sundaes using Full Tilt ice cream, Yoghurt Parfaits with berry compote, greek yogurt and Tall Grass Bakery coconut granola and Vegan Chia Parfaits with coconut cream chia pudding, raspberry compote, mango mousse and almonds.
Beverages features fresh-pressed citrus juice available on its own or in mimosa form, alongside Stumptown Coffee Roasters coffee, a selection of local and Belgian-imported beer and wine and organic loose-leaf teas.
Hours are Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. – midnight Sunday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sweet Iron is also available for catering small and large events via pick up or drop-off. Orders can be placed online at shop.sweetironwaffle.com
About Sweet Iron Waffle Bar
Sweet Iron Waffle Bar is a local, family-owned business bringing deliciously authentic Liège waffles to Seattle since 2009. Waffles are made from brioche style dough, studded with sweet pearls of sugar and baked to caramelized perfection in a cast iron waffle iron. Sweet Iron uses the finest all-natural ingredients at both their downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill locations for its menu of sweet and savory, made-to-order Belgian waffles. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or book for catering at local events. Sweet Iron waffles are also available at CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field during game days.
Sweet Iron’s recipes were created by Adrienne Jeffrey and were inspired by the waffles she grew up eating as a child. Before opening in 2009 she and daughter Danielle made a research trip to Belgium to take waffle-making classes, sample local waffles, and perfect their recipes. www.sweetironwaffles.com
TAGS: Breakfast, Brunch, Capitol Hill, coffee, dessert, dinner, Gluten Free, lunch, New location, Sweet Iron, Sweet Iron Waffle Bar, Waffle, Waffles
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Cafe Flora Celebrates 25 Years this October! 09.26.16
Cafe Flora in Madison Valley is turning 25 this October! It began as a pioneer in local farm-to-table vegetarian dining in 1991, working with small farms, before it was common practice among restaurants. Since then they have been recognized nationally for their award-winning, creative vegetarian dishes in Bon Appetit, The Food Network, Vegetarian Times, Travel + Leisure and more.
Cafe Flora is a staple in the Seattle community and a beloved gathering place for Madison Valley residents. They were founded by three friends who wanted to create a place for locals to gather and also support the opening of the Bailey-Boushay House. The restaurant took off, enticing diners with flavorful and hearty vegetarian dishes with international flavors and farm-to-table produce. They have been a leader in local, sustainable, vegetarian and vegan dining ever since, growing to include an extensive and excellent selection of gluten free offerings.
Greatest Hits Menu – Sunday, October 2nd to Thursday, October 6th, 2016
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Cafe Flora will feature a special Greatest Hits dinner menu designed by four of Cafe Flora’s notable chefs from the last 25 years, including founding chef Jim Watkins, and a kick off night of roll back 1991 prices. They will also donate a percentage of drink sales for the month of October to Bailey-Boushay House. The Greatest Hits menu will run October 2-6 starting at 5 p.m. Reservations available for parties of 6 or more at 206-325-9100. More details at cafeflora.com!
Sunday, October 2nd – Roll back to 1991 pricing!
To kick off the celebration on Sunday, October 2 at 5 p.m., prices will roll back to 1991 pricing for one night only! This evening 50 percent of the sales for Otis Kenyon wines and the Madison Cocktail will be donated to Bailey-Boushay House.
Greatest Hits Dinner Menu: A la carte or as a $25 four-course tasting menu
Appetizer: Crispy Butternut Wontons $4.75
Created by Chef Janine Doran (Cafe Flora’s current head chef): Butternut pate, arugula, avocado, chili aioli, truffle aioli, cilantro rice vinaigrette.
Salad: Harvest Salad $6.50
Created by Chef Sarah Wong (former Cafe Flora sous chef): Charred romaine, corn-buttermilk dressing, scarlet runner beans tomato squash “succotash” with crispy okra.
Entrée: Oaxaca Tacos $9.75
Created by Chef Jim Watkins (Cafe Flora’s founding chef): Corn tortillas filled with cheesy mashed potatoes, with black bean stew, smoky braised greens, fire roasted salsa, lime creme fraiche.
Dessert: Pumpkin Chocolate Bread Pudding $4.75
Created by Chef Leslie Pettigrew (former Cafe Flora pastry chef): Pumpkin chocolate bread pudding with bourbon anglaise.
Wine + Cocktail Pairing: $25 per person
Starter – Madison Cocktail: rye whisky, Remedy Teas Earl Grey infused vermouth, angostura bitters
Salad – Otis Kenyon Roussane
Entree – Otis Kenyon Matchless Red
Dessert – BroVo Jammy Vermouth
October 2nd Chef’s Table + Tasting Area:
On Sunday, October 2 from 6-8 p.m. the front section of Cafe Flora will be dedicated as a tasting area to highlight a selection of their beloved local partnerships. Guests can taste and sample goods from local business before they sit down to dinner, including: CommuniTea, BroVo Spirits, Stumptown Coffee and Otis Kenyon Winery.
October 3-6: Greatest Hits Menu Continues
From October 3-6 the dinner menu will go back to 2016 pricing for a la carte and the four-course tasting menu at $45 per person. The wine and cocktail pairing will remain at $25 from October 3-6 and for the month of October a percentage of sales from select wine and cocktails will be donated to Bailey-Boushay House.TAGS: anniversary, Cafe Flora, Dinner Series, Gluten Free, Seattle vegetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian Dining
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Late April Food + Drink Events 04.20.16
April is full of great food and beverage events! See what’s in store at local restaurants and bars, then mark your calendars and hit the town!
Seattle Restaurant Week through Thursday
More than 165 restaurants are taking part in Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW) this Spring. For two more days, you can enjoy eating and drinking for a deal at some of the areas best restaurants, featuring local foods and innovative chefs. Experience a new restaurant, go to a favorite spot or relax over dinner after a long day.
Participating restaurants offer three-course dinner menus at $30 while many also offer $15 two-course lunch menus. Each menu has at least three options under each course, many with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free selections. A wide range of different cuisines means everyone enjoys their Seattle Restaurant Week experience!
Eat, drink and be merry during SRW at some of our favorite restaurant picks:
Seafood with a beautiful view at Ray’s Boathouse and Café
Guests dining at Ray’s in Ballard are in for a treat with unique dishes inspired by sustainable seafood and seasonal goods. The Café is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner and it’s a great opportunity to indulge in the Boathouse! Guests can enjoy scenic views of Puget Sound and the Olympics, while savoring fresh and beautifully prepared seafood, local wine, and classic and speciality cocktails.
The SRW menus:
Cafe Lunch:
- Oregon Bay Shrimp Cocktail
- Grilled Washington Asparagus
Café Dinner:
- Seasonal Fish, served with salad, mushrooms and chimichurri
- Grilled Double R Ranch Flank Steak with blue cheese, mashed potatoes, balsamic glaze and wilted spinach
Boathouse Dinner:
Starters:
- Smoked Idaho Trout
- Warm Mushroom Salad
Entrees:
- House-made Pappardelle served with spring peas
- Anderson Ranch Lamb
Dessert:
- Panna cotta
- Sorbet
(All gluten free)
Maria Hines’ Tilth
James Beard Award-winning chef Maria Hines’ critically acclaimed New American restaurant, Tilth, in Wallingford, is the perfect place to enjoy organic dishes, with ingredients sourced from local farmers. Hines has created a signature menu with delicious options for SRW including gluten free and vegan options.
For starters, treat your taste buds to:
- Sunchoke Soup
- Asparagus dishes
Then move on to mouth-watering entrees:
- Carnaroli Risotto served with vegetables including English peas and roasted carrots
To finish, consume:
- Gluten free, vegan Cashew “Cheesecake”
- Delightful Yarmuth Farms Goat Cheese Parfait
Explore Mediterranean cuisine at Golden Beetle
At Golden Beetle, chef Maria Hines takes inspiration from countries including Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt to create Mediterranean menus using local, organic ingredients.
The SRW lunch menu features a Greek-inspired dish of:
- Pork and Lamb Gyro served with pita bread, yogurt and cabbage slaw
Notable choices from the dinner menu include:
- Cyprian inspired Grilled Halloumi Cheese
- Berber Spiced Grilled Chicken Kabob
- Turkish style pizza – Uli’s Lamb Merguez Pide
If you still have room for dessert, Golden Beetle offers dishes such as:
- Black Walnut Baklava
- Cardamom Milk Pudding
Southern Italian + Sicilian cuisine at Agrodolce
Maria Hines brings the cuisine of southern Italy to Fremont at Agrodolce. Combining Italian classics such as handcrafted pasta with local and organic ingredients, Agrodolce always creates a memorable dining experience.
Italian starters encompass:
- Grilled Bruschetta served with seasonal caponata
Entrees feature:
- Durum Spaghetti and Taylor Shellfish Clams served with pickled chilli, castelvetrano olives and fresh mint
- Ricotta Cavatelli with spicy sausage
Each dish is offered at both lunch and dinner, giving you two opportunities a day to enjoy!
Desserts:
- Gelato
- Sorbet
- Theo Chocolate Polenta Cake
Agrodolce is a great place to experience Italian cuisine in a thoughtful, sustainable and organic way!
A modern view on tradition at Bell + Whete Gastropub + Events
The Bell +Whete in Belltown believe that a great meal has three aspects. The company you keep, a lovely beverage and meals created from fresh ingredients.
For SRW, the European orientated dinner menu includes dishes with a variety of ingredients.
Starters:
- Kale & Salami, Manchego, Hemp Seed, Kalamata Vinaigrette
Entrees:
- Rotisserie Cauliflower with Grilled Radicchio
- Pepperonata Braised Hog with Crisp Polenta
Desserts:
- Coffee Flan
- Chocolate Pot de Crème
- Apple Rosemary Crostada
This SRW meal will not be compete without one of their 66 international and local beers that are on tap.
Sustainable comfort fare at Local 360 Café & Bar
Local 360 Café & Bar in Belltown focuses on serving sustainable food that is grown and harvested by farmers who look after their land, with 90% of their ingredients coming from around Seattle.
For Seattle Restaurant Week, guests can enjoy:
Unique starters:
- Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Dip served with potato chips
- White Bean Soup served with Local 360’s Lamb Bacon
Fresh entrees:
- Rabbit Gnocchi with Spring Nettles
- Garnacha Braised Beef Shank with Green Garlic Potatoes
- Caramelized Cauliflower Steak served with Carrot Mousse
Handmade desserts:
- Delicious flavors of ice cream
- Fruit cobbler, all of which are handmade
Radler week through April 22 + Reinheitsgebot on April 23
While the U.S. doesn’t have 500 years of beer history, you can be thankful that the Germans do! This year marks the 500th anniversary of Reinheitsgebot (German Purity Beer Law) – a law that defines the taste of beer today. On April 23, beer lovers everywhere will celebrate the enactment of Reinheisgebot by the only way that seems fit – drinking beer! Food specials, live music and special anniversary beers from Germany created specifically for this event, will be offered beginning at 11 a.m. until close.
Leading up to Reinheitsgebot, Radler Week will take place. During the week, celebrate with 0.5L for $5 or 1L for $10 of Bitburger’s Radler. Guests also have the opportunity to enter a raffle and win prizes such as Sounders and Mariners tickets, glass Bitburger boots and more. Radler Week will also highlight Weihenstephaner’s new beer, a kellerbier called 1516, brewed specially for Reinheisgebot. There will also be music and food to complement the beer and bring the celebration in true German fashion.
Passover at Golden Beetle from April 23-30
James Beard Award-winning chef, Maria Hines is celebrating Passover at Golden Beetle, her Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Ballard, from April 23-30. Her menu embraces traditions while adding her unique, award-winning touch.
To celebrate, Hines has constructed a bold and flavorful tasting menu, whereby each course corresponds to a specific food that is traditionally found on a Seder plate during Passover. The Seder plate is used to re-tell the story of how Moses, under the instructions of God, led the Jews to freedom in Egypt in 1300 BCE.
The menu can be found online or below with Kosher wine pairings and symbolic meanings. The five courses are courses available for $50 per person. There is also an optional wine pairing for $25 per person
First course
Fried Soft Boiled Egg with asparagus, harissa aioli and fried shallot
Wine pairing: Kedem, Champagne, New York
What this represents on the Seder plate: Beitzah
Beitzah symbolizes the Passover offering, commonly called Hagigah. It also represents the circle of life, death and rebirth and reminds us we are all part of one universe.
Second course
Grilled Romaine Heart with black olive vinaigrette, almond and feta
What this course represents on the Seder plate: Karpas
Karpas – Represents the spring harvest. It is dipped in salt water to symbolize the tears that the Jews shed while in slavery in Egypt.
Third course
Sablefish Ball Soup with root vegetable confetti, preserve lemon and zaatar
Wine pairing: Barken, Chardonnay, Dan, Israel ‘13
What this course represents on the Seder plate: Maror
Maror serves as a reminder of the bitterness the Jews felt while they were slaves in Egypt.
Fourth course
Anderson Valley Ranch Braised Lamb with sour cherry, fingerling potato and cauliflower
Wine pairing: Barkan, Caberney Sauvignon, Galie, Israel ‘13
What this course represents on the Seder plate: Zeroa
Zeroa symbolizes the Pesach sacrifice, where a lamb as sacrificed in the Temple of Jerusalem on the eve of the exodus in Egypt.
Fifth course
Port Poached Pear with cacao nib, candied walnut and mint
Wine pairing: Rashi, Claret, Semi Sweet, California
What this course represents on the Seder plate: Charoset
Charoset represents the mortar the Jews used to construct buildings while slaves.
Brewery Nights Bell + Whete
Enjoy a selection of beers at Bell + Whete’s Brewery Night featuring local breweries. They will have reps on site, $1 off pints and $4 off growlers, plus brewery swag and more!
- April 28, Two Beers Brewing Night from 4pm to 11pm
TAGS: Agrodolce, Ballard, beer, beer events, Bell + Whete, Belltown, dinner, food, Gluten Free, Golden Beetle, Maria Hines, Passover, Ray's Boathouse, Restaurants, Seattle Restaurant Week, SRW, Tilth
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Ring in the New Year with Delicious Eats 12.19.14
What better way to celebrate the end of 2014 than with a decadent New Year’s Eve feast?! Before celebrating the countdown, enjoy dinner and drinks at one of Seattle’s favorite restaurants. Local 360 Cafe & Bar, Bell + Whete European Kitchen + Lounge, Agrodolce, Tilth, Golden Beetle, and Cafe Flora have delicious, multi-course menus planned for the festive occasion. From complimentary hors d’oeuvres to Mediterranean feasts to a New Year’s Day brunch, there are so many reasons to celebrate!
Local 360 Cafe & Bar
Local 360 Cafe & Bar is going all out for the New Year with a decadent four-course menu featuring fresh ingredients sourced within 360 miles of Seattle. Enjoy luscious Taylor Shellfish Oysters and Steelhead Caviar, Warm Chickory Salad, Anderson Ranch Lamb, prepared to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, and Theo Chocolate Fudge Torte.
Four-course tasting menu is $60 per person. New Year’s Eve lunch service will be offered 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner service 4-10 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 206.441.9360 or visiting Local360.org. Mention tasting menu in your reservation. Local 360 Cafe & Bar is located in Belltown at 2234 1st Avenue, Seattle.
Bell + Whete European Kitchen + Lounge
Start the New Year with a bang by indulging in Bell + Whete European Kitchen + Lounge’s complimentary hors d’oeuvres including Foie Gras Profiteroles and Chanterelle Risotto Croquettes from 10 p.m. to midnight, in the bar only. Enjoy alongside their specialty New Year’s Eve cocktail list.
For an old-world spin on the New Year opt for their $35 three-course tasting menu. Start with a glass of Champagne, then choose from Porcini Potage with pickled caps, or Charred Radicchio Salad with speck, orange preserve and sunchokes. For the main there’s Tails and Trotter’s Pork Chop with heirloom carrots and pickled mustard butter, or Seafood Stew with clams, shrimp, market catch, fennel and potatoes, or Fresh Egg Pasta with Butternut Squash, sage and housemade farmers cheese. For dessert it’s Apple Rosemary Crostada with salted caramel, or Chocolate Pot de Creme with hazelnut shortbread.
Enjoy Bell + Whete European Kitchen + Lounge’s regular menu as well. Restaurant and lounge open at 4 p.m. For reservations call 206.538.0180, or visit BellandWhete.com. Mention tasting menu in reservation. Bell + Whete European Kitchen + Lounge is located in Belltown at 200 Bell Street, Seattle.
Maria Hines Restaurants
Maria Hines is offering a festive menu at each of her three restaurants this New Year’s Eve!
Agrodolce
Celebrate the end of a great year with four delicious, Sicilian courses at Agrodolce. The first course offers Oysters on the Half Shell, Razor Clam and Spot Prawn Crudo, or Burrata Pugliese. For your second, enjoy the Semolina Mafalde, Bucatini con Sarde, or Ricotta Cavatelli. For a main try the Pan Seared Black Cod, Wild Boar Shoulder, or Stuffed Eggplant. Choose between three options for dessert including the Theo Chocolate Budino, Prosecco Poached Pear, and Sheep Milk Cheese with summer preserves, toasted nuts and sea salt crackers.
Agrodolce will be open New Year’s Eve from 5-10:30 p.m. The four-course tasting menu is $65 with an optional $40 wine pairing. Visit Agrodolcerestaurant.net for reservations or call 206.547.9707. Agrodolce is located in Fremont at 709 N. 35th Street, Seattle.
Tilth
Enjoy an enticing, four-course menu at Tilth this New Year’s Eve. For your first course indulge in Washington Oysters on the Half Shell, Root Vegetable Soup, or Rabbit Rillette with frisee, pickled vegetables and mustard. Work your way to the Sylver Fishing Co Spot Prawns with Penn Cove mussel, bouillabaisse and saffron aioli, the Porcini Brulee with pickled beech mushroom, watercress and pinenuts, or the Grilled Quail, with pearl couscous, currant and pomegranate molasses. For your main choose between the Juniper Ash Crusted Venison, Smoked Heirloom Bean Cassoulet, or Seared Alaskan Black Cod. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Panna Cotta, or the refreshing Beet Textures for dessert.
The prix fixe four-course menu is $80, with a optional supplements available, including Burgundy truffle (starting at $20), blini and caviar ($25), or Champagne ($25). Enjoy a wine pairing for an additional $50, or an optional sommelier pairing with an added cheese course and Sauternes for $70. Reservations can be made by calling Tilth at 206.633.0801 or online at Tilthrestaurant.com. Tilth is located in Wallingford at 141 N 45th Street, Seattle.
Golden Beetle
Maria Hines has crafted a flavorful menu to celebrate the start of 2015 at Golden Beetle! The organic Mediterranean feast is filled with warm, winter favorites including Kabocha Squash Soup, Beet and Satsuma Salad, or Goat Cheese-Stuffed Medjool Dates for your starter, and the choice of Roasted Chicken and White Bean Samosa, Grilled Halloumi Cheese with watercress, black walnut, and confit fennel, or Grilled Charmoula Shrimp with couscous, persimmon and walnut for your second dish. Third course options include Braised Grass Fed Short Rib with pistachio, tabouleh and mint, St. Jude Albacore Tuna with apple, swiss chard and mustard seed, or Roasted Root Vegetable Tagine with pearl couscous, smoked parsnip puree and carrot. Treat yourself to a decadent dessert and indulge in Baklava Ice Cream with black walnut, kattafi and honey syrup, a Chocolate Truffle Torte with caramel, Chantilly and mint, or a Cranberry Quince Cobbler with Satsuma gastrique, pistachio streusel and crispy sage.
The four-course menu is $50 with an optional $25 wine pairing. Golden Beetle reservations can be made by calling 206.706.2977 or at Golden-Beetle.com. Golden Beetle is located in Ballard at 1744 NW Market Street, Seattle.
Cafe Flora
Cafe Flora, Seattle’s favorite vegetarian restaurant, is preparing a special New Year’s Eve menu in addition to a hearty New Year’s Day brunch buffet! Start the New Year right with satisfying organic, vegetarian and vegan dishes!
New Year’s Eve Dinner
In addition to their regular menu, Cafe Flora will offer a selection of special seasonal appetizers and entrees. Start your meal with Spicy Corn and Pepper Fritters (vegan, soy-free) with lime and pickled onion slaw, or a Roasted Cauliflower Salad (gluten-free, soy-free) with fizzy grapes, white cheddar, arugula, honey Dijon vinaigrette, hazelnuts, and brandy soaked raisins. For entrees try the mouthwatering Mushroom Ravioli (vegan, soy-free) with roasted garlic cream sauce, trumpet mushrooms, shaved truffle, and micro greens. As if the menu wasn’t enticing enough, top it off with a Citrus Polenta Cake (soy free) with roasted pears, dried fruit and whipped cream. For parties of six or more, please make reservations by calling 206.325.9100. Cafe Flora is located at 2901 East Madison Street, Seattle. cafeflora.com
New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet
Cure yourself of your New Year’s Eve celebrations and head to Cafe Flora for a wholesome and filling brunch! Their special menu is full of sweet and savory vegetarian favorites. Enjoy a buffet of: House Made Pastries, Seasonal Tamales with fresh salsa, Mushroom Strata, Crepes with ricotta cream cheese and fruit compote, Latkes with apple sauce and chive sour cream, as well as Cheesy Grits, Roasted Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, and Rice Pilaf. The menu includes an abundance of nutritious options including Seasonal Vegetables, Caesar Salad, Hearty Winter Greens Salad with quinoa, pecans, seared fennel, and apple cider vinaigrette, Superfood Salad, and Fresh Fruit.
Enjoy the brunch buffet January 1, 2015, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 for adults and $12.5 for children. For parties of six or more please reserve by calling 206.325.9100. Cafe Flora is located at 2901 East Madison Street, Seattle. cafeflora.com.TAGS: Agrodolce, Bell and Whete, Brunch, Cafe Flora, four-course menu, Gluten Free, gluten free brunch, Golden Beetle, Local360, Maria Hines, New Year's Day, New Years Eve, New Year’s Day brunch, New Year’s Eve dinner, Seattle dining, Seattle New Year’s Eve, three-course menu, Tilth, Vegetarian, wine pairing
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SRW Video Series Day 1: Mauro Golmarvi, Assaggio Ristorante 10.20.14
In honor of Seattle Restaurant Week starting yesterday, we will be sharing videos from a handful of participating restaurants all week! Check back each day to get a behind the scenes look at SRW menus, dishes, tips on how to use seasonal ingredients, and more!
Today, Chef Mauro Golmarvi of Assaggio Ristorante shares his enticing Seattle Restaurant Week spread and some exciting news about the restaurant. Warning, this video make cause drooling and sudden urges to book your reservation before they are gone!
Enjoy $30 3-course dinners and $15 2-course lunches from your favorite restaurants, Oct. 19-23 and 26-30. See which restaurants are participating here.
TAGS: 2 courses $15, 3 course $30, dining deals, dinner, fall ingredients, Gluten Free, King County dining, lunch, Seattle Restaurant Week, SRW, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Open Wide for Seattle Restaurant Week! 10.19.14
The area is buzzing with the onset of Seattle Restaurant Week! The broadest reaching, largest dining celebration in the area is happening now through October 30 (excluding Friday and Saturday). SRW continues to offer the best dining deals around with three-course dinners for $30 and two-course lunches for $15.
From new participants such as Vespolina, Bell + Whete and Mkt to longtime classics such as Dahlia Lounge, Tilth and Nell’s, over 160 restaurants in King County are offering diners a delicious way to dine! A generous three-quarters of participants offer menus with vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free menu options. Many restaurants also offer optional beverage pairings and their usual kids menus, making SRW a family occasion, not just ideal for date night or group night.
Menus overflow with fall harvest including squash, pumpkin, foraged mushrooms, artichokes, game meats and more! See the creativity of these chefs as they utilize local ingredients on the diverse menus showcasing ethnic cuisines including Indian, French, Japanese, Italian and New American.
An ideal opportunity for locals and visitors alike, view a list of participating restaurants and menus at www.SeattleRestaurantWeek.com.
Get more of the inside scoop on Seattle Restaurant Week by visiting SRW’s Facebook and Twitter pages that highlight participating chefs, showcase seasonal ingredients common on SRW menus, and present intriguing restaurant videos. You can also win gift cards to participating restaurants online as well!
See some of the chefs preview menus on New Day Northwest:Seastar Restaurant + Raw Bar
View the Chef in the Hat, Thierry Rautureau, as he combs the University District Famers Market for SRW menu ingredients for LUC.
Enjoy!TAGS: 2 courses $15, 3 course $30, dining deals, dinner, Evening Magazine, fall ingredients, Gluten Free, King County dining, lunch, New Day Northwest, Seattle Restaurant Week, SRW, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Express Your Love with Food this Valentine’s Day 02.05.14
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to celebrate all the love in your life. Whether you want to impress that special someone or experience an extraordinary evening with friends, we’ve got you covered! Indulge in mouth-watering three or four course dinner menus from Cafe Flora, LloydMartin, Tilth and Agrodolce or try the ten-course tasting menu at Crush. If you have a sweet tooth, immerse yourself in chocolate at Blue Ribbon’s truffle-making workshop. For those intrigued by the culinary flavors of cultures around the world, enjoy your evening with the Eastern Mediterranean dishes at Golden Beetle or modern Indian cuisine at Shanik.
Where will you spend your Valentine’s Day this year? See our recommendations below and reserve now before they sell out!
Sustainable Romance at Cafe Flora
Cafe Flora’s decadent Valentine’s menu provides the perfect escape for a cozy, romantic meal, with a sustainable flair. Their locally sourced vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu satisfies with delicious flavors and the freshest ingredients. Enjoy signature cocktails and local wine, beer and cider alongside your four-course dinner which includes Savory Potato Empanadas, Yellow Beet & Blood Orange Salad with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing, Saffron Kissed Paella Cakes and Passion Fruit Roulade or Theo Dark Chocolate Mousse. View the full menu online.
$65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and run 5-10 p.m.
Cafe Flora is located in Madison Valley at 2901 E. Madison St. Seattle, WA 98112. Call 206.325.9100 to book your reservation.
Blue Ribbon Cooking
Valentine’s Day Cooking for Two
Enjoy a date night out and learn to cook with your special someone. Enjoy appetizers, Northwest wine and beer, an instructional cooking class and finish off the night with a four-course sit-down dinner for two on Lake Union including fresh Puget Sound Oysters with Champagne Cream Sauce, Cognac Poached Fig Salad, Lobster Tail with Macadamia Nut Butter, Filet Mignon, Cabernet-Vanilla Bean Poached Pears and more. Includes wine with dinner and a packet of take-home recipes.$155 per person, must register for two guests; 6:30 p.m.
Dessert Wine Tasting + Chocolate Truffle Workshop
Get elbows deep in chocolate with your date as you create delicious handmade truffles! After, you’ll adventure together into a dessert wine tasting, pairing different chocolate grades with a variety of dessert wines including Late Harvest Wines, Red & White Ports, Muscats & Rieslings, Champagne & Sparkling Wines. Each couple will take home a box of one dozen handmade truffles created in class.$85 per person; 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Blue Ribbon is located at 2501 Fairview Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98102. They operate venues in Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Fremont, University District and Tacoma, as well as provide offsite catering at locations throughout the region. Contact Blue Ribbon to book your class at 206.328.2442 or blueribboncooking.com.
Indulge at LloydMartin
Chef Sam Crannell’s special menus have become loved by the neighborhood and destination diners. Valentine’s Day is no exception with a three-course plus shared dessert tasting menu. Chef Sam creates dishes based on what his purveyors bring to his restaurant each and every day and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Guests can expect indulgent and themed dishes with Gougeres, Squab, Lobster, Filet Mignon, Foie Gras, and Oysters.
Included in the $180 per couple price is a $60 beverage credit that guests can put towards a wine flight, bottle of wine or cocktails. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will also be available.
LloydMartin is located at 1525 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle 98109. Call 206.420.7603 or visit lloydmartinseattle.com for reservations for one of the two dinner seatings.
Tilth Celebrates Valentine’s Weekend
Tilth gives reason for a weekend-long romance with a special prix-fixe dinner on Friday, Feb. 14 and a special prix-fixe brunch on Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 15-16). Guests can choose a four-course prix-fixe dinner including Savory Apple Soup, Ricotta Gnudi with chili butter, St. Jude’s Albacore Tuna A La Plancha, and Dark Chocolate Sorbet with shaved chocolate and holmquist hazelnut. With options under each course, the full menu can be viewed at tilthrestaurant.com/events.
Dinner is $85 per person with optional wine pairings.
Couples can wake up the next morning and head to Tilth for a special three-course Valentine’s weekend brunch menu for $25. Start the morning-after with a French Omelet, Cheddar Biscuits and Smoked Pulled Chicken Gravy, Whipped Yogurt with pear and honey comb or Stuffed French Toast with sultana and freeze dried grape. Guests will have options under each of the three courses. The special brunch menu will be available Feb. 15-16 only, in addition to the regular brunch menu.
$25 per person, additional $10 with cava or mimosa with coffee. Tilth is located in Wallingford at 1411 N 45th St, Seattle 98103. Call 206.633.0801 or visit tilthrestaurant.com for reservations.
Valentine Amore at Agrodolce
James Beard Award-winning chef Maria Hines has put together a four-course menu that will make your Valentine swoon! Start dinner with house made focaccia and build your next four courses with options such as Celery Root Soup with vanilla, fig and red wine; Chestnut Mafaldine with pancetta, wild mushrooms and Treviso; Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast with medjool date, orange confit and couscous; and Steamed Chocolate Cake with Café Coretto syrup, chantilly and mint. The full menu can be viewed at agrodolcerestaurant.net/events.
Price is $70; optional wine pairing priced at $40.
Agrodolce is located in Fremont at 709 N 35th Street, Seattle 98103. Call 206.547.9707 or visit agrodolcerestaurant.net for reservations.
Taste the Mediterranean this Valentine’s Day
Enjoy the flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean with a four-course menu with optional wine pairings at Golden Beetle. Guests will enjoy a romantic evening while feasting on Sunchoke Soup with spiced sunflower seed and cilantro; Sylver Fishing Co Spot Prawns with Kattafi, red onion and pear; Grilled Skirt Steak with celery root, freekeh and Aleppo; and Sour Cherry Crepe Cake with mascarpone and mint.
Options for each course; $50 per person; $25 for optional wine pairing.
Golden Beetle is located in Ballard at 1744 NW Market St. Seattle 98107. Call 206.706.2977 or visit golden-beetle.com for reservations.
Shanik Tempts with Dine-in and Take-out Options
Spice up Valentine’s Day with Shanik’s modern Indian cuisine, available in the restaurant or for take-out from the Shanik Market.
Shanik invites dine-in guests to start the evening with a Mangalore cocktail ($10), a cardamom, cinnamon liqueur with a subtle hint of hot cayenne, crafted just for Valentine’s Day with orange, lemon, fresh ginger and prosecco. Guests can test their adventurous side with the Roasted, Ground Cricket Paranta with spicy tomato chutney. Other guest favorites include the Vegetable Koftes in creamy tomato curry, Grilled Venison Medallions on tamarind and date puree, and the ever-popular Spice Encrusted Lamb Popsicles.
Intimate dining at home doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. The Shanik Market, next door to the restaurant, provides options for take-out that requires only simple preparation at home. Valentine cooks can create their own menu with such items as Punjabi Lamb Curry, Chicken with Kalonji Spice, Saag and Paneer, Yellow Lentil Curry, Cumin Scented Rice and even Naan, Chapatti and Tamarind-Date Chutney. Available in the freezer (20 minute boil-in-a-bag preparation) and refrigerator (5 minute reheat), complete your Valentine dinner with a bottle of wine from the Shanik Market. Full Market menu available: shanikrestaurant.com/market.
Shanik and Shanik Market are located at 500 Terry Avenue North, Seattle 98109. Call 206.486.6884 or visit shanikrestaurant.com for reservations.
Spoil Your Valentine at Crush
Founded on the love of a husband and wife, Crush’s chef Jason Wilson presents a ten-course tasting menu that will make your Valentine’s Day memorable. Courses include “Chips and Dip” Chicharones, Harissa Crisps, Duck Tongues and Sweetbread Croutons, Creme Fraiche, Mustards, Yogurt, Bacon; Roasted Cauliflower, Monterey Squid, Black Truffle Soup, Purple Cabbage, Mint and Dill; Beet Cured Hawaiian Mero Sea Bass, Black Garlic, Coriander-Mint Churi, Ash roasted Sunchoke; Montana Wagyu Beef Eye of Rib, Parsley Vinaigrette Carrot in Chamomile Butter, Black Trumpet Bone Marrow Puree; and Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse, Basil Poached Strawberries, Pistachio Chantilly.
Menu is $125 per person; $25 foie gras supplement; optional $75 wine pairing.
Crush is located at 2319 East Madison Street, Seattle 98122. Call 206.30.CRUSH(27874) or visit chefjasonwilson.com for reservations.
TAGS: Agrodolce, beer, Blue Ribbon, Brunch, Cafe Flora, Chef Jason Wilson, Chef Sam Crannell, chocolate, cocktails, Cooking Classes, Crush, dinner, Eastern Mediterranean, food, Fremont, Gluten Free, Golden Beetle, Indian cuisine, Lake Union, Lloyd Martin,
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Cafe Flora Wins Best Vegetarian Restaurant 11.14.13
Twenty-two years in business and Cafe Flora is still on fire! After receiving the honor of “Best Vegetarian Restaurants in the U.S.” by Travel + Leisure magazine, the Madison Valley restaurant received local recognition from its loyal customers on KING 5’s Best of Western Washington poll. Offering creative vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, made with fresh, local and organic ingredients, it is no wonder Cafe Flora was voted Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Western Washington!
To recognize the restaurant’s award, Cafe Flora owner Nat Stratton-Clarke was featured on Evening Magazine’s reveal show. Watch the episode below to view the nationally recognized restaurant and the dish that’s been on the menu for nearly all 22 years! Congrats Cafe Flora!
A reminder that Cafe Flora will be open for dinner on Thanksgiving day and serving a special four-course menu for adults and children. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 206.325.9100.TAGS: Best of Western Washington, Cafe Flora, Evening Magazine, Gluten Free, KING 5, Thanksgiving, Travel + Leisure, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Give Thanks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving 11.11.13
Planning your holiday get-togethers doesn’t have to be stressful! This year, don’t think about planning your menu or hitting long lines at the grocery store. Instead, ditch your worries and head to Golden Beetle or Cafe Flora on Thanksgiving to enjoy an amazing four-course meal that will make you wonder why you ever attempted Thanksgiving in the past.
With the holidays around the corner, it’s never too soon to start booking your company or family party! Celebrate the holidays with professionals that know how to blend delicious fare and memorable moments. Blue Ribbon Cooking has a plethora of fabulous holiday party ideas, including Iron Chef cooking competitions and Cooking For A Cause, where you can donate meals to local charities.
Golden Beetle
Relax this Thanksgiving and let James Beard Award-winning chef Maria Hines do the cooking for you! At Golden Beetle, indulge in a four-course menu enhanced by the flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean. The Thanksgiving menu will feature a delicious variety of unique and artistic dishes, with options for each course, including Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Wood Fired Turkey Breast and Grilled Black Cod. Top off the first three courses with Pumpkin Pudding or Pecan Pie. For those that want to amplify the Thanksgiving flavors, an optional $30 wine pairing is available with each course.
Take pleasure in sitting back and having these delicious plates brought to you on Thanksgiving Day at Golden Beetle, open 3-8 p.m.; $50 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Make your reservation today online or by calling 206.706.2977. Golden Beetle is located in Ballard at 1744 NW Market St. Seattle, WA 98107.
Cafe Flora
Voted Best Vegetarian Restaurant of 2013 by Seattle Magazine, Cafe Flora is perfect for adults and families looking to give thanks over hearty and healthy dishes. Palates of all types can enjoy their scrumptious entrees as they offer a four-course Thanksgiving menu with full vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Tempting menu items include the best of the local fall bounty with dishes like Vegetable Consume with Roasted Vegetable Apple Dumplings, Pumpkin Carpaccio and for dessert, Cranberry Apple Cheesecake or Pecan Mocha Tart. A special four-course Thanksgiving menu is available just for the youngsters featuring purple carrot soup and yam marshmallow tartine!
Cafe Flora is open on Thanksgiving, 1:30-6:45 p.m.; $50 per adult and $25 per child, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required so call today at 206.325.9100. Cafe Flora is located in Madison Valley at 2901 E. Madison St. Seattle, WA 98112.
Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon Cooking can show you how to celebrate the holidays in a new way! Located on Lake Union, Blue Ribbon provides companies, friends, groups and families a unique and exciting array of holiday party experiences. Book an Iron Chef cooking competition and compete in teams to create the best dishes of the night, then sit down at a lakeside table to enjoy the meal together. Or try their Cooking For A Cause experience, where you prepare a meal for a local shelter and Blue Ribbon delivers the food while you sit down to dinner. They offer many other exciting formats in addition to these two. Blue Ribbon can also cater any event, big or small and prepares custom, seasonal menus. Join Blue Ribbon at their waterfront venue on Lake Union or have them come to you!
Blue Ribbon is located at 2501 Fairview Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98102. They operate venues in Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Fremont, University District and Tacoma, as well as provide offsite catering at locations throughout the region. Contact Blue Ribbon to book your event at 206.328.2442 or online.
Relax! This is your chance to celebrate the holiday season worry-free!TAGS: Blue Ribbon Cooking, Cafe Flora, food, four-course, Gluten Free, Golden Beetle, holiday, party, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian
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