Event: Champagne and Charade with John Howie Restaurants at the Bravern

Photo credit to Veuve Clicquot

John Howie Restaurants has teamed up with Veuve Clicquot for "Champagne and Charade," an evening with champagne, truffled popcorn and a viewing of the classic movie, Charade. The first night sold out fast so a second night has been added! Tickets are going fast!

Ascension Triple IPA Makes Its Return as Second Beer in Two Beers Brewing’s New Alta Series

Ascension Triple IPA launch party scheduled for Saturday, May 18 beginning at 11 am

Two Beers Brewing has announced the second beer to join the ranks as part of the growing Seattle brewery’s new limited edition Alta Series. Ascension Triple IPA, a powerful yet balanced beer ringing in at 15.4 percent ABV and 100+ IBUs, will be released at the Two Beers Brewing tasting room, The Woods, on Saturday, May 18 at 11 am. Just as with the release of Two Beers Brewing’s Switchback Russian Imperial Stout – the first beer of the Alta Series, which sold out in just one week – only 1,000 bottles of this coveted beer will be available for purchase.

broVo Spirits Honors Seattle's Sweethearts During National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

broVo Spirits has partnered with local restaurants and the Kathi Goertzen Foundation in honor of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month and Mother's Day this May. Kathi was an icon in the Seattle media world for nearly 30 years. In 2012, Kathi lost her 14 year battle with brain tumors. 

Several area restaurants are featuring cocktails using broVo's rose geranium liqueur. A portion of the sales from each of the cocktails goes to Kathi's foundation which was created to raise funds for research for cures and to encourage patients in their battles with brain cancers and tumors. In addition, broVo Spirits donates $1 per bottle sold of broVo Rose Geranium Liqueur to the Foundation.   Photo of the broVo Geranium courtesy of broVo Spirits.

Tini Bigs is the lead cocktail lounge for the broVo promotion.  The owner of the establishment Keith Robbins, was a childhood friend of Kathi’s. Tini Bigs created the following cocktail in honor of his childhood friendship with Kathi.

Wolfgang Puck Catering Hosts EMP Fantasy Dinner for its New Fantasy Exhibit

By Charles Koh

On April 27th, 2013, EMP unveiled its newest exhibit to the world called FANTASY: Worlds of Myth and Magic.  For those that aren't too familiar, not to worry.  The new exhibit brings to life the epic tales of the fantasy genre with rare artifacts from literature, film, television, and comics, including costumes and props from The Princess Bride, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and original hand-edited manuscript pages from J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.  You can also experience state-of-the-art interactive installations and explore fantasy archetypes and create fantasy world maps.

Mobile Food Rodeo Serves Over 30,000+ Hungry Seattleites on Cinco De Mayo

By Charles Koh

The folks at Piranha Blonde Creative do it again with an explosive event with well over 30,000 people and 35+ food trucks at the 4th Annual Mobile Food Rodeo that took place in the "Center of the Universe" of Fremont on Cinco De Mayo. Grilled cheese sandwiches, beer and a mariachi band? What more can you ask for!

Mother's Day: Mama Burger at Relish Burger Bistro

Treat your Mother to a juicy Mama Burger for Mother's Day at Relish Burger Bistro. Available exclusively for Mother’s Day, the Mama Burger features Dungeness crab topped with lady apple slaw, avocado and baby greens, served on a fresh-baked bun from Macrina Bakery.

The Mama Burger is available for $14 on Sunday, May 12th. Complimentary valet parking is available through The Westin Seattle.

Relish Burger Bistro 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA (206) 256-7600 ‎ · relishbistroseattle.com


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CHARITY EVENT: Sounders FC Players at The Met on May 14

Photo of Sounder Manhattan, courtesy Metropolitan Grill

Sounders FC players are taking off their soccer shirts for a good cause! And sporting server jackets instead! 

Metropolitan Grill hosts its annual Celebrity Waiters Dinner to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Washington Chapter onTuesday May 14th at 6:30 pm with the help of Seattle Sounders FC.

Sounders FC players will don server jackets and wait on Met Grill guests. Guests simply need to make reservations in the main dining room and they can order from the dinner menu as well as enjoy menu items created for the event (see below.) 

 

GUIDE: Discovering the Asian Culinary Scene in Richmond, BC - #TweetEatRichmond

By Charles Koh

Discovering Food Street in Richmond, BC

8 lucky Seattleites were chosen among 800 applicants to go on a food adventure of a lifetime to one of Vancouver's distinguished Asian culinary scenes, Richmond, BC. I, (Charles) was one of the lucky few who was invited to participate in a series led by foodie Lindsay Anderson of 365 Days of Dining. Join me as I take you from restaurant to restaurant as we explore the in's and out's of some of the best eats in Richmond.

Event: The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa Hosts Wine on the Water

Sunset Winemaker Dinner Celebrates Launch of Columbia’s First Sparkling Wine

Join the Woodmark Hotel and Columbia Winery for a sunset dinner overlooking Lake Washington. The expertly prepared five-course wine dinner features six highly-acclaimed Columbia wine pairings and the launch of Columbia’s first sparkling wine.

HOT PICK: Ultimate Bloody Burger at Sam's Taverns

By Charles Koh

Sam's Tavern takes the classic Bloody Mary to new heights with its protein packed masterpiece. The boozy concoction aka the "Bloody Burger" is garnished with a celery stick, asparagus, green olive, baby sausage, a baby tomato, pickle, and a mini-slider branching out of the glass. This is a sure bet to get your Sunday morning started on the right foot or at least get a few head turns (Only served on Sundays).

NOW OPEN - Henry’s Tavern Location Brings Eclectic Pub Menu and 100 Taps to SoDo

Offering generous portions of innovative made–from-scratch specialties, 100 beers and a selection of ciders on tap. Walking distance from both Safeco and CenturyLink Fields, the new Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. location is set to give Seattle beer fans something to cheer about.

Henry’s Tavern, owned and operated by Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. (RUI), announced today that it has officially opened its first Washington state location in the historic SoDo neighborhood. Occupying the turn-of-the-century built Taylor Edwards Building, the popular American tavern has captured loyal followers in Portland, OR and Plano, TX with a robust and versatile menu, an extensive draft beer and cider selection and a relaxed, all- occasion atmosphere.

Trophy Cupcakes & Party Makes Life a Little Sweeter with Easy Online Ordering & Local Delivery

New website offers Seattle & Bellevue area cupcake lovers a mouthwatering ordering experience with new photography, local delivery and more

Today, Trophy Cupcakes & Party – Seattle’s most celebrated cupcake bakery, operated by husband and wife team Jennifer Shea and Michael Williamson – announces the launch of online ordering and local delivery through its beautiful new website: trophycupcakes.com. Designed to make ordering your favorite Seattle treat a piece of cake, just a couple of clicks and you’re on your way to a personalized assortment of mouthwatering masterpieces, available for pick up or delivery to your door. 

Free Scoop Day at Cupcake Royale

Fidelitas Winery Sharpens Focus on Red Mountain

Over the last decade, Red Mountain has drawn top grape growing talent from locations as far removed as California and Italy to this small Eastern Washington enclave, but few winemakers have dedicated themselves to showcasing the unique terroir and varied tastes of Red Mountain’s distinct vineyards until now.

Quatro de Mayo Celebration at Belltown Pub

By Charles Koh
Erwin, Dave and Zach, co-owners of The Belltown Pub, are always ones to “get their party on” and their Quatro de Mayo celebration is no exception. This trio of bad boys will be offering food and drink specials on Saturday, May 4th from 11am to 2am. While Cinco de Mayo honors the Battle of Puebla in which General Ignacio Zaragosa’s army defeated the French occupational forces in Mexico on May 5th, 1862, there are plenty of events to be remembered on May 4th.

Seattle’s Best-Kept Secret... Madrona Neighborhood

By Charles Koh

The secret is out... (shhh). Madrona, a charming neighborhood located in east Seattle, now has its very own neighborhood map to help visitors explore what Seattle’s best-kept secret has to offer. Located on Lake Washington, just five minutes east of downtown and Capitol Hill, Madrona is an urban sweet spot for shopping, dining, drinking and exploring, and is easily accessible by foot, bike, bus and car.

EVENT: Cuatro De Burro Tequila Crawl in Capitol Hill

Saddle up your donkey and pull out your sombrero for the first annual Cuatro de Burro event! Hosted by Seattle’s own Sparkle Donkey tequila (www.sparkledonkey.com), the May 4th event celebrates the legendary (ahem) history of El Burro Esparkalo. Find out more on the age-old tale in this video: http://vimeo.com/45403197

INSIDE LOOK: Seattle's Hottest New Rooftop Bar - Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails

By Charles Koh // Photo credit to Suzi Pratt

What happens when you crawl into the mouth of the new Red Lion on 1415 5th Avenue in Downtown Seattle? An exquisit new roof top bar that takes passé out of "hotel restaurants." Situated on the 5th floor, guests can unwind with exceptional seasonal cocktails, an expansive outdoor deck, a shuffleboard and Ping-Pong on a modern orange Gatorade colored table.  The restaurant will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and an all-evening happy hour menu that will go on daily from 4-10PM.  

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants Present Marvelous Menus This Mother's Day

Chandler’s Crabhouse, Daniel’s Broiler and Spazzo Italian Grill Offer a Variety of Menus for Mom’s Special Day

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants invites guests to celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch and dinner on Sunday, May 12th. Customers at Chandler’s Crabhouse can relish in its specialty Mother’s Day brunch menu in addition to its regular dinner menu. At Spazzo Italian Grill, guests can fancy the Mother’s Day feature menu alongside its regular menu all day. Guests at Daniel’s Broiler are invited to indulge in its regular menus throughout the day.

Now Open: Grab Your Ping-Pong Paddle: Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails in Seattle

Downtown Seattle’s newest hotspot offers extended happy hour, craft cocktails, convenient to-go options, an outdoor deck, games and more

Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails – the new restaurant and bar is now open at 1415 5th Avenue in Downtown Seattle – offering a social dining experience unlike any other. Located on the fifth floor of the Red Lion Hotel Fifth Avenue building above the hustle and bustle of the streets below, guests of Frolik will enjoy delicious food from breakfast to dinner, the city’s largest outdoor deck, an all-evening happy hour, games such as shuffleboard and Ping-Pong, and more in a modern and engaging space that promises to unleash the youthful side in all of us.

Childhaven and Gretchen's Shoebox Express to Hold 25th Annual Lunch Event

Photo courtesy to Childhaven

Childhaven, a non-profit provider of therapeutic child care to abused, neglected and at-risk children, is excited to announce its 25th Annual Box Lunch Event for greater Seattle in partnership with Gretchen’s Shoebox Express. Area businesses and organizations from Everett to Tacoma can order delicious, fresh box lunches for delivery on Thursday, May 9 while raising money for the region’s only therapeutic child care program.

Chablis is Selected for May Wine of the Month at Bastille Café & Bar

Photo courtesy to Bastille

In May, the Bastille wine team, led by Sommeliers Kristen Young and Alex Smith, will focus on the mineral-laden marvels of Chablis—wines that scream spring with notes of tree blossoms and fresh citrus.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fresh Bistro

This Cinco de Mayo, Fresh Bistro is hosting its first La Caja Style roasted local pig buffet BRUNCH! From 11am – 2pm, diners can participate in the buffet accompanied by specialty cocktails and sides such as Mexican Colache, chilaquiles, habanero guacamole, grilled tortillas, Spanish rice, chipotle frijoles negros, house pickled vegetables, salsa verde, cilantro lime crema, and finished with Pastry Chef Maya’s Flan.

$16/per person for food. The buffet will be served on a first come, first serve basis and recommendations are recommended.

Salish Lodge & Spa Named the 50 Healthiest Eco Spas in America on Prevention.com

Snoqualmie, Wash. – Salish Lodge & Spa announces the distinctive honor of being named to Prevention.com’s list of “The 50 Healthiest Eco Spas in America.” As the only spa in Washington State to be recognized on the exclusive list, The Spa at Salish Lodge was selected based on its locally-sourced treatments, stunning location, award-winning cuisine and sustainable practices. 

SEATTLE: Taste Washington 2013 (FULL RECAP)

Drink. Eat. Learn. That's definitely what we did at Taste Washington!

March is Washington Wine Month and what better way to celebrate than attending Taste Washington, the nation's largest single-region wine and food event! As many as 3,000 people flocked to CenturyLink Field Event Center to attend one of the most anticipated wine and food events of year. March 23rd-24th marked the 16th year of the event, now a two-day event for the second year.