BELLEVUE – Chefs Sophie and Eric Banh, along with bar manager, Jon Christiansen, welcome Orlin Sorensen of Woodinville Whiskey Co. to Monsoon East on November 5 for a multi-course dinner featuring creative cocktails.
Sorensen, co-founder and distiller at Woodinville Whiskey, will join guests at the dinner to talk whiskey and distilling. The multi-course dinner of modern Vietnamese food will be complemented by creative cocktails made using Woodinville Whiskey.
Christiansen will serve The Green Monster made with Woodinville’s White Dog Whiskey, Green Chartreuse, Lime, and Thai Basil and Angels Share made with barrel aged White Dog Whiskey, Orchard Pear Liqueur, Dolin Blanc, and Rhubarb Bitters. A sampling of Woodinville’s handcrafted bourbon and rye whiskey will also be served.
Dinner begins at 6pm and cost is $80/person plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call Monsoon East at 425.635.1112 to reserve a spot.
The menu for the evening:
- Painted Hills Beef Stew with carrots and egg noodles
- Vietnamese Chicken Wings with roasted chili and fish sauce
- Roasted Carlton Farms Pork Belly with chao sauce
- Duck Leg Confit with five-spice and daikon cake
- Cassava Cake with roasted Bosc pear
Located in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, Woodinville Whiskey Co. is Washington State’s largest craft distillery. Founded by two friends who are bringing some authenticity back to the term “handcrafted,” they have been mentored by David Pickerell, former Master Distiller for Maker’s Mark® Bourbon. Woodinville Whiskey Co. distillers produce every batch in their Woodinville distillery from Washington grown grain – with strict attention to quality and detail during every step of the production process. Tastings and distillery tours are available Wednesday through Friday. To learn more, visit www. woodinvillewhiskeyco.com.
Opened in late 2008 by sibling chef duo Sophie and Eric Banh, Monsoon East is the elegant sister restaurant to the original Monsoon located on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Modern Vietnamese cuisine made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients is the star at this stylish eastside location too – and the larger space allows for an Ocean Bar showcasing local oysters and seafood, private dining, and an inviting lounge area with full bar. Creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list compliment the food, and the happy hour is spectacular. Monsoon East opens for lunch Monday – Friday at 11:30am and for weekend brunch at 10 am. Happy hour is Sunday – Thursday from 3pm – 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 3pm – 6pm and again from 10pm – 11pm. Monsoon East offers local lunch box delivery. For reservations or more information, call 425.635.1112 or visit www.monsoonrestaurants. com.
Monsoon East
10245 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004