Toast! (July 2008 Calendar of Events)
Toast! is a monthly roundup of wine tastings, restaurant events and other
activities that may be of interest to you. New and updated additions to the listings
will be noted for easy reference. A separate section for Portland area events is
included at the end.
Bossi & Ich Ky, 112 First Ave., Seattle | (206) 749-2830
Marqsmen, 1083 Bellevue Square, Bellevue | (425) 679-5610
Michael Allen’s, 915 S.W. Ninth Ave., Portland | (503) 221-9963
Whether travelling to Sun Valley or Sicily this summer, rian men’s offers a stylish way to keep organized and in fashion. Retailing at $225, the travel kit features full grain tumbled leather and a rian signature print canvas liner. For more information about rian men’s visit www.rianmens.com or contact regional retailers Marqsmen, Bossi & Ich Ky or Michael Allen’s.
Northwest Cellars | (866) 421-9463 | www.northwestcellars.com
Northwest Cellars, the company that provides award-winning wines with private labels for restaurants, businees and consumers wants to know its customers’ wine preferences.
Click the link below to complete the survey and enter to win a trip for two with local wine tour experts, Bon Vivant Wine Tours. All surveys must be completed by July 31. To participate, visit www.northwestcellars.com/pages/survey_intro.html.
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10455 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue ¦(425) 519-6476¦ www.maggianos.com
Cool off on the Eastside at Maggiano’s Little Italy with July’s featured Strawberry Mojito ($8). This blend of fresh crusted mint, strawberries, and lime mixed with Cruzan Estates Light Rum screams summer.
Wilde Rover, 111 Central Way, Kirkland¦ (425) 822-8940¦ www.wilderover.com
Thanks to Wilde Rover, don’t dread Mondays. Come let off some steam after the first day of the work week with Wilde Rover’s new Celtic Mondays. From 7 to 10 p.m., take in some Irish tunes from Geoffrey Castle, Dan Connolly and Friends for free.
Cafe Flora Introduces Summer Solstice Market Menu
Cafe Flora, 2901 E. Madison St., Seattle¦ (206) 325-9100 ¦www.cafeflora.com
Every two weeks, Seattle’s premier vegetarian restaurant introduces a new series of three-course meal options, each spotlighting market fresh ingredients. The latest Market Menu will feature:
Caprese Stack with Marinated Herbed Fresh Mozarella
Grilled with Beefsteak Tomato on Croccantini,
finished with honey balsamic and smoked sea salt
Sun Soaked Summer Crepe
Corn meal crepe with summer stone fruit, sweet onions and arugula
Topped with melted Grisdale goat cheese & black berry wine sauce
Chocolate Cherry Sunday
Vegan chocolate ice cream, Yakima Bing Cherries, macadamia praline &
Rock Ridge sweet raspberry wine reduction
The themed menus are $35 each and offered seven days a week from 5 p.m. to close.
Main Street Gallery Fashion Show at Tsillan Cellars
Tsillan Cellars, 3875 US Highway 97A, Chelan¦ (509) 682-9463¦www.tsillancellarswine.com
What goes better with food, wine, art and music than fashion! Join Tsillan Cellars for a luncheon fashion show featuring elegant and affordable clothing and accessories from Chelan’s Main Street Gallery. The event begins at noon and is free. For more information about the event call (509) 682-9463.
SAUCE at Twisted Cork Wine Bar Featuring Waterbrook Winery
Twisted Cork Wine Bar, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue | (425) 637-0808 | www.08seafoodgrill.com
Coming from Walla Walla, the wines of Waterbrook Winery have been a Washington favorite since its inception in 1984. From 5 to 7 p.m., guests can taste a sampling of these wines, paired with an appetizer trio by Chef Dan Thiessen. Cost is $15, no reservations necessary.
Pinot Noir Week at Seattle Purple Café and Wine Bar
Purple Café and Wine Bar, 1225 Fourth Ave., Seattle¦ (206) 829-2280 ¦www.thepurplecafe.com
Considered one of the more complex wine varietals, pinot noir is known for its wide range of flavors including hints of smokiness or even chocolate. Enjoy an entire week of pinot noir tastings at Seattle’s Purple Café and Wine Bar Pinot Noir Week. Throughout the week by-the-glass selections, wine flights, bottle options and dinner specials will feature pinot noir. The week will culminate with a Pinot Noir Wine Dinner on July 12 at 7 p.m., which will feature:
Gravlax of Salmon
Spaghetti cucumber, salmon roe, cantaloupe, mint
Argyle Brut Rose, Willamette Valley, 2005
Venison Herbed Carpaccio
Arugula and mango salad, shaved balarina cheese, balsamic reduction
Belle Pente, Yamhill-Carlton District, 2006
Sautéed Alaskan King Salmon
Zucchini, green herb oil, micro greens
Bethel Heights Vineyard “Estate Grown,” Eola-Amity Hills, 2006
Seared Duck Breast
Fingerling potatoes, market vegetables, five spice reduction
Boedecker “Athena,” Willamette Valley, 2005
Artisan Cheeses
Valedon, fromager d’affinois pepper, cyprus grove truffle tremor
Stoller “JV Estate,” Dundee Hills, 2006
Pinot Noir Sorbet
The cost of the dinner is $125, excluding tax and gratuity, and reservations are required.
The Rhône Rangers Ride Back Into Seattle
Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center, 2201 Alaskan Way #66, Seattle | (206) 281-5555 | www.rhonerangers.org
The Rhône Rangers are finding themselves back in Seattle for its annual tasting event with Guest Chefs at the Waterfront. Enjoy tastings from some of the Washington state’s best wineries, including Olsen Estates. The Wednesday tasting is for the general public, with ticket costs of $70 from 6 to 9 p.m.
SAUCE at Twisted Cork Wine Bar Featuring Chandon
Twisted Cork Wine Bar, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue | (425) 637-0808 | www.08seafoodgrill.com
Known for its vibrant sparkling white wines and complex still reds, Chandon has been a signature in Yountville, California for decades. From 5 to 7 p.m., guests can taste a sampling of these wines, paired with an appetizer trio by Chef Dan Thiessen. Cost is $15, no reservations necessary.
A Year of Photography at Little City with the City Catering Company
Little City at City Catering Company, 1318 E. Pine, Seattle | (206) 721-0334 | www.citycateringcompany.com
The beautiful loft space of City Catering’s Little City will be transformed into an art gallery from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Art from Wall Space, a photography gallery in Pioneer Square and Gregg Krogstad, an architectural photographer, will be on display. The City Catering Company will be serving its signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. This event is free and open to the public.
Woodland Park Zoo Jungle Party Featuring icon Grill and Zephyr Grill & Bar
Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N. 59th, Seattle | (206) 684-4800 | www.zoo.org
The 32nd annual Woodland Park Zoo’s Jungle Party will offer not only exciting auction items, close-up animal experiences and live music but will also feature the delicious creations from Chef Nick Musser of icon Grill and Zephyr Grill & Bar. The Jungle Party begins at 4:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $150 per person and all proceeds directly benefit the Woodland Park Zoo. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.zoo.org.
DeLille Cellars Annual Bastille Day Celebration
DeLille Cellars, 14208 Woodinville Redmond Rd., Redmond | (425) 489-0544 | www.delillecellars.com
The theme of this annual Bastille Day event is a steaming cook-off between the hottest chefs of Eastside restaurants and wine bars. Each chef will have their own station, where guests can sample their creations and then vote on their favorite. The various chefs will be preparing large appetizers and small-plate entrees to be enjoyed and paired with the 2007 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc. This fun-filled event will last from 12 to 3 p.m and the cost is $65 per person. Tickets can be purchased at www.delillecellars.com or by calling (425) 489-0544.
Main Street Gallery Fashion Show at Tsillan Cellars
Tsillan Cellars, 3875 US Highway 97A, Chelan¦ (509) 682-9463¦www.tsillancellarswine.com
What goes better with food, wine, art, and music than fashion! Join Tsillan Cellars for a luncheon fashion show featuring elegant and affordable clothing and accessories from Chelan’s Main Street Gallery. The event begins at noon and is free .For more information about the event call (509) 682-9463.
SAUCE at Twisted Cork Wine Bar Featuring Sagelands Vineyards
Twisted Cork Wine Bar, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue | (425) 637-0808 | www.08seafoodgrill.com
Awarded a 85-point score from Wine Spectator for its 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Four Corners Sageland Vineyards is known for their offering of both white and red varietals. From 5 to 7 p.m., guests can taste a sampling of these wines, paired with an appetizer trio by Chef Dan Thiessen. Cost is $15, no reservations necessary.
Just a Bite! at Bite of Seattle
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | www.biteofseattle.com
Just a Bite! is the newest feature of the Bite of Seattle festival. The new portion will showcase ten of the area’s best restaurants, including Bellevue’s Maggiano’s Little Italy, and allow visitors to take bite-sized portions of each restaurant’s most popular dish for a mere $3.75 per bite. Just a Bite! will be located near the International Fountain Lawn at the Seattle Center and will include picnic style seating and café tables. To learn more about Maggiano’s Little Italy visit www.maggianos.com or call (425) 519-6476.
The Bite Cooks! at Bite of Seattle Featuring Chef Nick Musser
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | www.biteofseattle.com
One of the featured events at the yearly Bite of Seattle festival, The Bite Cooks! is a high-energy cooking demonstration that showcases some of Seattle’s hottest talent. Nick Musser, chef at icon Grill and Zephyr Grill & Bar will be heating up the stage at noon as he prepares Fried Macaroni and Cheese. The Bite Cooks! will be located at the Alki Room on the north side of Key Arena. Free and open to the public.
El Gaucho® Stars in Gray Line of Seattle’s New Culinary Tours
Gray Line desk at Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle | (800) 426-7532 | www.graylineseattle.com
Experience the best restaurants, chefs and cuisine that Seattle has to offer during one of this summer’s Culinary Tours choreographed by Gray Line. An El Gaucho® chef will greet guests and lead them through a local market, such as Pike Place or a gourmet grocery store, to purchase fresh ingredients. Next, the group will go behind the scenes at El Gaucho® and learn firsthand tips, techniques and recipes with a dynamic cooking demonstration. After learning how to turn these great dishes into meals at home, guests will sit down to a favorite meal prepared by the chef. Tours begin at 1 p.m. form the Gray Line desk in the lobby of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Tickets ($99.95 per person) are on sale now. For more information or to reserve a tour, contact Gray Line. To learn more about El Gaucho®, visit www.elgaucho.com or call (206) 728-1133.
A Bubbly Night at El Gaucho Seattle
El Gaucho, 2505 First Ave., Seattle ¦ (206) 728-1337 ¦ www.elgaucho.com
Experience the ultimate in elegance at El Gaucho for an evening of fine dining and entertainment as they host a Champagne Dinner sponsored by Moet Hennessey in the Pampas Room. For $225, El Gaucho will provide guests with an all-inclusive event from arrival to departure. Begin the evening with valet parking and a walk down the red carpet into the restaurant where guests receive a glass of Dom Perignon. Appetizers will be served during the reception before the meal is served while pianists play throughout the evening. This event will truly be a who’s who of Seattle and a night not to be missed. The reception will be held from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The menu includes:
Reception
Scallops, Ahi Tuni, Dungeness Crab
Dom Perignon
First Course
Gazpacho with fresh cream & Lobster
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV
Second Course
Wild Greens with Pan Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast
Domain Chandon Etoile Rose
Third Course
Filet Rossini
Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Vintage (1996)
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose Vintage (2002)
Fourth Course
Strawberries Romanoff
Moet Nektar Imperial Demi Sec NV
Fifth Course
Chocolate Truffles
Hennessey Cognac
SAUCE at Twisted Cork Wine Bar Featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle
Twisted Cork Wine Bar, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue | (425) 637-0808 | www.08seafoodgrill.com
Honored by the likes of Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate, Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of Washington’s most acclaimed wineries. From 5 to 7 p.m., guests can taste a sampling of these wines, paired with an appetizer trio by Chef Dan Thiessen. Cost is $15, no reservations necessary.
Fuh-Geddaboudit! An Interactive Mafia Musical at Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10455 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue | (425) 519-6476 | www.maggianos.com
Maggiano’s Little Italy is reviving the time-honored tradition of dinner theater. Come enjoy a night of fine dining and laughter. During the comedic musical, Fuh-Geddaboutdit! the restaurant will be transformed into an intense mafia crime scene. Actors will mingle among diners and question guests as potential witnesses. During desserts, guest will fill out a questionnaire, solving the crime for themselves and the guest with the best hypothesis will receive a prize. Tickets and dinner cost $65 excluding tax, gratuity, and beverages. The show starts at 6 p.m. For reservations, call (425) 519-6490.
Troiani Ristorante Italiano Stars in Gray Line of Seattle’s New Culinary Tours
Gray Line desk at Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle | (800) 426-7532 | www.graylineseattle.com
Chef Peter Levine will greet guests and lead them through a local market, such as Pike Place or a gourmet grocery store, to purchase fresh ingredients. Next, the group will go behind the scenes of Troiani and learn firsthand tips, techniques and recipes with a dynamic cooking demonstration. After learning how to turn these great dishes into meals at home, guests will sit down to a meal prepared by the chef. Tours begin at 1 p.m. from the Gray Line desk in the lobby of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Tickets are $99.95 per person and are on sale now. For more information or to reserve a tour, contact Gray Line. For more information about Troiani, call (206) 624-4060 or visit www.troianiseattle.com.
Waugh Cellars Winemaker’s Dinner at Sea Grill
Sea Grill, 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma ¦ (253) 272-5656 ¦ www.the-seagrill.com
Join Sea Grill as it hosts a Waugh Cellars winemaker dinner. Ryan Waugh, the winemaker and founder of Waugh Cellars, has already created six accomplished vintages at the young age of 30. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $100, excluding tax and gratuity.
Experience a Supreme Culinary Event at Seattle’s Taste of the Nation
Naval Reserve Building, 860 Terry Avenue N, Seattle ¦ (206) 484-2779 ¦ www.taste.strength.org
Relish an evening of some of the finest cuisine in Seattle while benefiting Food Lifeline, Solid Ground, Pike Place Market Foundation, Farestart and Children’s Alliance who all work to make sure no more children in America go hungry. Over 50 area restaurants, including 0/8 Seafood Grill, will be providing delectable bites for guests. There will also be a raffle, live and silent auction, and live music from the Bill Derry Band. General admission tickets are $75 and VIP tickets are $125. The event begins at 7 p.m. To order tickets visit www.taste.strength.org.
icon Grill Celebrates Ten Fantastic Years in Seattle!
icon Grill, 1933 Fifth Ave, Seattle ¦ (206) 441-6300 ¦ www.icongrill.net
icon Grill officially becomes an Seattle icon. To celebrate a decade of outstanding food, décor and drinks, icon is offering a special anniversary menu for the entire month of August, bringing back the most popular dishes over the last 10 years. For the entire menu, click here.
El Gaucho® Stars in Gray Line of Seattle’s New Culinary Tours
Gray Line desk at Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle | (800) 426-7532 | www.graylineseattle.com
Experience the best restaurants, chefs and cuisine that Seattle has to offer during one of this summer’s Culinary Tours choreographed by Gray Line. An El Gaucho® chef will greet guests and lead them through a local market, such as Pike Place or a gourmet grocery store, to purchase fresh ingredients. Next, the group will go behind the scenes at El Gaucho® and learn firsthand tips, techniques and recipes with a dynamic cooking demonstration. After learning how to turn these great dishes into meals at home, guests will sit down to a favorite meal prepared by the chef. Tours begin at 1 p.m. form the Gray Line desk in the lobby of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Tickets ($99.95 per person) are on sale now. For more information or to reserve a tour, contact Gray Line. To learn more about El Gaucho®, visit www.elgaucho.com or call (206) 728-1133.
Saint Laurent Winery Summer Concert Series Presents Slack Daddy
Saint Laurent Winery, 4147 Hamlin Road, Malaga | (509) 888-WINE | www.saintlaurent.net
Concert-goers can put on the dancin’ shoes and groove to the tunes of Slack Daddy, Wenatchee’s favorite local classic rock and blues band. This event kicks-off Saint Laurent’s Summer Concert Series, live performances where music and wine lovers can sip vino and dine al fresco in the gardens overlooking the Columbia River. The winery’s beautiful, European-themed landscape is framed by the vast horizons of the Wenatchee Valley foothills and the majestic Cascade Mountains.
Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the entire, four-concert series are $85.50 per person, ($76 for Wine Club Members) and are available now for purchase. Individual tickets will be available for purchase beginning June 1, 2008, or May 1 for Wine Club Members (who will also receive a 20% discount on individual tickets). To purchase series tickets, call (509) 888-WINE. To sign up for the wine club, visit www.saintlaurent.net.
The Bellevue Farmers Market Welcomes Chef Dan Thiessen
Bellevue Farmers Market, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue ¦ (425) 454-8474 ¦ www.bellevuefarmersmarket.org
Come support small family farms and the thriving community of Bellevue this summer at the Bellevue Farmers Market. Chef Dan Thiessen from 0/8 Seafood Grill will be presenting a cooking demonstration at the market on August 7 at 4:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Saint Laurent Winery Summer Concert Series Presents The Fiasco
Saint Laurent Winery, 4147 Hamlin Road, Malaga | (509) 888-WINE | www.saintlaurent.net
A popular acoustic trio created from the trenches of Seattle, The Fiasco has been compared to the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Police, and Ben Harper. Music and wine lovers can sip vino and dine al fresco in the Saint Laurent gardens overlooking the Columbia River. The winery’s beautiful European-themed landscape is framed by the vast horizons of the Wenatchee Valley foothills and the majestic Cascade Mountains.
Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the entire, four-concert series are $85.50 per person, ($76 for Wine Club Members) and are available now for purchase. Individual tickets will be available for purchase beginning June 1, 2008, or May 1 for Wine Club Members (who will also receive a 20% discount on individual tickets). To purchase series tickets, call (509) 888-WINE. To sign up for the wine club, visit www.saintlaurent.net.
Wine in the Pines at Suncadia Resort
Suncadia Resort, 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum | (509) 649-6400 | www.suncadiaresort.com
Wine in the Pines, Suncadia Resort’s Food and Wine Festival, features over 30 premier Washington wineries and offers fine food selections crafted by Suncadia’s culinary team. The Grand Tasting event, featuring Olsen Estates, will be held at The Lodge at Suncadia Resort from 3 to 7 p.m. The Winemakers Dinner will follow at the Inn at Suncadia from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $30 or $40 on the day of the event. There are a limited number of seats for the Winemakers Dinner and tickets cost $125. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.suncadiaresort.com.
Troiani Ristorante Italiano Stars in Gray Line of Seattle’s New Culinary Tours
Gray Line desk at Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle | (800) 426-7532 | www.graylineseattle.com
Chef Peter Levine of Troiani will greet guests and lead them through a local market to purchase fresh ingredients. Next, the group will go behind the scenes of Troiani for a dynamic cooking demonstration. After learning how to turn these great dishes into meals at home, guests will sit down to a favorite meal prepared by the chef. Tours begin at 1 p.m. from the Gray Line desk in the lobby of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Tickets are $99.95 per person and are on sale now. For more information or to reserve a tour, contact Gray Line. For more information about Troiani, call (206) 624-4060 or visit www.troianiseattle.com.
FETCH! Annual Dog Friendly Wine Tasting
FETCH! | P.O. BOX 212 Langley, WA 98260 | (360) 321-4049 | www.fetchparks.org
Sample wine, gourmet cheeses, chocolate, and live music while enjoying a beautiful island day with a canine cohort. FETCH! is hosting the 4th annual Wine Tasting Walkabout Fundraiser to raise money for leash less dog parks on Whidbey Island. FETCH! is a grass-roots, not for profit organization that has established and maintains five leash less dog parks in Island County. Five different wines are offered for tasting and gourmet human and canine foods will be available. The Dog Gones, Steve Showell and Joanna Rouse are playing live blue grass music. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buchanan Vineyards, a 3-acre pasture in Langley on Whidbey Island. Dogs on a leash are not only welcome but encouraged to attend. Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $25 at the gate. Humans 21 years or older please. Visit www.fetchparks.org or call (360) 321-4049 for more information. In years past, many FETCH! Walkabout attendees stayed overnight and chose to make a weekend out of the event. FETCH! encourages visiting www.visitlangley.com for pet friendly lodging, dining and entertainment.
Garage Sale at Woodinville’s Purple Café and Wine Bar
Purple Café and Wine Bar, 14459 Woodinville-Redmond Rd., Woodinville ¦ (425) 483-7129 ¦ www.thepurplecafe.com
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., wines from Purple’s shelves will be sold at “garage sale” prices. Additionally, great bargains on the same fine stemware used in the restaurants and Purple Café’s signature wrought iron furnishings will be available for purchase.
21st Annual Auction of Washington Wines
Various Locations | www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org
The Auction of Washington Wines brings the state’s wineries together for a weekend to benefit Uncompensated Care at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center and the Washington Wine Education Foundation. The three day celebration of Washington wine will feature:
Thursday, August 14: Picnic with the Winemakers and Barrel Auction
Friday, August 15: Winemaker Dinners
Saturday, August 16: Second annual Covey Run 10K and 5K Family Fun Run
Saturday, August 16: Gala Auction
Tickets and more information will be available at www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org.
A Midsummer’s Big Night at Little City with The City Catering Company
Little City at City Catering Company, 1318 E. Pine, Seattle | (206) 721-0334 | www.citycateringcompany.com
Summer’s freshest produce will be highlighted at this wine dinner. Join The City Catering Company at its unique event space, Little City, located on Capitol Hill. Reception and hors d’oeuvres begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Price is $95; reservations are required.
Celebrate Pike Place Market at the Annual Sunset Supper
Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle ¦ (206) 682-7453 ¦ www.pikeplacemarket.org
Every year on a warm August night, nearly 1,000 people celebrate Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market with a Sunset Supper. More than 70 first-class restaurants, wineries, and breweries, including Purple Café and Wine Bar offer delicious creations served buffet style. From 7:30 to 11 p.m., this celebration features al-fresco dining in the Pike Place Market arcade, live music, dancing under the stars, and a raffle wheel featuring fantastic prizes. General admission tickets begin at $85 as well as Patron Tables of ten for $1,650. Those purchasing Patron level tickets receive free parking, reserved seating in the Patron Dining Tent, wine bar access, and a gift bag. All proceeds from the Sunset Supper benefit the Market Foundation, which funds human service agencies located in the Pikes Place Market. To purchase tickets visit www.pikeplacemarket.org.
Saint Laurent Winery Summer Concert Series Presents Becki Sue and Her Big Rockin’ Daddies
Saint Laurent Winery, 4147 Hamlin Road, Malaga | (509) 888-WINE | www.saintlaurent.net
Known as the Pacific Northwest’s premier high-energy, hip-shakin’ blues band, Becki Sue and Her Big Rockin’ Daddies is knockin’ ‘em dead everywhere with their onstage antics and ferocious blues chops. Music and wine lovers can sip vino and dine al fresco in the Saint Laurent gardens overlooking the Columbia River. The winery’s beautiful European-themed landscape is framed by the vast horizons of the Wenatchee Valley foothills and the majestic Cascade Mountains.
Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the entire, four-concert series are $85.50 per person, ($76 for Wine Club Members) and are available now for purchase. Individual tickets will be available for purchase beginning June 1, 2008, or May 1 for Wine Club Members (who will also receive a 20% discount on individual tickets). For more information or to purchase series tickets, call (509) 888-WINE. To sign up for the wine club, visit www.saintlaurent.net.
El Gaucho® Stars in Gray Line of Seattle’s New Culinary Tours
Gray Line desk at Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle | (800) 426-7532 | www.graylineseattle.com
Experience the best restaurants, chefs and cuisine that Seattle has to offer during one of this summer’s Culinary Tours choreographed by Gray Line. An El Gaucho® chef will greet guests and lead them through a local market, such as Pike Place or a gourmet grocery store, to purchase fresh ingredients. Next, the group will go behind the scenes at El Gaucho® and learn firsthand tips, techniques and recipes with a dynamic cooking demonstration. After learning how to turn these great dishes into meals at home, guests will sit down to a favorite meal prepared by the chef. Tours begin at 1 p.m. form the Gray Line desk in the lobby of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Tickets ($99.95 per person) are on sale now. To reserve a tour, contact Gray Line. To learn more about El Gaucho®, visit www.elgaucho.com or call (206) 728-1133.
Spring Valley Vineyards Component Tasting at El Gaucho
El Gaucho, 2505 First Ave., Seattle ¦ (206) 728-1337 ¦ www.elgaucho.com
Take a unique look at how winemakers make wine with a component tasting event at El Gaucho Seattle. During this tasting from Spring Valley Vineyard, each guest will sample different components of wine separately and discuss why various flavors work together to create assorted blends. Spring Valley Vineyards winemaker Serge Laville will be on hand to guide tasters through the process and to answer any questions. Appetizers will also be served. For pricing information or to make reservations, call El Gaucho at (206) 728-1337.
Three Rivers Winemakers Dinner at Sea Grill
Sea Grill, 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma ¦ (253) 272-5656 ¦ www.the-seagrill.com
Join Sea Grill as it hosts a Three Rivers Winery winemaker dinner. Three Rivers Winery from Walla Walla, Washington, has been called “exceptional” by Wine Spectator and Wine & Spirits. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $100, excluding tax and gratuity.
Saint Laurent Winery Summer Concert Series Presents JR Cadillac
Saint Laurent Winery, 4147 Hamlin Road, Malaga | (509) 888-WINE | www.saintlaurent.net
Rhythm and blues fans will enjoy the tunes of JR Cadillac, one of Seattle’s most respected bands which have been filling the Northwest with good time rock ‘n roll dance music for three decades. Music and wine lovers can sip vino and dine al fresco in the Saint Laurent gardens overlooking the Columbia River. The winery’s beautiful European-themed landscape is framed by the vast horizons of the Wenatchee Valley foothills and the majestic Cascade Mountains.
Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the entire, four-concert series are $85.50 per person, ($76 for Wine Club Members) and are available now for purchase. Individual tickets will be available for purchase beginning June 1, 2008, or May 1 for Wine Club Members (who will also receive a 20% discount on individual tickets). For more information or to purchase series tickets, call (509) 888-WINE. To sign up for the wine club, visit www.saintlaurent.net.
Waterfront Seafood Grill Stars in Gray Line of Seattle’s New Culinary Tours
Gray Line desk at Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle | (800) 426-7532 | www.graylineseattle.com
Experience the best restaurants, chefs, and cuisine that Seattle has to offer during one of this summer’s Culinary Tours choreographed by Gray Line! Executive Chef Steve Cain will greet guests and lead them through a local market, whether it is Pike Place or a gourmet grocery store, to purchase fresh ingredients. Next, the group will go behind the scenes of Waterfront and learn firsthand tips, techniques, and recipes with a dynamic cooking demonstration. After learning how to turn these great dishes into meals at home, guests will sit down to a favorite meal prepared by the chef. Tours begin at 1 p.m. from the Gray Line desk in the lobby of the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Tickets are $99.95 per person and are on sale now. To reserve a tour, contact Gray Line. For more information about Waterfront, call (206) 956-9171 or visit www.waterfrontpier70.com.
Gifford Hirlinger Winemakers Dinner at Sea Grill
Sea Grill, 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma ¦ (253) 272-5656 ¦ www.the-seagrill.com
Join Sea Grill as it hosts a wine dinner dedicated to Gifford Hirlinger. Proclaimed as some of the most food-friendly wines from Walla Walla, Gifford Hirlinger’s varietals will be a treat paired with Sea Grill’s cuisine. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $100, excluding tax and gratuity.
A Year of Photography at Little City with The City Catering Company
Little City at City Catering Company, 1318 E. Pine, Seattle | (206) 721-0334 | www.citycateringcompany.com
The beautiful loft space of City Catering’s Little City will be transformed into an art gallery from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Art from Wall Space, a photography gallery in Pioneer Square, will be on display. The City Catering Company will be serving its signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Free and open to the public.
Washington Wine Commission’s Taste Washington! In Denver
Mountain Ranch Club, 1825 Blake St., Denver | www.tastewashington.org
The Washington Wine Commission is heading to Colorado as Taste Washington! holds its first showcase in Denver. Some of the wineries participating included Waters Winery and Substance who will be pouring at the new event held at the Mountain Ranch Club. The event will showcase the finest wines from Washington to the Colorado community. On hand will also be Denver-area retailers, restaurateurs, and wine distributers. The tasting is from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Cooking with Class Features Chef Nick Musser
Salty’s on Alki, 1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle | (206) 937-1600 | www.saltys.com
This yearly event benefiting Providence Senior and Community Services offers aspiring cooks a chance to mix and mingle with some of Seattle’s top chefs, such as Chef Nick Musser of icon Grill and Zephyr Bar & Grill. Guests will receive training for up to 30 minutes in small group hands-on training sessions. This fun evening of learning and mingling will begin at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, contact www.saltys.com.
Nicholas Cole Winemakers Dinner at Sea Grill
Sea Grill, 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma ¦ (253) 272-5656 ¦ www.the-seagrill.com
Join Sea Grill as it hosts a Nicholas Cole winemaker dinner. Nicholas Cole from Walla Walla, Washington is known for crafting complex red wines that have been hailed by collectors and critics alike. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $100, excluding tax and gratuity.
Italy Week at Woodinville Purple Café and Wine Bar
Purple Café and Wine Bar, 14459 Woodinville-Redmond Rd., Woodinville ¦ (425) 483-7129 ¦ www.thepurplecafe.com
Italy is a country known for its vino, especially considering it’s not only the world’s largest wine producer, but also the largest wine-consuming country. Purple Café and Wine Bar in Woodinville will honor all things Italian during its Italy Week. The week will culminate with an Italy wine dinner Saturday, October 18 at 7 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $100, excluding tax and gratuity, and reservations are required.
Chef’s Fest 2008 to Benefit East King County YWCA
Hyatt Regency, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue ¦ (425) 624-1231 ¦ www.bellevue.hyatt.com
In its ninth year running, Chef’s Fest generates support for YWCA programs serving more than 3,600 low-income and homeless women and families on the Eastside. Featured chefs from some of the Washington State’s finest restaurants will include Chef Nick Musser from icon Grill and Zephyr Grill & Bar. Musser will create a selection of gourmet dishes with a wide selection of fine wines, cocktails and sweets. The event will also feature a silent auction. For information on tickets, visit www.ywcaworks.org.
Saviah Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Sea Grill
Sea Grill, 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma ¦ (253) 272-5656 ¦ www.the-seagrill.com
Join Sea Grill as it hosts a Saviah Cellars winemaker dinner. Specializing in producing small quantities of ultra-premium wines, Saviah Cellars from Walla Walla, Washington is an example of how luxurious Washington wine can be. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $100, excluding tax and gratuity
Portland Area
El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway, Portland¦ (503) 227-8794 ¦ www.elgaucho.com
El Gaucho Portland is entering a new playing field this summer as they pair up with the Portland Beavers to offer fans an incredible baseball experience. At selected games, the PGE Park promotional team will randomly pick a party of two to be upgraded to Club Seats behind home plate. The fun doesn’t stop there as the lucky two will continue to receive star treatment with full in-seat service, access to the Club Seat Lounge, two El Gaucho baseball caps, and a $150 gift card to dine at El Gaucho.
WineStock at Cooper Mountain Vineyards
Cooper Mountain Vineyard, 9480 S.W. Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton¦ (503) 649-0027 ¦ www.coopermountainwine.com
Visit Cooper Mountain Vineyards for the afternoon at the yearly WineStock event. Bring out the tie-dye shirts for a day filled with wine tastings, food, and music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For $15 guests can enjoy wine tastings with a logoed wine glass to keep.
El Gaucho Hosts Shooting for the Stars Auction & Tournament
El Gaucho, 319 SW Broadway, Portland¦ (503) 227-8794 ¦ www.elgaucho.com
El Gaucho Portland is proud to host the Shooting for the Starts Pool Tournament and Auction for the third year. On August 24, El Gaucho will be transformed into a casino-style pool hall with blackjack, poker, and craps tables. All guests will receive an unlimited supply of gambling chips to play at tables. Guest will indulge in El Gaucho’s renowned 28-day dry-aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime Steaks as well as unlimited beer, wine, and cocktails. The highlight of the evening will be a nine-ball pool tournament where pool sharks can compete against World Billiard Trick Shot Champion Mike Massey. All proceeds from the evening benefit the Hemophilia Foundation of Oregon and the Oregon Health and Science University’s Child Development and Rehabilitation Center. Tickets for guests not participating in the pool tournament are $150 and the tournament entry fee is $1,000. The evening’s events will last from 5 p.m. to midnight. To purchase tickets call El Gaucho at 503-227-8794.
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