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Toast! (July 2009 Calendar of Events) Toast! is a monthly roundup of wine tastings, restaurant events and other New Events: Cooper Mountain Vineyards brings back Wednesday neighbors nights, The Melting Pot has Ladies’ Night every Thursday, Troiani introduces live jazz Friday nights, Waterfront Seafood Grill launches a new wine bar called Grape Killers, Waters Winery hosts a wine dinner at Lark… and more!
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*NEW EVENTS*
Barrio Announces Half-Priced Tequila Mondays www.barriorestaurant.com | Twitter: @heavyrestaurant | Facebook Barrio, which recently began serving lunch, now announces all-day Half-Priced Tequila Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to closing. Choose from 35 tequilas that all come with choice of a peppery red or jalapeno-based green sangrita. For more information, click here. Learn Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture with Cooper Mountain Vineyards This intensive two hour session entitled “Organic & Biodynamic Viticulture: A Practical Guide” lead by Montinore Estate’s Rudy Marchesi, features winemaker Gilles de Domingo of Cooper Mountain Vineyards and Kevin Chambers of Oregon Vineyard Supply. The course is from 10 a.m. to noon July 25 at Montinore Estate. As part of this Vinology Professional Series the session includes vineyard walks, instruction in the preparation of biodynamic compost materials and hands-on instruction and is sponsored by the North Willamette Vintners. For more information, click here.
Cooper Mountain Vineyards Brings Back Wednesday Neighbors Nights Every Wednesday night Cooper Mountain Vineyards is open late. Come mingle with neighbors and enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the stunning view from 5 to 7 p.m. Outside food is encouraged. For more information, click here.
El Gaucho Tacoma Hosts Wine Dinner with Long Shadows Vintners www.elgaucho.com | Twitter: @ElGauchoTac El Gaucho and Long Shadows Vintners team up to host a wine dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 10. The event is at the Tacoma location and costs $125. For more information, click here.
El Gaucho Portland Introduces First-Ever Happy Hour Menu www.elgaucho.com | Twitter: @ElGauchoPort El Gaucho Portland is unveiling its first happy hour. The new menu will be available in the bar between 5 and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close Monday through Saturday and all-day Sunday. Happy hour will feature a themed cocktail of the week at a special price, specials on beer and wine and offer new menu items like the beet salad ($6) and the charcuterie plate ($12). For more information, click here.
An Evening of Wine to Support Diabetes Research Please join the Pacific Northwest’s swankiest restaurants and wineries in support of the prevention and cure of diabetes. Join Reininger Winery, El Gaucho, Dunham Cellars and many more as they celebrate an evening of Washington Wine. An Evening of Wine is one of Seattle’s premier wine events and features 10 of Washington’s hottest wineries. The event is held at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront September 25. Tickets cost $175, with all proceeds benefiting the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute. For more information, click here.
FETCH! Annual Dog Friendly Wine Walkabout FETCH! is hosting the 5th annual Wine Tasting Walkabout Fundraiser on August 8 to raise money for off-leash dog parks on Whidbey Island. Taste wines from around the world, snack on appetizers and listen to live music alongside the honored guests: everyone’s four-legged friends. FETCH! is a grassroots, nonprofit organization that has established and maintains five off-leash dog parks on Whidbey Island. Wine from five different wineries will be offered for tasting accompanied by gourmet food for humans and canines. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buchanan Vineyards, a three-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. Call (360) 321-4049 to purchase tickets or for more information, click here. In years past, many FETCH! Walkabout attendees stayed overnight. To find out about pet friendly lodging, click here.
Hula Hula Celebrates ‘Summer Nights’ with Music and Drink Specials Every Tuesday Tuesdays are Summer Nights at Hula Hula. From 9 p.m. to close, sip exotic cocktails as DJ Martini spins mashups and old school music with a touch of hip hop. Drink specials rotate weekly. For more information, click here.
icon Grill’s Nick Musser Serves Sliders for Chef’s Fest Look for Executive Chef Nick Musser at Chef’s Fest October 5. In its 10th year, the event begins at 6 p.m. and consists of drinks, food and a silent auction. Musser will be serving hot meatloaf sliders with smoked tomato bacon rouille in the Bellevue Hyatt Regency’s new Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $100 with no reserved seating or $150 with reserved seating.
Marketplace Day at Cooper Mountain Vineyards www.coopermountainwine.com | Twitter: @CooperMtnWines Cooper Mountain Vineyards will celebrate local farmers during their Marketplace Day, July 25. Local produce, consisting of mainly fruits and vegetables, will be paired with wine tasting flights. For more information, click here.
Nick Musser Joins Chef’s Kitchen for Harvest Cooking Class Join Executive Chef Nick Musser of icon Grill as he teaches and shares the recipes of a few of his Aroused Americana favorites October 1. The fall harvest menu will feature Walnut Fried Brie, Grilled Pumpkin Soup, Autumn Herb Roasted Chicken with handmade butternut squash ravioli and New Crop Apple Tart Tatin. The class costs $75 per person. For more information, click here.
Northwest Cellars Hosts ‘Meet the Artist’ www.northwestcellars.com | Twitter: @nwcellars Ever wonder who designs Northwest Cellars’ beautiful wine labels? This is the chance to find out! Laura Olsen of Olsen Creative will be at the new tasting room in Kirkland Saturday July 25 from noon to 5 p.m. signing bottles. She will also have prints of her artwork available for purchase. For directions and more information, click here. Olsen Estates Pours at Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala www.olsenestates.com | Twitter: @OlsenEstates Don’t miss Olsen Estates pouring at the 6th annual Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala in historic downtown Prosser July 18. Enjoy food, live jazz music and great wine from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and the event is limited to 600 people. For more information, click here. Olsen Estates Wine Featured at Prosser Wine & Food Fair www.olsenestates.com | Twitter: @OlsenEstates Sample Olsen Estates wines at the 28th annual Prosser Wine & Food Fair August 8. Local food, wine and music will entertain guests from 2 to 8 p.m. Tickets are available presale for $20, or at the door for $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Otis Kenyon Joins Local Wineries at 100th Annual Vashon Island Strawberry Festival www.otiskenyonwine.com | Twitter: @otiskenyonwine Otis Kenyon will be pouring its wine with other local wineries at the Wine & Jazz Fusion hosted by Windermere Real Estate July 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. The event is in its 5th year and is part of the 100th Annual Vashon Island Strawberry Festival. Sound Food will cater the event with music by Hobson Pierson Trio. For more information, click here.
Otis Kenyon Pours at Jazz in the Valley Festival www.otiskenyonwine.com | Twitter: @otiskenyonwine Enjoy a silent auction of wine and art and sip on Otis Kenyon wines at the Sip N’ Sample event July 25 from 1 to 7 p.m. The event is part of the Jazz in the Valley festival in Ellensburg. Otis Kenyon will be pouring in Gallery One, which will also feature Seattle chocolates and Vinman’s specialty breads. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, click here.
Sample Otis Kenyon Wine at the International Wine & Heart Health Summit www.otiskenyonwine.com | Twitter: @otiskenyonwine Otis Kenyon will have wines for guests to try at the 5th International Wine & Heart Health Summit that goes from July 15 to July 18. The summit will take place at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center in Walla Walla, Washington. For more information, click here.
Sip. at the restaurant and wine bar Presents Double Your Points Tuesday Earn two points on your VIP rewards card for every dollar you spend at Sip. on Tuesdays. VIP cards can be purchased for $25 at the restaurant. Members receive 100 points when they enroll. Points can be redeemed for rewards such as gift cards, private chef’s dinners and more at both the Gig Harbor and Issaquah locations.VIP members will also be the first to receive invitations to upcoming events at Sip. For more information on the VIP program, click here.
Sip. at the restaurant and wine bar Offers 3 for $30 Wednesdays Both Sip. locations in Gig Harbor and Issaquah offer three for $30 Wednesdays. Enjoy a delicious three-course menu specials that include an appetizer, entrée and dessert – all for just $30.
The Melting Pot Brings Back Summer Night Out Guests who ask for the Summer Night Out when ordering at The Melting Pot and will be pleased with their bill: The restaurant is offering a four-course dinner that includes a creamy cheese fondue, salad, a signature entrée and a delicious chocolate fondue for dessert for just $36 a person. Summer Night Out is available at the Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue locations. For more information, click here.
The Melting Pot Hosts Ladies’ Night Every Thursday The Melting Pot gives ladies something to celebrate on Thursdays: Ladies receive half off all glass pours of wine at all Washington locations. The offer is only available in the bar. For more information, click here.
Third Floor Fish Cafe Presents New Menu Chef Greg Campbell highlights seafood and fresh, vivid flavors with a new menu of elegant preparations and classic, seasonal ingredients. Some of the new additions include the Oregon Shrimp Tostada ($4) starter and Rare Ahi Tuna ($29) entrée. For the complete new menu, click here.
Troiani Introduces Live Jazz Friday Nights in July Jazz vocalist and cabaret performer Cheryl Serio will entertain guests at Troiani Ristorante Italiano on July 10, 17 and 24 from 9 to 11 p.m. for no cover charge. Guests will be able to pair the live music with Troiani’s extending happy hour from 1 p.m. to close. The full Happy Hour menu can be found here. Tsillan Cellars Receives Two 90 Point Scores in Wine Spectator Congratulations to Tsillan Cellars who received two 90 point scores for their 2007 Estate Chardonnay and 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer in the June 15 edition of Wine Spectator. They also hold the distinction of being the most-awarded winery in the newly minted Chelan AVA. For more information on Tsillan Cellars, click here.
Waterfront Seafood Grill’s Fourth Annual Summer Hootenanny Named the “Best Wine Event” by the 2008 Washington Wine Awards, the Summer Hootenanny at Waterfront Seafood Grill is certainly an event not to be missed. Held on the breath-taking outdoor patio, the event features music, light appetizers from Executive Chef Peter Levine and wine from 20 to 25 wineries from all over Washington. The Summer Hootenanny is August 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $95 and must be reserved in advance by calling Waterfront Seafood Grill at (206) 956-9171.
Waterfront Seafood Grill Launches Grape Killers Lounge Join seven of Woodinville’s Wineries as they launch a new Washington wine bar, Grape Killers Lounge, July 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the former Rippe’s space next to Waterfront Seafood Grill. The evening will feature music provided by DJ Ben Sheffield, small bites from Waterfront Executive Chef Peter Levine and of course, lots of wine. Grape Killers consists of Baer Winery, Gorman Winery, Guardian Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery, Ross Andrew Winery, Stevens Winery and Sparkman Cellars. The launch party costs $45 not including tax and gratuity. Call (206) 956-9171 for reservations or for more information, click here. Waters Winery Winemaker Jamie Brown Hosts Wine Dinner at Lark Lark restaurant will host a wine dinner with Winemaker Jamie Brown of Waters Winery on Monday July 13 at 6 p.m. The event begins with a reception followed by three courses and dessert. A sample of wine and foods to be paired include Waters Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 paired with Meyer Ranch coulotte steak and Waters Syrah 2007 paired with Theo dark chocolate pots de crème. The event costs $90 per person. Call (206) 323-5275 for reservations or for more information, click here. THE TOAST! CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS JULY Every Monday in July Barrio Announces Half-Priced Tequila Mondays www.barriorestaurant.com | Twitter: @heavyrestaurant | Facebook Barrio, which recently began serving lunch, now announces all-day Half-Priced Tequila Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to closing. Choose from more than 35 tequilas that all come with choice of a peppery red or jalapeno-based green sangrita. For more information, click here.
Every Tuesday in July Sip. at the restaurant and wine bar Presents Double Your Points Tuesday Earn two points on your VIP rewards card for every dollar you spend at Sip. on Tuesdays. VIP cards can be purchased for $25 at the restaurant. Members receive 100 points when they enroll. Points can be redeemed for rewards at both the Gig Harbor and Issaquah locations and VIP members will be the first to receive invitations to upcoming events at Sip. For more information on the VIP program, click here.
Hula Hula Celebrates ‘Summer Nights’ with Music and Drink Specials Tuesdays are Summer Nights at Hula Hula. From 9 p.m. to close, sip exotic cocktails as DJ Martini spins mashups and old school music with a touch of hip hop. Drink specials rotate weekly. For more information, click here.
Every Wednesday in July Every Wednesday night Cooper Mountain Vineyards is open late. Come mingle with neighbors and enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the stunning view from 5 to 7 p.m. Outside food is encouraged. For more information, click here.
SAUCE at Twisted Cork Wine Bar From 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays guests can taste a sampling of wines paired with an appetizer trio. Cost is $15, no reservations necessary.
Sip. at the restaurant and wine bar Offers 3 for $30 Wednesdays Both Sip. locations in Gig Harbor and Issaquah offer three for $30 Wednesdays. Enjoy a delicious three-course menu specials that include an appetizer, entrée and dessert – all for just $30.
Every Thursday in July The Melting Pot Hosts Ladies’ Night The Melting Pot gives ladies something to celebrate on Thursdays: Ladies receive half off all glass pours of wine at all Washington locations. The offer is only available in the bar. For more information, click here.
Every Friday in July Live Jazz at Troiani Jazz vocalist and cabaret performer Cheryl Serio will entertain guests at Troiani Ristorante Italiano on July 10, 17 and 24 from 9 to 11 p.m. for no cover charge. Guests will be able to pair the live music with Troiani’s extending happy hour from 1 p.m. to close. The full Happy Hour menu can be found here.
Every Weekend in July Cafe Flora Now Offers Raw Market Menus Raw foodies rejoice! Every Friday through Sunday Cafe Flora is offering a delectable prix fixe, three-course dinner for $35. The raw, organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes will change weekly. Each course will also be available individually, with appetizer and dessert courses available for $10 and entrées for $20.
Friday, July 10 2009 Wine Party Benefits the Hutch Holiday Gala in July The 2009 Hutch Holiday Wine Procurement Party will be held at Hotel 1000 from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests will get to taste local wines, sample hor d’oeuvres and participate in a silent wine auction. Previous contributing wineries included DeLille Cellars, Sheridan Vineyards and Woodhouse Family Cellars. The cost of admission is a bottle of wine ($75 and up). Proceeds from the event will benefit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Hutch Holiday Gala. For more information, click here.
El Gaucho Tacoma Hosts Wine Dinner with Long Shadows Vintners www.elgaucho.com | Twitter: @ElGauchoTac El Gaucho and Long Shadows Vintners team up to host a wine dinner at 6 p.m. The event is at the Tacoma location and costs $125. For more information, click here.
Woodland Park Zoo’s 33rd Annual Jungle Party Chef Nick Musser of icon Grill will be creating signature bites at the biggest outdoor party of the year. The Jungle Party includes informative tours of animal exhibits, a sit down dinner and live entertainment. Musser will be preparing Pulled Pork Sliders with peach chipotle BBQ sauce and pickled watermelon rind. The party starts at 4:30 p.m., and tickets range from $150-$650. For more information click here.
Saturday, July 11 Purple Offers Wine & Food Pairings: An Educational Series – Cool Whites/Light Reds www.thepurplecafe.com | Twitter: @heavyrestaurant | Facebook Complement delicious food with savory wines in an intimate, cocktail party atmosphere during Purple Café and Wine Bar’s Wine & Food Pairings. Hosted by Director of Liquids Christene Prentice and Culinary Director Harry Mills, guests will mingle and learn about the four to five pours and their perfectly paired dishes. The event takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Kirkland and costs $40. Call (206) 838-3853 for reservations or for more information, click here.
Monday, July 13 Waters Winery Winemaker Jamie Brown Hosts Wine Dinner at Lark Lark restaurant will host a wine dinner with Winemaker Jamie Brown of Waters Winery at 6 p.m. The event begins with a reception followed by three courses and dessert. A sample of wine and foods to be paired include Waters Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 paired with Meyer Ranch coulotte steak and Waters Syrah 2007 paired with Theo dark chocolate pots de crème. The event costs $90 per person. Call (206) 323-5275 for reservations or for more information click here.
Wednesday, July 15 Waterfront Seafood Grill Launches Grape Killers Lounge Join seven of Woodinville’s Wineries as they launch a new Washington wine bar, Grape Killers Lounge from 6 to 9 p.m. in the former Rippe’s space next to Waterfront Seafood Grill. The evening will feature music provided by DJ Ben Sheffield, small bites from Waterfront Executive Chef Peter Levine and of course, lots of wine. Grape Killers consists of Baer Winery, Gorman Winery, Guardian Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery, Ross Andrew Winery, Stevens Winery and Sparkman Cellars. The launch party costs $45 not including tax and gratuity. Call (206) 956-9171 for reservations or for more information, click here.
Wednesday, July 15 – Saturday, July 18 Sample Otis Kenyon Wine at the International Wine & Heart Health Summit www.otiskenyonwine.com | Twitter: @otiskenyonwine Otis Kenyon will have wines for guests to try at the 5th International Wine & Heart Health Summit at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center in Walla Walla, Washington. For more information, click here.
Thursday, July 16 Whiskey Night at El Gaucho: Bulleit, Blanton’s and Knob Creek Bourbons www.elgaucho.com | Twitter: @ElGauchoSeattle Every third Thursday, El Gaucho Seattle offers a palate pleasing educational experience with whiskeys from around the globe, hosted by Ari Shapiro, a Master of Whiskey. For the month of July, El Gaucho will be sampling bourbons from Bulleit, from Blanton’s and from Knob Creek. Small savory bites that complement the unique flavors of whiskey will be served. The cost for this event is $35 plus tax and gratuity.
Saturday, July 18 Olsen Estates Pours at Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala www.olsenestates.com | Twitter: @OlsenEstates Don’t miss Olsen Estates pouring at the 6th annual Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala in historic downtown Prosser. Enjoy food, live jazz music and great wine from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and the event is limited to 600 people. For more information, click here.
Otis Kenyon Joins Local Wineries at 100th Annual Vashon Island Strawberry Festival www.otiskenyonwine.com | Twitter: @otiskenyonwine Otis Kenyon will be pouring its wine with other local wineries at the Wine & Jazz Fusion hosted by Windermere Real Estate from 3 to 7 p.m. The event is in its 5th year and is part of the 100th Annual Vashon Island Strawberry Festival. Sound Food will cater the event with music by Hobson Pierson Trio. For more information, click here.
Saturday, July 25 Learn Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture with Cooper Mountain Vineyards This intensive two hour session entitled “Organic & Biodynamic Viticulture: A Practical Guide” lead by Montinore Estate’s Rudy Marchesi, features winemaker Gilles de Domingo of Cooper Mountain Vineyards and Kevin Chambers of Oregon Vineyard Supply. The course is from 10 a.m. to noon at Montinore Estate. As part of this Vinology Professional Series the session includes vineyard walks, instruction in the preparation of biodynamic compost materials and hands-on instruction and is sponsored by the North Willamette Vintners. For more information, click here.
Marketplace Day at Cooper Mountain Vineyards www.coopermountainwine.com | Twitter: @CooperMtnWines Cooper Mountain Vineyards will celebrate local farmers during their Marketplace Day. Local produce, consisting of mainly fruits and vegetables, will be paired with wine tasting flights. For more information, click here.
Mixology Class at Tini Bigs: Rum On the last Saturday of every month, Tini Bigs presents cocktail classes for the aspiring at-home mixologist. Each session will feature a particular spirit and all guests will receive literature, recipes and skillful demonstrations about how to prepare each cocktail. For the month of July, Tini Bigs will be featuring rum cocktails. The cost for the event is $35 and it begins at 4 p.m.
Northwest Cellars Hosts ‘Meet the Artist’ www.northwestcellars.com | Twitter: @nwcellars Ever wonder who designs Northwest Cellars’ beautiful wine labels? This is the chance to find out! Laura Olsen of Olsen Creative will be at the new tasting room in Kirkland Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. signing bottles. She will also have prints of her artwork available for purchase. For directions and more information, click here.
Otis Kenyon Pours at Jazz in the Valley Festival www.otiskenyonwine.com | Twitter: @otiskenyonwine Enjoy a silent auction of wine and art and sip on Otis Kenyon wines at the Sip N’ Sample event from 1 to 7 p.m. The event is part of the Jazz in the Valley festival in Ellensburg. Otis Kenyon will be pouring in Gallery One, which will also feature Seattle chocolates and Vinman’s specialty breads. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, click here.
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