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Super Bowl viewing parties in downtown Bellevue

January 31, 2012

520 Bar and Grill
Tired of the same old halftime shows year after year? If you head to 520 Bar and Grill in Old Bellevue you can catch the game and witness a one-of-a-kind show! 520 will award a $520 1st prize in this Sunday’s “Madonna Look-A-Like Contest” during Super Bowl halftime! 520 Bar and Grill will also offer game day specials including the “Largest Nachos on the Eastside,” “Wings To-Die-For”, $5 Touchdowns, $4 Stella “Big Gulps” and the new Bud Lite Platinum. Arrive early, have fun, root for your favorite team and vote for your favorite Madonna!

Lot No. 3
Join Lot No. 3 for the Super Bowl this Sunday! They will be showing the big game on a giant projection screen. Special menu items include Chili-Cheese Nachos, Spicy Chicken Wings, Spice-Rubbed Spare Ribs, and two kinds of Potato Skins! Drink features include $2.50 Rainier tall boys and $1 off all draft beer and well drinks. Lot No. 3′s famous Brunch Menu runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the special Super Bowl Menu will be available from 2 p.m. to close. Reservations are encouraged! Click here to make a reservation.

Rock Bottom Brewery
Football is standard affair at Rock Bottom Bellevue! Offering NFL Sunday Ticket, brunch beginning at 9 a.m., happy hour from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and happy hour beer prices throughout the entire game. Both bars will be open featuring a 120” HD projector screen and a 90” TV wall.

Tap House Grill
The Tap House Grill will be offering happy hour all game long for the Super Bowl this Sunday.

The Spot Off Main
Enjoy happy hour prices on food and drink during the Super Bowl at The Spot Off Main! Also pick up a Bud Light Super Bowl commemorative glasses for just $4.25—you keep the glass—and refill it throughout the day for just $2.50. The first 100 people attending will be entered to win a trip to Hawaii and other exciting prizes.

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
No need to battle football fans in line at the grocery store —Z’Tejas in Bellevue is offering 20 percent off all to-go orders on Sunday, February 5th for delicious, ready prepared snacks and meals. With options like Chile Pork Verde with tender pork simmered in tomatillos, Anaheim and serrano peppers, with melted Jack and cotija cheese, or the Tejas Trio with fresh chips, hand-hacked guacamole, chorizo chile con queso and salsa picante, its a deal you won’t want to pass up. Present this coupon to receive the discount. Call (425) 467-5911 to place an order.

John Howie Steak happenings

January 27, 2012


Chef John Howie is keeping busy this month. From launching a new Sunday Supper menu to the Great Steak Giveway promotion, we could have a reason to stop in and eat some delicious steak almost every night. To keep track of it all, we’ve compiled all of the John Howie Steak happenigs for you below.

Sunday Suppers
Sunday evening is a time to gather as a family at the table, enjoy a long leisurely meal and catch up. Why not skip the cooking prep and let Chef Howie’s team do the work for you? The Sunday Supper menu serves four and is certain to please all members of the family. For a total price of $138-$180 (depending on entree selection), each guest has their choice of soup or salad. The table then chooses a shared steak dinner entree, two sides and two desserts. View the Sunday Supper menu here.

Evening Land Vineyards Wine Dinner with Master Sommelier Larry Stone
When former film producer Mark Tarlov established Evening Land Vineyards, he assembled a team of Burgundy fanatics, including two superstars: famed winemaker Dominique Lafon and James Beard award winning master sommelier and former GM of Rubicon Estate, Larry Stone. What was to be a hobby soon became his second career. Evening Land’s distinctive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, based on estate vineyards on the Sonoma Coast, Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills and Burgundy, have placed the winery on Wine & Spirits 2011 “Top 100 Wineries of the Year”, garnered raves from Wine Spectator’s Harvey Steiman and scores in the mid to high 90’s.

On Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 p.m., twenty-four lucky guests will get red carpet treatment at John Howie Steak’s exclusive Evening Land Wine Dinner. Chef John Howie and Chef Mark Hipkiss have designed a sumptuous six-course dinner alongside these incredible wines. View the full menu here. Cost is $150 per person (does not include tax & gratuity). Space is limited. Reservation can be made by calling (425) 440-0878.

The Great Steak Giveaway
The Great Steak Giveaway provides diners with weekly opportunities to win thousands of dollars in prizes!

Dine at John Howie Steak anytime through April 17 and you will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a gift card for the value of your meal (three drawings per week: one lunch – up to $200, one lounge – up to $250, and one dinner – up to $400).

Just for dining you’ll also be entered into the final drawing to win a trip to New Orleans with Chef John Howie for the 2013 Taste of the NFL or a $5,000 gift card to John Howie Steak!

And be sure to visit John Howie Steak’s Facebook page to recieve bonus contest entries. All you have to do is “Like” the page, or if you already do, post a picture of yourself at John Howie Steak on the wall to receive up to two additional entries weekly.

Help re-stock Hopelink’s food bank at Tap House Grill

January 17, 2012

Eat out and donate to a local cause in need. Now through February 15 Tap House Grill will be a collection site for canned food and other non-perishable food items to benefit Hopelink.

Hopelink has served homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities since 1971 with a mission of promoting self-sufficiency for all members of our community.

Both the downtown Bellevue and downtown Seattle Tap House locations will have a marked box at the entrance of the restaurant where people can deposit a food donation.

Tap House Grill owner, Paul Reder said, “ After the holiday season is the perfect time to help charities like Hopelink, when their food supply is low and needs replenishing, and all of us at Tap House Grill are happy to help out such a great organization.”

Wine classes return to Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar

September 19, 2011

 It’s time for another “Scandinavian Wine Hacks” (Erik Liedholm and Lars Ryssdal) wine education curriculum, marking this round the 8th year of classes at Seastar Restaurant & Wine Bar in downtownBellevue.

This year will feature three classes as Erik and Lars have again pushed the envelope with planned pours of “the best quality wines money can buy”. Students can pick and choose the wine knowledge they wish to obtain from September’s “First Growth versus The World”, November’s “Burgundy” and December’s all-time favorite, “Bubbles”.

The season starter, First Growth versus The World, will be held on Tuesday, September 20. For the first time in wine school history, all of the Bordeaux First Growth Classification will be poured. Mighty “Clarets” will be pitted against the best Cabernet Sauvignon, which students will blind taste and rate. This extremely limited class will feature the “Big Five” fromBordeaux,California,Washington andItaly. Class is $120 per person plus tax.

The success of the “wine hacks” last Burgundy class, with a monumental tasting of top wines, has inspired this follow-up on Tuesday, November 8. This time the class will feature an even more epic line-up. Wineries will include Comtes de Vogue, Jean Boillot, J-FCoche Dury, Arnaud Ente, E. Sauzet, and Fichet, to name a few. In addition to this tasting of Burgundy’s top wines, students will come away with an understanding of the Cru system, learn how to purchase outstanding wines for the best price, journey into vineyards and get a sneak preview of the ’09 vintage. Class is $90 per person plus tax.

Last but certainly not least is the annual favorite Bubbles. On Tuesday, December 6, the best thatChampagne has to offer will be uncorked as students are guided through the most exciting wine region on earth. Tastes from producers will range from the top Grande Marque houses to the latest and greatest. Class is $90 per person plus tax.

The complete three class series is available for $270 per person (a $30 savings) or individually. Reservations are required and space is limited. All classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and run for approximately two hours. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy for a refund. For reservations please call Erik Liedholm at (425) 456-0010 ext. 46 or email reservations@seastarrestaurant.com.

Of Barth and Betz – fall wine events are here!

September 14, 2011

Barth Tasting at Wild Ginger
September 14, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Mark Barth From Weingut Barth in Germany’s famed Rheingau region will be pouring an amazing lineup of Rieslings (sparkling, dry and sweet) at Wild Ginger at The Bravern for a casual tasting.

The Barth family owns some of the best vineyards in Germany’s Rheingau wine region. The wines, though not as famous as some of the other greats, are acclaimed as some of the most true and delicious Rieslings anywhere on the planet. Barth Ultra is also one of the best sparkling wines from anywhere, and made entirely from Rheingau Riesling.

Join Mark Barth as he shows guests his best juice, paired with light appetizers prepared by the chefs at Wild Ginger. Cost is $18 per person (all inclusive).

Reverse your space by calling (425) 295 8889 or stopping by the Wild Ginger Bravern front desk.

 

Betz Family Winemaker Dinner at Daniel’s Broiler
September 21, 6:00 p.m. welcome; 7:00 p.m. dinner seating

Join Daniel’s Broiler in the Vintage Lounge for an exclusive food and wine event with legendary Washington wine icon Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery.

Bob will discuss his long and noteworthy presence as a visionary and leader in the Washington wine industry and in particular his fabulous, award winning Betz wines.

Following will be a multi-course food and wine pairing tour de force created by Chef Mike Dremann, where each course will be expertly paired with a magnificent Betz wine.

Cost is $125 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reserve your space by calling (425) 990-6310 or email vintagelounge@schwartzbros.com. See the full evening’s menu below:

SEATED HORS D’OEUVRE – BABY BACK FINGER RIBS
Blackberry Barbecue Sauce, Sweet Potato Salad
wine pairing: Syrah La Serenne, 2009

SALAD – PANZANELLA
Smoked Mozzarella Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Crisp Potato Bread, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
wine pairing: Syrah La Serenne, 2009

FISH COURSE – “THREE PEPPER” CRUST SEARED AHI TUNA
Truffle Spaghetti Squash, Braised Mustard Greens
wine pairing: Syrah La Cote Rousse, 2007

INTERMEZZO – OLYMPIC MOUNTAIN WATERMELON SORBET

ENTRÉE – MIXED GRILLED KABOBS
Beef, Pork and Lamb, Grilled Russet Potatoes with Truffle Butter, Roast Cream of Sweet Corn, Rich Blueberry Demi-Glace Sauce
wine pairings: Clos du Betz, 2008

DESSERT – DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY POT PIE
Pere de Famille Cherry & Bittersweet Chocloate Filling, Olympic Mountain Madigascar Vanilla Ice Cream, Cherry Syrup Drizzle
wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Pere de Famille, 2008

 
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