Make it a Mother’s Day to Remember in Downtown Bellevue!

April 30, 2013

One day out of the year is truly not enough to celebrate the hard-working, loving women in our lives we call “mom.” But when we do, we do it big. We have several wonderful Downtown Bellevue restaurants you can take your mother where she will definitely be treated like the queen she is!

Basil’s Kitchen
Treat your mom to the flavors of theMediterranean at Basil’s Kitchen at the Hilton. A delicious brunch awaits on Sunday, May 12th filled with traditional favorites: crisp salads, made-to-order omelets, fresh seafood, mimosas and more. Reservations are recommended so please call (425)-455-1300 to save a spot for your mom and the family.

Daniel’s Broiler
If steak is her favorite dish, take her to a prime destination for succulent cuts, charbroiled to perfection. Moms are royalty at Daniel’s Broiler for Mother’s Day!

John Howie Steak
At John Howie Steak you can ensure your mother enjoys an exceptional evening of fine dining. Give her a gift that keeps on giving with Chef John Howie’s cookbook, Passion & Palate! Now until Mother’s Day you can purchase a copy of Passion & Palate and receive six house-made truffles. Order in advance and the gift will be wrapped and waiting on your table at John Howie Steak. Make this Mother’s Day memorable with a taste of John Howie Steak. For reservations, call (425) 440-0880.

Koral
Let Koral do the cooking for your Mother’s Day Celebration! Enjoy American classics with a Koral twist. Classic Mother’s Day brunch items include: Kids French toast, KORAL Eggs Benedict, Monte Cristo Sandwich and Smoked Salmon omelet. Make a reservation today by calling (425) 623-1125!

Lot No. 3
If you think your mom is pretty hip take her to Lot No. 3 where she will fit right into the eclectic dining scene. Along with their regular delicious brunch, Lot No. 3 will offer Mother’s Day dinner specials including both the traditional and the nontraditional. Featured apps: peach salad or artichoke and Dungeness crab dip. Featured entrée: stroganoff gnocchi or spaghetti. Try a fruit kebab or black forest ice cream sandwich for dessert! Reservations are recommended!

McCormick & Schmick’s
The acclaimed steak house is serving up a Mother’s Day Feast that is nothing short of appetizing! They will be serving a brunch à la carte and will also have their regular dinner menu available all day. Call (425) 454-2606 to make a reservation!

Melting Pot
The Melting Pot wants you to celebrate everyone’s favorite lady with a festive fondue feast! The first course includes a creamy cheese fondue and the second course includes a salad of your choice. Look forward to a delightful third course entrée including lobster tail, filet mignon, zesty lime shrimp and more! This fondue feast is $43-49 per person or $38 per person for a vegetarian meal. A Mother’s Day feast isn’t complete without dessert! The Melting Pot is offering Brownies, strawberries and pound cake, just to name a few. Enjoy a special menu for kids ages 6 – 15 for $25 per person, and kids under 5 are free!

At the Melting Pot, they celebrate mom two days!
Saturday, May 11th, open at 3:00 p.m. Special Mother’s Day menu and regular menu offered.
Sunday, May 12th, open at 11:00 a.m. Special Mother’s Day menu ONLY from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Special menu & regular menu available 4:00 p.m. to close.

Reservations highly recommended. Call for details and to reserve today (425) 646-2744!

Monsoon East
Sibling Chefs Sophie and Eric Banh are inviting you to celebrate Mother’s Day at Monsoon East. They are celebrating with their very own mother’s favorite dish— dumplings! Brunch will be served from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in a Dim Sum spread that will please your mother and the whole family.

Purple
If your mother loves to wine and dine, Purple is the perfect place for Mother’s Day. They have a delicious menu in store as well as a wide range of wines that pair perfectly with each dish, just ask your server! Make a reservation online or call (425) 502-6292.

Pearl 
Mom deserves a lush and elegant meal for Mother’s Day andPearl is just the place to take her. The sleek and modern dining room setting and fine-dining cuisine will make this Mother’s Day a memorable one.Pearl is offering dishes true to Chef Bradley’s reputation of creating unique and delectable food. What’s on the menu? Dungeness Crab Omelet, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, Filet and Eggs, Wild Mushroom Risotto and more. Make a reservation today by calling (425) 455-0181.

Pogacha
We bet your mom makes the best food, but on Mother’s Day treat her by taking her out to Pogacha where she will enjoy a low-key, hearty Italian meal. Mother’s Day brunch begins with a cup of their house made soup, an entree selection, and their delicious buffet featuring traditional breakfast and lunch favorites like Pogacha French Toast, fresh fruit with Devonshire Cream, Chicken Dijon Pasta (a house favorite for over 16 years), fresh salads and sweet treats. This brunch is $20.95 (adult), $17.95 (senior) $6.95 (children 6-11), and also includes Coffee! Brunch Hours are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner at Pogacha will feature seasonal fresh selections as well as their regular dinner menu at 5:00 p.m. Please call (425) 455-5670 to reserve a table on Mother’s Day!

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Get everyone together for Mother’s Day at Ruth’s Chris Steak House! They are offering an unforgettable meal of sizzling steaks, succulent seafood, fine wines and indulgent desserts! When you reserve for Mother’s Day, Ruth’s Chris will give a $25 dining card for your Mom to use on a future visit (dining card expires July 1). Call  (425) 451-1550 to make a reservation today!

Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
Voted “Best Seafood restaurant” by the Bellevue Downtown Association’s Haute Pick’s Voters, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar will surely provide your mom with an exceptional dining experience. Between now and Mother’s Day, purchase a copy of John Howie’s cookbook, Passion & Palate, and receive six house-made truffles. For $42, the 1st edition, hard-bound, autographed copy will entertain and inspire. Purchase Passion & Palate along with your reservation, and it will be wrapped and waiting at your table on time for your reservation. For reservations please call Seastar Bellevue (425) 456-0010.

 

Celebrate Seattle Restaurant Week in Downtown Bellevue

April 8, 2013

Seattle Restaurant Week is upon us and we are sure you will salivate at even the thought of $15 3-course lunches and $28 3-course dinners! Over 10 days more than 150 restaurants are celebrating this lucrative dining experience across King County. Try something new and treat yourself to good food and a good deal.

Read on for a taste of Seattle Restaurant Week right here in Downtown Bellevue!

Cantinetta
If you’re craving Italian cuisine, Cantinetta is the place to go for Seattle Restaurant Week. They are a neighborhood pastaria emphasizing Tuscan culinary traditions, authentic hand-made pasta and seasonal organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.

Lot No. 3
Lot No. 3 is known for comfort food, classic cocktails and craft brew in a vintage-industrial inspired space. What are we looking forward to? Appetizers: pretzel. Seems simple enough and not your typical starter but with a housemade beer mustard how can we resist? Next- a Lot No. 3 Cheesesteak Sandwich. It’s loaded with grilled steak, pepperonata, chipotle cheddar sauce on a French baguette.  We could call it good there but Seattle Restaurant Week allows us to indulge in all three courses so we think the mini fudge caramel brownie is a good way to end the meal.

For dinner, try the plate o’ bacon (nueske’s slab and candied) for a starter, classic meatloaf for an entrée and a delicious house made cinnamon roll for dinner.

The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot says Seattle Restaurant Week is a great way for loyal guests to return and new quests to try something new. Fondue is best when shared, as they say. Bring friends and share the fondue love!

During Seattle Restaurant Week, the Melting Pot will offer guest favorites including vegetarian options, crisp salads and fresh crisp vegetables, mouthwatering meats and seafood, and chocolate fondue for dessert of course!

The Melting Pot also believes in random acts of kindness— they will give away 2 Seattle Restaurant Week dinners for 2 for free!

McCormick and Schmick’s
There may be a McCormick & Schmick’s all over the nation, but the Downtown Bellevue establishment is offering a menu especially for Seattle Restaurant Week. General Manager, Paul Pierce says he loves that Seattle Restaurant Week provides the opportunity to showcase the wonderful variety of seafood and steaks at McCormick & Schmick’s to a new audience. So what do they have in store for Seattle Restaurant Week? Sandia Gazpacho for an appetizer, Mussels Fra Diavolo or Beef tacos for entrees and for dessert a delicious key lime tart. These are just a few items from the lunch menu. The dinner menu features Oyster Rockefeller as an appetizer, beef medallions au poivre for an entrée and peach cobbler for dessert. Whether you crave surf or turf or both, McCormick and Schmick’s is offering an exciting menu for an amazing deal.

Monsoon East
Venture into another world of cuisine at Monsoon East. For Seattle Restaurant Week, Monsoon East will offer an array of exotic and delectable courses that combines Vietnamese cuisine with Pacific Northwest innovation. We’re looking forward to papaya salad, oxtail pho and banana cake for lunch. For dinner try something new like bo la lot (flank steak wrapped in betel leaves) as an appetizer and an entrée adorned with fruit like grilled Idaho rainbow trout, lemongrass, green mango and star fruit.

Purple Café and Wine Bar
If you are a wine and dine kind of person, then you’ll love Purple’s menu for Seattle Restaurant Week. Their menu includes favorites that will pair perfectly with specific wines! You can’t beat a $15 3-course lunch when it includes items like bruschetta, Parma Prosciutto Pizza, and espresso truffles. For dinner, might we suggest the smoked salmon Crostini, Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chop and the mini vanilla bean Crème brûlée?

Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
Known for fresh seafood and delicious, seasonal dishes, Seastar is offering mouth-watering features for Seattle Restaurant Week, designed by Chef John Howie. For starters, try the Jalapeno Salmon Sushi Roll. For entrees, we crave the Reggiano Parmigiano Crusted Tilapia with Creamy Russet Potato Hash. Finally, we think White Chocolate Coconut Crème Pie is fitting for dessert.

Wild Ginger
Get out of your normal dining routine and try Wild Ginger.  Executive Chef Jacky Lo designed a mouth-watering Southeast Asian menu especially for Seattle Restaurant Week. They will offer 3-course dining for lunch and dinner that includes asparagus and prawn satay or Cantonese beef satay as starters, chicken rending or twice cooked pork belly for entrees and  ice cream or sorbet for dessert!

 

 

Vote in the Originial Best of Downtown Bellevue Contest!

March 25, 2013

The 2013 Haute Picks contest is underway and we are looking to our loyal readers, followers and fans to pick the best of Downtown Bellevue!

The Bellevue Downtown Association’s Haute Picks contest is the original “Best of Downtown Bellevue” contest. For 10 years running, the Haute Picks contest has honored businesses that deliver excellent customer service and create a sense of place for those who live, work, shop and play in Downtown Bellevue. You can cast your ballots online and vote across 22 different categories.

This year, the BDA has added four new categories to celebrate the continued growth of offerings in Downtown Bellevue: Best Breakfast/Brunch, Best Place to be Entertained, Best Place for Kids and Best Place to be Pampered. Also new this year, is a chance to win a Downtown Bellevue VIP Event Package upon completing the survey in its entirety. This is not an opportunity to pass up! The exclusive event package includes:

• 2 tickets to a headliner show at the Bellevue Jazz Festival in May
• 2 entries to the inaugural Four on the 4th Dog Jog & Walk
• 2 passes to the VIP seating area at the Symetra Bellevue Family 4th
• 4 skating passes to the Chaplins Bellevue Volkswagen Ice Arena
• Promotions from various Downtown Bellevue restaurants

For your chance to win this exclusive offer and help pick the best of Downtown Bellevue, visit hautepicks.org! Voting ends April 5th!

Make New Easter Traditions in Downtown Bellevue!

March 20, 2013

At Bellevue Local Table, the only Easter Eggs we’re looking for are in an Eggs Benedict, a scrumptious scramble or a jazzed up omelet. Our Downtown Bellevue restaurants are planning grand Easter feasts that will have you hopping for joy and springing into the new season with fresh and tasty flavors.

Read on to see what Downtown Bellevue has in store for you and your family this Easter, March 31!

Bellevue Club
Make sure to visit the Easter Bunny and enjoy a delicious buffet brunch at the Bellevue Club’s Polaris Grill from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Brunch is $39.95 for adults, $18 for kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids ages 5 and under (tax and gratuity not included). To make a reservation contact Jim Scribner or Allison Wicomb at (425) 637-4608.

Daniel’s Broiler
Daniel’s Broiler has a special brunch in store for you and your family! Brunch is $38 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6 to 10 and free for kids ages 5 and under. This delicious brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature Dungeness crab omelets, lobster club salad and a USDA Prime filet mignon, of course! Daniel’s Broiler has plenty more in store for Easter so make reservations today!

El Gaucho
Enjoy traditional Easter brunch favorites El Gaucho style! Indulge in Creme Brulee French Toast and Aqua Eggs Nouvelle along with a number of dishes including the freshest seafood and seasonal vegetables. How does this brunch item sound: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast with poached eggs, country gravy and biscuits! Make your reservations online or give them a call at (425) 455-2715.

Koral Bar & Kitchen
At Koral you can always count on having traditional dishes with a fresh update. They are serving up a festive Easter brunch à la carte. Entrees include the Koral Eggs Benedict, a cheddar-chive biscuit topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce or try the Monte Cristo Sandwich (French toast stuffed with ham, turkey and swiss served with strawberry preserves— yum!). Make sure to check out their full menu for more delicious options! They will open at 10 a.m. on Easter – make reservations now by calling (425) 623-1125.

The Melting Pot
Easter egg hunting can get tiring and leave you hungry so come to the Melting Pot to dip into a fun Easter celebration! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. they will feature a Holiday Brunch menu of salad, a mouthwatering entrée and the cheese and chocolate fondue of your choice! Adults can enjoy this appetizing brunch for $39.95 and kids ages 12 and under get their own special 3-course Easter meal for $20 including a filled Easter egg! Call (425) 646-2744 for reservations and details. When you join the Melting Pot for Easter brunch they will reward you with a $10 certificate to use next time you dine with them!

McCormick & Schmick’s
Easter favorites and fresh, seasonal dishes await you on this special celebration. At McCormick & Schmick’s, bananas Foster French toast, omelets and traditional Eggs Benedict will make your family Easter brunch delightful! Make sure to try their new spring menu for a limited time!

Palomino Restaurant & Bar
Palomino caters to all the cravings of the city as well as the season; Easter brunch is no exception! Enjoy classic brunch dishes, sparkling beverages and signature cocktails! Cinnamon french toast and Market Fresh Vegetable Ricotta Frittata are just a couple of delightful options on their breakfast menu. Book a table for March 31 today!

Pearl Bar & Dining
Pearl is offering their Easter brunch à la carte with all your favorite Easter meals. If you look forward to classic eggs Benedict and scrambles or want to try a nontraditional dish like smoked salmon scramble or Dungeness crab omelet,Pearl is the place to dine this Easter. Make reservations today by calling (425) 455-0181.

Pogacha
Enjoy a Northwest menu with Adriatic and Italian flair for Easter! The family-owned restaurant welcomes you and your family for Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a delicious 3-course meal. They will offer Easter dinner as well from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. To make a reservation call (425) 455-5670.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Start a new family tradition for Easter at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. They’re known for firing up succulent steaks and seafood to your liking so they’ll definitely invigorate your Easter too! Indulge in their sizzling steaks and finish your meal with a delectable dessert. There’s something for everyone at Ruth’s— kids menus are available. Reservations are recommended!

New season means new flavors at Ruth’s so make sure to try their spring menu too!

 

Celebrate the luck o’ the Irish in Downtown Bellevue!

March 11, 2013

Follow the end of the rainbow to a pot o’ gold in Downtown Bellevue! From traditional Irish fare of corned beef and cabbage to Guinness-spiked cupcakes, you can bet your lucky four-leaf clovers that you’ll have a fun St. Patrick’s Day downtown!

Check out our St. Patrick’s Day round-up and let us know what you think sounds good!

1Hundred Bistro
At the St. Patty’s Day Soiree hosted by 1Hundred Bistro, you’ll be seeing green! That’s because your first draft beer or well drink will be just $1 if you wear green. Enjoy $4 Guinness and $5 Jameson and Irish Coffee as well as Irish-inspired food all day St. Patrick’s Day.

Bake’s Place
Bake’s Place is serving up a Sunday Special of beer braised corned beef and cabbage — a St. Patrick’s Day favorite! Also included in this delicious, traditional meal are red potatoes, carrots and Irish soda bread. Dinner seating is at 5:00 p.m. and Bake’s full menu will be available as well. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration isn’t complete at Bake’s Place without a live show. Impossible Bird will play at 7:00 p.m. and show tickets are $15.

Cupcake Royale
Head over to Cupcake Royale where they are channeling the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! Through March 17, Cupcake Royale is whipping up the Irish Cake Bomb Cupcake— a boozy cupcake with Seattle’s own Hilliard Brewery Stout and topped with Jameson Whiskey buttercream frosting. But the St. Patrick’s Day theme doesn’t stop there, this fun cupcake is also crowned with a whipped Irish cream frosting and dusted with shiny gold sprinkles and shamrocks.

For an assortment of St. Patty’s Day fun, the Shamrock Assortment is the lucky strike. Available through March 18, enjoy a variety of cupcakes including Peppermint Party, Dance Party, Triple Threat and classics all dressed up with green shamrocks and festive decor.

Koral Bar & Kitchen
To get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, Koral will offer taster flights of Jameson for $10 and complimentary small bites to 20 to 30 people from 6-8 p.m. on March 13. Flights will be offered all week long for $25 until St. Patrick’s Day. Make a reservation and don’t miss out!

Lot No. 3
Lot No. 3 has all the fixins for St. Patrick’s Day from Thursday, the 14th, to Sunday! Enjoy snacks like cabbage wraps filled with braised corned beef, confit potatoes, pickled cabbage and beer mustard. If that’s not enough to get you into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, they’ll have  a hearty Irish Stew and Irish Sausage dish. The Irish Sundae and Cinnamon Roll topped with Irish cream glaze  along with St. Patrick’s Day drink specials will round out this Irish-inspired feast.

Lunchbox Laboratory
Leprechauns do exist and to prove it you can head over to Lunchbox Laboratory on St. Patrick’s Day. Dress like a Leprechaun and eat FREE. Also enjoy $4 Guinness, $5 Jameson Shots and Irish coffees. They’ll be serving up St. Patty’s Day inspired food experiments all day!

McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick and Schmick’s is honoring their roots by extending their happy hour from noon to 9:00 p.m. for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy traditional Irish cuisine like corned beef and cabbage or dishes with an Irish twist like Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon and Guinness fish and chips, starting Friday, March 15.  Which ever way you have it, it’s fun to celebrate with the Irish!

Paddy Coyne’s
You don’t need to sail the Atlantic to get some authentic Irish cuisine. Downtown Bellevue’s own Irish pub is playing up their Irish charm for St. Patrick’s Day with hearty Irish meals and a music line-up that will have you shamrockin’ out:

Friday, March 15th
9:00 p.m. Carraigline

Saturday, March 16th
9:00 p.m. Maggies Fury

Sunday, March 17th/St. Patrick’s Day
11:00 a.m. Neil Hubbard (Piper)
2:00 p.m. Eastside Firefighters Pipes and Drums
6:00 p.m. JP Hennessy

Pearl Bar & Dining
On March 11, 20 to 30 lucky guests will enjoy taster flights of Jameson for $10 and complimentary small bites at the posh Pearl Bar & Dining from 6-8 p.m. Flights for $25 will be offered all week long until St. Patrick’s Day— make sure to make a reservation!

Tap House Grill
If you’re looking to enjoy a good, cold mug of Murphy’s Stout or Guinness—the choice of drink for St. Patrick’s Day— Tap House has got you covered. Throughout the week of March 11 and on St. Patrick’s Day, Tap House will also serve up a traditional Irish fare of corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and potato leak soup!

The Melting Pot
Dip into the Melting Pot for St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy a special  four-course menu ending  with a delicious Bailey’s Irish Cream Dream Chocolate Fondue served with strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, Rice Crispies Treats®, Oreo and Graham cracker marshmallows, pound cake and brownies for your dipping pleasures! St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be complete at the Melting Pot without featured cocktails like the Shamrock Shake Martini, Irish Lady or the Irish Cosmopolitan Martini.

Trophy Cupcakes
The Chocolate Guinness Stout cupcake is back! Trophy’s Valrhona Chocolate cake is spiked with Guinness Stout beer and topped with super luscious Irish Cream buttercream and a sweet candy shamrock– just perfect for those who crave the sweet but appreciate a good Irish staple. This delectable cupcake is available every day in March but order now for St. Patrick’s Day!

Vovito Gelato & Café
Vovito has a few charming treats through March 31. The Lucky Charm Latte with hazelnut and Irish cream, topped with a special shamrock whipped cream is enough to make your day golden. Or try their Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato— green mint gelato folded with dark chocolate chips. The café will also offer the Guinness Stout Gelato and a Shamrock Smoothie that will excite your taste-buds!

 

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