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Spring and Spice: Taste the season at Z’Tejas

May 1, 2012

This spring Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill has a variety of delicious new items on their menu cooked up by the new Executive Chef Derek Stewart. Stewart was the chef at the former Manzana restaurant and was the executive chef who opened Palomino. Stewart graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle’s Culinary Program and has been hard at work conjuring up the latest dishes at Z’Tejas.

Begin a warm spring evening with the infamous Z’Tejas cornbread, followed by a spicy appetizer such as the Green Chile Pork Nachos made with tender pork simmered in green chiles and ancho peppers with tortilla chips, melted jack cheese, borracho beans and fresh jalapeños, served with guacamole. This meaty dish is great to share with friends – we’ve tested!

The new Ahi Chipotle Citrus Bites (pictured above left) are the perfect finger food, made with ahi tuna, mango, jicama atop a crispy tostada round to give it a little extra pop of Southwestern flair, is topped with avocado wasabi aioli

The Tamari Tuna dish makes for a delicious dinner. The ahi tuna is a very beautiful fish that is rolled in black and white sesame seeds seared and served atop an unexpected sweet tamari cream sauce with filling, green chile rice and veggies.

If seafood   really your thing, try the Peppercorn Crusted Filet, topped with roasted mushroom herb demi-glace, tasty scalloped-potatoes and grilled vegetables

If you still have room for more, try the Ancho Fudge Pie made with rich and creamy chocolate filled with walnut pieces for a little extra crunch.

Z’Tejas has also introduced some new specialty cocktails, just in time for spring. The Blood Orange Paloma Solerno made with Blood Orange Liqueur, St-Germain Liqueur, POM Wonderful, Sprite®, club soda, with a float of Milagro Silver Tequila. And the Solerno Sunset made with Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Milagro Silver Tequila, pineapple and lime juices with muddled raspberries. Last but not least Bud Light Platinum.

Whether you’re in the mood to try something new or get your fix of spice and Southwestern flavor, Z’Tejas’ new spring menu is bound to satisfy your tastebuds.

Andrew Will wines come to Old Bellevue

April 13, 2012

Spring has arrived, and what better way to end a sunny day with delicious food and a great glass of wine? Enter Bis on Main and Andrew Will Winery.

Bis on Main is excited to be hosting their Spring Winemaker Dinner featuring Washington’s own Andrew Will Winery on Sunday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. and Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Presenting the evening will be Andrew Will’s Assistant Winemaker and Sales Manager, David Oldham.

Each evening will feature a delicious six-course dinner prepared by Chef Shawn Martin, paired with seven wines from Andrew Will. Featured wines include the 2009 Cuvee Lucia Sangiovese, 2008 Ciel du Cheval, the award winning 2008 Sorella and a special 2009 Pinot Noir David and Andrew Will owner Chris Camarda made from Oregon’s Archery Summit grapes.

The cost for each dinner is $120 per person (plus tax and gratuity). In addition to a fabulous evening of great food and wine, each guest has the opportunity to win special prizes such as a bottle of Andrew Will Wine and the Bis on Main Cookbooks. Guests will also be able to purchase some of Andrew Will’s finely crafted wines, the night of the event only, at costs that are significantly lower than retail prices.

Bis on Main’s winemaker dinners make for a fun-filled and informative evening so make your reservations today! For more information and to make your reservation, call (425) 455-2033 or email bisonmain@msn.com.

Bellevue welcomes Toyko Japanese Steak House

March 26, 2012


Bellevue’s first teppanyaki table side cooking restaurant has arrived in the form of Tokyo Japanese Steak House. This unique restaurant was created in the mind of owner, Bryan Joo. His vision of bringing together wood, rocks, steel, glass, lights, steam and smell explodes the senses when you enter into the 9000 square foot space, which features 20 teppanyaki grilling tables.

“Bryan blended these amazing textures and created this fabulous venue,” said famous eastside restaurant consultant, Arnold Shain. “This collaboration prompts the guests’ creative juices and invites them to step into this magnificent experience the minute they walk in the front door.”

The Bellevue Tokyo Steak House opened on December 9, 2011 and features an extensive teppanyaki style menu of seafood, steak, chicken and a variety of vegetarian options. Along with the teppanyaki menu, Tokyo also offers the largest sushi selection on the eastside with over 64 sushi items including nigiri sushi, and sashimi. Tokyo’s sushi is artistically created by seasoned Sushi Chefs who are experienced in the fine art of sushi creation and use only the highest quality product.

Most grills throughout the restaurant offer seating for 20, but the restaurant can accommodate parties up to 250 guests, a unique and incredible option for Bellevue diners.

Tokyo Steak House is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Let the luck o’ the Irish be your guide

March 16, 2012

It’s time to break out the shamrocks, lucky clovers and any wacky green clothing hidden in your closet. St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday, and it’s time to let your true Irish spirit shine! Downtown Bellevue has locations aplenty to celebrate to the fullest, whether you’re looking for traditional Irish food and music, or simply a good party. Venture forth below, and let the luck of the Irish guide you to your perfect place!

McCormick & Schmicks

McCormick’s is offering dinner specials Friday and Saturday. Some of the specials include $15.95 Corned Beef and Cabbage, $22.95 Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon; $17.95 Guinness Battered Fish and Chips. Also, on Friday during Happy Hour in the bar there will be $4.95 Steamed Mussels and $3.95 Corn Beef Sliders.

520 Bar and Grill

The idea for 520 Bar and Grill was conceived in the world famous Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland. Is there a better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than offering $4.50 Guinness and Irish Death beers and $6.00 for all Irish Liquors? We’ll let you find the answer.

Cupcake Royal

The luck of the Irish is coming early with the booziest cupcake yet. Introducing the Irish Cake Bomb, a chocolate cake made with Elliot Bay No Doubt Stout, filled with a Jameson Whiskey buttercream frosting and kissed with an Irish Cream whipped frosting. Irish jig, anyone? Available until March 18.

The Spot off Main

Green Beer and Lucky Charms. What more does one need? The Spot off Main will provide both this Saturday. Doors open at 11 a.m. and there will be plenty of $10 Pitchers of Green Bud Light and Lucky Charms to go around.

Trophy Cupcakes

Trophy’s Chocolate Guinness Stout Cupcake topped with Baileys Buttercream is back! And this year, as luck would have it, the seasonal favorite is available the entire month of March. Not familiar with this delightful St. Patrick’s Day-inspired treat? It’s a decadent chocolate cake made from Valrhona cocoa and Guinness stout and topped with Bailey’s buttercream and a lucky sugar shamrock.

Paddy Coyne’s

In true Irish flavor Paddy Coyne’s will serve traditional Irish fare throughout the day and night for St. Patty’s Day. The pub will open at 8 a.m. and feature a variety of musical performances: Bagpipers, the Eastside Firefighters Pipes and Drums, and Robbie Christmas are all set to play. You could also take in the Ireland vs. England Rugby match at 10 a.m.

Lot No. 3

Lot No. 3 invites you to stop by and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with them. They will be serving Braised Corn Beef with Butter Poached Potatoes and Pickled Cabbage with Applewood Smoked Sea Salt. In addition, there will be plenty of delicious drink specials to wet your whistle.

Tap House Grill

Tap House Grill will offer Corned Beef and Cabbage along with Sheppard’s Pie all week to anyone who wants to get into the St. Patty’s Day festivities.

Lunchbox Laboratory

To celebrate the holiday, Lunchbox Laboratory will have a unique Irish Style menu and plenty of drink specials. Some of the specials include a pistachio shake with an Irish Kiss of Frangelico, Amaretto, and St. Brenan’s Irish Cream; $2 Irish Whiskey Sour Jell-O Shots; $5 Obama’s Irish Roots which includes Jameson, Peach, Blue Curacao, and OJ; $4 Guinness Drafts, and $7 Car Bombs. They might not be Irish, but they can sure drink like they are!

Wine Storage and Purple to host March wine events

March 13, 2012

Italian Wine Tasting: March 15

Wine Storage Bellevue invites you to join them for a fun, casual evening of wine sampling from three of Italy’s most famous regions, Thursday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. They can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets here (enter the code “amoroso”).

The host for the evening will be the Gilroy Family, owners of Wine Storage Bellevue, the premier wine storage facility serving Greater Eastside wine enthusiasts. Whether you are a serious collector or simply a person with a passion for wine, you will enjoy touring this state-of-the-art wine storage facility designed to accommodate both established and growing wine collections, as well as their Tuscan-inspired tasting room.

Vino at the Landing will be on-hand to take orders for the featured wines at special event-only prices and to handle any other retail requests. Orders will be fulfilled and available for pickup by Saturday, March 17.

All attendees will be eligible to win one of three Grand Prizes during this event: A 36-case wine locker FREE for 6 months at Wine Storage Bellevue; Private Wine Tasting for four at Vino at the Landing featuring premier Washington wines; or a
Gift Certificate good for $40 of dining credit at Vino at the Landing, including food and beverage.

The event will be limited to only 50 attendees and no tickets will be sold at the door. 21+ and ID is required. For more information on Wine Storage Bellevue visit their website.

AVA Dinner at Purple Café and Wine Bar: March 17

In celebration of Washington Wine Month all four Purple Café and Wine Bar  locations will have a special dinner featuring the wines from one of the 11 American Viticultural Areas in Washington State. Purple Bellevue will be hosting their AVA dinner Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. The cost is $95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

The featured region will be the Columbia Gorge. The Columbia Gorge AVA was established in 2004 and within its compact boundaries lies an extraordinary combination of climate, soil and geology, creating distinctly different “micro climates” perfect for growing premium grapes of almost every variety.

Seating is limited. For more information or to make a reservation contact Event Planning at (206) 838-3853 or email groupdining@heavyrestaurantgroup.com.

 
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