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Bake’s Place pairs live music with great cuisine

May 16, 2012

Downtown Bellevue’s newest music and dining venue Bake’s Place celebrated its Grand Opening this past weekend. Opening festivities included performances by the internationally renowned vocalist Dee Daniels Friday and Saturday, and a special Mother’s Day show on Sunday.

Located in the Columbia West Building, Bake’s Place will showcase a variety of genres of music including jazz, R&B, Latin, singer-songwriter, blues, rock, swing, and more. The soon-t0-be hopping nightspot will present live performances by the top musical talent in the region as well as national touring artists.

Along with the signature dinner shows Bake’s Place has become known for, the venue will offer lunch Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and “Sound Check” Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. The Sound Check menu includes specialty food items, $5 glasses of house red and white wine, $5 drafts, and a $5 cocktail of the day.

The menu at Bake’s includes delicious items like the jicama, cucumber, pineapple and watermelon salad, a 12 oz ancho chile rubbed ribeye, and a slice of Bake’s warm chocolate cake, all cooked up by Executive Chef Chris Peterson. Formerly Peterson was the Executive Chef at both Bis on Main and Milagro Cantina in Kirkland.

Inspired by local talent, Craig and Laura Baker first opened Bake’s Place 14 ½ years ago at Providence Point in Issaquah. What was a small private club has come a long way since then. The new Bake’s Place Bellevue has 18 foot ceilings and is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows as well as a mezzanine for the music guru’s perfect viewing pleasure. The venue can accommodate 100 guests and on summer nights shows will be held on the patio.

From the start, Bake’s Place aspired to become deeply rooted in the downtown Bellevue community. To kick-off their involvement, Bake’s Place will host the CD Release Party and final performance of the KPLU School of Jazz Rising Stars in this year’s 5th Annual Bellevue Jazz Festival on Sunday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Reservations to the show can be made here.

In addition to performances at Bake’s Place, Bellevue Jazz Festival attendees can enjoy more than 40 free and ticketed headliner shows by national jazz artists, local musicians and high school all stars in restaurant and theater venues throughout downtown Bellevue May 30- June 3. Visit bellevuejazz.com for tickets and more information.

Cinco de Mayo Fiestas in downtown Bellevue

May 3, 2012

May is finally here which means Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. Your favorite downtown Bellevue restaurants are gearing up to make Saturday, May 5 a fun and eventful day. Wear your sombrero and kick off the fiesta with our top picks of dining specials and Cinco de Mayo happenings below. Olé!

Cypress Lounge and Wine Bar at Westin Bellevue
Join the festivities at Cypress Lounge and Wine Bar with live entertainment by the Nuevo Flamenco Guitar Ensemble beginning at 5 p.m. Guests will also enjoy $6 Cypress Margaritas, $4.50 Coronas and a Cinco de Mayo inspired happy hour menu served all night long!

Trophy Cupcakes
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all month long with one of Trophy Cupcakes’ all-time favorites, the Margarita Cupcake! With this delicious morsel you’re bound to get your fix of tangy lime, tequila, and sea salt.

Or taste the spice of cinnamon and cayenne pepper in the Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcake (pictured above) available May 4-6. Don’t miss out – bring your amigos and indulge in these tasty treats!

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Southwestern flair! Z’Tejas gets the party started with its delicious brunch at 11 a.m., featuring the “Weekend Fun Bar”- a do-it-yourself Bloody Mary and Mimosa station - and new brunch dishes like the Shrimp Omelet with Andouille Veracruz. $2 Corona Extra and Corona Light will be served all day long and happy hour will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

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.

Spirit tasting events up next in downtown Bellevue

March 19, 2012


Daniel’s Broiler Bellevue

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants and Pilchuck Distributing invite you to join them for the first annual Bellevue Bourbon Bash Thursday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Daniel’s Broiler Bellevue. This is the first event of its kind in the Seattle area and will be the largest collection of Bourbon and Rye whiskey west of Kentucky. Celebrating the founders of the whiskey industry and the birthday of Pappy Van Winkle, there will be over 75 whiskies to sample, a commemorative tasting glass and tasting guide for each paid guest. Brand representatives will be available for questions and history of most of the bourbons. Rare and select bourbons have been chosen for this event along with many of your favorites. A great selection of appetizers will also be served. Tickets are $125 per person and $175 for the VIP experience. The VIP room will be set in the Vintage Lounge and will feature all the Pappy Van Winkle bourbons and 30 other exclusive finds. To make a reservation, call 425-990-6310.

John Howie Steak

Come enjoy the elegant tastes and aromas of some of the world’s finest scotch whiskey. John Howie Steak will be hosting a Glenmorangie Scotch Dinner Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $125 per person plus tax and gratuity. David Blackmore, Master Brand Manager for Glenmorangie and Ardberg Scotch will be the guest. The night will include a five course dinner consisting of: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad; Smoked Salmon Bisque; Wagyu Steak & Mushrooms; Australian Lamb Loin; and Fromager d’Affinois & Valdeon Blue Cheese. The featured spirits will be comprised of: Glenmorangie 10 year; 18 year; Nector D’or; Lasanta; and Quinta Ruban. Each guest will leave with a commemorative Glenmorangie scotch glass. For reservations please contact Wilma Manchester at 425-440-0878.

 
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