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World famous wines in the heart of Old Bellevue

October 14, 2011

Since its opening over a decade ago, Bis on Main has been one of Bellevue’s premier hot spots for fine dining downtown. Voted “Most Romantic Restaurant” 4 years running in the Bellevue Downtown Association’s annual Haute Picks awards, Bis on Main is truly Bellevue restaurant royalty. If you’ve never visited Bis on Main, now may be the perfect time to do so. Both newcomers and longtime patrons should make note of Bis on Main’s Moet Hennessey dinner on October 16th and 17th.

The Moet Hennessey dinner will consist of a six-course meal along with seven fine wines from around the world including France, South America and Napa Valley. They will be featuring two white wines, the Chateau du Sancerre and the Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay from Napa, three South American red wines, and of course the Nectar Imperial Champagne – a perfect pairing with dessert. As if a five star dinner and a sampling of the world’s finest wines isn’t enough, the event will also feature a complimentary gift from Moet Hennessey, a drawing each night for a magnum of wine and the opportunity to purchase all of the wines featured at drastically reduced prices.

The dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 16th and 6:30 p.m. on the 17th. The cost is $120 per person and reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at (425) 455-2033 or by email at bisonmain@msn.com. Prospective guests are highly encouraged to make their reservations early as seating is limited.

Bis On Main hosts Mark Ryan Winery

May 2, 2011

Join Bis on Main May 15 and 16 for a winemaker dinner not to miss! The folks at Bis are proud to welcome Woodinville winemaker Mark Ryan McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery for an evening of food, wine and education. Ryan’s career began as a bartender in Woodinville, and over the years he has grown to be one of Washington’s most acclaimed winemakers.

Both evenings will feature Mark Ryan and seven of his incredible wines alongside a fantastic six-course meal prepared by Bis on Main’s newest edition to their kitchen—Chef Shawn Martin. Wines to look forward to include the famous Bordeaux blends—Dead Horse, Long Haul and the Dissident, as well as the Black Love Pinot Noir.

In addition to an amazing night of wine and food pairings, guests can look forward to receiving a special gift from the Mark Ryan Winery along with the opportunity to purchase any of the featured wines at special discounted prices!

Dinner begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 16. Cost is $120 per person. For more information or to make your reservations, call (425) 455-2033, or email bisonmain@msn.com.

Bis on Main cookbook debuts

November 15, 2010

Next time you dine at Bis on Main, be sure to pick up the restaurant’s beautiful new cookbook. With it you will be able to create many of the infamous contemporary Northwest dishes that have characterized the restaurant as a top culinary destination. The cookbook features over 100 recipes, artwork on display throughout the restaurant, and photos of the staff.

Today, Bis on Main owner, Joe Vilardi, and staff will be hosting a book signing from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the restaurant’s private dining room. On this celebratory evening, you’ll be able to enjoy their exquisite wines as well as some of the tasty hor d’oeuvres that are included in the cookbook. The event is free.

Price per cookbook is $35.00; also available online at bisonmain.com.

Bis on Main to host Miss America

September 21, 2010

This is your chance to have breakfast with Miss America.  Bis on Main and Newport House have teamed up to create a special opportunity to meet Miss America 2010, Caressa Cameron.  The breakfast will be served at Bis on Main this Thursday, September 23 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The event will also include a fashion show featuring The Joseph Ribkoff Collection. Joseph Ribkoff is Miss Cameron’s official designer.

Individual tickets to the breakfast are $25.  A table for four can be purchased for $75. Breakfast choices include: Fruit and Yogurt with Toasted Croissant, Eggs Benedict or Banana Pecan French Toast.  Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling Newport House at (425) 451-2880 or by emailing newporthouse@qwestoffice.net.

Following the breakfast there will be a Joseph Ribkoff Collection trunk show at Newport House from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. There guests can enter to win a $350 gift certificate from the collection. Both Bis on Main and Newport House are located in downtown Bellevue’s Old Bellevue neighborhood on Main Street.

Patio dining marks the arrival of summer

June 30, 2010

In Downtown Bellevue there are a myriad of dining options that allow you to take full advantage of the sunny weather—once it arrives. Whether it’s fine dining and peaceful scenery, happy hour specials with a cold beer and live music, or just a quick bite at lunchtime, you can find several opportunities to dine outside right here in the heart of downtown.

Keep a lookout for the table umbrellas and you’ll know that summer has finally arrived. Visit one of these restaurants where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of outdoor dining. The window of opportunity to dine under the sun doesn’t last long, so grab that patio table while you can.

520 Bar & Grill
Old Bellevue
10146 Main Street
(425) 450-0520
520barandgrill.com

Bis on Main
Old Bellevue
10213 Main Street
(425) 455-2033
bisonmain.com   

Café Pogacha
10885 NE 4th Street
(425) 450-0333
pogacha.com/cafe   

Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar
600 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 638-1000 
westin.com/bellevuewa

Daniel’s Broiler
Bellevue Place
10500 N.E. 8th
(425) 462-4662
schwartzbros.com

El Gaucho 
450 108th Avenue NE
(425) 455-2715
elgaucho.com  

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Shop
1020 108th Avenue NE
Wine Bar: (425) 455-4278
Wine Shop: (425) 455-4363
grandcru-winebar.com  

Mezza Café
10900 NE 4th Street
(425) 688-8544
mezzacafe.com  

Paddy Coyne’s
Lincoln Square
700 Bellevue Way
(425) 453-8080
paddycoynes.net  

Palomino
Lincoln Square
610 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 455-7600
palomino.com  

The Parlor Collection
Lincoln Square
700 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 289-7000
parlorcollection.com  

Pogacha Restaurant
119 106th Avenue NE
(425) 455-5670
pogacha.com  

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
Bellevue Galleria
550 106th Avenue NE
(425) 462-9300
rockbottom.com  

The Spot Off Main
Old Bellevue
20 103rd Avenue NE
(425) 646-6434
thespotoffmain.com  

Tap House Grill
Bellevue Galleria
550 106th Avenue NE
(425) 467-1730
taphousegrill.com  

Top Pot Doughnuts
10600 NE 9th Place
(425) 457-7440
toppotdoughnuts.com