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Bottoms up for Tequila!

August 2, 2010

How Do You Like Your Tequila? Añejo, Reposado or Blanco? Join Barrio Bellevue on Saturday afternoon, September 11th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for an in-depth tequila class taught by Barrio mixologist Mark Sexauer (see Mark’s cocktail blog here). Mark will highlight the history of the Blue-Agave based spirit as well as the different types of Tequila as you taste! He’ll also use each type in a unique cocktail paired with tasty treats from Barrio Chef, Enrique Reza. We sampled Barrio’s Tequila Tasting when they hosted class last spring and it instantly became a BLT favorite. This is a must do, but the class does fill up quickly as seating is limited. Reserve your space early by calling (206) 838-3853. Price for the class is $40 plus tax and gratuity. Bottoms up!

Heavy Restaurant Group opens new restaurant concept

May 25, 2010

After two successful restaurant openings in Downtown Bellevue last fall, Purple Café and Wine Bar and Barrio, Heavy Restaurant Group is at it again with the recent launch of LOT No. 3.  This innovative local eatery adds a third location in Bellevue Towers for the group, located on the corner of NE 4th Street and 106th Avenue NE.

The name LOT No. 3 was a natural fit to represent Heavy’s third dining concept.  The restaurant specializes in simple and seasonally inspired fare including artisan cheese and meat plates, salads, sandwiches, sliders, short ribs and seafood gumbo.  LOT No. 3′s specialty cured meats are brought in from the famous Salumi deli in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square district – an experience now available to Eastsiders (thanks to LOT No. 3) that can’t be passed up.  To top off it off, try the s’mores for dessert!  For the thirsty, there are six beers on tap, fifty plus brews by the bottle, cocktails, a hundred plus spirits and plenty of wines by the glass and bottle to round out the drink menu, which is primarily brown liquor and beer focused.

Although the menu speaks  to adults, kids are welcome.  Consider this a place where neighbors and families can pop in for a quick bite or enjoy an extended evening of conversation.  Check out a sample of LOT No. 3′s extensive food and drink menu here, where you won’t find a plate more than $15.  There is also a daily happy hour from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

LOT No. 3 has seating for 100 and offers a combination of table and communal seating, a bar, small booths, leather sofas and chairs, as well as seasonal patio dining options.  Reservations are available for parties of 6 or more and large groups can be accommodated through Heavy Restaurant Group’s Event Planning service (contact groupdining@heavyrestaurantgroup.com).

Stop in and try Downtown Bellevue’s newest dining delight. Hours are 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday-Monday and 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday – Saturday. For more information call (425) 440-0025 or visit lotno3.com.

Purple Café celebrates Washington Wine Month

March 12, 2010

It’s Washington Wine Month at Purple Café and Wine Bar! In honor of the great wines of our state, Purple is putting on a special dinner featuring Washington’s own Woodward Canyon Winery. In addition, Purple is now offering a new nightly special! Read on to see how you can join in the celebration.

Woodward Canyon Wine Dinner: On Thursday, March 18 Purple will be hosting Woodward Canyon Winery Owners Rick and Darcey Small. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is priced at $95 per person. Started in 1981, this Walla Walla based winery has consistently produced quality wines, best known for their award-winning merlots and cabernet sauvignons, as well as chardonnays. Purchase one and you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win dinner for 4 at Purple Café and bowling for 4 at Lucky Strike Lanes! Call event planning at (206) 838-3853 for reservations, or visit thepurplecafe.com  for additional information. 

Washington Wine Flights & Prizes: Each Purple Café location will feature their own unique Washington Wine Flight throughout the month of March. Purchase the wine flight on special and be entered to win a unique prize! The Downtown Bellevue Purple will be offering the prize of dinner for 4 at Purple and bowling for 4 at Lucky Strike Lanes!

Nightly $30 Three Course Menu: Now through April 15, Purple Café is featuring a new nightly $30 dinner menu including starter, entree and dessert choice, along with the option to add a wine pairing to each course for an additional $15. Click here to look at the full menu.

The “Happiest Three Hours in Bellevue” at Purple Café and Wine Bar

February 5, 2010

This just in! The downtown Bellevue location of Purple Café and Wine Bar will add a brand new happy hour to their menu beginning tomorrow, Saturday, February 6! Happy hour goers’ will receive half-price wines by the glass and half-off all wine flights from 2:30-5:30 p.m. daily. See Purple’s full wine-by-the-glass menu here. No other Purple location offers a happy hour like this so we should consider ourselves quite lucky here in downtown Bellevue!

The "Happiest Three Hours in Bellevue" at Purple Café and Wine Bar

This just in! The downtown Bellevue location of Purple Café and Wine Bar will add a brand new happy hour to their menu beginning tomorrow, Saturday, February 6! Happy hour goers’ will receive half-price wines by the glass and half-off all wine flights from 2:30-5:30 p.m. daily. See Purple’s full wine-by-the-glass menu here. No other Purple location offers a happy hour like this so we should consider ourselves quite lucky here in downtown Bellevue!