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Charm her in downtown Bellevue this Mother’s Day

May 8, 2012

Spring has sprung which means Mother’s Day is quickly approaching! Honor Mom this year at one of downtown Bellevue’s many restaurants. Read on for all the Mother’s Day happenings we’re sure she’ll love!

Bake’s Place
On Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a special concert at the new Bake’s Place Bellevue, featuring the internationally renowned vocalist Dee Daniels. Dee is a critically-acclaimed jazz singer with deep roots in the blues and gospel traditions.

Basil’s Kitchen at the Bellevue Hilton
Basil’s Kitchen at the Bellevue Hilton invites you for a hearty and delicious Mother’s Day brunch starting at 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Besides appetizing entrées, assorted sweets and tortes, and seafood; create your own meal with Belgian Waffles made to order and an omelet and egg station. Reservations are suggested.

Daniel’s Broiler 
Show mom you care by treating her to dinner at Daniel’s Broiler on Mother’s Day, May 13. Or give mom a gift card to a Schwartz Brothers Restaurant. Now until June 11 receive a $25 bonus gift card for every $100 in gift cards you purchase.

Danube Bistro
Dine at Danube Bistro this Mother’s Day, May 13 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Treat your mom to Smoked Salmon Ravioli or Dungeness Crab Lasagna. Each mom gets a complementary Mimosa!

 John Howie Steak
Surprise your mom with an extra gift this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. While making a reservation at John Howie Steak, purchase a copy of Passion and Palate and have it signed with a personalized message by Chef Howie himself! The book will be waiting on the table when your mom arrives on Mother’s Day. The book can also be gift wrapped, compliments of John Howie Steak. Make your reservations today!

Lot No. 3
Make this Mother’s Day special with brunch at Lot No. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to the brunch menu Lot No. 3 will be featuring 4 variations of the Bloody Mary cocktail. Reservations sugggested.

Lunchbox Laboratory
Show off some ink! Enjoy a tasty meal at Lunchbox Laboratory this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. All tattooed moms eat free!

McCormick’s & Schmick’s
Join McCormick & Schmick’s this Mother’s Day for a special Mother’s Day brunch menu that will be served until 2 p.m. and features Baked French Toast, Crab Cake Benedict, and Grilled Salmon O’Brien. Or enjoy their always tasty dinner menu. Each mom will receive a complimentary truffle.

Melting Pot
Do you have the best mom in town? Write an essay on why your mom deserves the Melting Pot’s 2012 Best Mom Award! The winner will receive free chocolate fondue with 6 friends and the winning essay will be published on the Melting Pot’s website! The Melting Pot is also offering a special Mother’s Day menu for adults and kids. Each mom will receive a certificate that gets her a one time “Ladies Night” any night of the week.

Paddy Coyne’s
Honor your mom with a little Irish flair this Mothers Day, Sunday May 13 at Paddy Coyne’s! Moms eat for FREE all day with any purchase of 2 or more entrées!

Pogacha
Pogacha invites you and your mother to a wonderful, Mother’s Day brunch this Sunday, May 13 featuring a delicious 3 course meal from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Palomino
Treat your mom to brunch and a spa day at Palomino! Mother’s Day Brunch begins at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 13 and will feature Cedar Roasted Salmon, Wild Alaskan Coho Filet, and Crispy Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Fresh Asparagus. Each mom will receive a flower and be entered to win a spa certificate. Availability is limited so make your reservations soon!

PEARL Bar & Dining
Pearl invites you and your mom for a seasonally fresh Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The á la carte brunch menu includes such specialties as Dungeness Crab Omelet, Classic Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast and much more. Reservations suggested. 

Purple Café and Wine Bar
Bring the whole family for brunch this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. Purple Café and Wine Bar will be opening at 10 a.m. and featuring a special Mother’s Day Brunch menu for kids and adults as well as sparkling wine specials. Reservations suggested.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Enjoy a meal with your mom this Mother’s Day at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and receive a $25 bonus card.

Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
Surprise your mom with an extra gift this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. While making a reservation at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, purchase a copy of Passion and Palate and have it signed with a personalized message by Chef Howie himself! The book will be waiting on the table when your mom arrives on Mother’s Day. The book can also be gift wrapped, compliments of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar. Make your reservations today!

Trophy Cupcakes
Tell your mom how important she is with a cupcake! Trophy cupcakes will be featuring a Lemon Raspberry Cupcake this Mother’s Day. These yummy sweets are available May 11-13, order by Friday at 3 p.m. for Sunday pick-up.

VoVito Caffè & Gelato
Is your mom not an early riser? Don’t worry about brunch, treat her to a panini, a glass of wine, and some gelato at happy hour at Vovito for Mother’s Day from 3–7 p.m.

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 13, from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at Z’Tejas with a spicy dish from the new spring brunch menu. The menu features dishes like the Shrimp Omelet with Andouille Veracruz ($14.50), Scrambled Eggs & Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Relleno ($13.50) and Stuffed French Toast with Raspberry cream cheese and prickly pear syrup ($11.50), along with the Weekend Fun Bar, a do-it-yourself Bloody Mary and mimosa station. Z’Tejas will also be offering a complimentary chef’s dessert and a memento photo for each mom.

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.

Downtown Bellevue provides last minute Valentine’s Day inspiration

February 13, 2012

You don’t have Valentine’s Day plans yet―we won’t judge. In fact, we’re here to help. Downtown Bellevue has lots of romantic spots for you to swoon your sweetie or hang out with fellow singles. But for you darling, we’ve rounded up only the best. Read on for our top picks and some last minute Valentine’s Day inspiration!

520 Bar & Grill
From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 520 Bar & Grill hosts special guest DJ Robbie DeLuxe spinning popular slow dance tunes. Spice up the evening and indulge in 520′s “Get Down Tonight” drink specials with choice of champagne cocktails, “X-Rated Martinis” and “Happy Baby” Shots.”

Bis On Main
If you really want to impress your main squeeze this Valentine’s Day, Bis On Main is the gold standard. A multi-year winner of “Best Romantic Dining Spot” in the BDA’s annual Haute Picks awards―the best of downtown Bellevue, Bis serves up premier fine dining, an award-winning wine list and complimentary valet parking.

John Howie Steak
Lovers can savor a 3-course Valentine’s Day dinner for $55 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity) in John Howie Steak’s Piano Lounge, while relaxing to live music. The pre-set menu includes a choice of soup or salad, five luscious entrees, and three absolutely decadent desserts, complemented by a glass of bubbly. The 3-course Valentine’s Day menu is only available in the Piano Lounge and the regular menu will be served in the main dining room.

McCormick & Schmick’s
Featuring delicious Chef menu features, custom menu messages, flowers for your Valentine and more. Make your reservations and special orders on the McCormick & Schmick’s website.

Monsoon East
Love is in the air at Monson East. Couples have the option of selecting one of three dinner seating’s at different price levels: $95 per couple for a 4:30-5:45 p.m. seating; $110 per couple for a 6:00-7:45 p.m. seating; $95 per couple for 8:00-9:15 p.m. a seating (note: prices do not include tax or gratuity). This 4-course all-inclusive meal includes your choice of appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. View the full Valentine’s Day menu on their blog. Call (425) 635-1112 for reservations.

Palomino
Through Tuesday, February 14the Palomino will feature romantic menu specials, inspired champagne cocktails and festive desserts selected just for the occasion. Palomino’s sommelier has also set aside specially-priced premium champagne selections to complete the celebration. Call (425) 455-7600 for reservations.

Pogacha
Can’t celebrate with your Valentine on the special day? Pogacha has specials for you and your sweetie all throughout the week. On Sunday and Monday nights enjoy $7.99 Pogacha pizzas. On Wednesdays Pogacha offers their 3-course menu for only $20 per person. And on Thursday stop in for $12 Bottle of Wine Night. Don’t overlook the new February menu items―Fresh Dungeness Crab Fettuccini (Gluten-free option available) and for dessert the decadent Molton Chocolate Lava Cake topped with fresh raspberry puree.

Purple Café and Wine Bar and Lot No. 3
In addition to the full menu, Purple Café and Wine Bar will feature a special 4-course dinner menu through February 14th priced at $95 per couple. Choose a starter to share, two salads, two entrees and a dessert for two. You can view the full menu here. Craft cocktails and sharable comfort food more your style? You’re in luck. The chef team at Lot No. 3 will feature special menu items for the holiday also.

The Spot Off Main
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Whether you’re single or spoken for, The Spot Off Main has fun get-togethers planned to celebrate the day of love. On Monday, February 13th The Spot hosts an Anti-Valentine’s Day After-Work Networking Party beginning at 4 p.m. On Tuesday, February 14th join The Spot’s Valentine’s Texas “Hold Me” Poker Tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m.―a Royal Straight Flush of Hearts wins a Trip to Vegas! Single? At 9 p.m. you can participate in The Spot’s Dating Game.

Trophy Cupcakes
All your Valentines deserve a Trophy―so treat each of them to the most delectable Trophy around! Whether your sweetie has a penchant for Pink Champagne, dark chocolate and raspberries, or extra stout beer, Trophy Cupcakes at The Bravern has flavor that will make them swoon. The Dark Chocolate Raspberry (available every day in February) is made with Valrhona Chocolate Cake filled with Raspberry Buttercream, dipped in Callebaut Belgian chocolate Ganache and finished with a perfect candy heart. The Pink Champagne (available February 10-14) is a retro elegant cake made with a moist pink champagne butter cake, topped with a fancy ruffle of pink champagne buttercream. And finally the Chocolate Stout (available February 10-14) is made with Valrhona Chocolate Cake fortified with a generous amount of Pike Brewing Company’s Extra Stout, then topped with Extra Stout Caramel Buttercream and drizzled with more Stout Caramel―a perfect gift for the man in your life!

Vovito Caffè & Gelato
Get your Valentine something deliciously unique―a “Gelato Gram” from Vovito Caffè & Gelato! For only $10, give that special someone on your list 2 scoops of gelato and 2 chocolate covered strawberries along with a personalized message from you. It’s a sweet way to show you care.

Give the gift of good eats and holiday treats

December 16, 2011

Shopping for friends and family is one of the most enjoyable parts of the holidays. However thinking up gift ideas that are both creative and personal can sometimes be a chore. Don’t fall into the shopping rut of neckties and mittens this year—below is a list of easy gift ideas from downtown Bellevue restaurateurs that will add that personal touch!

Does your friend, co-worker or family member have that one special restaurant they rave about? If so, you may want to consider purchasing them a gift card to their favorite dining spot. Some of downtown Bellevue’s best eateries are offering up gift cards for holiday gift giving this year including Red Robin, Blue C Sushi, Flo Japanese Restaurant, Palomino, Wild Ginger, Pearl Bar and Dining and Z’Tejas. And several feature bonuses for the gift giver too! For instance Blue C Sushi offers $10 off the price of every $50 gift card purchased and Z’Tejas offers a $5 bonus gift card for every $25 in gift card purchases.

If you need gift cards in bulk, Vovito Caffe and Gelato features a “buy five get one free” deal; a great option for office gifts as well as stocking stuffers! Gift cards are perfect for anyone on your list that lives or works in downtown Bellevue.

John Howie, owner of John Howie Steak and Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar has a creative solution for the foodies in your life. In addition to gift cards at both of his fantastic restaurants, Howie will be selling his famous seasoning rubs and specialty salts; an ideal gift for the chef in the family or just fans of John Howie’s restaurants. In addition, Howie will be offering both small and large cedar roasting planks; a great gift for the family gourmet who thinks they have everything. Another idea is John Howie’s new book Passion and Palate—a collection of Howie’s own stories and recipes.

For those on your list with a sweet tooth, swing by Specialty’s Café and Bakery and pick up a box of their cookie mix. Specialty’s is famous for delicious, gourmet cookies and they make a great gift for kids or as an enticing snack to set out at a holiday gathering. Mixes are just $12 each and come in three delicious verities; white chocolate, milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate. Mixes are available both online and in Specialty’s locations.

Specialty’s isn’t the only place with holiday treat offerings. In addition to retail wines, gift cards and holiday catering platters, Purple Café and Wine Bar offers boxes of sea salt caramels. These delicious confections strike the ideal balance between sweet and salty, making them a great accompaniment to your holiday party appetizers.

And not to be outdone, Trophy Cupcakes is offering a variety of new, seasonal cupcakes inspired by holiday flavors. Stop by any of their three locations to sample the chocolate candy cane, gingerbread, bourbon eggnog and candied yam cupcakes. Buy a few to try or a dozen for your next party or get together.

Gifts are only one aspect of your holiday giving. If you’re stressing over what to bring to the holiday office party, look no further than Tap House Grill. Through the holidays Tap House club members are eligible to receive a free Tap House Growler just by swiping their member card. Growlers can be filled with any of  Tap House’s 160 varieties of beer. Growlers are great for sharing with friends, family and co-workers and make a unique gift for the host of the party.

The holidays are meant to be a time of relaxing with family and friends but as we all know, it is easy to get caught up in the obligations this time of year brings. Sometimes a good laugh can provide the perfect cure for all that seasonal stress. Luckily for frazzled holiday shoppers The Parlor Collection has a fresh new December lineup of comedy acts. And in addition to top notch comedy shows, The Parlor Collection offers weekly events like Roadhouse Wednesdays, Karaoke on Thursdays and a daily happy hour. For a full list of Parlor Collection events check out their events calendar here.

If comedy isn’t your thing, The Spot Off Main offers a more down-home line up of events with activities such as beer pong on Thursday and a poker tournament every Tuesday. Come relax and watch the game after a hectic day at the mall or just stop by for a night out with a few good friends.

Downtown Bellevue also has a variety of dining options available the 24th and 25th of December. Bellevue’s own Palomino will be open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on December 24 and from noon to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day. Its special menu will include Puget Sound clams, roasted prime rib, rotisserie pork loin, warm pear bread pudding and an extensive menu of specialty wines.

Joining the lineup of restaurants open on Christmas are Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, making for a truly A-list holiday dinner lineup!

Stop by John Howie for cocktails with a cause

September 26, 2011


Any seasoned Eastsider knows that John Howie Steak offers some of the best food in town. However, this month John Howie is also serving up a trendy new cocktail complete with charitable donations on the side.

For the remainder of September, John Howie Steak will be featuring their new “Effen Madras” cocktail (see bottom left in photo above) for $7.00 during happy hour. This cranberry and orange cocktail mixed with pineapple infused Effen vodka is a fruity, refreshing accompaniment to Bellevue’s last few days of summer weather. John Howie makes this cocktail even sweeter by donating $1 for every “Effen Madras” cocktail sold to Dress for Success, an organization that supports the economic independence of underprivileged women by equipping them with the attire and support necessary to build professional and financial success.

Although September is rapidly coming to a close, the opportunity for John Howie diners to contribute to worthy causes does not. As we begin October, John Howie Steak and John Howie’s Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar are featuring yet another original cocktail with funding going to the Young Survival Coalition, an organization for women under the age of 40 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Inspired and named after Seastar server Tomoko Bryant who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, the “Tomokotini” (bottom right in photo above) is a refreshing blend of cranberry juice, simple syrup, Crème de Cassis, lime and ABSOLUT Wild Tea Vodka. For each “Tomokotini” purchased, $1 will go to the YSC all through the month of October.

 
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