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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.

Hop to downtown Bellevue for Easter festivities

April 3, 2012

Spring has finally sprung in the Pacific Northwest which means Easter is fast approaching. Downtown Bellevue restaurants are pulling out the stops to make your celebration fun, memorable and hassle-free. Read on for Easter dining the entire family will enjoy!

520 Bar and Grill
Old Bellevue’s beloved bar and grill will open promptly at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 8 for Easter brunch. Be sure to make reservations soon as space will fill up quickly for this popular breakfast spot. Best of all, 520 offers the added bonus of garden patio seating if the sun is shinning. View 520 Bar and Grill’s full weekend brunch menu here. Reservations: (425) 450-0520

Daniel’s Broiler
Celebrate Easter in the clouds 21 floors up! Daniel’s Broiler at Bellevue Place will be serving Easter brunch and dinner all day on Sunday, April 8. View the special Easter Brunch menu here. Reservations: (425) 462-4662

Lunchbox Laboratory
Does a quarter-pound American Kobe style beef burger smothered in savory sauces sound like the perfect Easter treat? Then head over to downtown Bellevue’s newest and hippest burger joint, Lunchbox Laboratory. They will be offering an “Easter Egg Hunt” where the only place to find your egg is in one of their decadent hand-dipped milkshakes. Find an egg and win a $100 dining gift card to LBL! Three winners possible. Reservations: (425) 505-2676

McCormick & Schmick’s
Join McCormick & Schmick’s for Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 8. The dinner menu will also be available all day long. Brunch entrées start at just $14.95 with choices like Baked French Toast, Crab Cake Benedict and Grill Salmon O’Brien. A children’s brunch menu (for those 12 and under) is also available for $7.95. Don’t forget to top off your meal with McCormick’s famous Bloody Mary or a fresh squeezed mimosa! Reservations: (425) 454-2606

Palomino
Palomino invites you to join them for Easter and share a delicious meal with family and friends. Palomino Bellevue will offer a special Easter Brunch beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 8. Come in to enjoy a festive spring menu, as well as lots of activities and surprises for kids. Reservations: (425) 455-7600

Pearl Bar & Dining
Celebrate Easter on the Eastside with brunch at Pearl Bar & Dining on Sunday, April 8. Brunch entrées range from a Dungeness crab omelet topped with a Beecher’s cheese béchamel sauce ($25) to a delicious smoked salmon scramble made with Gerard & Dominique smoked salmon ($24). Those who prefer something on the more savory side can opt for the Center-cut Sirloin Steak Sandwich ($25) or try the Wild Mushroom Risotto ($23). The kid’s brunch special is sure to delight with vanilla-custard French toast topped with maple syrup and a side of apple-smoked bacon and fresh fruit ($10). All brunch options are served with house-made lemon currant scones, your choice of an appetizer and JJ’s O’Brien potatoes. Pearl’s brunch menu will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the regular dinner menu will be available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations: (425) 455-0181

Pogacha
Pogacha offers diners two ways to celebrate Easter this year. Choose to come in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Easter Brunch or between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Easter Dinner. The 3-course brunch menu includes house-made soup, a special buffet with scrambled eggs, pasta, French toast, assorted salads and fruit, as well as a brunch
accompaniment prepared to order with choices like mediterranean grilled chicken breast, sautéed pawns or grilled ham. Brunch prices are $20.95 (Adults), $17.95 (Seniors) or $6.95 (Children 6-11). Reservations: (425) 455-5670

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Start a new Easter tradition at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Come in for their Seasonal Classics menu, where you can enjoy a 3-course meal for only $40.95. The menu includes dishes like a sizzling 6-oz. filet, tender and cooked to perfection, topped with juicy jumbo shrimp. Also, for children 12 and under, Ruth’s Chris has a special menu for $13.95. Reservations: (425) 451-1550

Trophy Cupcakes
One of Trophy’s most anticipated cupcakes of the year is returning Easter weekend! The Hi-Hat Cupcake is made by topping Trophy’s decadent Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a sky-high swirl of pastel-tinted marshmallow frosting, hand-dipped in semi-sweet Callebaut chocolate. There was never a more perfect Easter treat! Hi-Hats will be available for purchase at Trophy Cupcakes at The Shops at The Bravern on Saturday, April 7. Advance orders can also be placed by Friday, April 6. Order: (206) 632-7020

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Z’Tejas will be welcoming a special guest on Easter Sunday – none other than the Easter Bunny himself! Bring the family by for brunch and an Easter Egg Hunt, and walk away with a complimentary photo to mark the occasion. Adults can enjoy the Weekend Fun Bar, offering a do-it-yourself Bloody Mary and mimosa station. The new brunch menu will be available with dishes like the Shrimp Omelet with Andouille Veracruz ($14.50), Scrambled Eggs & Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Relleno ($13.50), or Stuffed French Toast with Raspberry cream cheese and prickly pear syrup ($11.50). Reservations: (425) 467-5911

“New American Kitchen” KORAL to open March 2

March 1, 2012

A new restaurant gem is coming to town. Renowned local restaurateurs Bradley Dickinson and Mikel Rogers of PEARL Bar & Dining are set to open the doors of their newest venture, KORAL Bar & Kitchen, on Friday, March 2.

KORAL’s prime location on the main floor of the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in the heart of downtown Bellevue will offer a warm and inviting atmosphere with interior décor and a menu to match.

Coined the “New American Kitchen,” KORAL’s approachable menu of appetizers, small plates and entrées will focus on comfortably prepared foods. Options range from the Kitchen Burger served with rosemary sea salt fries, to the Blue Cheese Meatloaf with Yukon Gold potatoes and caramel carrots, to the Imperial Farms Center-cut Sirloin with salt-roasted potatoes and tempura mushrooms.

“KORAL’s inventive menu brings something new to the Eastside dining scene,” explained Executive Chef and Co-owner Bradley Dickinson. “We saw an opportunity to fill the gap of reasonably priced, upscale food in a truly comfortable and laid back environment in the downtown Bellevue neighborhood. The menu caters to everyone, and the warm interior makes you feel like you are dining in the comfort of your own home.”

Leading the kitchen will be Head Chef Peter Kelly, a familiar face in the local culinary industry with more than 25 years of professional experience under his belt. Also joining the team is General Manager Tracy Ducken, who has worked with Bradley and Mikel at several Eastside restaurants.

Starting March 2 KORAL will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, with a bar operating 3 p.m. to midnight seven days a week. KORAL will also launch a weekend brunch on Saturday, March 17, served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3/9 UPDATE: Koral launched their twice daily Happy Hour today. Guests can enjoy 50% off all bar small plates, wines by the glass, specialty cocktails, house martinis, and $2 off draft beers in the lively lounge. KORAL’s happy hour will be offered seven days a week from daily from 3-6 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to midnight. Highlights from the Happy Hour menu include:

• Sautéed prawns scampi style with garlic, herbs and breadcrumbs ($6)
• Chef’s sliders with braised oxtail and stone ground mustard sauce ($5)
• Tai-Tung style pot stickers with pork and vegetable filling and soy-chili sauce ($5.50)
• KORAL Manhattan with Buffalo Trace bourbon and Antica vermouth (4)
• Penicillin with Jack Daniels whiskey, lemon juice and honey-ginger infused syrup ($4)
• Raspberry Drop with raspberry vodka, lemon juice, a touch of Chambord and a sugar rim ($4)

Doing New Years in true downtown Bellevue style

December 30, 2011

It’s that time of year again. Break out the party poppers and champagne, pin up a brand new calendar and maybe a list of resolutions—it’s New Years! Luckily for Eastsiders, downtown Bellevue is a New Years party hot spot. The following is a list of downtown restaurants and entertainment venues gaurenteed to help you ring in 2012 right.

Pearl Bar and Dining
Pearl Bar and Dining is well established as one of the best dining options on the Eastside, so it comes as no surprise that they will be hosting a fabulous New Year’s Eve celebration! Join Pearl on December 31 for a gourmet three-course dinner followed by a nightclub style party and a champagne toast to ring in 2012. Pearl’s New Year’s Eve Ball will include multiple bars, a DJ and even party favors. Tickets are $30 per person through Brown Paper Tickets or $40 at the door. Valet parking is provided free by The Westin Bellevue. Come celebrate a gem of a year at Bellevue’s own restaurant jewel, Pearl!

Pogacha
Early birds rejoice because Pogacha is celebrating all day long on December 31! Starting at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Eve day Pogacha Bellevue will be serving its breakfast and lunch menu until 3 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m. Pogacha will feature a special New Year’s Eve menu in addition to a host of new winter specials like Hawaiian blue prawns and a variety of featured wines including Ross Andrew’s Boushey Syrah and Soos Creek Sundance Red.

Purple Café and Wine Bar and Lot No. 3
If you didn’t get your fill of New Year’s Eve festivities, Purple and Lot No. 3 have the perfect solution—New Year’s Day brunch. On January 1 both restaurants will be serving a New Year’s brunch to welcome in 2012. Items include hearty morning favorites like seasonal omelets at Purple and bagel sandwiches and waffles at Lot No.3. So put off cleaning up your New Year’s Eve party mess, just for a bit, and enjoy a New Years day brunch! Purple Café will also be open for New Year’s Even festivities. In addition to the full menu, Purple will feature unique food and drink specials.

The Melting Pot
New Year’s Eve is all about fun and the celebration of another successful year gone by—and nothing says fun like fondue! Join the Melting Pot this New Year’s Eve for a special four-course New Year’s dinner complete with featured seasonal wines and cocktails. Dinner is $75 per person and guests who book reservations between 3 and 5 p.m. will receive $100 in Melting Pot gift certificates for a delicious 2012! End the night with The Melting Pot’s signature chocolate fondue and get a sweet start to the New Year.

Wild Ginger
Creative cocktails and delectable dining are the name of the game this New Year at Wild Ginger! On December 31 Wild Ginger’s menu will include a vast array of creative cocktails, as well as a decadent dinner menu available all night. Diners can look forward to Wild Ginger’s Asian fusion favorites such as Thai chili beef, green curry chicken, squash and sweet potato stew as well as a satay bar. Wild Ginger will also serve a host of delicious cocktails like the cracked coconut martini, lychee cooler, vanilla passion sidecar and mango mojito. With options like that, who needs champagne?

Z’ Tejas Southwestern Grill
Can’t wait until the 31st to star your New Year’s celebration? You’re in luck. Z’ Tejas at the Bellevue Collection is starting their New Year’s festivities early too. December 30 through January 1 Z’Tejas will be serving a special New Year’s menu. Featured items will include an ahi ceviche with seasoned tostados, Southwestern chicken achiote and a molten chocolate cake for dessert. A trip to Z’ Tejas can be a delicious precursor to your New Year’s Eve!

Not everyone’s New Year’s Eve celebrations center around a meal out. For party-goers that prefer their night out with a little more action, downtown Bellevue has plenty of exciting options.

Munchbar will be hosting an angels and demons costume party on New Year’s Eve complete with guest DJ, celebrity host, champagne and of course prizes awarded to those with the best costumes. If you’re interested in something a bit more formal, consider New Year’s Eve at Piano Bash. Piano Bash will be holding a black and white themed attire party on New Year’s Eve featuring a prefix dinner, champagne toast and live jazz band.

Down the street in Old Bellevue The Spot Off Main will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party of its own. Don’t have a New Year’s Eve date? Play their “Match Ups” game and leave a message for that certain someone you’d like to stand by when the clock strikes twelve. The pinnacle of the night will be a champagne toast at midnight and a drawing for a trip to Hawaii! Doors open at a 8 p.m. and happy hour prices will be offered all night long.

520 Bar and Grill is known among locals for hosting festive holiday parties and New Years is no different. 520 will open at 8 p.m. on December 31 for a pre-funk and DJ and dancing begin at 9 p.m. Celebrate with your close friends at 520 all night!

For those with athletic flair, head to Lucky Strike Lanes! They don’t call it “the ultimate playground for adults” for nothing. In addition to a bowling, Lucky Strike features an arcade, billiards room, dance lounge and bar, making it a great choice for your New Year’s Eve venue. Lucky Strike’s New Year’s celebration will also include an appearance from UFC Octagon Girl and Brittney Palmer.

However you like to welcome in the New Year, downtown Bellevue has all the venues to make it happen. Here’s to 2012!

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!

 
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