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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.

Explore new cuisines during April’s Seattle Restaurant Week

April 10, 2012

Delve into spring by exploring the different cuisines our region has to offer during this season’s Seattle Restaurant Week April 8-12 and 15-19.

Sponsored by The Seattle Times and Seattle Restaurant Cooperative partners, Seattle Restaurant Week highlights more than 150 restaurants in the area with a unique menu at each participating restaurant.

The event also provides diners with a great excuse to sample new restaurants without breaking the bank. All participating restaurants offer three-course dinners for $28 and some also offer three-course lunches for only $15.

Although Seattle Restaurant Week implies a Seattle focus, the Eastside is far from neglected. Participating restaurants located in downtown Bellevue include Lot No.3, McCormick & Schmick’s, Monsoon East, Nordstrom Grill, Purple Café and Wine Bar, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, The Melting Pot, and Wild Ginger.

From culinary connoisseurs to someone looking for a change from the norm, diners are bound to satisfy their taste buds during Seattle Restaurant Week. Reservations are recommended to dine at one of the participating restaurants, as space fills up quickly, so make your Seattle Restaurant Week plans today!

Wine Storage and Purple to host March wine events

March 13, 2012

Italian Wine Tasting: March 15

Wine Storage Bellevue invites you to join them for a fun, casual evening of wine sampling from three of Italy’s most famous regions, Thursday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. They can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets here (enter the code “amoroso”).

The host for the evening will be the Gilroy Family, owners of Wine Storage Bellevue, the premier wine storage facility serving Greater Eastside wine enthusiasts. Whether you are a serious collector or simply a person with a passion for wine, you will enjoy touring this state-of-the-art wine storage facility designed to accommodate both established and growing wine collections, as well as their Tuscan-inspired tasting room.

Vino at the Landing will be on-hand to take orders for the featured wines at special event-only prices and to handle any other retail requests. Orders will be fulfilled and available for pickup by Saturday, March 17.

All attendees will be eligible to win one of three Grand Prizes during this event: A 36-case wine locker FREE for 6 months at Wine Storage Bellevue; Private Wine Tasting for four at Vino at the Landing featuring premier Washington wines; or a
Gift Certificate good for $40 of dining credit at Vino at the Landing, including food and beverage.

The event will be limited to only 50 attendees and no tickets will be sold at the door. 21+ and ID is required. For more information on Wine Storage Bellevue visit their website.

AVA Dinner at Purple Café and Wine Bar: March 17

In celebration of Washington Wine Month all four Purple Café and Wine Bar  locations will have a special dinner featuring the wines from one of the 11 American Viticultural Areas in Washington State. Purple Bellevue will be hosting their AVA dinner Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. The cost is $95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

The featured region will be the Columbia Gorge. The Columbia Gorge AVA was established in 2004 and within its compact boundaries lies an extraordinary combination of climate, soil and geology, creating distinctly different “micro climates” perfect for growing premium grapes of almost every variety.

Seating is limited. For more information or to make a reservation contact Event Planning at (206) 838-3853 or email groupdining@heavyrestaurantgroup.com.

‘Dine Around’ downtown Bellevue March 1-29

March 6, 2012

Think you have to travel cross lake to experience delectable – and wallet conscious – 3 for $30 meals? Not to worry. The March Dine Around Seattle restaurant lineup has a heavy Eastside presence, with four of the participating restaurants located right here in downtown Bellevue.

What’s the scoop on Dine Around? According to the promotion’s website, here are all the details you’ll need to know:

Each March and November, Sundays through Thursdays, Seattle area’s finest restaurants offer 3-course dinners for a mere $30. This includes selections for appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Many of the restaurants also offer lunch for $15. Prices do not include beverage, tax and gratuity. Menus are not available on Thanksgiving or Easter.

Downtown Bellevue boasts 3 for $30 dinner menus at Lot No. 3, Monsoon East, Palomino and Purple Café and Wine Bar. All four eateries are also offering 3 for $15 lunch menus.

Plus there’s more ways than one to get involved in Dine Around. The campaign frequently adds restaurant features and recipes to their ‘Table Talk’ blog. And if you’re the social type, we recommend following Dine Around Seattle on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to enter great dining contests and giveaways!

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.

 
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