Bargain wine, art this summer at Pogacha Bellevue

June 27, 2011

Make a dinner date at Pogacha June 25 through August 25 to view an extraordinary art show by local artist Bill Peterson,“Abstract Complexity in Bold Color.”

Peterson has been a Bellevue resident since the 1950s and a long-time diner at Pogacha. Growing up Bill was inspired by his art teacher at Bellevue High and went on pursue his passion by taking art classes at the University of Puget Sound.

Peterson became reacquainted with his love for art when dining at Pogacha two years ago. He would often draw on the white paper table clothes with crayon and brought it home, where he would add to the works to give them more complexity. Many of the pieces started at Pogacha are now a part of the display this summer.

Stop by this summer to enjoy Bill Peterson’s artwork and Pogacha’s Adriatic fare. We recommend sampling one of the delicious flatbreads on the menu. Choose from the Chicken, Kalamata Olive, Feta & Greek Oregano or the classic Tomato & Fresh Basil. Other Pogacha favorites are the Chicken Dijon Pasta and the Adriatic Prawns.

And don’t miss Pogacha’s $12 Bottle of Wine Night every Thursday evening this summer. Come in for dinner, choose your bottle from the Wine Counter and enjoy!

Dinner service begins at 5:00 p.m. daily. Call (425) 455-5670 for reservations or visit pogacha.com. Pogacha also serves lunch Monday through Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. and breakfast on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

El Gaucho showcases Northwest wines and gives back at 3rd annual Pour on the Plaza

June 21, 2011

On Saturday, June 25, Bellevue-ites can enjoy a few of their favorite things: wine, charity, music and of course―El Gaucho! The 3rd Annual Pour on the Plaza takes place from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on the City Center Bellevue Plaza lawn and inside the restaurant.

Guests will have the opportunity to sample wine from over twenty of the West Coast’s premier wineries, as well as appetizers from El Gaucho and the Waterfront Seafood Grill. Event attendees will also enjoy the Latin, musical stylings of local northwest band, A Cedar Suede.

This year’s event supports the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club of King County which offers food and services to underprivileged children in their area.

Making a special appearance will be Season One Top Chef Dave Martin, who will also be signing his personal cookbook for attendees.

The cost is $85 per person, including tax, gratuity and complimentary valet parking at El Gaucho’s front entrance off of 108th Avenue NE.  Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at (425) 455-2715.

Participating Wineries Include:

Andrew Will

Bergström

Caymus

Corliss

DeLILLE CELLARS

Domaine Drouhin

Domaine Ste Michelle

Domaine Serene

EFESTĒ

Evening Land

Gorman

Grand Reve Vintners

Lachini

Long Shadows / Nine Hats

Mark Ryan

Northstar

Novelty Hill

Pepperbridge

Sparkman Cellars

Spring Valley

Va Piano

Walla Faces/Barons V

Seastar’s Washington Wine Week

April 25, 2011

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is hosting another fantastic wine event that is not to be missed! At the conclusion of the annual Washington Wine Month, Seastar presents its own wine celebration—Washington Wine Week. April 25–28, wines from across the state will be available at Seastar in downtown Bellevue, along with access to the people who produce them.

The week-long event showcases the top wines that Washington State is known for, and the partnership these wines share with food. Guests will also have the opportunity to speak with the visiting winemakers and learn more about how they create their wines. All wines will be served by the glass and specially paired with dishes from Seastar’s acclaimed menu.

Washington Wine Week events at Seastar Bellevue:

April 25: Va Piano with Winemaker/Owner Justin Wiley

April 26: Hestia Cellars with General Manager Cole Sisson

April 27: Quilceda Creek Vinters with General Manager John Smith

April 28: Long Shadows Wineries with company president Dane Narbaitz

The celebration continues the following week May 2–5 at the Seastar Seattle location. For more information or to make your reservation, call (425) 456-0010, or visit seastarrestaurant.com.

Daniel’s Broiler winemaker dinner series

February 15, 2011

Looking to enjoy some amazing wine, fantastic food and learn more about how to pair the two together? Daniel’s Broiler is holding another Winemaker Dinner Series this year featuring a notable lineup of wineries coupled with their classic Northwest menu. Each evening in the series will begin with light hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. served during a brief seminar given by the winemakers themselves. The speakers will provide background on the conception of each wine and highlight techniques on how enjoy the delicate relationship between food and wine. Following the seminar, guests will be treated to a multi-course gourmet meal prepared by the Daniel’s Broiler culinary team.

For a closer look at a Daniels Broiler Winemaker Dinner, check out the video below featuring Woodward Canyon Winery.

Upcoming Winemaker Dinners include Long Shadows Vintners on March 2; Mark Ryan, Stevens, and Gorman Wineries on April 13; and Rising Stars of Washington State on May 25.

For more information on the Winemaker Dinner Series, or for event dates throughout the second half of the year, please visit the Daniel’s Broiler website.  To make reservations, email vintagelounge@schwartzbros.com or call (425) 990-6310.

Winter Wine School at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar

January 3, 2011

Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar hosts a wine event you won’t want to miss this winter season. Erik Liedholm and Lars Ryssdal, sommeliers at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, have once again put together a curriculum that will enlighten your mind as well as your palate. Known as the “Scandinavian Wine Hacks” for their enthusiasm of wine, Erik and Lars pour only the best quality wines and present them in a way that is fun and exciting.

The Winter Wine School consists of a three-part series: Bubbles (already passed), Burgundy, and Erik & Lars’ Excellent Adventures. Students have the option of signing up for the entire three-part series for $230 or signing up for any class individually for $80 to $90 (depending on the session). Class descriptions below:

Burgundy
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Individual Class Price: $90 + tax

Burgundy is what you want and Burgundy is what you shall get. The success of Erik and Lars’ Bordeaux class helped them realize that there are many other wine geeks out there. An epic line-up of Burgundy will be had. Wineries to include: Comtes de Vogue, Jean Boillot, J-F Coche Dury, Arnaud Ente, E. Sauzet, Joseph Drouhin, and more.

Featured Topics: Village to vineyard nuance, the Cru system, how to buy good Burgundy and is it worth it.

Erik and Lars’ Excellent Adventures

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Individual Class Price: $80 + tax

Lars and Erik will uncork the sommelier secrets behind their most recent journeys: Le Union des Grands Cru de Bordeaux in San Francisco, trips to Napa Valley, Spain and a few twists and turns along the way.

Featured Topics: In depth review and tasting of the 2008 Bordeaux vintage, tasting of Kongsgaard wines, Wedding wine (Krug, Selosse, etc.) and gossip, gossip, gossip!

Space is limited. Please call (425) 456-0010 ext. 46, or email reservations2@seastarrestaurant.com to make class reservations. For more information on Winter Wine School, visit the Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar website.

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