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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.

Cinco de Mayo Fiestas in downtown Bellevue

May 3, 2012

May is finally here which means Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. Your favorite downtown Bellevue restaurants are gearing up to make Saturday, May 5 a fun and eventful day. Wear your sombrero and kick off the fiesta with our top picks of dining specials and Cinco de Mayo happenings below. Olé!

Cypress Lounge and Wine Bar at Westin Bellevue
Join the festivities at Cypress Lounge and Wine Bar with live entertainment by the Nuevo Flamenco Guitar Ensemble beginning at 5 p.m. Guests will also enjoy $6 Cypress Margaritas, $4.50 Coronas and a Cinco de Mayo inspired happy hour menu served all night long!

Trophy Cupcakes
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all month long with one of Trophy Cupcakes’ all-time favorites, the Margarita Cupcake! With this delicious morsel you’re bound to get your fix of tangy lime, tequila, and sea salt.

Or taste the spice of cinnamon and cayenne pepper in the Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcake (pictured above) available May 4-6. Don’t miss out – bring your amigos and indulge in these tasty treats!

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Southwestern flair! Z’Tejas gets the party started with its delicious brunch at 11 a.m., featuring the “Weekend Fun Bar”- a do-it-yourself Bloody Mary and Mimosa station - and new brunch dishes like the Shrimp Omelet with Andouille Veracruz. $2 Corona Extra and Corona Light will be served all day long and happy hour will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Spring and Spice: Taste the season at Z’Tejas

May 1, 2012

This spring Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill has a variety of delicious new items on their menu cooked up by the new Executive Chef Derek Stewart. Stewart was the chef at the former Manzana restaurant and was the executive chef who opened Palomino. Stewart graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle’s Culinary Program and has been hard at work conjuring up the latest dishes at Z’Tejas.

Begin a warm spring evening with the infamous Z’Tejas cornbread, followed by a spicy appetizer such as the Green Chile Pork Nachos made with tender pork simmered in green chiles and ancho peppers with tortilla chips, melted jack cheese, borracho beans and fresh jalapeños, served with guacamole. This meaty dish is great to share with friends – we’ve tested!

The new Ahi Chipotle Citrus Bites (pictured above left) are the perfect finger food, made with ahi tuna, mango, jicama atop a crispy tostada round to give it a little extra pop of Southwestern flair, is topped with avocado wasabi aioli

The Tamari Tuna dish makes for a delicious dinner. The ahi tuna is a very beautiful fish that is rolled in black and white sesame seeds seared and served atop an unexpected sweet tamari cream sauce with filling, green chile rice and veggies.

If seafood   really your thing, try the Peppercorn Crusted Filet, topped with roasted mushroom herb demi-glace, tasty scalloped-potatoes and grilled vegetables

If you still have room for more, try the Ancho Fudge Pie made with rich and creamy chocolate filled with walnut pieces for a little extra crunch.

Z’Tejas has also introduced some new specialty cocktails, just in time for spring. The Blood Orange Paloma Solerno made with Blood Orange Liqueur, St-Germain Liqueur, POM Wonderful, Sprite®, club soda, with a float of Milagro Silver Tequila. And the Solerno Sunset made with Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Milagro Silver Tequila, pineapple and lime juices with muddled raspberries. Last but not least Bud Light Platinum.

Whether you’re in the mood to try something new or get your fix of spice and Southwestern flavor, Z’Tejas’ new spring menu is bound to satisfy your tastebuds.

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

Z’Tejas kicks tastebuds into high gear with margaritas and flavorful, healthy menu

February 22, 2012

Bottoms up! 2/22 marks National Margarita Day. So why not celebrate the mid-week hump with a refreshing margarita at Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill in downtown Bellevue?

This year Z’Tejas will be offering its “Little Larry” Margarita (pictured above), a smaller version of the award-wining 6th Street Margarita, for only $2.22 (normally $6). The classic tequila drink can be served shaken with ice, on the rocks, frozen, or straight up. 

We recommend paring your margarita with their delicious limited edition tequila marinated pasta dish. Z’Tejas is also selling its famed freshly made margarita mix to the public for $4.99 for a half gallon bottle – perfect for concocting tasty drinks at home.

Watching your waistline? Z’Tejas recently added a number of items to their menu that are 550 calories and under, making it easy to stick to that New Year’s resolution or kick off those Lent goals on the right foot. In an effort to keep the dishes healthy and maintain good flavor, Z’Tejas uses an array of chili pepper varieties to spice up its dishes. The “550 & Under” menu items include:

● Jerk Chicken Salad featuring spicy jerk chicken strips with mixed field greens, roma tomatoes, feta cheese, crisp tortilla strips and sesame-ginger vinaigrette (515 calories)

● Grilled Salmon accompanied by grilled fresh vegetables with cantaloupe and avocado salad (480 calories)

● Grilled Chicken Breast with fresh vegetables topped with a roasted shallot vinaigrette (470 calories)

● Grilled Cilantro Pesto-Rubbed Ruby Trout topped with avocado relish, served with fresh vegetables and Tejas rice (530 calories)

● Jalapeno Turkey Wrap with julienne cucumbers, carrots, onions and peppers with a tasty jalapeño yogurt, wrapped in a flour tortilla (540 calories)

Z’Tejas also boasts a spread of “Naturally Skinny” cocktails, all under 250 calories with no artificial sweeteners added. Drinks include:

● Skinny Margarita – Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, Herradura Agave Nectar and soda water

● VeeV Spa Cooler – VeeV Acai Spirit, fresh lime juice, cucumbers and mint

● Lemon Skinny Dip – Belvedere Vodka, Herradura Agave Nectar and fresh lemon juice

● Skinny Tropical – Bacardi Rock Coconut, Herradura Agave Nectar and fresh pineapple and lemon juices

● Skinny Raspberry Lemonade – Chambord Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Herradura Agave Nectar, soda water and fresh lemons with a raspberry sugar rim

● Antioxidant Martini – Bacardi Dragon Berry, fresh lemon juice, Herradura Agave Nectar and fresh blackberry and blueberries topped with Wild Berry FOMZ; photo attached

● Bloody Z’Tini – Belvedere Bloody Mary Vodka, Bloody Mary mix and a celery salt rim

More nutritional information on Z’Tejas healthy dining choices can be found on their website.

Margarita Day plus a healthy menu options? We can’t think of better reasons to head over to The Bellevue Collection for a visit at Z’Tejas!

 
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