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Certified Humane Alfresco Eggs by Vital Farms Now Available to the Pacific Northwest

September 8, 2014, 9:54 am
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Vital Farms’ Pasture-Raised Alfresco Eggs Bring Great-Tasting and Humanely-Raised Eggs to the Pacific Northwest

The brand new line of pasture-raised and Certified Humane® Alfresco Eggs by Vital Farms is now available in more than 200 Quality Food Centers (QFC) and Fred Meyer stores within the greater Puget Sound and Portland metro markets. The introduction of Alfresco Eggs marks the first time pasture-raised, premium eggs will be available in mass market grocery locations in the Pacific Northwest making high-quality and ethically-raised eggs readily available to anyone, not just those who shop at specialty grocery stores.

“As consumers continue to demand accessible high-quality, ethically raised foods, ’pasture-raised’ is the fastest growing segment within the specialty egg set,” said Matt O'Hayer, Owner of Vital Farms. “Our pasture-raised hens, or ‘girls’ as we call them, are healthy and happy; resulting in a humanely-raised egg that is better tasting and more nutritious.”

Alfresco Eggs are the first of their kind to earn the third-party Certified Humane label, which means each hen has at least 108 square feet of pasture where they are free to roam and forage outside all year round. To ensure fresh nutrition for the hens, the pastures are rotated weekly and no pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals are ever introduced to the chickens, their eggs or their pastures. The pasture-raised Alfresco Eggs have less cholesterol and saturated fat, and more vitamins and omega 3s than factory farm eggs making for a more nutritious, rich and delicious egg.

Pasture-raised farming is a superior method for ensuring both the quality of the eggs, and the humane and ethical treatment of the hens. By comparison, “free-range” is often misleading to consumers; “free-range” means that while a hen has access to the outdoors, it is usually a very limited space (less than two square feet), and typically means she still spends most of her time in a crowded indoor space. “Cage-free” simply means that a hen is not caged; it is however, still kept indoors, often with little space to move around (less than one square foot) and no outdoor access.

Look for Alfresco Eggs’ colorful, chalk-drawing inspired cartons in the dairy or specialty/organic sections of QFC and Fred Meyer stores. Alfresco Eggs are available in 12-packs and retail at a competitive price point to other specialty eggs. In addition to Alfresco Eggs, Vital Farms offers other egg types that are also pasture-raised: USDA Certified Organic sold as Vital Farms in Whole Foods and as Pasture Verde in other retailers.




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Tap House Grill Introduces Brand New Menu

September 23, 2014, 4:36 pm
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Tap House Grill, with locations in Bellevue and downtown Seattle, has introduced an entirely revamped menu to accompany its extensive beer selection.

“As a restaurant, it is certainly our duty to keep current on the culinary trends; especially those that pair well with the focal point of our restaurants - beer,” said Paul Reder, owner of Tap House Grill. “Many of our dishes had been on the menu since we opened in 2002. While we had some guest favorites, we set a goal to impact every single menu item. Even the rare few that stayed on the menu received a tweak.”

The new menu was tested and refined over the summer and includes creations such as: Ahi Poke Tower with sesame seared ahi, avocado, tomato, tobiko, seaweed salad, crispy wontons, and wasabi aioli; Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese; Cedar Planked Wild Bulgogi Marinated Salmon with orange-miso butter, crispy rice cake, and veggies; Morning After Burger with a signature blended burger patty with beef and bacon ground together, topped with molasses-smoked black pepper bacon, gruyere cheese, slow roasted cipollini onions, and a fried egg with chipotle aioli; and Bacon and Grilled Pineapple Flatbread with molasses-smoked black pepper bacon, sweet habanero barbeque sauce, cotija and fresh mozzarella, cilantro, chilies, and caramelized red onion.

Additionally, ingredients and textures were added to enhance the flavor profile of existing favorites, which include: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings with general Tso’s sauce, Chinese hot mustard, cucumbers, siracha, green onion, and peanuts; Spice Crusted Ahi Salad with rice vermicelli, wild greens, cucumber, tomato, carrots, red radish, sweet peppers, peanuts, and Thai basil dressing ;Chimichurri Grilled Alaskan Cod Tacos with avocado crème, tomato, slaw, salsa fresca, and cilantro; and Italian Mac and Cheese with Italian five cheese Alfredo, roasted peppers, fried salami, onions, tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh basil.

“All of the new items have received positive feedback from our guests and has instilled a sense of excitement to our menu,” added Reder. “This is certainly a better reflection of what Tap House Grill represents and creates great options for individuals, groups or parties.”

Tap House Grill features the largest selection of draft beers in the Northwest with more than 160 on tap. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner, happy hour, late night dining, full service catering, and private dining and banquet space. Groups of less than 30 people can dine in the restaurant without booking a private space. While larger groups, up to 680, can take advantage of a choice of private room options which include billiards, live music areas, and audio visual capabilities.

About Tap House Grill

The Tap House Grill offers two distinct restaurants. The original restaurant, the Bellevue Tap House Grill, has been open since 2002. The Bellevue Tap House Grill features the largest selection of Northwest beers on tap on the Eastside, and is located in the Bellevue Galleria. The Seattle Tap House Grill restaurant is located in downtown Seattle with access to all the shopping, attractions, and convention facilities in Seattle. Tap House Grill Seattle also offers a billiards room with regulation size tables at hourly rates. Both of the Tap House Grill restaurant locations feature an extensive beer collection, over 160 beers on tap, as well as Northwest influenced cuisine. For more information, visit taphousegrill.com.
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Seattle Restaurant Week is Coming in October

September 23, 2014, 4:39 pm
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Beginning Oct. 19, Seattle area restaurants will come together to present the broadest reaching, largest dining celebration in the area: Seattle Restaurant Week. The 10-day program runs Oct.19-23 and Oct. 26-30 (Sunday-Thursday), offering three-course dinners for $30 and two-course lunches for $15.

Seattle Restaurant Week was created by Seattle and Eastside restaurants banding together to offer diners a price-conscious menu at some of the areas most respected dining establishments. Largely based on the success of other Restaurant Weeks across the country, the promotion offers value-driven menus from restaurants big and small throughout Seattle and surrounding communities.

“October is the perfect time to take advantage of dining somewhere new during Seattle Restaurant Week, or just getting an incredible deal at one of your favorite spots; fall is setting in and we naturally seek out comfort of great cooking during this season, especially with the bounty of the fall harvest”, says Chef-Owner Maria Hines of Maria Hines Restaurants. “This two-week celebration of food is also a way for us, the local restaurants, to thank diners for their ongoing support of this great promotion.”

New to the program this fall are restaurants such as Vespolina, Bell + Whete, Chiso Sushi, Szmanias, Place Pigalle and others.

A modest price increase in the Oct. program accounts for rising ingredient costs, but allows participating restaurants to produce high quality dishes that compromise nothing in portion size and creativity. Far from just date night dining, many restaurants offer kids menus that make Seattle Restaurant Week a family occasion. A list of participating restaurants and individual restaurant menus are available now at www.SeattleRestaurantWeek.com. More restaurants are added weekly.

About Seattle Restaurant Week

Celebrated for 10 days every April and October, Seattle Restaurant Week offers fixed-price, multi-course lunches and dinners at restaurants throughout King County. Seattle Restaurant Week partners with The Seattle Times and Alaska Airlines VISA Signature for the broadest reaching dining promotion in the Puget Sound area. Seattle Restaurant Week is operated by the Seattle Restaurant Cooperative, a non-profit association of restaurateurs united to represent local area restaurants. Seattle Restaurant Cooperative board members include restaurateurs from John Howie Restaurants, Maria Hines Restaurants, Nell’s Restaurant, Thierry Rautureau Restaurants and Tom Douglas Restaurants. For more information, visit www.SeattleRestaurantWeek.com. Diners can visit Twitter (@SeattleRW) and Facebook (Facebook.com/SeattleRestaurantWeek) for news and giveaways.
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Hot Cakes to Open Second Location in Capitol Hill in 2015

September 23, 2014, 4:44 pm
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Autumn Martin, owner and chocolatier of Ballard’s beloved Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery, is thrilled to announce her second location. The new Hot Cakes will be located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood at 1650 East Olive Way, on the ground level of a new building where the iconic dessert cafe B&O Espresso stood for 36 years. Martin is shooting for an opening in the first quarter of 2015.

The 2,200 square-feet of space means more seating and an expanded retail area, plus a larger variety of milkshakes and cocktails! Hot Cakes will be making their very own ice cream in the new kitchen, both hard-pack and soft-serve. (There are plans for smoked chocolate ice cream!) Martin is thrilled about the new space, and plans to create a more hands-on, immersive dessert experience in the Capitol Hill shop.

There will be 50 seats inside and 25 outside on a covered patio. The patio will offer year-round seating, complete with a fire pit for roasting marshmallows! S’mores can happen inside too, with mini hibachi grills and complete s’mores kits available for gooey roasting enjoyment indoors.

The dining and retail space will be about double of that of the Ballard shop—there’ll even be a photo booth! A mezzanine over the kitchen will provide private event space for 24—and what goes together better than celebrations and molten cakes?

Hot Cakes will continue to serve award-winning Blue Star Coffee from the Methow Valley, and the savory and pastry menu will be very similar to the Ballard shop’s offerings. The Ballard kitchen will remain the main production kitchen, though cakes for the Capitol Hill shop will be whipped up onsite, as well as all the ice cream.

Martin is so excited to bring her handmade organic treats to Capitol Hill, and looks forward to opening the doors!

Opened in May of 2012 by Autumn Martin, Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery is a fun and unique dessert restaurant and brand of high quality, organic desserts. While the molten chocolate cakes have earned Martin a devoted following, Hot Cakes offers many other swoon-inducing desserts such as: milkshakes (boozy and otherwise,) to-die-for cookies, bread pudding, and tarts, as well as savory bites and cocktails. The restaurant also features a production kitchen and a retail shop that showcases the innovative confections, caramel sauces, and take-and-bake molten chocolate cakes that keep guests coming back. Hot Cakes’ mission is to inspire and please – one delicious, creative, and organic dessert at a time.

Hot Cakes is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 11pm and until 12am on Friday. Saturdays the shop is open from 10am to 12am and Sundays 10am to 11pm. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm. For more information, call 206.420.3431. To learn more or order Hot Cakes products online, visit www.getyourhotcakes.com.

Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery is located at 5427 Ballard Avenue NW in Seattle, Washington.
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Update on Canal Market, To Open Mid-November

September 23, 2014, 4:52 pm
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The build-out of Ericka Burke’s Portage Bay market is coming right along! She’s had a great time picking out design elements and watching as the space begins to come together, and it looks like Canal Market will open mid-November.

At the center of the market will be a large deli island with ready-made salads, cheeses, and charcuterie as well as made-to-order sandwiches and salads. The morning hours will offer a breakfast buffet with toast and house-made toppings, fresh fruit, granola, and more. The juice and espresso bar, serving fresh pressed juices and Slate Coffee, will be open all day.

The market will offer organic produce, farm fresh eggs, a selection of dry goods, and thoughtfully curated gift and specialty food items. For the kids: the cooler will hold all of Burke’s favorite artisan ice creams and there’ll be old-school candy available by the pound. And for the adults: there will be a handpicked selection of bottled wine and beer!

The baked goods Volunteer Park Cafe is known and loved for will be available at Canal Market too—there’ll even be some killer new cookie varieties. Tess Macdonald of July Floral will run a Garden & Flower area with bright, beautiful bouquets year-round.

The market will have seating along the windows to enjoy a coffee and a treat, and a communal table for lunch with friends. Burke is so excited to open the doors of the market, and can’t wait to meet the neighborhood.

Located at 2919 Fuhrman Avenue East in Seattle’s Portage Bay neighborhood, Canal Market will provide the neighborhood with groceries, fresh produce, household essentials, and specialty gift items, as well as grab-and-go food, and beer and wine. The market will be open daily from 7am to 7pm. For more information, visit www.canalmarketseattle.com

About Volunteer Park Cafe

Located among the elegant homes of Seattle’s North Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park Cafe (VPC) is the quintessential neighborhood-meeting place. With mismatched vintage chairs, throw pillows tossed along banquets, and a communal table running the length of the inviting sunlit room - it’s the perfect place to spend time. The food is delicious home-style goodness, house made pastries, savory and sweet, and a selection of fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches provide daytime provisions ordered from friendly faces behind the counter. As the light dims and the candles are lit, table service begins and guests cozy in for rustic pizzas and ever-changing seasonal offerings like Braised Beef Brisket with Creamy Polenta and Greens, Pan Seared Halibut, or the heavenly Pot Pie. VPC offers a generous selection of boutique wines by the glass and bottles of wine can be enjoyed at the cafe or taken to go. For more information, visit www.alwaysfreshgoodness.com.

Volunteer Park Cafe is located at 1501 17th Avenue East (at Galer) in Seattle, Washington.
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Seahawks Offer 2-Foot-Long "Hawk Dogs" at CenturyLink Field

September 26, 2014, 12:16 am
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You won't ever go hungry after eating one of these 24-inch long hot dogs. Last month, the Seattle Seahawks and CenturyLink Field introduced its longest addition to its concession menu called the Colossal Hawk Dog. The monstrous hawk dog is topped with chipotle cheese sauce, pico de gallo, diced red peppers, diced jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole with blue and green tortilla strips. As you can see, us Seahawks fans like to go all out when it comes to supporting our team.

A few other amazing items that were recently added to the list include: 

Hawk Nachos — Huge Seahawks blue and green nacho chips with chipotle cheese sauce, pollo verde or ground beef, black beans, cotija cheese, diced green chilies, sliced Jalapenos, sliced black olives, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and banana pepper rings. 

BBQ Nachos — Seahawks blue and green nacho chips with chipotle cheese sauce, BBQ brisket, diced red onion, diced dill pickles and hot sauce.

Hue Ky Mi Gia Vegetarian Chow Mein —A gem that opened in 2009 in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, Hue Ky Mi Gia serves Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, specializing in noodle dishes. The restaurant has been owned and run by family members since its humble beginnings in Saigon, Vietnam, in 1959. Sportservice will serve assorted vegetables tossed in a vegetarian chow mein sauce with wheat noodles.

Phnom Penh Tempura Chicken — The Phnom Penh Noodle House, a Cambodian restaurant that celebrates that country's culture, was established in 1987 in the Chinatown-International District. Sportservice will serve Phnom Penh's tempura chicken tossed in locally made black pepper and garlic honey sauce. It will be served with jalapeno rings.

Seattle Crab Fries — Sportservice will serve waffle-cut French fries topped with a creamy crab cheese sauce.

Salmon BLT — The new Salmon BLT features a salmon filet on a toasted croissant with mayonnaise, crisp bacon, sliced tomato and shredded lettuce.

The "Pylon" Hot Pastrami Sandwich — The Pylon features warm pastrami piled on a pretzel roll with yellow mustard, Swiss cheese, and coleslaw. It is served with kettle chips.

First and 10 Hot Turkey Sandwich — This delicious sandwich features warm smoked turkey breast with cream cheese and cranberry sauce served on a pretzel roll. It is also served with kettle chips.

Assorted Grab n Go salad — Sportservice is creating new salads available to go at select locations.

Kau Kau's BBQ Pork — Renowned throughout Seattle for its slow-roasted BBQ pork, Kau Kau has been a Chinatown-International District favorite for nearly 40 years. Kau Kau was selected Seattle's best BBQ by Seattle Weekly in 2012 and named one of the top five Asian restaurants in Seattle by Sprudge.com. Sportservice serves Kau Kau's famous BBQ pork served over jasmine rice with a pork sauce.

Rain Shadow Meats Porchetta Sandwich — The specialty sandwich from the Pioneer Square butcher features slow-roasted pork loin served on Macrina Bakery bread with a house-made verde sauce. Voted one of the best sandwiches in Seattle by SeattleMet.com
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Annual Taste of Iceland Festival Returns to Seattle

October 7, 2014, 10:11 pm
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Returning for a seventh year, Taste of Iceland invites Seattle-area residents to explore Icelandic food, music and culture at events October 9-12

September 9, 2014 —Taste of Iceland, presented by Iceland Naturally, returns to Seattle Thursday, October 9 – Sunday, October 12. The multi-day festival offers Seattleites a chance to discover the wonders of Icelandic culture and lifestyle through a series of events where our two countries and communities complement one another perfectly.

Taste of Iceland is paradise for foodies, music-lovers and art aficionados alike. Locals can indulge in Icelandic cuisine at Dahlia Lounge, where Icelandic Chef Viktor Örn Andrésson, Nordic Chef of the Year 2014, is partnering with Chef Brock Johnson to craft a menu that highlights native Icelandic ingredients and sip on signature cocktails featuring Reyka Vodka and Brennivín created by local mixologistAmber Gephart.

Those looking to experience Icelandic culture through the arts can explore modern takes on Norse Mythology at the Odin’s Eye Art Exhibit at Seattle's Nordic Heritage Museum, explore the intersection between sustainability and art at Pacific Lutheran University’s two Nordic exhibits in Tacoma, discover Icelandic literature at Reykjavik Writing Jam and enjoy a FREE musical showcase at Neumos featuring some of Iceland and Seattle’s most popular artists at Reykjavik Calling.

Events this year include:

FOOD

Icelandic Menu at Dahlia Lounge
Thursday, October 9 – Sunday, October 12

Dahlia Lounge welcomes Icelandic Chef Viktor Örn Andrésson, Nordic Chef of the Year 2014 who is working in collaboration with Chef Brock Johnson to craft a prix fixe, four-course menu showcasing some of the finest Icelandic ingredients such as salmon, cod and free-range lamb. Diners can also enjoy two signature Reyka Vodka cocktails with a dash of Brennivín created by Dahlia Lounge Mixologist Amber Gephart.

Chef Viktor Örn Andrésson is head chef at the internationally renowned Blue Lagoon’s LAVA Restaurant. He was named Nordic Chef of the Year 2014, the Icelandic Chef of the Year in 2013 and has been a member of the Icelandic National Culinary Team since 2009. Chef Örn is no stranger to culinary competitions; in 2010 he received gold and silver medals at the Culinary World Cup, and has participated in two Bocuse d’Or championships. Chef Andrésson derives culinary inspiration from the climate and geography of Iceland, which drives his love of preparing local and seasonal foods, including the high-quality, fresh food provided in abundance by the north Atlantic sea; a passion clearly reflected in the Icelandic menu at Dahlia Lounge.

“What I love about Taste of Iceland is that we are offering our Seattle guests, who otherwise may not have the chance, an opportunity to experience and enjoy genuine Icelandic cuisine,” said Chef Andrésson. “We are fortunate to have an abundance of amazing natural resources in Iceland – fresh seafood, produce and quality meats – which is a very important part of our culture. Our menu at Dahlia Lounge is one that I expect will truly delight diners and hopefully inspires them to visit Iceland in the future.”

The four-course menu is $75 and reservations can be made by calling 206.682.4142. Dahlia Lounge is located at 2001 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121.

MUSIC

Reykjavik Calling – Free Concert at Neumos Presented By KEXP 90.3 FM
Saturday, October 11 | Doors at 8:00 p.m.

At Reykjavik Calling, Icelandic musicians take the stage with some of Seattle’s most-loved artists for a concert at Neumos. This FREE, cross-cultural musical showcase introduces Seattle to the vibrant music scene that has secured Iceland’s position as a musical powerhouse. Presented by KEXP 90.3, the FREE concert will feature performances and never-before-heard collaborations from the following Iceland/Seattle duos:

From Iceland From Seattle
Sin Fang Seattle Rock Orchestra Quintet
Soley Say Hi
Júníus Meyvant Eric Anderson of Cataldo

“We're thrilled to present Reykjavik Calling, a cross-cultural exchange pairing artists from two of the most vibrant music scenes in the world, Reykjavik and Seattle, for an evening of magical music making and collaboration,” said Kevin Cole, Senior Director of Programming at KEXP.

The Reykjavik Calling concert is 21+ only and limited to venue capacity. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Neumos is located at 925 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122. For more information, visit http://neumos.com

ART

Odin’s Eye
Friday, October 10 – Sunday, November 9

The Odin's Eye art exhibit seeks to build an inspirational bridge between Americans and Icelanders as artists visually interpret the Norse Mythology through various mediums. Participating artists include from Iceland: Gunnella, Kristín Ragna Gunnarsdóttir, Sindri Már Sigfússon, Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir. From the US: Lulu Yee , Derek Weisberg, Pandora Andre-Beatty and Michael Linton Simpson. The exhibit is sponsored by Icelandair Cargo and Iceland Naturally.

“I lived in Iceland for 4 years and am fascinated with the connection Icelanders have with nature, their colorful heritage, their folklore, hidden people, elves, the Norse Gods,” said Lulu Yee, artist and curator of Odin’s Eye. “Iceland is a nation of great storytellers, and I wanted to work on a group show which addresses an aspect of the Icelandic heritage, while at the same time, viewing it through the lens of a foreigner who has had little exposure to those stories."

The Nordic Heritage Museum is located at 3014 NW 67th St, Seattle, WA, 98117. For more information, visit http://nordicmuseum.org/

Literature

Reykjavik Writing Jam
Friday, October 10 / 7:00 p.m.

Presented by the Seattle City of Literature and Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature in partnership with Elliott Bay Book Company, Icelandic writer Bragi Ólafsson and Seattle poet and novelist Karen Finneyfrock will join together to read stories based on characters of the other's creation. This "character jam" will be accompanied by a "zine jam" hosted by ZAPP, Seattle's Zine Archive & Publishing Project. Each guest who attends this event will be invited to craft their own zines of Karen and Bragi's work with a variety of materials, and walk away with a one-of-a-kind art object.

Elliott Bay Book Company is located at 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122. For more information, visit http://elliottbaybook.com/ and http://seattlecityoflit.org

Art and Geothermal Presentation in Tacoma
Nordic Eco: Steps Toward Sustainability
Wednesday, October 1 – Wednesday, November 19

Special Event with Guest Speaker Árni Gunnarsson, National Power Company of Iceland: October 1, 2014 at 7 p.m.

The topic of Icelandic leadership in the field of geothermal and hydroelectric energy production will be punctuated at the opening on October 1st when featured guest Árni Gunnarsson speaks on the history of the industry in Iceland. This event bridges together “Nordic Edo: Steps Towards Sustainability” with the art exhibit, “Elements of Power: Capturing the Icelandic Landscape” as Iceland’s ability to harness renewable energy sources is directly tied to the landscape features recreated in Sigrun’s art installations.

The Pacific Lutheran University, Scandinavian Cultural Center is located at 12180 South Park Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003. For more information, visit http://www.plu.edu/scancenter

Elements of Power: Capturing the Icelandic Landscape
Wednesday, October 1- Wednesday, October 22
Artist Meet & Greet: Thursday, October 16 / 5 – 8 p.m.

The exhibit, “Elements of Power: Capturing the Icelandic Landscape” will explore Icelandic glaciers, rivers, lava fields and northern lights through the medium of touchable textiles. Sigrun Lara Shanko, the featured artist, has garnered attention worldwide for her long running series of silks infused with themes from the Viking Age.

The Pacific Lutheran University, Scandinavian Cultural Center is located at 12180 South Park Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003. For more information, visit http://www.plu.edu/scancenter

Find An #IcelandSecret and Win a Prize!

Seattleites are urged to keep an eye out for secrets about Iceland at each event and elsewhere around the city. Once you find a secret, share it via Instagram and Twitter using the hashtags #IcelandSecret and #TasteofIceland for a chance to win an Icelandic prize!

Taste of Iceland in Seattle is presented by Iceland Naturally, in cooperation with Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Blue Lagoon, Icelandic Glacial Water,Promote Iceland, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, KEXP, Dahlia Lounge, Seattle City of Literature, Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature, Nordic Heritage Museum, Elliott Bay Book Company and Pacific Lutheran University.

For a complete schedule of Taste of Iceland events, please visit www.icelandnaturally.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/icelandnaturally and follow @IcelandNatural on Twitter.
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Seattle's Hottest Halloween Party Masquerade Costume Ball is Back

October 12, 2014, 11:22 pm
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Seattle's Hottest Halloween Party Masquerade Costume Ball is back at Fremont Studios. That's right! 17 days left until the Classic Masquerade ("black tie + Venetian-style mask") and Delicious Costumes ("think fun, sexy, interesting") fill the room. As you know, where are a handful of amazing Halloween Parties going on, but did you know The Bonza Bash is Seattle’s only Masquerade Costume Ball. 

Get your tickets for $25: here (early bird special).

As with all Bonza Bashes, this is a dressy affair – jeans, sneakers etc… will not be allowed. We get few opportunities to dress up in Seattle, so here’s your chance.

To gain entry to the party, you must be dressed in masquerade or a costume. The dress code will be strictly enforced, if you’re not dressed appropriately, you won’t get in.

Costume Contest

Bonza Bash Halloween is known for having Seattle’s richest costume contest, and this year will be no exception.

Every year at Bonza Bash, the phenomenal costumed party-goers compete for the ultimate prize. Last year, 2 guests won round trip tickets to Australia. This year we have something even better in store. All in all, we’ve got $10,000 in prizes for our costume contest–without a doubt, it’s the biggest, richest and by far the best costume contest in town.

You must register to enter the costume contest. Registration will open when the event opens (8pm for VIP, 8:30 for General Admission), and will conclude at 11:00pm – if you want to be considered for the costume contest, you must register at the contest registration booth before 11:00pm.

Costume Contestants are registered by giving a donation of $5 or more to our charity beneficiary. 100% of the proceeds go to charity. Check out more details regarding our charity partner.
Contest Categories

We will have 5 categories you can choose to enter:
  • Best Costume
  • Best Masquerade
  • Best Group
  • Sexiest Costume
  • Funniest Costume

The winners from the respective categories will compete for the title of Best Overall and the Grand Prize! (Contest details)

Fremont Studios

Fremont Studios is Seattle’s only production movie studio – an amazing venue with one of the best sound and lighting systems in the Pacific Northwest. With a capacity for 2000 guests, we couldn’t think of a better location for Halloween!
Entertainment

DJ Tamm from Kiss 106.1 will be on the decks to keep the dance floor pumpin’ all night long!
Photographers


Things to keep in mind:
  • Must Dress up in a Masquerade or Costume
  • CASH ONLY bar
  • VIP Private bar will be cash and credit card
  • ID required, 21+ only
  • Free Coat Check

Location:

Fremont Studios is located at 155 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, 98103. There are 2 adjacent parking lots next to the building and plenty of nearby street parking in the Fremont area. Coat check is provided at the venue free of charge. Doors open to the public at 8:30pm. Check-in at the registration table at the main entrance to Fremont studios on 35th st.

Tickets On Sale Now:

Tickets are on sale NOW at Shindigg for $25 and selling fast. Last year we packed Fremont Studios with nearly 2,000 guests, the year before at Bell Harbor with 2,000. We had to turn people away who were begging to buy tickets at the door. Get your tickets early and avoid disappointment.
Bonza Gold VIP

Because some of us enjoy the finer things in life, we’re pleased to announce our Bonza Gold VIP package. Bonza Gold VIP tickets are strictly limited to preserve the exclusivity of the experience.

Our VIP experience is constantly evolving and improving thanks to your feedback. We think you’ll like what we’ve put together for this year.

Read more about Bonza Gold VIP Tickets


For more information and details, visit the website.
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Giveaway: Seattle Restaurant Week Night Out Package (Tweet to Win)

October 19, 2014, 9:58 am
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Now that the bacon got your attention, we would like to announce a special giveaway in collaboration with Seattle Restaurant Week and Flywheel Seattle! Next week is the start of Seattle's favorite dining week with more than 170 local restaurants will serve up three-course dinners for just $30 and many of them will offer two-course lunches for $15. 

The giveaway includes (3 winners): a $100 Gift Certificate + Reservation to either Loulay, Seastar Bellevue, or Volterra, and a round trip Flywheel credit of $25 to one of three restaurants. 

About Loulay: Named for Chef Thierry Rautureau’s hometown of Saint Hilaire de Loulay in France, Loulay Kitchen & Bar marries the French influence of his upbringing with modern twist and sensibility to provide an accessible dining experience for everyone.

About Seastar: Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar has been voted best seafood restaurant in Seattle by the reader's of Seattle Magazine, in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The Seastar wine list has been awarded the Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence" making both Seastar Restaurants the only Seattle and Bellevue seafood restaurants with this award.

About Volterra: Named after the Tuscan hilltop town where the couple married in 2004, Volterra features the bold-flavored, Tuscan-inspired menu of Chef Curtiss showcasing his innovative style applied to the bountiful harvest of the Pacific Northwest.

2 Ways to Enter: 

Select a restaurant you want to experience and share the link on either Facebook or Twitter. If you're using Facebook, just share this link and LIKE us on Facebook. 

If you're on Twitter, all you have to do is Tweet to win. The dates below indicate the scheduled dinner experience you can win. If you want to win all three, you can tweet all three. People can submit three tweets per day.
  1. Loulay Kitchen & Bar - Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
  • Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar in Bellevue - Monday, October 27th, 2014
  • Volterra Restaurant in Kirkland - Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

    • About Flywheel
    Flywheel is an app for iPhones and Android smartphones that lets you hail a cab, watch as your cab approaches, and pay for your cab ride using your smartphone.
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    Earls Kitchen and Bar in Downtown Bellevue Launches Fall Menu

    October 24, 2014, 11:35 pm
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    What better way to spend the Fall season than a collection of savory dishes and comforting cocktails. Earls Kitchen + Bar is one of North America’s most successful independent restaurant groups, currently with 65 restaurants - 59 of those in Canada and 5 in the United States (Denver, Colorado; Bellevue, Washington; Miami, Florida; Boston, Mass.). On September 10th Earls opened their first location in Boston, Massachusetts (Assembly Row, Somerville) and in 2015 open in both Washington, DC and Chicago, Illinois.



    Earls Restaurants Ltd. and the Fuller Group is a family owned operation started by Montana native Leroy Earl (Bus) Fuller in 1982 with their first restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta. Bus and his sons own Earls Kitchen + Bar (Earls is not a franchise), operated by eldest son Stan Earl Fuller (there explains the lack of an apostrophe in the restaurant name) as well as other restaurants throughout Canada & US.

    Earls Kitchen + Bar is a unique restaurant concept. “Upscale Casual” - full table service in beautifully designed casual environments. Dining rooms sit side-by-side with lively lounges and bars with the dining area offering a relaxed, casual culinary experience while atmosphere is ramped up in the lounge and bar.

    Earls does not operate in any traditional “chain” style. Fresh, made from scratch, often local ingredient driven interesting menus offer irresistible food. Although menus include popular dishes they are known for, Earls actually offers over 50 different menus across their 65 locations allowing for dishes created for regional and demographic tastes, as well as local products and suppliers. Earls offers a global menu with modern versions of ethnic cuisine staples of the core menu.

    Perfect for a before the game meal or date night, Earls menus range from great appetizer selections, hand chopped certified angus burgers, triple A steaks, fresh vegetables that are seasonally grown and fresh daily baked breads. Full entrees such as roasted free range chicken, Asian dishes, sustainable west coast salmon and even pizzas are cooked to order and paired with dressings and sauces made daily in their restaurants. Desserts are both created and baked in house.

    Earls' cocktail program is run by Beverage Director Cameron Bogue, a Portland, Oregon native who joined them from the Daniel Boulud group in New York. With a commitment to using only 100% fresh squeezed in-house juices and handmade syrups, Cam works with all the Earls across Canada and the U.S. creating craft cocktails for the menus as well as developing Earls’ local and regional craft beer selections and an outstanding, value and selection packed wine list.

    The family business also includes an award-winning restaurant design company, e+ design & construction. No cookie cutter designs here either, each restaurant is designed uniquely for the location and region it’s located in. In fact, Earls doesn’t just cook locally, each restaurant is contracted and constructed by a local on-the-ground team; regional and local suppliers are worked with and staff are recruited locally.

    Earls design their restaurants with sustainability in mind, winning awards for both energy efficient buildings and their custom LED lighting. They often use reclaimed and repurposed materials to ensure their carbon footprint is kept to a minimum.

    Earls head office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Awarded as a “Top 50 Employer”, Earls Kitchen + Bar employs about 7,000 employees.

    Earls Chocolate Bar
    Dishes and Drinks include: Earls cocktail Cabin Fever, Earls Crispy Thai Prawns, Jeera Chicken Curry, Pasta, Sante fe Chicken, Signature Caesar, and Pork Buns by Chef Jeff McInnis.
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    36 Hours in Sedona, Arizona: Red Rocks, Safari, Spa, Hiking

    October 26, 2014, 11:37 pm
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    Sedona, Arizona is a magical escape filled with soaring red rocks, luxury resorts, boutique wineries and countless outdoor adventures you can go on. USA Weekend recently named Sedona as the Most Beautiful Places in America. For this Weekend Getaway, we decided to leave Seattle behind for a few days and head over to the sunny state of Arizona.

    If you're like us and miss the summer heat, Phoenix is the perfect destination to experience the 80 degree weather again. The flight time from Seatac Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 3 hours. We like to pre-load a few movies on a tablet, power up the Bose headphones and time will fly in a jiffy.

    One of our favorite times to travel is at night. The people are much quieter on the plane, you can sleep better and traffic is usually obsolete during this time. With a 7PM departure from Seattle, we arrived at the Phoenix Airport around 10PM. At this hour, we decided to spend a night at the Phoenix Airport Hotel at the Hilton located within 10 minutes from the airport.

    The next morning, we made our drive to Sedona. A beautiful two hour drive through a geological wonderful filled with rolling hills, red rocks and cacti. The drive actually feels much shorter as the speed limit is 75 miles per hour for the most part.

    Did you know: Sedona is surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest land, visitors have instant access to recreational activities. Trails for hiking and biking, along with bouncy jeep tracks, weave among the bristling forest of pinnacles, spires, buttes and domes. Yet, you’re never far from the indulgences of town.



    Out of Africa Wildlife Park

    Experience an incredible wildlife adventure without having to go to Africa. Out of Africa Wildlife Park is an opportunity to see hundreds of wild-by-nature animals from all over the world, especially Africa. Not a zoo, not a drive-through park, it’s a place where visitors enjoy an authentic replica of a real African Bush Safari. Besides the entertaining shows and animal presentations throughout the day, all of our animals are cared for with passion and respect, roaming in spacious habitats that give you the chance to see these beautiful creatures and their natural behavior up-close.

    Tip: Go during your Birthday Month and your admission will be FREE. Also, go early in the morning as it's less busy and you'll have more time to explore the whole park. 

    3505 W. SR-260 // Camp Verde, AZ  86322 // website





    Golden Goose Cafe & Bistro

    A great spots for casual fine dining at an affordable price. Locals and visitors love the Sedona restaurant for fine food and creative cocktails in an intimate and casual setting that suits any occasion. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served seven days a week, with seamless service and classic to imaginative dishes that truly set us apart from other restaurants.

     2545 W. SR 89A | SEDONA, ARIZONA 86336 // website



    Enchantment Resort & Spa

    The perfect getaway whether it's for a family vacation, couple's getaway, or a romantic honeymoon, the southwest resort and hotel offers an abundance of amenities with stunning views. This Sedona luxury resort combines the unique natural beauty of Arizona's red rocks with superb hotel accommodations, delicious dining, spa services and beautiful hiking trails all throughout Sedona.

    Inclusions: Enchantment Resort offers things to do in Sedona for every imaginable interest, with a variety of choices that take advantage of the spectacular attractions and natural settings. With more than 70 acres in Sedona's scenic Boynton Canyon, guests of this family resort enjoy Sedona hiking, tennis, swimming, an outdoor whirlpool spa, mountain biking, a pitch 'n putt golf course, championship croquet, bocce ball and ping pong.

    525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 // website 




    Complimentary orange juice and a copy of USA Today to get your morning started.

    Complimentary bike rentals are available for mountain biking or on the road.

    Guests have full access to a large croquet court

    The Tii Gavo Restaurant sits below the stunning picturesque red rocks. Focusing on bold, vibrant flavors of foods indigenous to the region, this casual Southwestern restaurant features freshly prepared soups and salads, burgers and flatbreads, tacos and entrees -- enhanced by views of Boynton Canyon from the terraces and lounge. Tii Gavo offers one of the largest selections of Arizona made wines, as well as regionally crafted beers on tap, specialty cocktails and margaritas including the signature Prickly Pear margarita.

    The Enchantment Resort offers a handful of excellent signature restaurants including: Che-Ah-Chi, with its sophisticated Wine Bar, as well as the casual Southwestern flair of Tii Gavo with its own lounge. View 180 offers a tapas-style menu with wine and cocktails, while the seasonal Pool Bar features full-service food and drink at poolside. Mii amo Café serves a continuously changing menu of intelligent cuisine, and in-room service is available around the clock for guests who enjoy Sedona dining on their outdoor terraces or in the privacy of their own rooms.

    Happy hour: Head over to the restaurants between 3-6PM and take advantage of discounted food & drinks.


    Prime Rib Street Tacos (salsa de juan, pico de gallo, shaved cabbage, cilantro) - Voted by Relish Magazine as one of America's 20 Best Tacos. We wish we had more.
    The Smoked Chicken Enchiladas (salsa verde, crema, pickled onions, queso oaxaca, black beans) had the perfect flavors you could ask for in an enchilada.


    Che Ah Chi

    Named for what the Apaches called Boynton Canyon, the resort's signature restaurant sets the stage for a memorable dining experience…where the food lives up to the views. Contemporary American cuisine with a hint of Southwest influence is paired with a wine list that earned Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence." Relax on the Wine Bar terrace or enjoy the spectacular centerpiece of Enchantment at Che-Ah-Chi.

    525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 // website


    The wine menu is beautifully displayed on this iPad with bottles being easily searchable by grape varietals. 
    The Beef Tartare (hemp oil, quail egg yolk, garlic aioli, kettle chips) was absolutely incredible. The beef was tender, well seasoned, and complimented perfectly with the crunchy texture of the chips and the sweetness of the aioli. 
    The Harris Ranch beef tenderloin (local lobster mushrooms, butter mashed potatoes, garlic puree) was cooked to perfection. The tenderloin was well seasoned and cut through like butter. The butter mashed potatoes paired nicely with the saltiness of the wine glazed lobster mushrooms.
    The Grilled Cobia (organic spinach, charred lemon, agave lacquer, clam emulsion) was perfectly cooked, moist and explosive on the palate. 

    MII AMO SPA IN ARIZONA

    The #2 World's Best Destination Spa by Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best Awards for 2014 - miiamo.com. Experience a unique, full-service luxury spa experience where guests can find balance and harmony. The daily resort fee includes complimentary access to Mii amo Spa for all registered Enchantment Resort guests age 16 and older. This entitles guests to the use of all Mii amo facilities including locker rooms, steam, sauna and whirlpool, fitness room, indoor pool with fireplace, outdoor lap pool and spa, as well as participation in all fitness classes, art lessons, cooking demonstrations, programs by visiting experts, and other activities at this luxurious Arizona spa retreat. Featuring 16 luxurious spa casita guest rooms & suites, Mii amo Spa offers everything from delicious meals at the celebrated Mii amo Café to spectacular spa treatment rooms, a tranquil library, fitness center and movement studio, plus indoor and outdoor pools with dramatic canyon views.

    Health and Wellness: Make sure to stop by the juice bar for fresh squeezed fruits and vegetables.

    525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 // website







    Cathedral Rock Trail

    Cathedral Rock Tail is one of the most beautiful hikes in Sedona. The trail lies at the edge of a group of isolated red buttes on the south side of Sedona, about five miles from the main line of sandstone cliffs to the north, and together with Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock on the far side of AZ 179, is one of the most photographed formations in the area, due in part to the easy access from the highway. The Cathedral Rock Trail is only 0.7 miles in length, climbing quite steeply up an open slickrock slope "scramble" beneath the butte to a viewpoint at the base of the sheer cliffs at the center - on a saddle which links the peak to an adjacent flat-topped summit to the south. The path gains 600 feet in elevation so is a little more strenuous than its short distance might suggest, and fewer than half the people who start make it to the end, though the views just little way along are still very good, looking northwards towards Sedona and the colorful mountains beyond. One shorter target is a promontory known as Courthouse Butte Vista, reached after 0.3 miles.

    Directions: about a mile (1.6 km) west of Arizona Route 179, and about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of the "Y" intersection of Routes 179 and 89A in uptown Sedona.





    Chapel of the Holy Cross 

    The chapel was inspired and commissioned by local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who had been inspired in 1932 by the newly constructed Empire State Building to build such a church. After an attempt to do so in Europe, with the help of the noted architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, was aborted due to the outbreak of World War II, she decided to build the church in her native region.

    780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336 // website



    Dahl & Di Luca

    Owners Dahl & Di Luca have created a masterpiece in Sedona. Cucina Rustica's cuisine is "Rustic Italian" using a traditional sautee method and grilled meats and seafood. Chef Lisa Dahl insists on absolute best ingredients for the mainstays of the menu and the nightly specials.

    Cucina Rustica is fine dining with amazing comfort food such as Lisa's signature vegetarian or meat lasagna's or more traditional dishes like Veal Piccata sauteed in a sublime lemon caper sauce and an Eggplant Parmigiana that has turned non-eggplant lovers into this being their favorite dish.

    Signature house specials include a Merchiaro with sea scallops, prawns and calamari sauteed with organic campari tomatoes, capers and fresh basil, served in a delicately spiced boullabaisse style sauce over orzo riso pasta.

    Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante // 2321 Arizona 89A // website



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    Seattle Restaurant Week & Dine Around Seattle Deliver 3-Course Dining Experiences

    October 26, 2014, 11:51 pm
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    OVER 200 RESTAURANT CHOICES.
    TWO 3-COURSE OFFERS.
    SIX WEEKS TO CELEBRATE.

    Seattle's largest 3-course dining celebration just got larger! Seattle Restaurant Week, features over 170 restaurant choices and runs for the next two weeks- delivering a seamless segue into Seattle’s longest running dining celebration- Dine Around Seattle! Dine Around Seattle debuts a new line-up of 57 hand-picked favorite restaurants, introduces 13 new selections, and serves up 4 weeks of locally sourced, chef-inspired goodness. 

    Each of the stand-alone events are independently operated- offering a unique 3-course approach. When paired together, they represent a 6 week, 3-course dining adventure- giving residents and visitors an even greater opportunity to "dine around Seattle" while delivering customers through the doors of some of the region's best restaurants.

    “Both Seattle Restaurant Week and Dine Around Seattle do a great job of connecting residents to our local restaurants, contributing millions to Seattle's economy and strengthening our community,” said Christine Hanna of Seattle Good Business Network. "Dine Around Seattle is especially focused on showcasing restaurants that source their ingredients from local farms and food producers throughout the Northwest, so every dollar spent has even more positive local impact. A huge thanks to all the residents, restaurants, and local food producers who participate in this six week dining extravaganza!"

    Dine Around Seattle

    1 month.
    57 Select Restaurants.
    3 courses for $33.

    Enjoy Seattle's original 3-course dining promotion, November 2-30th, Sundays-Thursdays.  57 hand-picked restaurants are offering 3-course dinners that celebrate the northwest's bounty- and showcase some of the area's finest culinary talents.  Many are offering lunch for $18.

    www.dinearoundseattle.org
    Seattle Restaurant Week

    10 days. 
    Over 160 Restaurants.
    3 courses for $30.

    Dine out and celebrate the fall run of Seattle Restaurant Week, October 19-23 and 26-30.  More than 170 local restaurants are serving up 3-course dinners for just $30- and many of them are offering 2-course lunches for $15.

    www.seattletimes.com/seattlerestaurantweek

    Seattle Good Business Network

    Dine Around Seattle is brought to you by Seattle Good Business Network, a non-profit network of residents and local businesses building a vibrant, self-reliant local economy by buying, producing and investing locally. We believe in local ownership, strong community, and a healthy environment.

    To learn more about Seattle Good Business Network, visit www.seattlenetwork.org. For a complete directory of members, go to www.thinklocalseattle.org.
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    Cornucopia: The countdown is on, International Food & Wine Festival

    November 1, 2014, 1:27 pm
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    Whistler, B.C. – With less than one week before Whistler welcomes Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial, some events are selling out, but an expanded schedule means there are still a few opportunities to attend this annual celebration of food + drink.

    Now in its 18th year, Cornucopia’s 11 day calendar is teeming with a diverse selection of events fit for the connoisseur’s palate to those eager to learn. From cooking demonstrations to drink seminars, winery dinners to gala tastings and late-night celebrations – this year’s festival will leave patrons counting down the days until next year.

    Festival packages are also available offering accommodation and choice of new tasting events such as Cellar Door or Cornucopia’s signature events such as House Party and Crush Gala Grand Tasting with the option to add on a selection of additional event tickets in an easy one-spot-shop. Fill your days with a selection of wine seminars such as Made In Italy or Natural Wine; learn a trick or two around the kitchen with local and visiting chefs at a Culinary Stage Series demonstration or in a more intimate setting, the Chef’s Table Luncheon’s are held in luxurious, private Whistler chalets.

    For those who enjoy a little competition – and who in Whistler doesn’t – Cornucopia does not disappoint. Two cocktail competitions are set to take place over each weekend. The first competition being the Belvedere Black Box Cocktail Party at the Bearfoot Bistro on Sunday, November 9. The Firerock Lounge is the setting for the second cocktail event – Cocktail and Dreams on November 13. Amateurs take the stage throughout the week with So You Think You Can Cook and on Saturday, November 15 wine seminar You Be The Judge provides attendees the opportunity to participate in a blind tasting complete with personal scorings with the wines to be revealed at the end.

    Last but certainly not least – Infiniti Canada; the official luxury automotive sponsor for Cornucopia has launched a contest to win tickets to Cornucopia Night Market: Taste The World and Poured. Two unforgettable experiences. One contest.

    Whatever your plans may be, the countdown is on to get your tickets to Whistler’s premiere fall festival Cornucopia.

    For detailed schedule information visit www.whistlercornucopia.com.
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    Chocolate Cook-Off at Ethan Stowell's Tavolàta [Event]

    November 1, 2014, 2:02 pm
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    Benefiting Children’s Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund

    The chocolate event of the season is right around the corner; the Chocolate Cook-Off is coming up on Sunday, November 9! Dionne Himmelfarb, the pastry chef for all the Ethan Stowell Restaurants, is hosting the event at Tavolàta.

    There are a few updates to share about the event. First off, Valrhona Chocolate is awarding the first place winner with a two-day pastry class at their new Brooklyn outpost of their acclaimed culinary school, L’Ecole du Grand Chocolat! Second prize will be dinner for four at any Ethan Stowell restaurant, and third prize will be dinner for two.

    There has been a change in the judging lineup—chef Mike Easton, chef-owner of Il Corvo and Pizzeria Gabbiano will step in for Jason Franey and join Julien Perry, of Seattle Magazine, and Derek Poirier, of Valrhona, to judge the dessert lineup.

    Participants include Baruch Ellsworth from Canlis, Matt Woolen from Old Sage, Pyles of Parchment, Karen Krol from Cantinetta, Alissa Frice from Frice Pastry in Portland, Artis Kalson from the Fairmont Hotel, Renee Bostad from Revel, Nica Falcon from Chocolopolis, Himmelfarb herself, and a few more surprise all-stars to come!

    Tickets for the event are $50/person, and include hors d'oeuvres, charcuteries, wine, beer, and, of course, the chocolate tasting. All of the proceeds from the event will go to Children's Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Tavolàta at 206.838.8008.

    Valrhona was founded in 1922 in a wine-growing district near Lyon, France. In the 92 years since then, Valrhona has grown to become one of the main producers of high-end chocolate in the world, and also runs the École du Grand Chocolat, a culinary school for chocolate-focused pastry chefs. Though the main role of Valrhona is to provide excellent chocolate for chefs, they also make bars and confections for consumers around the world. For more information, visit www.valrhona-chocolate.com.

    Opened in January of 2007 by chef Ethan Stowell, Tavolàta is an urban Italian eatery located at 2323 Second Avenue in Seattle’s bustling Belltown neighborhood. Sublime house made pastas, simple Italian cuisine, and a 30-foot communal table (tavolàta) that runs down the center of the narrow room keeps the crowds coming back. Tavolàta offers a full bar and a selection of Northwest and Italian wines. Tavolàta serves dinner seven nights a week from 5pm to 11pm. A happy hour bar menu is offered from 5pm – 7pm every evening. Tavolàta has a small patio for seasonal dining. For more information or reservations, call 206.838.8008 or visit www.ethanstowellrestaurants.com.
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    Joy The Baker Visits Seattle, Homemade Decadence Launch

    November 1, 2014, 2:48 pm
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    Seattle’s food scene is about to get even sweeter on Wednesday, November 5 when Joy Wilson otherwise known as Joy the Bakercomes to town to celebrate the launch of her second cookbook, “Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Fluffy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats” (Clarkson Potter).

    Joy’s cookbook is filled with 125 mouthwatering dessert recipes and gorgeous photos (all taken by Joy!) to satisfy any sweet tooth — from chocolate-dipped banana bread biscotti to vanilla bean confetti cookies to strawberry-ginger crumb cobbler. Hungry yet? Read a yummy excerpt here.

    On Nov 5th, Joy will be at Book Larder demonstrating techniques from her book, sampling some of her sweet treats and signing books. Event details:

    Book Larder 4252 Fremont Ave 98103 • (206) 397-4271

    6:30 pm - Demonstration, treat sampling, signed book - $30
    7:45 pm - Free signing
    * Attendees will also have the chance to win a KitchenAid Food Processor

    Joy is obsessed with butter, sugar, cream and dark sugar, so rest assured you will definitely whip up something tasty after flipping through her new cookbook. Please let me know if you’d like a recipe or additional information about Joy.

    About Joy Wilson:

    Joy The Baker launched in 2008 out of Joy Wilson’s downright obsession with brownies and cake. The award-winning blog boasts over 1,000 recipes and some two million monthly page views. Her blog was also selected as one of the 50 Best Food Blogs by The London Times, named Best Baking and Desserts Blog by Saveur, and Best Baking Blog by Foodbuzz, among many other notable accolades. Joy’s content has also been featured on sites such as Refinery 29, The Kitchn, and Buzzfeed, and has landed corporate partnerships with brands such as Nordstrom, Canon, Ghiradelli, Starbucks, and King Arthur Flour.

    In 2011, Joy created HomeFries, a food and lifestyle podcasting site where you’ll find fun, high quality podcasts and articles from passionate bloggers. Among them: Joy’s own weekly Joy The Baker podcast which offers a candid look into her stories and food inspirations. In Bonkers Awesome!, Joy’s uLive original web series she explores the food, places, and faces that she loves. Her first cookbook, “Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes” (Hyperion), is an unabashed celebration of butter, sugar, and heavy cream.

    Fun fact: If given the choice between cookies and potato chips, Joy would choose—gasp—the chips!
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    Tate's List Launches First Online Network for the Restaurant and Bar Industry

    November 1, 2014, 3:17 pm
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    FIRST ON-LINE NETWORKING PLATFORM FOR RESTAURANTS & BARS DIRECTLY CONNECTS INDUSTRY TO PRODUCERS

    Tate’s List, the first go-to online network for the restaurant and bar industry in the Puget Sound area, successfully launched its fourth “Industry Only” tasting event on Monday, October 20th.

    More than 150 representatives from 50 different restaurants and bars, came out to the Pike Place Market Atrium event space to sample, network and discover new products for their establishments. The gathering included 26 producers pouring wines, beers, ciders and spirits. Also in attendance were the Puget Sound Food Hub, Farmstr, and Starlight Desserts. 

    "The industry-only tasting events have been especially valuable for us. I've made some great contacts and picked up a number of accounts, including one person who made a decision to carry our products at both of their locations within an hour of the event ending. We are now at the top of that client's menu in their best-selling cocktail."-Skip Tognetti, Letterpress Distilling

    Guests nibbled on bites prepared by Chef Nick Parker from Capitol Hill’s Manhattan restaurant. Tastes included seared sirloin, roasted carrot, and kale skewers as well as a fresh salad of apples, pears, and arugula with shrimp/kimchi aioli, supplied by Farmstr’s partners.

    “Amazing turnout! It confirms the need for our service. We continue to build a network that will help connect such a fragmented industry. This is just the beginning of more great things to come.” –Tate Rogers, CEO and Founder of Tate’s List

    Launched May 1st, 2014, Tate’s has already recruited over 2,000 members. Industry owners, managers, employees, vendors, brands and distributors use the platform as an integral networking/marketing tool to connect with each other. For more information, go to www.tateslist.com
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    Dine Around Seattle Returns with 57 Participating Restaurants, Starts November 2nd

    November 1, 2014, 11:45 pm
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    Dine Around Seattle, the popular twice-yearly annual event, has added 14 new restaurants to its extensive roster of area dining. From classic downtown establishments to favorite neighborhood joints, Dine Around Seattle encourages locals to explore Seattle’s cuisine at an inviting price.

    Dine Around Seattle runs November 2 through November 30. Three course prix-fixe dinner menus are offered for $33, with many offering lunch for $18, Sundays through Thursdays at 58 participating restaurants. Prices do not include beverages, tax, or gratuity, and Sunday brunch and Thanksgiving are excluded. Diners interested in making reservations can do so at www.dinearoundseattle.org.

    Restaurants joining the promotion this November include Bar Cantinetta, BeachHouse Bar+Grill Madison Park, Bell + Whete, Billy Beach Sushi & Bar, Cafe Lago, Corretto, Flying Fish, LloydMartin, Moksha, Poppy, Quality Athletics Sports Bar and Restaurant, Tray Kitchen, Urbane, and vittles Neighbourhood Bistro & Bar.

    Presented by the non-profit Seattle Good Business Network, this fall Dine Around Seattle celebrates 12 years of delicious dining and great deals, supporting small business and our local economy. “There are a number of dining promotions that happen throughout the year in Seattle and all offer diners a great deal,” said Seattle Good Business Network Co-founder, Christine Hanna. “What sets Dine Around Seattle apart is our commitment to neighborhood restaurants and locally sourced fare. We are selective about who we invite to be part of the promotion, and place increasing importance on sustainable, local cuisine. Where our food comes from is just as important as where we eat it!”

    The promotion includes a revamped website featuring a map of participating restaurants, a new mobile site, and an extensive marketing plan including a bus campaign and newspaper wraps.

    Dine Around Seattle®
    Dine Around Seattle runs the entire month of November, the 2nd through the 30th , Dine Around Seattle’s diners are encouraged to check in during their dining experiences via Facebook.com/dinearoundseattle, Twitter(@dinearoundsea), Instagram, Google+ and Pinterest.

    The complete list of 57 participating restaurants includes:

    ANDALUCA, Bar Cantinetta, Barking Frog, Barolo Ristorante, BeachHouse Bar + Grill- Kirkland, BeachHouse Bar+ Grill- Madison Park , Bell + Whete, Blueacre Seafood, BOKA restaurant + bar, Brass Tacks, Cafe Lago, Cantinetta Bellevue, Cantinetta Seattle, Chan, Chiso,Cicchetti Kitchen + Bar, Coastal Kitchen, Corretto, Flying Fish, Fresh Bistro, icon Grill, Lecosho, Le Grand Bistro, LloydMartin, Local 360 Cafe & Bar, Mamma Melina Ristorante & Pizzeria, Manhattan Seattle, MōkSHA, Monsoon, Monsoon East, Nishino, Peso’s Kitchen & Lounge, Ponti Seafood Grill, Poppy, Preservation Kitchen, Quality Athletics Sports Bar and Restaurant, Ray’s Boathouse, Ray’s Café, Ristorante Paradiso, Row House Café, Skillet Diner- Ballard, Skillet Diner- Capitol Hill, Steelhead Diner, Stumbling Goat Bistro, Tango Restaurant, ten mercer, The Georgian, The Hunt Club, The Olive and Grape, The Scotch and Vine, Toulouse Petit, TRACE, Tray Kitchen, Urbane, vittles Neighborhood Bistro & Bar, Volterra- Ballard, and Volterra- Kirkland.

    Dine Around Seattle deeply thanks our sponsors: the American Lamb Board, Charlie’s Produce, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Open Table.com, Joynin, Seattle Met, CityArts, Seattle Weekly, Titan360.com, The Stranger, KEXP, and Northwest Polite Society.

    Seattle Good Business Network
    Seattle Good Business Network is a non-profit network of residents and local businesses building a vibrant, sustainable local economy by buying, producing and investing locally. We believe in local ownership, strong community, and a healthy environment. To learn more about Seattle Good Business Network, see www.seattlenetwork.org.




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    Seastar Restaurant in Seattle to Close in January 2015

    November 3, 2014, 8:27 am
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    Seastar’s Bellevue Location Will Remain Open

    Chef John Howie regretfully announces that effective January 3, 2015, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar located in Seattle will close to the public. Chef Howie would like to thank loyal guests for their continued support of Seastar in Seattle, and also express gratitude to the restaurant’s dedicated staff. Seastar’s success could not be possible without either. The restaurant will remain open with regular dining at lunch and dinner until the closure, and Chef Howie hopes to see guests stop by and celebrate a remarkable five years in South Lake Union.

    The John Howie Restaurant Group and Vulcan came to a mutual decision to end Seastar’s lease in January 2015 and close the restaurant in Seattle. Despite the growing population of the South Lake Union area, Chef Howie believes that Seastar’s concept is perhaps better suited in another location, and is currently searching for a new space. While it’s sad to leave friends and guests behind in Seattle, Chef Howie wants to allow everyone two months to plan accordingly and stop by to say hello one more time (or two!) before closing Seastar’s Seattle operations to focus efforts at the Bellevue location.

    “I'm very proud of what we’ve accomplished at the Seattle Seastar location; we have amazing people who have given their all to make Seastar a Seattle classic,” commented Chef/Owner John Howie. “We look forward to serving our guests, whether it's over the next two months or sometime, somewhere in the future. Thank you Seattle!”

    Chef Howie opened Seastar ’s Seattle location in the winter of 2009 to incredible accolades and reviews. Since opening, Seastar has received many awards, including Seattle Magazine Reader’s Choice Best Seafood Restaurant and Best Service, Washington Wine Restaurant Award’s Washington Wine Grand Award in 2009, Wine Spectator Magazine’s Best of Award of Excellence consecutively from 2009-2014, and Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington top five winner in 2012. Seastar in Seattle was also recognized with Zagat ratings of 27 for food, 25 for service, and 25 for décor.

    Chef Howie looks forward to opening a new restaurant/brewery and distillery, Beardslee Public House and Wildwood Spirits Co., in Bothell in January 2015.
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    Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Canal Market

    November 8, 2014, 7:33 pm
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    Canal Market isn’t quite ready to open, but Ericka Burke is too excited to bring her selection of curated goods to the neighborhood—so she’s hosting a pop-up shop right next door! The shop will open for business at 2917 Fuhrman Ave E on November 22. The shop will be open Tuesday – Sunday, from 10am – 7pm, all the way up until Christmas Eve, when the shop will close at 3pm.

    Visitors can expect a darling array of perfect gifts—Burke has been seeking out all her favorite things to sell at Canal Market, and has a perfect selection chosen for the holidays. Culinary wares like high-quality olive oils and vinegars will be available, as well as gourmet nut butters, honeys, jams, and chocolates. Three kinds of Volunteer Park Cafe’s famous granola will be on offer, as well as bags of cookies and jars of caramel and chocolate sauce for the sweet tooth on your list. There’ll be lotions, soaps, and linens, plus an adorable selection of handmade baby and children’s gifts, like blankets, aprons, and toys.

    July Floral will provide holiday bouquets and wreaths, and both Bremelo Press and Dahlia Press will offer a sweet selection of letter pressed stationary, holiday cards, and gift-wrap. Gift-wrapping for purchases made at the shop will be available as well!

    Holiday Pies can be ordered and picked up at Canal Market — Organic Pumpkin, Organic Apple, and Chocolate Pecan are all available for $32 each.

    Burke is excited to host three wine tastings at the space, on three Tuesdays: November 25, December 9, and December 16. All of the tastings will be from 5pm – 7pm, and will showcase some of Burke’s favorite wines for the holiday table. They’ll all come from boutique wineries and from winemakers she admires, that are dedicated to taking care of the land as well as producing great wines.

    Slate Coffee espresso drinks and cups of pour-over coffee will be available daily, as will a handful of great pastries from VPC—shopping fuel! Burke is excited to start getting to know her Portage Bay neighbors better, and welcomes all to come and do their holiday shopping at the pop-up. Additional local artisans will be featured throughout the pop-up, so stay tuned!

    Located among the elegant homes of Seattle’s North Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park Cafe (VPC) is the quintessential neighborhood-meeting place. With mismatched vintage chairs, throw pillows tossed along banquets, and a communal table running the length of the inviting sunlit room - it’s the perfect place to spend time. The food is delicious home-style goodness, house made pastries, savory and sweet, and a selection of fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches provide daytime provisions ordered from friendly faces behind the counter. As the light dims and the candles are lit, table service begins and guests cozy in for rustic pizzas and ever-changing seasonal offerings like Braised Beef Brisket with Creamy Polenta and Greens, Pan Seared Halibut, or the heavenly Pot Pie. VPC offers a generous selection of boutique wines by the glass and bottles of wine can be enjoyed at the cafe or taken to go. VPC is open Tuesday – Friday from 7am – 4:30pm, weekends from 8am – 4:30pm, and dinner is served Tuesday – Saturday from 5:30pm – 9pm. For more information, call 206.328.3155 or visit www.alwaysfreshgoodness.com.

    Volunteer Park Cafe is located at 1501 17th Avenue East (at Galer) in Seattle, Washington.

    Photo credit to http://alwaysfreshgoodness.com/photo-gallery/
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    Li’l Woody’s Sends You Home For the Holidays (Contest)

    November 8, 2014, 7:39 pm
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    “My Home, Seattle” Contest Starts Today— Winner Earns Roundtrip Ticket Home to Seattle for the Holidays

    Li’l Woody’s wants to send you home to Seattle for the holidays. The “My Home, Seattle” contest starts today on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). Li’l Woody’s loves Seattle and wants to hear how much everyone else loves and misses it, too. One “My Home” story will be selected to win a roundtrip ticket home to Seattle along with other prizes.

    “We know how much you love Seattle, because we love it too,” says Marcus Lalario, owner of Li’l Woody’s and renowned Seattleite. “So tell us what you love, and we’ll send you home to us for the holidays-- on us.”

    The contest runs from November 3- November 26, 2014. Share your story about your love of your hometown (Seattle) on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and be sure to hashtag #MyHomeSEA along with a @lilwoodys tag to qualify. Winner will win a roundtrip ticket to and from Sea Tac Airport. There are lots of other rules you can find here: http://lilwoodys.com/home-seattle-holiday-sweepstakes/.

    “Seattle is an amazing city, and those of us who live here know how hard it is to be away from it during the holidays. We’re stoked about bringing someone home, and can’t wait to hear everyone’s stories,” adds Lalario.

    About Li’l Woody’s:

    Li’l Woody’s Burgers has two locations: Capitol Hill at 1211 Pine Street; and Ballard at 2040 NW Market Street. Both are neighborhood hot spots, for locals and visitors alike. Business hours are 11am-11pm Monday through Thursday and 11am-10pm Sundays in both locations; Ballard is open 11am-10pm on Friday and Saturday while Capitol Hill stays open until 3am on weekends. www.facebook.com/lilwoodysseattle. Li’l Woody’s loves Seattle, and is excited to be Home for the Holidays.
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