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This week: prom night revisited at Linda’s, imbibe and intellectualize at Naked City, and more.

Posted by: Brandon L. Bye on May 07, 2012 at 02:15PM 0 Comments

Enough said. Photo via Facebook.

WEDNESDAY, May 9
Linda’s Tavern Prom: A Night to Remember
Complete with DJs spinning make-out jams, spiked punch, a photographer capturing ironic formal attire and drunken smiles, and a best-dressed award sash, this will be a night you’ll most likely forget. No cover.

Think and Drink
Imbibe and intellectualize at Humanities Washington’s Think and Drink series hosted by Greenwood’s Naked City Brewery and Taphouse. Scholars Jennifer Stuller and Amy Peloff and moderator Marcie Sillman will lead an open discussion about the media’s portrayal of women, from Wonder Woman and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Lady Gaga and the Kardashians. The chat kicks off at 7.

FRIDAY, May 11
Taste of Tulalip Ticket Pre-sale
Set the alarm. Pre-sale tickets are up for grabs as of 9am, and you’d be wise to get on that—they go fast. The weekend of chef challenges, demos, tastings, and appearances from the likes of Marcus Samuelsson takes place November 9th and 10th and features more than 120 regional and international wineries. Single tickets cost $85–$225; packages start at $1,300.

SUNDAY, May 13
Mother’s Day
Take your mama out! Seattle Met recommends a few places.

BEYOND

THURSDAY, May 17
Thursday Night Dinners
The fine people at the Corson Building play host to two Thursday night dinners this month. The dinner on the 17th features an “entirely vegetarian feast,” and on the 31st, wood-fire pizza takes center stage. Call for details: 206-762-3330.

SUNDAY, May 20
Brewer’s Dinner with Hilliard’s Brewery
Chef Dave Sanford of Belle Clementine will design a multicourse menu, pairing each course with one of Hilliard’s tasty brews. $45 includes dinner, beer pairings, gratuity, and a Hilliard’s pint glass to take home. Service starts at 6.

Hitchcock Wine Dinner with Reininger Winery
To celebrate the restaurant’s second anniversary, chef-owner Brendan McGill has planned a six-course dinner with pairings from Walla Walla’s Reininger Winery. The event starts with a cocktail reception at 6, with dinner following at 7.

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Tags: Belle Clementine, The Corson Building, Mother's Day 2012, Linda's Tavern

7 Ways to Eat Well Easter Sunday

Plenty of brunches cater to the kids; here are some sure bets for an adult-oriented meal.

Posted by: Jessie Wesley on Mar 27, 2012 at 02:35PM 0 Comments

Easter brunch with a view at Ray’s Boathouse. Photo via Ray’s.

Local 360
The eatery with a serious focus on local food will have a generous buffet starring a quail, chicken, and duck cooked together. Yes, a turducken. Reservations for a piece of the legendary turducken are strongly recommended.
When: 10–3
Price: $45 adults, $25 for kids

Tavolàta
Chef Brandon Kirskey opens the doors of Ethan Stowell’s Belltown restaurant during the day for a special Italian-inspired brunch. The menu ranges from sweets like grilled French toast with ricotta to a savory grilled beef tenderloin. Book a reservation.
When: 11–3
Price: Plates vary between $9–$18

Pearl
Celebrate Easter on the Eastside in a sleek setting complete with a savory menu that includes a Dungeness crab omelet topped with Beecher’s cheese béchamel, and a special kids menu. Book a reservation here.
When 10–3
Price: Plates vary between $20–$25

Ray’s Boathouse
For a classy three-course brunch with a waterfront view, filet mignon, fresh croissants and a glass of champagne, head to Ray’s and request a window seat. In the cafe, a buffet options are available. Reservations required.
When: 10–2:30
Price: $28–$40 adults, $14–$18 kids

Harvest Vine
On Easter Sunday, chefs hide eggs around the restaurant for kids and adults to hunt while waiting for their “huevos a la famenca” and other Spanish-inspired menu favorites to emerge from the kitchen. Reservations recommended.
When: 10–2
Price: Plates vary between $6–$11

ART Restaurant
Rediscover a passion for eggs this Easter at The Four Seasons restaurant and lounge, ART, which will be preparing five special riffs of its classic eggs benedict—including a Maine lobster benny—in celebration of Spring. Reservations required.
When: 11–3
Price: Plates vary between $17–$20

Belle Clementine
Venture to Ballard to feel like the chef’s guest for an Easter luncheon, dine on seasonal foods, and break bread at the small venue’s communal table. Reservations required.
When: 1pm
Price: $30/person

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Tags: Easter , Local 360, Pearl Bar and Dining, Beecher's, Harvest Vine, Tavolata, Belle Clementine, Ray's Boathouse, Art Restaurant, Easter Brunch 2012

Neighborhood Food News: Tutta Bella Serves Presidential Pie, Belle Clementine Offers Meal Series Subscriptions

Plus: Grant Achatz seeks Seattle dining advice, Woodland Park Zoo teams up with Caffe Vita to save tree kangaroos and bring us coffee, and more.

Posted by: Anne Larkin on Feb 22, 2012 at 10:15AM 0 Comments

Hot Cakes’ molten take-n-bake chocolate cakes are now available online. Photo courtesy of the Hot Cakes website.

BALLARD
Belle Clementine, the communal supper club, will be making subscriptions to its Seasonal Meal Series available today, the 22nd. Sign up in advance for a spot at one of the shared tables for multiple springtime meals and make yourself a Clementine regular.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Tutta Bella was lucky enough to make a pie for President Obama when he was in town last week. They crafted a spicy pizza topped with local peppers and sausage, appropriately titled “Il Presidente.” It’ll be on sale at all Tutta Bella locations this week, reports the Seattle Times.

Autumn Martin’s Hot Cakes are now available nationwide via her website. She’s opening a shop on Ballard Ave this spring, but to hold you over till then, her take-and-bake cakes, sauces, and cookies are all available online.

Grant Achatz, internationally lauded chef of Chicago’s molecular gastronomy mecca Alinea, is coming our way this weekend and Twitterland is full of suggestions about where he should eat. Tilth? Canlis? Walrus and the Carpenter? Chime in.

It’s James Beard season, and Seattle’s food folk have earned a lot of nominations. Shining Northwest stars from places like Cafe Juanita, Spinasse, Boat Street Café, and more are up for awards. Canlis took home three nominations, including Best Chef Northwest for Jason Franey, the first year the chef was eligible.

Woodland Park Zoo and Caffe Vita have teamed up to bring the first ever coffee from the isolated Yopono Uruwa Som forests of Papua New Guinea to Seattle. After the forested region became a protected conservation area, Woodland Park’s Tree Kangaroo Conservation program and the coffee company stepped in to help farmers create a sustainable, profitable coffee crop. The tasty and sustainable coffee is available at all Caffe Vita locations and Woodland Park ZooStores.

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Tags: Pizza, Food News, Food News Roundup, James Beard Awards, Neighborhood Food News Roundup, Woodland Park Zoo, Belle Clementine

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner

Free food at Melrose Market, movie nights at High 5 Pie, and Belle Clementine’s communal feasting kickoff.

Posted by: Brian Colella on Dec 12, 2011 at 10:30AM 0 Comments

Sitka and Spruce and its Melrose Market neighbors are handing out free samples on Sunday.

MONDAY December 12

High 5 Pie on Capitol Hill serves up movie nights on Monday evenings from 7 to 10. Catch holiday classics such as It’s a Wonderful Life and of course grab a holiday pie; special flavors this season include pumpkin, sweet potato, cranberry walnut, and caramel pecan.

THURSDAY December 15

David Sanford’s Belle Clementine is opening its feast series this week. The communal dining restaurant will serve a seasonally determined menu on the 15th, 16th and 17th this week, plus additional dates in the future. Reservations can be made via the restaurant’s website or by phone at 206-257-5761.

SATURDAY December 17

Kathy Casey Food Studios is holding an all-day extravaganza and open house from 11 to 7. Casey will be there with special guest Keren Brown; both ladies will be signing copies of their books. There’ll also be cooking demos, samples cooked up by the Food Studios team, and of course holiday treats and gifts for your loved ones.

SUNDAY December 18

Got hungry kids? Take ’em to Book Larder from 10 to noon to learn how to make cupcakes, cake pops, and more with CakeSpy Jessie Oleson. Tickets are $25 per person and the class is open to kids ages 5 to 9.

Capitol Hill Seattle blog says that the shops at Melrose Market are giving out food samples from 2 to 6. Cheese shop Calf and Kid will be sharing tastes of cheese, Rain Shadow Meats will offer ham, grab some bread from Sitka and Spruce and, conveniently, some jam from Marigold and Mint. Homegrown will hand out soda. Butter Home will offer shoppers a discount since, contrary to its name, it sells no actual food.

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Tags: Melrose Market, Kathy Casey, Seattle Food Events, Book Larder, Belle Clementine, Sitka and Spruce

What’s With All the Grandma Restaurants?

Some of our hippest new establishments are ancestrally named.

Posted by: Allecia Vermillion on Nov 29, 2011 at 12:40PM 4 Comments

Awww. Dot’s Delicatessen owner Miles James’s grandma Dot outside his Fremont meatery. Photo via Facebook.

In Seattle we’ve seen our fair share of restaurants named after kids (Quinn’s, Restaurant Zoe, Cafe de Lion), moms (Marjorie), and a whole heap of establishments named after the old buildings that house them (Auto Battery, Uneeda Burger, Staple and Fancy).

This year, however, it’s grandma’s turn. Seattle Magazine’s Allison Scheff said today that unstoppable hospitality duo Laura Olson and Chris Pardo are planning a Scandinavian small plate destination in Ballard dubbed Queen of Norway. It’s an homage to Pardo’s grandmother, who won that title in a Ballard parade in the 1930s.

Elsewhere in Ballard, Corson Building veteran David Sanford is readying his restaurant, Belle Clementine, which also happens to be the name of his father’s mother. Her photo (she’s a sharp dresser) even graces the restaurant’s website. Earlier this year, Miles James opened his divine temple of meatery, Dot’s Delicatessen, named for his grandmother.

Even grandfathers got a bit of love this fall. Chef-owner Sam Crannell’s new Queen Anne restaurant, LloydMartin, combines the surnames of his maternal and paternal grandfathers, both entrepreneurs.

As far as naming trends go, this one is far dearer and more personal than our restaurant community’s never-ending love of ampersands. And now I feel especially guilty that the most lasting tributes I ever created for my grandparents involved misshapen clay objects and third-grade art class.

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Tags: Restaurant Trends, Trending, LloydMartin, Queen of Norway, Belle Clementine