Yellow designates an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection | ||
| BITE & FLIGHT | ||
| MAY 24 - JUNE 8 | ||
| Bite and Flight May 24 - June 8 Restaurants and Offers May Vary $25, Available for sale at Bellevue Square Guest Services Soon This year The Culinary and Wine Showcase brings you a brand new indulgence – our Dine Around program, Bite and Flight. A passport to seven different restaurants, Bite and Flight is designed to let you sample a wide variety of culinary delights and wine throughout the Collection. At the end of your journey, be sure to fill out the back page of your passport and turn it into Bellevue Square Guest Services by June 16 and enter-to- win a $500 Bellevue Collection gift certificate. Click here for more information | ||
| FEATURED BELLEVUE COLLECTION EVENTS | ||
| THURSDAY, MAY 29 | ||
| The Showcase: A Night of Perfect Pairings Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. The Westin Bellevue, Grand Ballroom $50 Join us as we honor the 2008 Seattle magazine Washington Wine Award winners. Share the evening with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein, author of Perfect Pairings, and enjoy tasting award-winning wines, expertly paired with flavors from The Bellevue Collection. Click here to purchase tickets | ||
| SATURDAY, MAY 31 | ||
| Women Wine and Shopping: Dishing with Kathy Casey Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. The Westin Bellevue, Grand Ballroom $35 Easy Entertaining is Kathy’s mantra – hear how to host a festive party, from tasty cocktails to great menus and decorating tips. It’s your hot ticket to a delicious lifestyle. Price includes a fun-filled chat with Kathy, do-it-yourself tablescape designs, Washington wines and tempting treats and a great swag bag including a signed copy of Kathy’s book Kathy Casey Favorites. Receive a $10 discount when you purchase your ticket online for Women, Wine and Shopping. Click here to purchase tickets | ||
| COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS | ||
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 | ||
| Viking Cooking Stage 5 - 8:30 p.m. Bellevue Square Center Court Complimentary 5 - 5:30 pm - Ristorante Luciano, 6 - 6:30 pm - Oil & Vinegar, 7 - 7:30 pm - McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 8 - 8:30 pm - Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill | ||
| THURSDAY, MAY 29 | ||
| Viking Cooking Stage 4 - 5:30 p.m. Bellevue Square Center Court Complimentary 4 - 4:30pm - Ristorante Luciano, 5 - 5:30 pm - John Sarich | ||
| FRIDAY, MAY 30 | ||
| Viking Cooking Stage 6 - 8:30 p.m. Bellevue Square Center Court Complimentary 6 - 6:30 pm - John Sarich, 7 - 7:30 pm - 0/8 Seafood Grill, 8 - 8:30 pm - Oh! Chocolate | ||
| SATURDAY, MAY 31 | ||
| Viking Cooking Stage 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bellevue Square Center Court Complimentary 11 - 11:30 am - John Sarich, 12 - 12:30 pm - Oil & Vinegar, 1 - 1:30 pm - Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill | ||
| SUNDAY, JUNE 1 | ||
| How to Grill Like a Pro with John Sarich Sunday, June 1, 1 – 3 p.m. Bellevue Square Fountain Court Complimentary, Rain or Shine Join John Sarich- Culinary Director for Chateau Ste. Michelle, Jack Gilmore- Founding Corporate and Executive Chef for Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill and Dan Thiessen- Chef and Owner of 0/8 Seafood Grill for this outdoor grilling event where you’ll learn the ins and outs of how to grill like a pro. Sponsored in part by Viking. | ||
| SPECIAL RESTAURANT AND STORE EVENTS | ||
| MAY | ||
| 0/8 Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork Wine Bar All of May Featuring Columbia Valley based wineries. See our menu for details. | ||
| Lucky Strike Lanes Lounge and Bowl Happy Hour 7 days a week 5 – 8 p.m. Wine, drink and food specials Get out of the gutter and into Lucky Strike Lane Bellevue! Bowlluckystrike.com - myspace.com/luckystrikebellevue | ||
| MAY 24 - JUNE 8 | ||
| Vino 100 Special Offer May 26-June 1 Offering 10% off on all wines featured for the Culinary and Wine Showcase on special order to be delivered at a later date. See store for details. | ||
| MONDAY, MAY 26 | ||
| Hot & Spicy! Monday, May 26 Oil & Vinegar All day, complimentary Tastings of special recipes featuring our hot & spicy selections | ||
| TUESDAY, MAY 27 | ||
| Easy Appetizers! Tuesday, May 27 Oil & Vinegar All day, complimentary Tastings of special recipes featuring our olives and dried herb blend selections. | ||
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 | ||
| Dress it up! Wednesday, May 28 Oil & Vinegar All day, complimentary Tastings of our favorite oil & vinegar salad dressing combinations. | ||
| SAUCE! at Twisted Cork Wine Bar Wednesday, May 28; 5-7 p.m. $15 No reservations necessary SAUCE! is our weekly wine and food tasting. With three tastes of our weekly featured wine paired with three bites of Chef Dan’s cuisine. | ||
| THURSDAY, MAY 29 | ||
| Summer Sizzle! Thursday, May 29 Oil & Vinegar All day, complimentary Tastings of our exotic finishing sauces used as marinades on grilled veggies and meats prepared and served by our guest chef from Bittersweet Herb Farms. | ||
| FRIDAY, MAY 30 | ||
| Surprising Combinations! Friday, May 30 Oil & Vinegar All day, complimentary Special tastings of 30 year aged balsamic vinegars drizzled on ice cream and cheeses. | ||
| SATURDAY, MAY 31 | ||
| Beyond Wine! Saturday, May 31 Oil & Vinegar All day, complimentary Special guest tasting of our very own Yakima Valley Grapeseed oils presented by the owners of ApresVin. | ||
| Wine Seminar: Pairing Washington Wine and Food Saturday, May 31 at 3 p.m. 0/8 Seafood Grill $15 Chef Dan and our Wine Director, Michael Anderson, will lead participants through the ins and outs of wine and food pairing, Northwest style, with a special guest wine expert. For reservations call 425.637.0808 | ||
| WINE TASTINGS | ||
| MAY | ||
| Cypress "Design your own Washington wine flight" All of May Choose any 3 wines from our selection of 21 Washington wines for $17 (3oz. pours). Enjoy your custom flight with our Meze plate for $25. | ||
| MONDAY, MAY 26 | ||
| Chateau Ste. Michelle Portfolio Tasting Monday, May 26; 6-9 p.m. Cypress $40 A cross selection of Chateau Ste Michelle’s portfolio of wines paired with display creations designed by our French influenced Chef. For tickets e-mail ben.olin@westin.com or call 425.638.1075. | ||
| TUESDAY, MAY 27 | ||
| Chateau Ste. Michelle Portfolio Tasting Tuesday, May 27; 6-9 p.m. Cypress $40 A cross selection of Chateau Ste Michelle’s portfolio of wines paired with display creations designed by our French influenced Chef. For tickets e-mail ben.olin@westin.com or call 425.638.1075. | ||
| How a “Five Star” Quality Wine is Made Tuesday, May 27; 6-8 p.m. Vino 100 $30 Join us for a tasting of Five Star Cellars 90+ point wines with scrumptious appetizers as Matt Huse, the winemaker, imparts his wisdom and the tricks of the trade in producing a “five star” quality wines. For tickets email info@vino100bellevue.com or call 425.453.7881 | ||
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 | ||
| Tasting Lounge Wednesday, May 28; 5 - 8:30 p.m. Bellevue Square Center Court Enjoy five tastes of Washington Wines for $5 | ||
| THURSDAY, MAY 29 | ||
| Tasting Lounge Thursday, May 29; 4-6:30 p.m. Bellevue Square Center Court Enjoy five tastes of Washington Wines for $5 | ||
| FRIDAY, MAY 30 | ||
| An Evening with Brian Carter Friday, May 29; 6-8 p.m. Vino 100 $45 Brian Carter, twice named “winemaker of the year” by Washington magazine, will pair food with 5 of his latest hand-crafted wines. For tickets email info@vino100bellevue.com or call 425.453.7881 | ||
| Tasting Lounge Friday, May 30; 5 - 8:30 p.m. Bellevue Square Center Court Enjoy five tastes of Washington Wines for $5 | ||
| WINEMAKER EVENTS | ||
| MAY | ||
| Northwest Winemaker Dinner Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse $105 For tickets call 425.451.1550 | ||
| MONDAY, MAY 26 | ||
| John Moyer Winemaker Dinner Monday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Ristorante Luciano $90 For tickets visit the restaurant. | ||
| TUESDAY, MAY 27 | ||
| John Moyer Winemaker Dinner Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Ristorante Luciano $90 For tickets visit the restaurant | ||
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 | ||
| Winemaker Dinner with Alexandria Nicole Cellars featuring Jarrod Boyle Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. 0/8 Seafood Grill $95 Six course dinner paired with seven different wines from Alexandria Nicole Cellars. For tickets call 425.637.0808. | ||
| FRIDAY, MAY 30 | ||
| Winemaker Dinner with Andrew Will Winery Friday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Cypress $90 A 4-course menu featuring wine pairings from Andrew Will Winery. For tickets e-mail ben.olin@westin.com or call 425.638.1075. | ||
| SATURDAY, MAY 31 | ||
| Waterbrook Winery Winemaker Dinner Saturday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. Maggiano’s Little Italy $75 For Reservations visit Maggiano’s Little Italy or call 425.519.6476. Waterbrook Winery, which has been creating award-winning wines in the Walla Walla Valley since 1984, is teaming up with Bellevue’s Maggiano’s Little Italy to present a four-course wine dinner. Chef Deborah Breuler’s custom menu includes Crab and Shrimp Marscarpone Crostini, Halibut, Short Ribs, Rhubarb and Strawberry Zabaglione all paired with Waterbook Winery. | ||