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.
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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.
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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.
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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.