July 17-19
Kirkland Uncorked is a weekend-long celebration of food, wine and art at Marina Park in the city of Kirkland. The Tasting and Lifestyle Garden will offer more than 60 vintage wines from over 20 Washington wineries, and winemakers will be on hand to answer questions. The grilling competition will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m., but there will be grilling demonstrations throughout the weekend with chefs like Bobby Moore of Barking Frog and Brian Scheehser of Trellis. Artisan booths will fill Marina Park, where visitors will be able to view and purchase from the artists themselves. To purchase tickets for the festival, visit www.kirklanduncorked.com. Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Dr., Kirkland, WA 98033, 206-633-0422.
July 30
Culinary benefit Taste of the Nation Seattle will be held at Benaroya Hall. Attendees will be able to sample food and beverages by top chefs and mixologists. The event will also include a live and silent auction. One hundred percent of ticket sale proceeds will benefit Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation grantees. General admission tickets cost $75 and V.I.P. $125. General admission is 6 p.m.-9 p.m. V.I.P. admission is 5 p.m.-9 p.m. V.I.P. admission includes access to a V.I.P. lounge. For more information, visit www.strength.org. Benaroya Hall, Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby, 200 University St., Seattle WA, 98101.
Sundays
Needing a taste of comfort in trying times? Pearl is offering a reasonably priced comfort food supper menu every Sunday. For just $15, enjoy dishes such as Dungeness crab penne in garlic cream sauce, classic pot roast with herbs, vegetables, and Yukon gold potatoes, or a prime ground beef burger topped with Tillamook Cheddar on a brioche bun. For reservations and more details, call 425-455-0181. Pearl, Lincoln Square, 700 Bellevue Way, Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-455-0181.
Sunday through Thursday
The Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge, located at The Edgewater hotel on Pier 67, is offering bar specials to chase away recession blues. The happy hour menu features $5 appetizers such as Kobe beef or tandoori lamb sliders, Penn Cove mussels and tuna tacos, as well as $6 signature drink specials, $6 wine specials, and $3.75 draught beer. Happy hour is available Sunday-Thursday from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge, The Edgewater, 2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121, 206-728-7000.
Monday through Friday
Café Campagne offers a weekday happy hour from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Petit plats from mousse de foie, pork and duck rillettes to gougères will be available for $4 and $5 each and samples of red, white and rosé wines are half off. A rotating selection of high end champagnes will also be available to taste. Café Campagne, 1600 Post Alley, 206-728-2233.
Friday and Saturday
Café Flora, Seattle's ultimate veggie-only dining experience, is now offering its Atrium Garden Prix Fixe menu. Served only on Friday and Saturday nights, this four-course meal ($45) features handpicked organic produce from nearby Washington farms, foraged wild mushrooms and berries, and locally handcrafted cheeses along with other dairy products. The menu will change on a weekly basis and will only be served in the Atrium. Reservations are accepted and highly recommended as space is limited. Café Flora, 2901 E. Madison St., 206-325-9100.
Wine
dinners & tastings at NovusVinum.com
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