Seattle Culinary Events
Hungry? Need to fill your culinary calendar? Here is where you will find all the restaurant and culinary happenings in Seattle. We feature a calendar of special dinners, tasting menus, prix-fixe meals, food festivals and other culinary events, including regularly occurring food events as well as special one-time-only events featuring top chefs. Keep checking back so you can know all that's going on in the world of restaurant and food events in Seattle. We've also got the latest Seattle Restaurant News and Wine Events.
January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, etc.
Chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi are offering a series of hands-on cooking classes at Revel. The schedule is as follows: January 8: "Holiday Detox," February 5: Valentine's Day menu for two, March 4: "Family Affair" class for one parent and one child aged 8+, April 1: "Cool Cocktails for Home Entertaining," May 6: "Noodle Workshop," June 3: "Butchering 101," July 1: "Not So All-American BBQ," August 5: "Pickling Summer's Bounty," September 2: "Kimchi: the Funky Business," October 7: "Dumpling Delights," November 4: "Seasonal Entertaining," and December 2: "Creative Cookies." Classes are from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and are limited to 14 people. Participants will enjoy a glass of wine during these classes, and will take home snacks and recipes from the class to recreate at home. The cost is $60 per individual class. Packages of 3 classes ($165) and 6 classes ($300) are also available. Participants are asked to bring their own knife. Pre-registration is required, call 206-547-2040 to reserve. Revel, 403 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA 98103, 206-547-2040.
January 14 through February 11
Join some of Seattle's top chefs on tasty and educational shopping trips through Pike Place Market, followed by a cooking demo and light meal at SieMatic Seattle's innovative kitchen studio. Offered on five Satrudays, from January 14 through February, the tours are held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and cost $75 per person. Each tour is limited to 14 people. Advance online registration is required at www.pikeplacemarketfoundation.org. Chef's Tour of Market, Pike Place Market, 85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98121, na.
February 26
Seattle Wine and Food Experience, the premier showcase for wine and food in the Northwest, will take place on February 26, noon-5 p.m. at the Seattle Center Exhbition Hall. Guests will experience a world tour of wine, beer and all things culinary. The event benefits The Giving Grapes Foundation, a 501c3 organization that assists local charities who provide financial assistance to service industry professionals. Event features include wines from around the world with a focus on Oregon, a beer and cider exhibit, Sip Northwest Distillery Row, more than 20 chefs preparing gourmet bites, Fonté Coffee Lounge, Artisan Food "Shop", Washington Beef Bistro and live music. Tickets are $49 and can be purchased online at www.seattlewineandfoodexperience.com.
March 31-April 1
Taste Washington! Seattle kicks off on Saturday at Seattle's Bell Harbor International Conference Center with wine seminars, a keynote luncheon and a tasting led by Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers. End the day indulgently at the Taste Washington Winemaker Dinner, featuring guest chefs and wineries. The big finale on Sunday is the Grand Tasting event, where attendees can sample wines from more than 200 wineries and nosh on culinary treats from approximately 75 local restaurants including Barrio, Spring Hill Restaurant & Bar, and El Gaucho. For tickets and more information, visit www.tastewashington.org.
Ongoing
Flow lounge has debuted a happy hour from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily. The cocktail of the day is priced at $5, and glasses of red and white wines are available for $4. Diners can nosh on appetizers like $3 garlic fries and $5 mini cheeseburgers. Flow, 2 Boston St., Seattle, WA 98109, 206-282-0142.
Nightly
Why not treat yourself to a cool and refreshing Cucumber Melon Mojito at one of Bellevue’s best happy hours. This handcrafted blend combines Bacardi melon rum, fresh mint, cucumbers, Triple Sec, simple syrup and soda. Remember, Pearl’s happy hour extends seven nights a week, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close with all bar menu items half price. Not only can you enjoy your Mojito but there are 11 choices of appetizers, including grilled Yakima asparagus and seasonal vegetable and shrimp tempura. Pearl Bar & Dining, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Lincoln Square, Bellevue, WA 98040, 425-455-0181.
Monday through Friday
Café Campagne now offers a weekday happy hour from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Petite plats include French classics such as mousse de foie, pork, duck rillettes and savory gougères, and are available for $4 and $5 each while tastings of red, white and rosé wines are half off. A rotating selection of high end champagnes will also be available for those who love bubbles. For more information, please call 206-728-2233. Caf́é Campagne, 1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101, 206-728-2233.
Friday & Saturday
Café Flora, Seattle's ultimate veggie-only dining experience, is now offering its Atrium Garden Prix Fixe menu. Served exclusively on Friday and Saturday nights, the 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. For more information, please call 206-325-9100. Café Flora, 2901 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112, 206-325-9100.
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