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Culinary & Wine Showcase | May 26 - Jun 1, 2008
The Bellevue Collection
designates an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Monday, May 26
All day  Hot & Spicy!
Olive and Vinegar
In-Store; Complimentary tastings of special recipes featuring our hot & spicy selections
6-9pm  Chateau Ste. Michelle Portfolio Tasting
Cypress Lounge
A cross selection of Chateau Ste Michelle’s portfolio of wines paired with display creations designed by our French influenced Chef.
$40 | For tickets, call 425-638-1075 or e-mail
7pm  Jim Moyer Winemaker Dinner
Risorante Luciano
$90 | For tickets, visit the restaurant
Tuesday, May 27
All day  Easy Appetizers!
Olive and Vinegar
In-Store; Complimentary tastings of special recipes featuring our olives and dried herb blend selections
6-9pm  Chateau Ste. Michelle Portfolio Tasting
Cypress Lounge
A cross selection of Chateau Ste Michelle’s portfolio of wines paired with display creations designed by our French influenced Chef.
$40 | For tickets, call 425-638-1075 or e-mail
6-8pm  How a “Five Star” Quality Wine is Made
Vino 100
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.
$30 | For tickets, call 425-453-7881 or e-mail
7pm  Jim Moyer Winemaker Dinner
Risorante Luciano
$90 | For tickets, visit the restaurant
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Wednesday, May 28
All day  Dress It Up!
Olive and Vinegar
In-Store; Complimentary tastings of our favorite oil & vinegar salad dressing combinations.
5-7pm  Sauce!
Twisted Cork Wine Bar
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.
$15 | No reservations necessary
5-8:30pm  Tasting Lounge an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Center Court
Enjoy five tastes of Washington Wines for $5.
$5
5-8:30pm  Viking Cooking Stage an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Center Court
5-5:30pm - Ristorante Luciano, 6-6:30pm - Oil & Vinegar, 7-7:30pm - McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 8-8:30pm - Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Complimentary
6:30pm  Winemaker Dinner with Alexandria Nicole Cellars featuring Jarrod Boyle
0/8 Seafood Grill
Six course dinner paired with seven different wines from Andrea Nicole Cellars.
$95 | For tickets, call 425-637-0808
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Thursday, May 29
All day  Summer Sizzle!
Olive and Vinegar
In-Store; 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.
4-6:30pm  Tasting Lounge an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Center Court
Enjoy five tastes of Washington Wines for $5.
$5
4-5:30pm  Viking Cooking Stage an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Center Court
4-4:30pm - Ristorante Luciano, 5-5:30pm - John Sarich
Complimentary
6:30pm  Northwest Winemaker Dinner
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Six course dinner paired with seven different wines from Andrea Nicole Cellars.
$105 | For tickets, call 425-451-1550
7pm  The Showcase: A Night of Perfect Pairings an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
The Westin Bellevue, Grand Ballroom
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.
$50 | Buy tickets
Friday, May 30
All day  Surprising Combinations!
Olive and Vinegar
In-Store; Complimentary special tastings of 30 year aged balsamic vinegars drizzled on ice cream and cheeses.
5-8:30pm  Tasting Lounge an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Center Court
Enjoy five tastes of Washington Wines for $5.
$5
6-8:30pm  Viking Cooking Stage an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Center Court
6-6:30pm - John Sarich, 7-7:30pm - 0/8 Seafood Grill 8-8:30 pm - Oh! Chocolate
Complimentary
6-8pm  An Evening with Brian Carter
Vino 100
Brian Carter, twice named “Winemaker of the Year” by Washington magazine, will pair food with 5 of his latest hand-crafted wines.
$45 | For tickets, call 425-453-7881 or e-mail
6:30pm  Winemaker Dinner with Andrew Will Winery
Cypress Lounge
4-course menu Featuring wine pairings from Andrew Will Winery.
$90 | For tickets, call 425-638.1075 or e-mail
Saturday, May 31
All day  Beyond Wine!
Olive and Vinegar
In-Store; Complimentary special guest tasting of our very own Yakima Valley Grapeseed oils presented by the owners of ApresVin.
11-1:30pm  Viking Cooking Stage an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Center Court
11-11:30am - John Sarich, 12-12:30pm - Oil & Vinegar, 1-1:30pm - Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Complimentary
3pm  Wine Seminar: Pairing Washington Wine and Food
0/8 Seafood Grill
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.
$15 | For tickets/reservations, call 425-637-0808
6:30pm  Maggiano’s Wine Event
Maggiano's Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy and Waterbrook Winery are partnering to provide you with a wonderful Food and Wine dinner.
$75 | For tickets, visit the restaurant
7pm  Women Wine and Shopping: Dishing with Kathy Casey an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
The Westin Bellevue, Grand Ballroom
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.
$35 | Buy tickets
Sunday, June 1
1-3pm  How to Grill Like a Pro an exclusive event presented by The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue Square Fountain Court
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.
Complimentary
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