Wine director Aaron Wood-Snyderman and his team at The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle can tell patrons that they are looking over one of the top wine lists in the world. Wine Spectator, the leading wine publication on the planet, recently announced that it has selected The Metropolitan Grill as a first-time recipient of its prized Grand Award. Of the nearly 3,800 restaurants … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Grill in Seattle receives rare Grand Award from Wine Spectator
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Tulalip dinner seminar features Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar
MARYSVILLE, Wash. — Tulalip Resort sommelier Tommy Thompson will play host to second-generation winemaker Chris Figgins on Saturday, Feb. 11 for an evening featuring historic Leonetti Cellar and Figgins Family Wine Estates in the Walla Walla Valley. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in Tulalip Resort Casino’s Chinook Room. Figgins also will be representing his FIGGINS Walla … [Read more...] about Tulalip dinner seminar features Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar
Oregon Wine Board seeks top Oregon-friendly restaurants
PORTLAND - This week, the Oregon Wine Board launched its yearly search for a restaurant worthy of joining the ranks of The Joel Palmer House as part of the third annual Oregon Wine A-List Awards. “We just opened up nominations for the 2017 Oregon Wine A-List Awards, which recognizes restaurants across the world displaying enthusiasm for Oregon wine and a deep appreciation of … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board seeks top Oregon-friendly restaurants
Anthony’s Restaurants founder receives top award from peers
SEATTLE - Seattle restaurateur Budd Gould, one of the Washington wine industry’s strongest supporters, recently received the Washington Restaurant Association’s top award. Gould, founder and president of Anthony’s Restaurants, was given the Full Service Operator of the Year Award on Wednesday during the Washington Restaurant Association’s state of the industry meeting at the … [Read more...] about Anthony’s Restaurants founder receives top award from peers
Seattle Restaurant Week returns for dinner, lunch deals
SEATTLE - It’s become a tradition unlike any other that Seattle Restaurant Week follows on the heels of Taste Washington and Washington Wine Month. For the eighth straight year, many of Seattle’s finest restaurants and a number in the King County suburbs offer some delicious deals on special prix fixe dinners Monday through Thursday and then again April 17-21. And nearly … [Read more...] about Seattle Restaurant Week returns for dinner, lunch deals