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I was on my way to Happy Hour at Fireside Cellars tonight when I decided to stop by The Herbfarm to do some investigative reporting about my previous posting of “Pigs Gone Wild” where a patron claims that she was attacked by one of the potbellied pigs that are kept on site.  I was concerned […]

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Barking Frog: Dine With Your Dog

by Shona Milne on June 10, 2009

For all of you dog lovers who would love to take your dog with you to dinner now is your chance. The Barking Frog at Willows Lodge is preparing food for the two legged guests and Three Dog Bakery will prepare your dogs feast. You will both enjoy your dinners on the Barking Frog patio. Your have […]

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I had the pleasure of attending a tasting for Lachini Vineyards from Oregon. The tasting was held outside at the gazebo at Willows Lodge. It was a great setting to sip many of their Pinot Noir’s. I think my favorite Pinot was the 2007 Cuvee’ Giselle, Chehalem Mountains. It was deceptively light in color but […]

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I was invited to play in Tangerine Travel’s 2009 Golf Tournament but as there are lots of cobwebs attached to my clubs I just attended as a guest for the cocktail reception, awards banquet and the silent auction. The tournament was at Tumble Creek Golf Club at Suncadia by Cle Elum. This event benefits Children’s […]

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I met up with some friends on Sunday afternoon at the Grape Choice in Kirkland. It was a perfect afternoon to sit outside on the Grape Choice patio and drink some wine and chat with some friends. I love sitting outside close to Lake Washington. Many of the patrons bring their dogs with them as the […]

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I received some information from John Bigelow at JM Cellars on the upcoming Woodinville Winemakers & Brew Master Triathlon. The event will be Wednesday, July 22 beginning at 5:00pm. The rules are that there really are not any rules. Proceeds will go to The Mitochondrial Research Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital.  Root on your favorite […]

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Mexican Wine: Adventures in Wine Tasting

by Shona Milne on March 25, 2009

It was quite a challenge to find some nice Mexican wines while I was in Mazatlan, but it can be done. It does take a bit of work and you will probably taste a few incredibly bad wines. You have to approach it as an adventure in wine tasting but you are probably on vacation and […]

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An Evening with Efeste Wines & Chef Bobby Moore

by Shona Milne on January 1, 2009

Barking Frog’s Executive Chef Bobby Moore and Efeste Winemaker Brennon Leighton unite to create a spectacular dinner that’s sure to make your taste buds tingle. The dinner is being held at the Willows Lodge, Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009, but it’s never too early to plan ahead and reserve a seat at this spectacular food extravaganza. […]

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Wine Tasting with Brian Carter Cellars

by Shona Milne on January 1, 2009

Fireside Cellars at Willows Lodge is having a wine tasting with Brian Carter Cellars on Wednesday, January 14th from 5:30-6:30pm. Tweet This Post

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New Year’s Eve at Barking Frog

by Shona Milne on December 29, 2008

I just heard that there is a great dinner on New Year’s Eve at the Barking Frog at Willows Lodge with quite a few Woodinville wines. The menu  and information is below. ~ A m u s e ~ Oysters & Caviar Champagne Sabayon NV Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Champagne, France ~ F i r s […]

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