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Iron Vintner Challenge 2012: Willows Lodge

by Shona Milne on April 2, 2012

The Iron Vintner Challenge returns once more to Willows Lodge. Who do you think will win this year? Get your tickets here. On Monday, April 2nd beginning at 10:00AM, people will be able to purchase tickets to our 2012 Iron Vintner Challenge. Note: only the winemaker dinner is reserved directly at the Barking Frog. Dates:  (Tickets [...]

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Woodinville: Dine Around Seattle

by Shona Milne on March 1, 2012

It’s that time of year for Dine Around Seattle. Here in Woodinville we have Barking Frog and Purple Cafe and Wine Bar participating. Whether you live in the Seattle area or are just visiting, Dine Around Seattle is a fine-dining experience you don’t want to miss. Now in its tenth year, this bi-annual promotion has [...]

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Iron Vintner Challenge: $30,000 Raised!

by Shona Milne on July 19, 2011

Willows Lodge, a Northwest retreat in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, announces results from the second annual Iron Vintner Challenge which took place throughout the month of June 2011. The event raised $30,000 for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center to support its mission to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults [...]

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Iron Vintner Challenge: Round 2 at Willows Lodge

by Shona Milne on June 19, 2011

I was invited to attend Round 2 of 2nd Annual Iron Vintner Challenge on Wednesday night at Willows Lodge. The contest takes four Woodinville winemakers who battle it out on the grill and the kitchen and just to make things a bit more interesting, there is the secret ingredient which they need to use to [...]

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Woodinville Wine Events: March 4th-10th

by Shona Milne on March 3, 2011

Betz Winery – Fri, March 4th – 7pm – An Evening with Bob Betz Four Course Winemaker Dinner at Barking Frog Kestrel Vintners – Fri, March 4th – 7pm – Mardi Gras Dinner featuring New Orleans Creole Restaurant Chateau Ste. Michelle – Fri, March 4th – 5-7pm – First Friday Happy Hour Matthews Estate – [...]

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Iron Vintner Challenger: Returns in June

by Shona Milne on February 2, 2011

Yes, the Iron Vintner Challenger is back for the second year. This event takes place at Willows Lodge and is a month-long culinary competition where four local winemakers complete for the title of Iron Vintner. The event concludes with a four-course Championship Winemaker Dinner prepared by Chef Bobby Moore to benefit Little Bit Riding Therapeutic Center. [...]

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Woodinville Wine Events: Dec 31st – Jan 6th

by Shona Milne on December 30, 2010

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Fri, Dec 31st – 7-10pm – New York New Year’s Eve Italianissimo Ristorante - Fri, Dec 31st – New Year’s Eve Dinner at Italianissimo Village Wines – Fri, Dec 31st – 4-7pm – Champagne Happy Hour Village Wines – Fri, Dec 31st – 7pm-1am – New Year’s Eve Bash at Village Wines [...]

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Woodinville Wine Events: New Year’s Eve

by Shona Milne on December 27, 2010

Alexandria Nicole Cellars – Fri, Dec 31st – 7-10pm – New York New Year’s Eve Italianissimo Ristorante - Fri, Dec 31st – New Year’s Eve Dinner at Italianissimo Village Wines – Fri, Dec 31st – 4-7pm – Champagne Happy Hour Village Wines – Fri, Dec 31st – 7pm-1am – New Year’s Eve Bash at Village Wines [...]

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Where to Eat: St Nick’s Weekend

by Shona Milne on December 4, 2010

Many of the wineries will be providing food but for those of you who might be looking for something more I’ve provided a list ot local place to eat during or after St Nicks. The Twisted Cafe – 12631 NE Woodinville Drive – 425-806-7203 Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – 17705 140th Avenue NE – 425-408-1604 Russell’s [...]

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Dine Around Seattle: Sun to Thurs in November

by Shona Milne on October 30, 2010

I was reminded that Dine Around Seattle is coming up in November. It’s a great way to try out some new restaurants, or revisit some old favorites. There are a few on the Eastside for those of us who don’t like to cross water. On the list are: Barking Frog, Barrio-Bellevue, Bin on the Lake, [...]

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