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Willows Lodge: Best Hotel in Washington

by Shona Milne on January 14, 2015

Congratulations to one of my local favorite places in Woodinville. I just stopped in for Happy Hour last week and I’ll be returning again soon. WILLOWS LODGE NAMED TOP HOTEL IN WASHINGTON STATE BY BUSINESS INSIDER Willows Lodge, the Pacific Northwest’s favorite lodge and getaway in Woodinville Wine Country, announces it has been recognized as […]

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It’s Back: Seattle Restaurant Week

by Shona Milne on October 9, 2014

Pick up your phone and get your reservations now for Seattle Restaurant Week. The dates this fall are October 19th-23rd and the 26th-30th. Plenty of restuarants on the eastside; Woodinville, Kirkland, Bothell, Redmond, and Bellevue are participating. You can get a three course dinner for $30.  Quite a few of the restuarants are also offering […]

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Happy 14th Birthday: Willows Lodge

by Shona Milne on August 26, 2014

WILLOWS LODGE CELEBRATES 14th BIRTHDAY WITH 14 GIVEAWAYS Willows Lodge, a favorite Pacific Northwest retreat in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, will host a month-long 14th Birthday Celebration this September, featuring special discounts and offers throughout the hotel, including its restaurants and newly renovated Fireside, as well as The Spa at Willows Lodge. The […]

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Iron Vintner Challenge: The Knives Are Coming Out

by Shona Milne on June 4, 2014

There are some tickets available for this event. This is the fifth and final year for the Iron Vintner Challenge. The competitors are the winners from the previoius past years. BATTLE OF THE WINEMAKERS: WILLOWS LODGE ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR IRON VINTNER CHALLENGE – THE FINALE Woodinville winemakers battle for “ultimate” Iron Vintner title in month-long […]

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Woodinville Wine Events: June 1st-15th

by Shona Milne on May 31, 2014

Baer Winery – June 1st – Release Weekend EFESTE – June 1st – Pizza Party Willows Lodge – June 4th – 5th Iron Vintner Challenge – Round 1 Northwest Cellars – June 5th – Seafair Foundation Wine Release Party Obelisco Estate – June 6th – Barrel Room Dinner Series – Russell’s Fine Dining Robert Ramsay […]

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Iron Vintner: All Star Challenge

by Shona Milne on May 29, 2014

There are few seats left for the first round of the 5th Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge this year. The first round is Wednesday, June 4th. The four previous year’s winners will battle to declare a final victor. This is a fundraiser for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. Little Bit Therapeutic Riding provides therapeutic horseback riding to […]

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Wine Rocks: 7th Year and Going Strong

by Shona Milne on May 24, 2014

MUSIC IS KING AT 7TH ANNUAL WINE ROCKS Join Washington’s Winemakers for a rockin’ good time on Seattle’s waterfront July 10 SEATTLE – May 20, 2014 – Taste the wine, hear the music and help the cause at the 7th annual Wine Rocks Seattle, Thursday, July 10 at Elliott Hall & Pier (Bell Harbor – […]

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Seattle Restaurant Week 2014: Woodinville

by Shona Milne on April 2, 2014

How time flies; it’s Seattle Restaurant Week again. Make your reservations or you may not get a table. Seattle Restaurant Week runs April 6th-10th and 13th-17th. Some of the restaurants offer lunchs as well as dinner. Dinners are $28 and lunches are $15 for three courses. Those participating in Woodinville: Barking Frog Big Fish Cafe […]

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Dine Around Seattle: November 3rd- 27th

by Shona Milne on November 5, 2013

Dine Around Seattle is upon us again at some of our favorite local restaurants. There are 50 resaturants participating in November. All restaurants listed offer a 3 course dinner menu for only $30, Sundays – Thursdays. Restaurants also offering a 3 course lunch for a mere $15. Better make your reservations soon! Here are some […]

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Seattle Restuarant Week: October 13th-17th & 20th-24th

by Shona Milne on October 10, 2013

Make your reserevations now for Seattle Restaurant Week, October 13-17 and 20-24, 2013. More than 160 local restaurants are serving up three-course dinners for $28 and many of them are offering three-course lunches for $15. There are a few Woodinville/Bothell/Kirkland participants for those of us who don’t want to cross water. Woodinville ~ Barking Frog […]

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