by Shona Milne on June 14, 2013
I had the opportunity to return to the Iron Vintner Challenge again this year as Twitterati. This event is one of my favorite of the year. It’s not your ordinary wine tasting; it’s theater with food and wine! If you have not attended there are still tickets available for the final challenge on Wednesday, June […]
by Shona Milne on May 29, 2013
Convergence Zone Cellars – June 1st – 2013 Spring Barrel Tasting Castillo de Feliciana – June 1st – Grand Opening Efeste – June 1st – Library Dinner The Woodhouse Wine Estates – June 1st – 2012 Grenache Rosé Barrel Tasting Cuillin Hills Winery – June 1st & 2nd – Spring Release – Spring Release – Malbec […]
by Shona Milne on May 5, 2013
Can you believe that its time for the 4th Annual Vintner Challenge? Once again, it will be hosted by Willows Lodge. Rain or shine, you just can’t miss this event which benefits Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center here in Woodinville. They can make great wine, but can they cook too? It’s the event of the […]
by Shona Milne on April 7, 2013
I can’t wait to make my reservations! It’s Seattle Restaurant Week April 7th – 11th and April 14th – 18th. There are a number of Bothell, Kirkland, and Woodinville restaurants participating. Some of them also offer $15 lunch option. Woodinville Restaurants: Barking Frog Purple Cafe and Wine Bar Kirkland Restaurants: Anthony’s Homeport, bin on the […]
by Shona Milne on March 20, 2013
There are many of us who love the food at The Barking Frog at Willows Lodge. The exciting news is that the Barking Frog is going to hit the road with a mobile kitchen. It will be unveiled May 5th at the Mobile Food Rodeo. It will be called the Barking Frog Mobile Kitchen and […]
by Shona Milne on March 5, 2013
The 3rd Annual Golden Grape Awards were held at Willows Lodge on Sunday. And the winner of the King’s Cup is………………Pondera Winery! WILLOWS LODGE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THIRD ANNUAL GOLDEN GRAPES AWARDS Pondera Winery takes King’s Cup with 2009 SVS Number One Bordeaux Blend Willows Lodge, a Northwest-style retreat in Woodinville Wine Country, and its […]
by Shona Milne on October 10, 2012
Once again, Seattle Restaurant Week has rolled around. The event runs from October 14th through the 18th and the 21st through the 25th. There are a number of restaurants in our local area that are participating; Anthony’s HomePort, Kirkland, Barking Frog, bin on the lake, Le Grand Bistro Americain, Lucia, Lynn’s Bistro, Preservation Kitchen, Purple […]
by Shona Milne on June 19, 2012
I was invited back this year to sit at the tweet table for Round 2 of the 3rd Annual Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge. If you don’t know about this event it’s being at a live version of Iron Chef but with winemakers trying to impress the judges with their cooking prowess. The secret […]
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 […]
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 […]