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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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100 Restaurants: It’s Seattle Restaurant Week

by Shona Milne on October 19, 2010

 Seattle Restaurant Week is running October 17th through 28th (excluding Friday and Saturday) It’s 10 days where you can get a 3 course meal for $25. More than 100 restaurants are participating including some eastside favorites Barking Frog, Bin on the Lake, and Purple Cafe in Woodinville, Kirkland, and Bellevue Tweet This Post

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WA Wine Commission: Adds A Local Campaign

by Shona Milne on September 6, 2010

I received a press release from the Washington Wine Commission which tells about their new local promotion campaign of Washington wines. Washington State Wine Commission launches first-ever locally-focused promotional campaign. More than 130 participating restaurants, retailers, and tasting rooms offering great deals on Washington State wine. SEATTLE (September 1, 2010) – Throughout September and October, […]

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