Italianissimo Ristorante

I was invited to Italianissimo for their Wine Wednesday where they feature a winemaker every week. Last week it was Guardian Cellars. Jerry was pouring his new Angel Sauvignon Blanc, Gun Metal, and Chalk Line. We had some nice weather so it was great to sit out on the patio and pair these wines with some Gnocchi Panna […]

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Two great events are coming up at Italianissimo this Sunday. The first is Pink With a Purpose Breast Cancer Benefit with funds benefiting Susan G. Komen is from 3-8:30pm . The second event is a vertical tasting of The Bully and The Evil Twin, with Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery which runs from 6:30-8pm in […]

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Before I left Columbia Winery I found this happy group who told me they were “Illegal aliens in search of their Passports”. I then focused my first day of Passport to Woodinville on the warehouse district. I started off at Hestia Cellars which has a great Meritage and they had a nice live band for your sipping […]

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I’ve had numerous people ask me where they can eat in Woodinville while they are out tasting wine on Passport to Woodinville Weekend. I decided to make a list of good spots to stop off and take a food break.  The Twisted Cafe – 12631 NE Woodinville Drive – 425-806-7203 Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – 17705 140th Avenue […]

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I knew from the moment that I slid into Columbia Winery’s parking lot on early Saturday morning that it would be an interesting weekend. I handed out glasses and tickets to St. Nick’s Open House Weekend before the event and headed out late Saturday morning for some power tasting. It was a cold, frosty, and […]

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I’ve had numerous people ask me where they can eat in Woodinville while they are out tasting wine on St. Nicks Weekend. I decided to make a list of good spots to stop off and take a food break.  The Twisted Cafe – 12631 NE Woodinville Drive – 425-806-7203 Teddy’s Bigger Burgers – 17705 140th Avenue […]

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