Restaurants

Here’s a chance to see some of our local winemakers out of their element the Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge. They will be in the kitchen instead of the winery. There are two preliminary rounds with the first on June 2nd with Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery vs. Brennon Leighton of Efeste. Round [...]

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Make your reservations fast for these two Dine With Your Dog events at Willows Lodge.  This is your chance to take your favorite pooch out for dinner. Each summer, Willows Lodge features Dine with Your Dog Dinners on the patio of the Barking Frog. Dogs are treated to a special meal prepared by The Dining [...]

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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 NE – [...]

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So there is an article on Wine Spectator about how Washington State would like more wine tourism. Seems that we really need more fine dining and more lodging choices for this to happen.

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The Minneapolis Wine Examiner was in town recently to tour our “urban” wineries of Woodinville. Seems like we made a good impression on her.

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Seattle Magazine has made its picks for Best Washington wines for 2010. They also have lists for 2010 Best Washington Wines: Whites, 2010 Best Washington Wines: White Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Sweet Wines, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Red Blends, 2010 Best Washington Wines: Malbec.

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Oh my, could people be catching on to using social Media? It seems that the Seattle Times thinks it may be the case with a huge front page article this morning on how local restaurants and wine bars are using Twitter and Facebook to build brand loyalty. Some of our Woodinville wineries are effectively using Twitter. I’d like [...]

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Now that Goose Ridge has opened their doors in Woodinville they have decided to get to know their new neighbors. They are having a “Soft Opening” party on Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30pm. There will be snacks and cheeses, and some wine. Some of the wines poured are only available in the tasting room. [...]

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