Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
El Gaucho Seattle and The Big Picture Host “Sex and the City 2” Party
El Gaucho Seattle and The Big Picture Host “Sex and the City 2” Party
Tuesday, June 15 at 6 p.m.
SEATTLE, Wash.—(May 27, 2010)— “Carrie” those Manolo Blahniks to El Gaucho Seattle for a “Big” girls’ night out: dancing, appetizers and cocktails in the Pampas Room followed by a special screening of “Sex and the City 2” at The Big Picture.
WHO: El Gaucho Seattle
WHAT: “Sex and the City 2” Party
Tickets are $85 – includes two drinks and appetizers in Pampas Room; movie admission, one drink and popcorn at The Big Picture. Tickets are available at El Gaucho, (206) 728-1337.
6 p.m. – Dancing, appetizers and specialty cocktails in the swanky Pampas Room.
· A Glass of Moët Hennessy Champagne or four “Sex and the City”-inspired cocktails to choose from, all made with Skyy® Infusions Vodka – Red Over Heels, Glamour Gal, Blonde Ambition and Park Avenue Princess (see below).
· Appetizers include signature fruit and cheese, veggie skewers, caprese skewers, Certified Angus Beef® skewers, crab cakes, lobster on crostini, jumbo prawns, ahi on taro chips, and dessert sampler.
· Enter the raffle for a chance to win dinner for four at El Gaucho or a Certified Angus Beef® gift basket. Bring a bag of clothing to donate for a complimentary raffle ticket or purchase them for $10 each. All raffle ticket proceeds to benefit Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.
8 p.m. – Special screening of “Sex and the City 2” at The Big Picture.
· Another cocktail, bag of popcorn and admission to the 8:35 p.m. showing.
After the Show – Don’t let the Girls’ Night Out fun stop there; spend the night at the Inn at El Gaucho for the “Sex and the City” special price of $135. Call (206) 728-1133 for reservations.
WHERE: Pampas Room
2505 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-1337
WHEN: Tuesday, June 15 at 6 p.m.
El Gaucho® is the Northwest's steakhouse legacy focused on elegant, old-school, tableside service for people celebrating their lives. The menu highlights 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime steaks, cutting-edge fresh seafood selections from sustainable sources, and extensive wine and single malt Scotch lists. Offering intimate private dining and nightly live music, El Gaucho’s bar was recently named one of the “Best Places to Network” by Seattle Business, “Readers’ Choice for Best Steak” by Seattle Magazine, and has earned five Wine Spectator “Awards of Excellence” and three “Best of Awards of Excellence.” Located at 2505 First Ave., El Gaucho is open Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call (206) 728-1337 or visit www.elgaucho.com.
Follow El Gaucho Online
Website: www.elgaucho.com
Twitter: @ElGauchoSteak
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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757
El Gaucho “Sex and the City 2” Cocktails:
Red Over Heels
(Especially Louboutins…)
Triple sec, sour and simple syrup splashed together with Skyy® Infusions passion fruit vodka and strawberry purée, garnished with a fresh strawberry.
Blonde Ambition
(A dash of Samantha anyone?)
Skyy® Infusions passion fruit vodka, sour, St. Germain elderflower liqueur and Monin peach purée, garnished with a lime.
Glamour Gal
(Make a “Big” entrance)
Fresh mint and lemon combined with Skyy® Infusions citrus vodka, Caravella limoncello, lemonade and simple syrup, sweetened with a sugar rim.
Park Avenue Princess
(New York, New York!)
Skyy® Infusions citrus vodka, X-Rated Vodka, cranberry juice and simple syrup, garnished with a lime.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wine Storage Bellevue, an Upscale Wine Locker Facility, to Open in June
Wine Storage Bellevue, an Upscale Wine Locker Facility, to Open in June
Eastside Family Expands Stor-House Self Storage to Bellevue, Adds New Revenue Stream with Wine Storage
BELLEVUE, Wash.—(May 20, 2010)—Every investment should be kept in a safe place, and this June the Gilroy family will open Wine Storage Bellevue with 422 secure lockers for preserving valued wine collections.
Wine Storage Bellevue will occupy 8,000 square feet at the new $7.5 million, 120,000-square-foot Stor-House Self Storage located at 1614 118th Ave SE in Bellevue, WA, which is also opening in June. Wine Storage Bellevue can accommodate up to 19,000 cases of wine in individual, all-steel storage lockers that range in size from 10 to 200 cases. Locker pricing will be competitive, starting at $18 per month and going to $295 per month for the largest size.
This will be the third storage facility owned and operated by father and son entrepreneurs Dick and Patrick Gilroy, along with a third family partner, Dick’s wife, Loraine Gilroy. They expect Wine Storage Bellevue to be an additional revenue stream for their storage business that will add significantly to the projected gross revenue stream.
“In the year 2000, after 30-plus years in the residential and commercial development business, we decided to pursue a new business opportunity as a family: Self storage. Now that we are opening our third storage facility in Bellevue, we wanted to do something really unique that would be well-suited for the Eastside market, “comments Dick Gilroy co-owner of Northward Construction and managing partner in Stor-House and Wine Storage Bellevue.
“We have a growing interest in wine and wanted to create something that would combine our design talents with our current business ventures, “said Loraine Gilroy, owner of the prestigious Eastside firm, LG Interiors, Inc., which partnered with Moore Design Associates and Peter Schroeder Architects to design Wine Storage Bellevue.
Wine Storage Bellevue will be open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. A dedicated elevator operated by key-card will service the climate and humidity-controlled storage area. Inside, the all-steel lockers are equipped with cylinder locks rather than the more commonly used padlocks to ensure that valuable wine collections remain secure. This increased accessibility and security, combined with its proximity to Downtown Bellevue and I-405, is something other local wine storage places are not able to offer.
In addition to overcoming the limitations of many wine storage facilities, the Gilroys included a featured amenity unlike any other in Pacific Northwest: a generously-appointed Wine Resource Center infused with Old World Tuscan charm.
The Wine Resource Center is characterized by ornate stonework, handsome leather furnishings, hand-carved doors and a dual-sided fireplace. Ideal for hosting wine club meetings and small, private tasting events, the 1,000 square foot space will provide many of the necessary accoutrements, as well as a computer with cellar-tracking software and internet access. The Wine Resource Center will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or later by appointment.
“Around the nation there are very few wine storage facilities of this caliber; it seemed that with wine country in our backyard that the market could definitely support it,” said Mr. Gilroy.
Wine Storage Bellevue offers secure, temperature- and humidity-controlled, all-steel storage lockers for valued wine collections of all sizes. Prices begin at $18 per month. Rental includes use of the generously appointed, 1,000-square-foot
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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Down Under Answers Partners with Top New Zealand Tourism Board for Vacations Starting at $999
Australia Vacations vs. New Zealand Vacations: Which Road Will You Take?
BELLEVUE, Wash.—(May 18, 2010)— Wholeheartedly rooting for rugby’s All Blacks to destroy the Wallabies? Rather live in a Crowded House than burn the Midnight Oil? Those who do, possess a clear preference for All Things New Zealand.
Fortunately, multi award-winning travel wholesaler Down Under Answers has a dream vacation to suit the traveler who clearly knows where their loyalties lie in the age-old “Aussie vs. Kiwi” rivalry. They have teamed up with New Zealand’s top tourism professionals to create an array of dream getaways.
Travelers favoring the New Zealand route can choose from several New Zealand vacations or packages that include both Australia and New Zealand. Prices begin at only $999 per person, with offers ending June 30, 2010* or until sold out. Contact the experts to book directly at (866) 792-5458 or visit http://www.duatravel.com/aussievskiwi/ to customize an ideal dream getaway.
“The Aussie-Kiwi debate is a fun, friendly rivalry. All of our Kiwi travel partners, from Qantas Airways to Tourism New Zealand and every organization in between, are invaluable in creating each unforgettable New Zealand vacation. Since Sir Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” movies, New Zealand travel has grown in popularity and now there are even more fantastic ways to enjoy New Zealand’s North and South Islands,” notes Down Under Answers president Kirk Demeter.
For honorary Kiwis excited to explore magnificent scenery, flora and fauna, world-class wineries, intriguing Maori culture and crowd-free golf courses, Down Under Answers offers such packages as
- Get to know the North Island with Auckland & Rotorua (5-night air and land inclusive, from $999 per person/double occupancy). Explore New Zealand’s largest city, the “City of Sails,” then pick up a rental car and drive to Rotorua, learning and relaxing along the way.
- Get the most out of a New Zealand vacation at a leisurely pace with the New Zealand RV Vacation (14-day air and land self-drive inclusive package, from $1,589 per person/double occupancy). Explore the North and South islands with plenty of time to relax in a home away from home—on wheels.
- Oenophiles should take to the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail (10-night air and land self-drive inclusive package from $3,449 per person/double occupancy). Paired with cultural highlights and gourmet meals, enjoy some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Chardonnay the country has to offer while taking in lush New Zealand scenery.
- Or...opt for “both roads.” Travelers who cannot choose will enjoy the luxury of Queenstown & Sydney (8-night air and land self-drive inclusive package from $1,499 per person/double occupancy). Revel in the natural beauty of New Zealand, then fly to Sydney and embark on the ultimate urban adventure in the South Pacific’s most vibrant metropolis.
For a complete list of all packages, click here.
New Zealand fun facts:
· New Zealand was the first country to grant women suffrage in 1893.
· Originating in China, the kiwifruit is also known as the Chinese Gooseberry.
· The name given to New Zealand by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman was “Staten Landt,” but the Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa, colloquially translated as “Land of the Long White Cloud.”
For those who adore “Flight of the Conchords,” it’s time to take flight to New Zealand. Book now, before it’s too late.
New Zealand Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-0knDpn5g
Down Under Answers Discussion Forum
http://www.facebook.com/downunderanswers?v=app_2373072738
Send a Virtual Kiwi Gift
http://www.facebook.com/downunderanswers?v=app_311918728062
Founded in 1992, Seattle-based Down Under Answers is the industry leader in travel to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Dubai. Repeatedly voted Best Travel Wholesaler by Tourism New Zealand and Tourism Australia specialists, the company employs seasoned staff members to customize tours—ranging from unique, hands-on holidays to more traditional itineraries—for groups of virtually any size. For further information email info@duatravel.com, or call (800) 889-1464.
Follow Down Under Answers Online:
Website: www.duatravel.com
Twitter: @DownUnderAnswer
Facebook: Down Under Answers
Flickr: Flickr
YouTube: YouTube
*Price based on Los Angeles, CA departure. Departure deadline is September 21, 2010.
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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757
DUA Travel Partners with Top Australia Travel and Tourism Boards to Bring Vacation Deals Starting at $999
Australia Vacations vs. New Zealand Vacations: Which Road Will You Take?
BELLEVUE, Wash.—(May 6, 2010)— When planning the next dream vacation, does touring Australia’s Sydney Opera House rank higher than bungee jumping from New Zealand’s Sky Tower? Prefer climbing Ayers Rock over hiking the Milford Track?
Multi award-winning travel wholesaler Down Under Answers is fueling the flames of the age-old Aussie vs. Kiwi rivalry and has teamed up with Australia’s top tourism professionals and organizations to offer the sale to end all sales in vacation packages.
Travelers favoring the Australian route can choose from several down under vacations or packages that include both Australia and New Zealand. Prices begin at an unbelievably low $999 per person, offers end June 30, 2010* or until sold out. Contact the experts to customize your dream vacation plans at (866) 792-5458 or visit http://www.duatravel.com/aussievskiwi.
“Aussie vs. Kiwi- it’s a friendly rivalry. All our travel partnerships are invaluable, from the airlines to the tourism boards. Because of them, we can offer incredible vacation deals where travelers can decide for themselves which side their loyalty leans,” said DUA President Kirk Demeter.
For honorary Aussies looking to travel the “Island Continent” road, Down Under Answers offers:
- Go from Sydney harbor to the Great Barrier Reef (6-night air and land inclusive from $1299 per person/double occupancy).
- For a memorable Down Under vacation, set sights on Sydney, Cairns & Melbourne (9-night air and land inclusive, from $1,399 per person/double occupancy).
- Enjoy the coastal meccas of Sydney, Cairns, the Australian outback and Northern Territory (16-night escorted and independent tour and air, from $6139 per person/double occupancy).
For travelers who equally favor an Australian Shiraz to a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, a trip to both countries might fit the vacation bill:
- An Australia-New Zealand vacation that offers a balanced view of life Down Under, pick Auckland & Sydney (6-night air and land inclusive package from $999 per person/double occupancy).
For a complete list of all packages, click here.
Video
http://apps.facebook.com/youtubebox/video.asp?uvid=9873967&ref=profile-tab
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mfoQKBHqS8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXFRwv20-js
Down Under Answers Discussion Forum
http://www.facebook.com/downunderanswers#!/downunderanswers?v=app_2373072738
Send a Virtual Aussie Gift
http://www.facebook.com/downunderanswers#!/downunderanswers?v=app_311918728062
Founded in 1992, Seattle-based Down Under Answers is the industry leader in travel to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Dubai. Repeatedly voted Best Travel Wholesaler by Tourism New Zealand and Tourism Australia specialists, the company employs seasoned staff members to customize tours—ranging from unique, hands-on holidays to more traditional itineraries—for groups of virtually any size. For further information email info@duatravel.com, or call (800) 889-1464.
Follow Down Under Answers Online:
Website: www.duatravel.com
Twitter: @DownUnderAnswer
Facebook: Down Under Answers
Flickr: Flickr
YouTube: YouTube
*Price based on Los Angeles, CA departure. Departure deadline is September 21, 2010.
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