SEATTLE, Wash.—(January 21, 2011)—Love is in the air at the following Northwest restaurants, wineries and businesses, which are offering special Valentine’s dinners, events and gifts that are sure to turn up the romance.
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“You Had Me at Merlot” - Romance a Date with a Unique Gift from PersonalWineBottles.com
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This Valentine’s Day, forget wearing a heart on one’s sleeve: Say “I Love You” or “Be Mine” to a Valentine on an etched and hand-painted bottle of wine from www.PersonalWineBottles.com.
After choosing a design, bottles can be customized with up to two lines of text, creating a personalized message for one’s “schnookums” or “buttercup.” Customers also select from 12 wines to fill their unique bottle. Non-alcoholic wines are also available. Designs and personal messaging is $75, plus the cost of the wine, which ranges from $7 to $37.50. Gift bags can be purchased for an additional $2.50. Etched bottles are produced by hand, so order quickly; the deadline for online orders is February 11 at 8 a.m. To order a customized bottle of wine, visit www.PersonalWineBottles.com.
Get in Tip’sy-Top’sy Shape with Waterfront Seafood Grill’s Sparkling Wine Boot Camp
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Ten-hut! It’s time to uncork and explore the different tastes and characteristics of sparkling wine and Champagne with help from Waterfront Seafood Grill. On February 12, Waterfront’s wine director Kristen Young will lead a Sparkling Wine Boot Camp, just in time to impress a date on Valentine’s Day.
From 3 to 5 p.m., taste a variety of Champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world, learn about food pairings, and maybe even find out how to “saber” a bottle. Cost is $35 per person plus tax and includes a blind tasting of several sparklers. To reserve a spot, call (206) 956-9171.
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“True love is like a fine wine, the older the better.” – Fred Jacob
Hearts Flutter for Chocolate, Cheese and Wine at Patterson Cellars
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Wine, chocolate and cheese: What more is needed this Valentine’s Day? Indulge in all three on February 12 and 13 at Patterson Cellars’ tasting rooms in Woodinville or on the Pike Street Hill Climb below Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market.
From noon to 5 p.m., Patterson Cellars will pour its popular Forbidden Red and sultry Syrah and provide delectable samples of Theo chocolate and an assortment of cheeses, all of which are complimentary. Attendees will also have the chance to win either a Theo Chocolate gift basket or the opportunity to create their very own wine at a Patterson Cellars blending party for 10 people.
Northwest Cellars He’arts’, Wine and Chocolate
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Experience a match made in heaven with art, wine and chocolate all Valentine’s Day weekend at Northwest Cellars’ tasting room in Kirkland.
Art and Aperitifs – Feb. 12, 2-5 p.m.
Sample and learn about five award-winning wines, and then create a collage-style art piece using paint, paper, fabric and other embellishments. Wine tasting, snacks, all materials and instruction are included in the $40 fee. Additional glasses of wine available for purchase. Reserve a spot online.
Chocolate and Wine Pairing – Feb. 12 noon to 6 p.m. & Feb. 13, noon to 5 p.m.
Five Northwest Cellars’ wines will be paired with handmade chocolates from Brugge Chocolates in Redmond. Purchase a bottle of wine and receive a paired chocolate for free. Tastings are $5, refundable with purchase.
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“Veg” One’s Heart Out with Cafe Flora’s Amore-Inspired Menu
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Hearts will leap with excitement for Cafe Flora’s vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner. Spotlighting several romance-inducing ingredients, the vegan, prix-fixe menu, also available gluten-free, will be offered from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on February 14:
Wonton Affection Canapé - topped with avocado butternut paté, drizzled with a trio of sauces: truffle aioli, cilantro sauce and chili oil
Layers of Love – almond phyllo roulade stuffed with a mushroom-leek ragoût, grilled asparagus, bok choy, mushroom essence and a red wine-cherry sauce
Citrus Kiss Salad – grapefruit, pea shoots, jicama and watercress, with a mango vinaigrette and beet essence
– Dessert (choice of) –
Kumquat Wishes and Almond Dreams – almond génoise, brown-butter buttercream, marzipan, and kumquats macerated in Champagne
Smoldering Chocolate and Raspberry Glances – devil’s food cake, molten Mexican chocolate with cacao crumble and raspberry gel
Cost is $45 per person. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling (206) 325-9100. Cafe Flora will also be selling their handcrafted, vegan and gluten-free truffles for $2 each: Made using Theo chocolate, flavors include nibby gianduja and raspberry.
Waterways Cruises Offers Special Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweetheart aboard a beautifully appointed Waterways’ yacht, with a champagne toast upon boarding. An extraordinary four-course menu is freshly prepared onboard and served at a private table. A classical guitar performance will add that extra touch of romance to this very special evening aboard the 2.5 hour cruise on Lake Washington.
Handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the cruise, including wine pairing for each dining selection. Romance and celebration packages with roses, champagne, signature flutes, and a personalized cake are available to complement the dining experience with an advance purchase. Request a window table upgrade for the best views.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu
Seared Ahi – Yellowfin tuna with pickled cucumber slaw, lemongrass-infused jasmine rice, spicy soy and mustard butter
Sherried Mâche and Apple Salad – fresh mâche greens with a sweet sherry vinaigrette, served with crisp apples, celery and candied walnuts
Freshly baked bread served with whipped herbed butter
Intermezzo (palate cleanser): Raspberry Sorbet
Entrée (choice of):
Petit Filet and Lobster Tail Duet – with Béarnaise sauce, sea-salted asparagus and red caviar, accompanied by purple potato purée
Grilled Belgian Endive – stuffed with a purée of roasted cauliflower and fresh tarragon, served with a light Champagne and tomato risotto, butter-leek emulsion and black truffle oil
Dessert: Banana Crème Brulée – served with chocolate-covered strawberries
Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise departs from the Waterways HomePort on the North end of Lake Union in Seattle and from the Southport Pier and Promenade in Renton on February 14 at 7 p.m. Boarding starts 30 minutes prior to the departure time. Tickets are $99 for general, $89 for senior or military personnel. Purchased tickets online at www.waterwayscruises.com.
Seduce a Sweetheart on Pier 70 with Waterfront Seafood Grill’s Valentine’s Weekend Specials
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A breathtaking view, an opulent atmosphere and delectable food will make any date swoon on Valentine’s Day. Bring that special someone to Waterfront Seafood Grill, where Executive Chef Peter Levine has designed a custom menu celebrating romance. Offered February 12-14, special dishes include:
Asparagus Salad with Grilled Scallops ($18)
Bell pepper remoulade
Hearts of Palm with Maine Lobster ($21)
Citrus vinaigrette
Brie Cheese-Stuffed Filet of Beef ($48)
Wild mushroom mashed potatoes
Seared Halibut Cheeks ($38)
Fennel, arugula, grapefruit salad
Three Chocolate Delights ($12)
Chocolate panna cotta with brandied Bing cherries
Chocolate flourless soufflé with Chantilly cream
Chocolate and port ganache
Reservations will be accepted beginning at 5 p.m. The full, regular menu will also be available. For reservations, call (206) 956-9171.
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