Waterways Cruises Offers Sensational Views of Seafair Blue Angels Air Show

August 6 & 7, 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

SEATTLE, Wash.—(July 26, 2011) — Join Waterways Cruises for a spectacular way to celebrate Seafair—aboard a Blue Angels BBQ Lunch Cruise. The Waterways’ yacht will be positioned to provide guests with the breathtaking experience of seeing the amazing performance of the Blue Angels up close from every deck. Enjoy a savory and sizzling Tennessee BBQ lunch buffet on this unforgettable cruise.

WHO: Waterways Cruises

www.waterwayscruises.com

WHAT: Blue Angels BBQ Lunch Cruises

· Four-hour cruise on Lake Washington

· Views of the magnificent Blue Angels Air Show from the decks of a Waterways’ yacht

· Chef Udo’s Authentic Tennessee BBQ Lunch Buffet

· Narration of interesting sites, local landmarks and fascinating facts about the history and culture of Seattle from the Captain.

· Handcrafted cocktails, including a Specialty Seafair Cocktail, and “design your own” drinks, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase

· Cost is $89 per person; $81 for seniors and military; $39 for children (ages 5 to 12); no charge for children 4 and younger

Tennessee BBQ Buffet Menu:

Classic Caesar salad
Coleslaw
Stone-ground mustard and potato salad
Sweet and smokey pulled pork
(slow-roasted for 12 hours and served with our homemade BBQ sauce)
Cornmeal dusted fried catfish served with house tartar and a squeeze of lemon
Tennessee style chicken breasts
Hoagie rolls and jalapeño cheddar cornbread
Corn on the cob
Watermelon wedges
Assorted cookies and brownies

WHERE: Yachts will depart from Waterways Cruises HomePort in Seattle and Southport Pier in Renton

· HomePort in Seattle - 2441 N. Northlake Way

· Southport Pier in Renton - 1083 Lake Washington Blvd. N

WHEN: Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure time

· Saturday, August 6 from Waterways’ Homeport in Seattle at 11:30 a.m.

· Sunday, August 7 from Waterways’ Homeport in Seattle and Southport Pier in Renton at 11:30 a.m.

Reservations can be made online at http://websales.waterwayscruises.com or by phone (206) 223-2060 for groups of 8 or more guests. Advance reservations required.

Waterways Cruises was founded in 1994 by Hilton Smith and grew from a small family operation into Seattle’s most upscale cruise and event company.  Originally starting with a single yacht for private charters, Waterways successfully expanded its operations to three luxurious vessels (Emerald Star, Olympic Star, and Destiny), accommodating upwards of 40,000 guests per year for weddings, corporate events, special celebrations and dining cruises.

In 2010 Waterways Cruises launched Lake Washington Dining Cruises, departing from the Southport Pier & Promenade in Renton and from the Waterways’ HomePort in Seattle.  Featuring seasonal menus, scenic cruise routes and exciting entertainment options, Lake Washington Dining Cruises brings fine dining experience and sightseeing opportunities to Lake Union and Lake Washington.

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El Gaucho Bellevue Celebrates Summer with Launch of Themed Patio Parties

Bellevue Invites Guests to Savor Summer on its Newly Opened Patio

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(May 12, 2011)— El Gaucho Bellevue has kicked-off summer with the opening of its new premier patio. Weather permitting, the new patio is open daily for lunch, happy hour and dinner. To celebrate the opening of its perfect summer patio, Bellevue will also be hosting its first ever “Savor Summer Series,” comprised of an irresistible selection of festive patio events.

El Gaucho Bellevue’s new patio is surrounded by water fountains and beautiful grassy landscapes, creating the ultimate urban oasis in Bellevue’s City Center Plaza situated in the heart of Bellevue’s financial district.

El Gaucho Bellevue’s Savor Summer Series takes place every other Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Each patio event will include delectable appetizers and two specialty drinks per person. The first event of the series was held on May 7, with the theme “¿Hey Baby, Que Pasa?,” delighting guests with south-of-the-border specials and the perfect margarita. Now through September, guests will have the opportunity to attend a total of nine more exclusive patio parties in the Savor Summer Series, allowing them to savor all that summer has to offer.

May 21: Anchors Away
Ahoy matey! Set sail on the S.S. Gaucho while you savor a tropical array of appetizers and drinks. $48 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

June 4: Hog Wild

This little piggy rode his Harley to El Gaucho for some finger-lickin’, squealin’ good times.

$35 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

June 18: Boys of Summer
Bring your favorite father out for an afternoon of grilling and chilling over your ballpark favorites, Gaucho-style. Chef Steve Cain will teach the basics of grilling the perfect steak.

$45 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

July 9: Vive La France

Ooh la la, it’s another hot night on El Gaucho’s patio! Chill down with a flight of Champagnes to complement le menu français in honor of Bastille Day.

$70 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

July 23: Happy as a Clam(bake)

A New England tradition comes to El Gaucho as Chef Steve Cain goes coastal with premium Northwest shellfish. Roll out the newspapers and roll up your sleeves for a delicious feast!

$65 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

August 6: True Blues and True Brews
It’s a weekend for the blues: Blue Angels at Seafair and Blue Moon beer. Put on a happy face and enjoy El Gaucho’s killer barbeque to lift your spirits.

$40 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

August 20: Devil in Disguise
Bacon lovers will rejoice in this sinfully delicious extravaganza, filled with your favorite of guilty pleasures.

$72 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

September 10: The Rain in Spain…

Join us for a weekend fiesta with festive sangria, tapas and paella.

$62 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

September 24: An Afternoon with Charlie and Buster

Lindy hop your way back to the Roaring Twenties with classic martinis and all that jazz.

$58 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Reservations for the events can be made by calling El Gaucho Bellevue at (425) 455-2715.

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. El Gaucho offers intimate private dining and nightly live music. El Gaucho Bellevue is located at City Center Plaza at 450 108th Ave. N.E. For more information on the Bellevue location, please call (425) 455-2715 or visit www.elgaucho.com.

Follow El Gaucho Online

Website: www.elgaucho.com

Twitter: @ElGauchoSteak

Facebook: El Gaucho

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Waterfront Seafood Grill Celebrates a Decade of Fine Seafood, Wine and Spectacular Sunsets on Historic Pier 70

Waterfront Seafood Grill Celebrates a Decade of Fine Seafood, Wine and Spectacular Sunsets on Historic Pier 70

Seattle’s Swankiest Seafood Restaurant Toasts its 10^th Anniversary at Summer Hootenanny Celebration, July 29

SEATTLE, Wash.—(July 7, 2010)— Waterfront Seafood Grill is marking its first 10 years in grand, kick-up-your-heels fashion, to coincide with their sixth annual Summer Hootenanny on July 29.

Sited on Seattle’s Pier 70, on Waterfront’s expansive and breathtaking deck, the Hootenanny was honored with the title ‘Best Restaurant Event Series’ in 2008 by the Washington Wine Commission, and it only gets better with each passing year:

10^th Anniversary and Summer Hootenanny Celebration

Thursday, July 29, 6 - 9 p.m.

· Live music from the white-hot Americana rockers the Dusty 45s.

· Classic Waterfront tasty vittles from Executive Chef Peter Levine.

· Wine from 12 Washington wineries.

· Cost is $75 exclusive of tax and gratuity and must be reserved in advance by calling Waterfront Seafood Grill at (206) 956-9171. Parking is not included.

Waterfront Seafood Grill, a favorite Seattle seafood restaurant, celebrates a decade of being a destination for locals and visitors alike. Today, the restaurant is flanked by the Port of Seattle headquarters and the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park with the bustle of Belltown and Seattle Center nearby, but it wasn’t always that way. Pier 70 has come a long way in its 108-year history.

Completed in 1902 for use by salmon packers Ainsworth and Dunn, the first sizable pier at the Seattle waterfront’s north end has also been a steamship company port, handling commodities that included cotton, soybeans, tea, rubber and liquor. During World War II, it served as a warehouse for the Liquor Control Board. From 1946 to 1955, it was the Seattle base of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Transformed into a shopping mall in the 1970s, Pier 70 also came to house a popular, notorious nightclub dubbed Pier 70. The pier achieved national recognition when the popular MTV reality series ‘The Real World’ was filmed there in 1998.

In May of 2000, restaurant guru Paul Mackay of Mackay Restaurant Group envisioned a yang to the yin of his famous El Gaucho Steakhouse. In a gutsy move, he opened Waterfront Pier 70. Later, he changed the name to Waterfront Seafood Grill and brought the site full circle to its salmon-centric beginnings.

In addition to a menu of memorable seafood dishes, Waterfront Seafood Grill is distinguished by its award-winning wine program, unrivalled outdoor seating, and signature items such as its beautifully-arrayed Seafood Bacchanalia and the Emerald City Volcano, Waterfront’s spectacular tableside version of flaming Baked Alaska, served only after sundown.

“I’ve lived in Seattle all my life and seen the ups, downs, and evolution of this location; I’m proud and happy that Waterfront Seafood Grill and its amazing staff have helped turned Pier 70 into a destination. I can’t say enough about our general manager Chris Sparkman. He oozes Southern charm and keeps guests coming back for more than just the sunsets,” says Mackay.

Open since 2000, the Waterfront Seafood Grill, located on Pier 70 in Seattle, features outstanding fresh seafood accompanied by sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Winner of the Washington State Wine Commission Restaurant of the Year, the restaurant is open Sunday - Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m., bar open 4 p.m. until close; Friday - Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m., bar open 4 p.m. until close.

Follow Waterfront Seafood Grill Online

Website: www.waterfrontpier70.com

Twitter: @Waterfront70

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney
Randall PR / (206) 624-5757

10^th Anniversary and Summer 2010 Hootenanny Menu

Grilled speck & arugula-wrapped prawn skewers

Gazpacho shooters with arugula pesto

Classic Maine lobster roll sliders

Roasted chicken salad with tarragon & cashew sliders

Smoked bacon, sweet onion & goat cheese tartlets

Mango & crab crostini with wasabi aioli

Duck confit rillette on buttered toast points

Roasted beef tenderloin tidbits with sesame & soy glaze

Red Thai curry coconut-marinated grilled chicken skewers

Truffled wild mushroom tartlets

Hamachi tartar on crispy taro chips

Participating Wineries

Andrew Will (andrewwill.com)

Baer Winery (baerwinery.com)

Boudreaux Cellars (boudreauxcellars.com)

Buty Winery (butywinery.com)

Cedergreen Cellars (cedergreencellars.com)

Chateau Ste. Michelle (ste-michelle.com)

Corliss Estates (corlissestates.com)

Darby Winery (darbywinery.com)

DeLille Cellars (delillecellars.com)

Dunham Cellars (dunhamcellars.com)

EFESTE (efeste.com)

Flying Dreams Cellars (flyingdreamwine.com)

Gorman Winery (gormanwinery.com)

Guardian Cellars (guardiancellars.com)

Hedges Family Estate (hedgescellars.com)

Long Shadows (longshadows.com)

Mark Ryan Winery (markryanwinery.com)

McCrea Cellars (mccreacellars.com)

Sparkman Cellars (sparkmancellars.com)

Stevens Winery (stevenswinery.com)

Waters Winery (waterswinery.com)