Waterways Cruises Introduces Happy Hour Afloat

Every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

SEATTLE, Wash.—(June 7, 2011) — Step aboard Waterways Cruises’ yachts for a Happy Hour Cruise around Lake Union and Lake Washington. Every Friday from May 13 to October 14, guests can relax after a long work week with a handcrafted cocktail and an outstanding spread of flavorful selections from Chef Udo’s famous Taco Bar.

WHO:  Waterways Cruises www.waterwayscruises.com

WHAT:  Happy Hour Cruise

· Two-hour cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington

· Captain’s narration of interesting sites, local landmarks and fascinating facts about the history and culture of Seattle

· Handcrafted cocktails, including “design-your-own” Martinis and Margaritas, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase

· Cost is $45 per person; $41 for seniors and military

· This cruise is for adults 21 and over

· Happy Hour Cruises from May 13 to October 14

Chef Udo’s Taco Bar

Served with warm flour tortillas and fried tortilla chips
Taco Salad with shredded Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Spring Onion, Cilantro, Sharp White Cheddar and Tomatillo Vinaigrette
Blackened Saltwater Tilapia
Chipotle Pineapple Chicken
Sautéed Fajita Vegetables 
Garlic-fried Wild Rice with Roasted Corn, Red Onion and Cotija Cheese

Taco Bar sides include:
Tequila Black Beans, Chef Udo’s special Salsa and Guacamole, Cilantro-Lime Crème Fraiche, Cabbage Slaw, Shredded Lettuce and Cheeses, Home-made Hot Sauce, Limes

WHERE: Yachts will depart from Waterways Cruises HomePort in Seattle: 2441 N. Northlake Way

WHEN: Fridays, 4 to 6 p.m. (Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure time)

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

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 30,000 guests per year in the last 16 years.

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 new 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 in Seattle Times

Check out the Seattle Times piece about El Gaucho's Happy Hour: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/restaurants/2012404816_happygaucho21.html

El Gaucho Bellevue’s Patio Opens for Summer

El Gaucho Bellevue’s Patio Opens for Summer

Today, July 6

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(July 6, 2010)— Escape the bustle of downtown Bellevue and relax in the sunshine on El Gaucho’s patio in City Center Plaza, now open for summer. Sip on a specialty cocktail in the urban oasis while snacking on a new, sharable happy hour plate, lunch or dinner offering.

WHO: El Gaucho Bellevue

WHAT: El Gaucho Bellevue’s Outdoor Patio

·An urban oasis of water fountains, grassy landscaped grounds and trees in the heart of the financial district.

·Open for lunch, dinner and happy hour with new happy hour and lunch

offerings.

·21-and-over only.

WHERE: El Gaucho Bellevue

City Center Plaza

450 108^th Avenue N.E.

Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 455-2715

WHEN: Today, July 6

Open daily 11:30 a.m. to close.

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 malt scotch lists. El Gaucho offers intimate private dining and nightly live music. El Gaucho Bellevue is located at the City Center Plaza at 450 108^th 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

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Sweet Summertime!

Media Contact: Andrea Courtney

Randall PR / (206) 624-5757

Cafe Flora Adds Patio Seating in Herb Garden

Cafe Flora Adds Patio Seating in Herb Garden

Happy Hour and Cocktail Menu Served in the Garden

SEATTLE, Wash.—(June 28, 2010)— Cafe Flora is heralding the arrival of warm weather by offering a new destination: Beginning in early June, the Herb Garden Patio will be open when the happy hour menu is available. Hours are Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.

“There’s really no better way to enjoy a beautiful, fragrant garden than to sit and bask in the midst of it. Guests have always admired our herb garden, so we thought it was time to invite them out to relax, enjoy a snack and sip a cocktail or two in the sunshine,” says owner Nat Stratton-Clarke.

Cafe Flora’s enclosed west-facing herb and vegetable garden has added a bubbling fountain, metal art sculptures and four tables. Café Floras’ popular happy hour and cocktail menus will be available on the patio, which may also be reserved for private functions with a food and beverage minimum.

Refreshing, vibrant cocktails from ‘Bar Flora’ blend innovative and classic elements, such as prickly pear- and fennel-infused liquors and housemade ginger beer. Signature libations include:

Red Sky at Night—Prickly-pear-and-fennel-infused light rum with housemade ginger beer ($10)

Lady Flora—Gluten-free Monopolowa potato vodka, fresh-squeezed lime juice

and orange liqueur, topped with a splash of housemade cranberry ginger cider ($8)

Southern Sweetart—Earl Grey gin, rosemary lemonade, lemon juice, and orange liqueur ($10)

Fancy Free 9—Bulleit Bourbon, Maraschino liquor, Angustura and Regan’s Orange Bitters ($9)

Parasol 9—Gin, Crème de Cassis, French elderflower liqueur, mint and lemon juice ($9)

Cafe Flora’s new happy hour menu, offered Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., features boards, bar snacks and beverages that range from $3 to $6, as well as draft beers from the newly-installed beer taps.

Edamame Bowl – Garlic-tamari edamame (vegan & gluten free) ($3)

Paté Board – Pecan lentil paté served with croccantini, onion confit and cornichons (vegan & available gluten-free) ($6)

White Bean Hummus – Roasted garlic white bean puree served with olive caviar-grilled

foccacia. (vegan & available gluten free) ($6)

Draft Beer: Full Sail Pale Ale or Mac & Jack’s ($2.5)

Wine: Rainier Ridge Merlot or O’Reilly’s Pinot Gris ($5)

Bartender’s Special Happy Hour Cocktail ($5)

Well drinks ($1 off)

Cafe Flora’s award-winning menu features modern and sophisticated vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free cuisine inspired by international culinary traditions and created with local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Voted one of Seattle Weekly’s “Favorite Restaurants 2006,” Cafe Flora was also awarded “Best Vegetarian Restaurant” by Seattle Magazine eight years running. In 2005, The Cafe Flora Cookbook was published containing more than 250 house recipes. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday 5 to 9 p.m. Lunch and afternoon menus are served weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour is offered Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. Cafe Flora is located at 2901 East Madison St. (206) 325-9100.

Follow Cafe Flora Online

Website: www.cafeflora.com

Twitter: @CafeFloraVeg

Facebook: Cafe Flora

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney

Randall PR / (206) 624-5757

El Gaucho Featured in Seattle Weekly's Happy Hour Guide

A swanky 1/2 pound Certified Angus Beef® burger for $7.50?! No wonder El Gaucho was featured in Seattle Weekly's Happy Hour Guide! Check out the exciting review below:

Seattle Weekly's Happy Hours Guide

Wednesday, Apr 28 2010

El Gaucho It's hard to believe that when El Gaucho first opened in Seattle more than 50 years ago, it was a blue-collar restaurant where celebrities mingled with locals and diners ate and drank next to an open-pit charcoal broiler until the wee hours. Today, the second incarnation of El Gaucho is one of Seattle's most expensive steakhouses, a throwback to those swanky '50s dinner clubs where what you wore was almost as important as what you ate. It's a big reason El Gaucho was created on a set, a sort of stage to let diners shine. If customers are the stars and the food the supporting cast, then happy hour at El Gaucho is the scene-stealer. Tuesday–Friday from 5–7 p.m. and all day Sunday and Monday, barflies are treated to half-price appetizers. That means that for $7.50 you can get a burger that comes with a half-pound of Angus beef prime top sirloin, or Dungeness crab cakes with roasted red-pepper pesto. For a couple bucks more, you can get the steak sandwich grilled on top of a Gaucho baguette. Baby back ribs (the original 1953 recipe) are a steal at $8. There's also a selection of martinis, wines, and draft beers to wash down this giant dose of nostalgia. JULIEN PERRY 2505 First Ave. (also in Tacoma), 728-1337, elgaucho.com. BELLTOWN

Read it online here: http://www.seattleweekly.com/2010-04-28/news/happy-hour-caps/3

El Gaucho Seattle has happy hour all night Sunday & Monday (5pm - close) and Tuesday through Friday 5-7pm

Follow El Gaucho Online:
Website: http://www.elgaucho.com/
Twitter: @elgauchosteak

An Evening at Troiani Ristorante Italiano

If there is one thing I have learned while being at Randall PR, it's how many fantastic restaurants there are in the Seattle area. As noted in my last entry, I simply adore eating out and discovering new restaurants. After a long day at the office one Monday, Krista Koster and I decided to treat ourselves to a happy hour at Troiani Ristorante Italiano.

We had heard fantastic things about Troiani's happy hour and the restaurant is a mere three blocks from our office in downtown Seattle, so this seemed like a natural choice. After each ordering a glass of pinot noir and sorting through our dinner choices, we settled on splitting Beef Tenderloin Tips, the Grilled Chicken Burger and of course, French Fried Potatoes sprinkled with truffle oil. To sum it up, the experience was quite heavenly. And since we decided to indulge during happy hour, our pocketbooks were pleased as well.

Since our happy hour excursion was a great success, we have set our sights on icon Grill for our next night out. Because let's be honest, their Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese has been ingrained in our mind since their 10th Birthday Party in August!