Before we ventured off to the annual Rosé Festival, Jen and I wanted to eat some Southwest food at Cactus! This restaurant is located close to the Kirkland waterfront and parallel to Downtown Kirkland’s Main Street. By 3 pm the outdoor patio at Cactus was already full! We opted to sit inside where there was air-conditioning. We were famished and ...
About two months ago I went with a friend to Long Shadows at their previous tasting room. We had such a good time and they had a phenomenal flight of wines! At the time, I had no idea that they were in the process of moving to a new location in Woodinville. Finally, Jen and I had the opportunity to ...
Brian Carter Cellars has opened their Woodin Creek Village, located in Woodinville, Washington. We are thrilled that they now have a bistro! Check out the food pairing menu, here. Brian Carter is traditionally known for his European-style blends that cover the following categories: Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style, Spanish-style, and Portuguese style in both red and white wines. We were excited to find ...
I recently ventured to Wine Walk Row in the Schoolhouse District of Woodinville to check out the beautiful new Montinore Estate Wine and Landlines Estates tasting room. It is a stunning space! Chic, exceptionally large and so cozy. I was blown away as soon as I walked in, and it got better as I tasted my way through the wines ...
Seattle Uncorked is hosting the 18th annual Rosé Revival in Kirkland, Washington, Thursday May 18 at 6 pm. We are excited! It’s a delightful early summer wine walk, hosted at the fabulous Woodmark Hotel at scenic Carillon Point. Most of the wine is Rosé, as noted in the name of the event, but you’ll also be able to taste some ...
If you haven’t heard of Cantina Monarca, Bellevue’s newest elevated Mexican restaurant and tequila lounge, you are in for a treat! I love delicious Mexican cuisine, and I was so impressed with the food. This restaurant has a chic, Zen-like atmosphere designed to make you feel like you’re sipping on craft-made cocktails and savoring melt-in-your-mouth bites in beautiful Tulum, Mexico. ...
It was a rainy afternoon when I decided to head into Three of Cups Winery in Woodinville. Carrie has gifted me quite a few of their wines many times, but I haven’t had the opportunity to visit the tasting room. You will find a cluster of tasting rooms off of Woodinville-Snohomish Road, across from the Hampton Inn. One of those is ...
We recently visited Rocky Pond Winery in Woodinville’s Woodin Creek Village district for a pour of their fabulous 2019 Malbec and a glass of mulled wine. I always enjoy visiting Rocky Pond for the amazing service and ambiance, and I sometimes take for granted just how delicious their wines are! Rocky Pond Winery owns the Clos CheValle and Double D ...
During the spring of 2022, Carrie and I walked past Airfield Estates often. They were in the middle of a remodel, so we would try to sneak a peek inside! We never had the chance to stop by when it was finished since summertime was extremely busy! Finally, I had the opportunity to pop in and try Airfield’s wines for ...
I recently visited Vivi Pizzeria in the heart of Woodinville’s Hollywood District for a delicious pizza. It had been a very long time since I had been here.I was really excited for the team at Vivi when I saw their updated restaurant and kitchen. The space feels brighter and more spacious than it did the last time I was there, ...