Dine outdoors on Kirkland’s premier ‘Front Porch’
Latest Offering from Executive Chef Brian Scheehser Combines an
Adventurous Menu in a Casually Elegant Outdoor Setting
This month, the culinary team from Trellis announced the opening of their second dining destination, The Front Porch at the Heathman. Located at the Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, The Front Porch will focus on small plates, designed to satisfy even the most adventurous palate. Completely outdoors, the Front Porch at the Heathman radiates a sidewalk café ambiance. Comfortable couches, overstuffed chairs, lush foliage and live weekend music featuring a solo Spanish guitar player, all solidify The Front Porch at the Heathman, as Kirkland’s most unique outdoor dining experience. The Front Porch at the Heathman is located at 220 Kirkland Avenue. Hours are 4pm to close, seven days a week.
Unique Offerings
Executive Chef, Brian Scheehser, promises something special for bold foodies looking for a truly unique culinary experience. “We wanted to offer items that are genuinely unique and not often seen on menus in a casually elegant setting,” says Scheehser. “The team of culinary artists at Trellis hope to showcase truly exclusive offerings alongside several tried and true favorites.” As with Trellis, menu items from The Front Porch will include offerings from Chef Scheehser’s 5-acre farm.
Highlights from The Front Porch at the Heathman’s menu include:
Snails Bourgogne
Wild Mushrooms and Garlic
House Cured Salmon
Lemon Zest, capers, crostinis, bitter greens
“LaQuercia” Sliced Lonza
Dry cured pork loin & peaches
Crispy Pig Ear
Arugula salad and Dijon mustard
“Green Globe” Artichoke Tots
Chipotle dipping sauce
About The Front Porch’s Culinary Team
Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Brian Scheehser has nearly 30 years of culinary experience. Upon opening Trellis in October 2007, executive chef Scheehser has received regional and national attention from the culinary community for his farm to table cuisine. In September 2008, Scheehser was featured at the James Beard House in New York, as part of its Best Hotel Chefs in America series. He is joined in the Trellis kitchen by sous chef Joshua Theilen and pastry chef Sandra Watson.
About Trellis
Trellis, the 90-seat restaurant and bar located in the Heathman Hotel Kirkland, features wine country-style cuisine under the direction of executive chef Brian Scheehser. Trellis features a richly appointed environment that is comfortable and warm with food and drink that celebrates small scale, artisan products at the height of their seasonal quality. Trellis’ rustic, farm-fresh, robust menu characterizes wine country restaurants and evolves with the seasons, always using the best of the current harvest as a foundation for its farm to table philosophy. Much of the produce on the menu is grown in Scheehser’s local three-acre garden at the South 47 farm in Woodinville, Wash. A wine list with over 200 selections features the best that California, Washington and Oregon vintners have to offer. Heated outdoor seating is available, weather dependent.
About the Heathman Hotel
The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland located on Seattle’s eastside provides guests with the ultimate in gracious service and a unique Northwest luxury experience. In 2008, the property garnered the AAA Four Diamond Award®, an indicator of excellence which promises travelers an unparalleled lodging experience. The Kirkland property features 91 classic guest rooms; 5,000-square-foot Penterra Spa, complete with a sanctuary room, individualized treatment spaces and deluxe fitness center; 2,500 square-feet of meeting space; and Trellis. For reservations and information, visit http://heathmankirkland.com/ or call (425) 284-5800 / (866) 997-5475.
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Posted by Rob Butcher on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Filed under Restaurants · Tagged with Downtown, Hotels, Restaurants
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Can’t wait to try the crispy pigs ears.
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