Metropolitan Market has over 400 different Washington wines, highlighting small boutique wineries. During the month of March, Metropolitan Market in Houghton is celebrating Washington Wine Month by having two complimentary wine tastings paired with the freshest meats and seafood at their store in Houghton. Come raise a glass to Washington Wine Month on March 8 [...]

Kirkland PR Firm Maita Communications Part of New Global Network
InfiniteLatitude offers strategic thinking, global reach, Without the cost of traditional agency groups Maita Communications, a Kirkland-based public relations and corporate communications firm, is joining a new global network of senior independent public relations consultants, InfiniteLatitude® www.infinitelatitude.com. Maita Communications is a boutique corporate communications agency in the greater Seattle area offering senior-level public relations, [...]

Kirkland Views welcomes two new advertisers: Metropolitan Market and spakrista
Today we are proud to announce the support of two new advertisers: Metropolitan Market and spakrista. As Kirkland’s only locally-owned, independent news source, we at Kirkland Views work hard to earn our place as a valued member of the community. We support all things Kirkland through the publication of neighborhood news, business happenings, coverage of City [...]

LWHS Softball Dine-in Fundraiser at Tres Hermanos, Wednesday, Feb. 29
Attention Lake Washington High School Softball Team supporters: Please join the Lake Washington High School Softball Team at Tres Hermanos on Wednesday February 29th. Present this flyer at either your lunch or dinner and a portion of your bill will be donated to the LWHS Softball team for 2012!! Enjoy great food and friends all [...]

Zero One Vintners Opens in Downtown Kirkland
Sunday was the opening day for Zero One Vintners, a new tasting and retail wine shop in Downtown Kirkland. The contemporary decor, furnishings and open floor plan of Zero One makes good use of a space which might go unnoticed if walking by quickly. Keep an eye out for signage which leads you around the [...]

The Gothard Sisters Music & Dance Show comes to Merrill Gardens, March 9
On March 9, Merrill Gardens Kirkland welcomes the Gothard Sisters to town to help celebrate Irish Month with an exciting, fast-paced show. The Gothard Sisters are a well-known folk and classical violin trio also recognized for their dynamic fiddle and Irish dance. The three girls have competed at the local, national and international levels of Irish [...]

Leadership Eastside event assembles leaders to grade the Eastside
After a wide-ranging discussion hosted by Leadership Eastside in the Old Redmond Schoolhouse lunchroom on February 9, more than 200 of the Eastside’s community leaders have issued a report card on the State of the Eastside. The attendees awarded B’s for Education, the Economy, and Neighborhoods and Community, and C’s for Basic Needs, Environment, Health [...]

The Lodge in Kirkland featuring 55 draft beers, to open this spring
What is The Lodge? In case you haven’t noticed, signs are up in downtown announcing a new sports bar and grill called The Lodge. To be located on Lake Street next door to Qdoba, The Lodge will feature 55 beers on draft, a cozy lodge-like atmosphere and great sports viewing. We were curious what was up [...]

Sasi’s Cafe Donates “Snack Sacks” for 50 Volunteers at Cotton Hill Park
Fifty volunteers spent a cold morning at Cotton Hill Park clipping blackberries and digging roots out of muddy ground. When break time arrived, they were treated to “snack sacks” donated by Sasi’s Cafe. Each sack contained a cup of delicious hot soup, a slice of crusty bread, and a gourmet cookie. Cafe owner Roland Oberholzer [...]

Little Caesars Opens on Rose Hill
Corey Freebairn and his wife Amy have lived in Rose Hill for the past 12 years. On Wednesday, they celebrated the opening of their new business, Little Caesars Hot-N-Ready Pizza, less than a mile from their home. Besides pizza, Little Caesars offers a bunch of sides including Caesar Wings and Crazy Bread. Come to visit [...]

The Heathman Hotel In Kirkland Ranked Among Top Hotels In America
Luxury Kirkland Hotel Ranks 5th on TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Hotels in the US” The Heathman Hotel, Kirkland’s premier, full-service luxury hotel, secured fifth place on TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice list of the “Top 25 Hotels in the USA.” TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, selects its annual Traveler’s Choice winners based on millions of valuable [...]

Little Caesars To Open on 85th Street on Kirkland’s Rose Hill
If everything goes as planned, local Kirkland residents, Corey & Amy Freebairn, are opening a Little Caesars Pizza store on January 25th on NE 85th street between the 405 freeway and 132nd Street. The lease was signed in October and immediately followed with work on plans and permits with the City of Kirkland. According to [...]

Bubble Me opens in Kirkland Square
A new bubble tea joint named Bubble Me has opened in Kirkland Square. The downtown location, near Sterling Savings Bank and Taco Del Mar, formerly housed Tokyo Grill Terriaki. Bubble Me is now open, offering a 10% during their soft opening period. Among the items served are hot and cold bubble tea, smoothies, shaved ice, [...]

After 19 Years, Meze Mediterranean Deli Closes
Meza Mediterranean Deli in Houghton has closed. The proprietor of some of the most tasty hummus around since 1993 was seen on Wednesday packing up all of the fixtures, chairs and tables. The once cheery little restaurant across the street from Starbucks now sits empty. All that remains of Meza is mural on the wall. [...]

Goodbye Old Friend — Lakeshore Gallery to close after 29 years in Kirkland
When Georgie Kilrain opened her downtown Kirkland art gallery in 1983, little did she know how much the sleepy little town of Kirkland would change. Kirkland once had a reputation of being a haven for art galleries, having 15 plus the Kirkland Arts Center in the 1990′s, only to see the market shift and now [...]

Kirkland Mayor to Governor Gregoire: “A promise is a promise” regarding annexation funding
Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride addressed the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce in her annual State of the City speech on Tuesday at the Woodmark Hotel. In the speech, McBride spoke of the achievements of the City Council over the past year on a wide range of issues, but her most somber moments came as she [...]

Harbor Fresh Fish Grill coming to Kirkland Market
Another indication of what will occupy the new Kirkland Market (currently under construction on Lake Street) has just gone up — a sign for Harbor Fresh Fish Grill. A web search uncovered a Brea, California seafood restaurant of the same name with a similar logo described as a casual seafood restaurant. Check out the Yelp [...]

Dylan Giordan Named New Chef de Cuisine at bin on the lake
Seasoned Seattle chef to oversee the culinary direction and wine program at the Woodmark Hotel’s prized waterfront restaurant Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa is pleased to announce that Dylan Giordan has assumed the chef de cuisine position at bin on the lake, where he is charged with leading the culinary team and direction [...]

Totem Lake On Track newsletter now available online
The December 2011 edition of the Totem Lake On Track newsletter is now available for download on the City’s website.
Rob Butcher, Editor
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