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Wednesday was opening day at Caffé Rococo, Kirkland’s newest coffee shop and onsite roaster located at 136 Park Lane. Adam Olsen, general manager of Rococo has over 7 years experience in the coffee business and is known around town from his work at Kahili Coffee.
The minimalist interior, concrete floor, square lines and soft furniture [...]
Dick’s Drive-In is expanding for the first time in 36 years and it is possible they may return to the Eastside. The company is asking patrons to vote on where you’d like them to open their next restaurant.
Visit http://ddir.com/Dicks_Drive_In_Restaurants/About_Us.html and vote for the Eastside. Who knows, maybe they’ll bring one to Kirkland?
Dick’s – “Where taste [...]
Food Specials and Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Official Opening and National Chicken Month
Did you know that September is National Chicken Month? In honor of the mighty bird (and to celebrate the pop culture icon, Chicken Boy’s birthday on September 1st) The Wing Dome in Kirkland will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the [...]
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The list is out! Seattle Restaurant Week has announced its list of participating restaurants, which has grown from 106 in the spring run to 124 this Oct 17-28. There are ten restaurants on the Eastside including five in Kirkland participating this year. Last year, the program offered 3 course dinners for $25.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/seattlerestaurantweek/
The participating restaurants in [...]
On Sunday, the BeachHouse hosted the First Annual Spike & Dig Volleyball Tournament at Houghton Beach. The tournament winners were as follows:
1st Place Winners – Team Volleyball USA Grand Prize of $500 Cash & $100 in gifts cards to the BeachHouse
2nd Place Winners – Team Block Party $100 Cash & $100 in gifts cards [...]
The BeachHouse bar+grill at Houghton Beach in Kirkland is presenting their 1st Annual Spike & Dig 4’s Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, August 22nd from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Teams of 4 can register with a $40 entry fee per team. Registration is from 9am-10am and games begin at 10am.
The Red Bull Girls, Kube93 [...]
These photos of the demolition of the building adjacent to Hector’s in downtown Kirkland were submitted by John Michael Gilday. The building was brought down on Monday morning. It was the former home of Manhattan woman’s clothing and World Wrapps.
The re-envisioned development project includes plans for an exapnded Hector’s with rooftop deck, street level parking [...]
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Trellis’ VinTimate returns Aug. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. featuring not one but two highly regarded winemakers: Marcus Notaro of Col Solare and David Rosenthal, Enologist of Chateau Ste. Michelle, presenting their wines alongside carefully paired tastes from Trellis Executive Chef Brian Scheehser. In addition to the flavors of VinTimate, local art will be showcased by Eva Isaksen (artist [...]
Readers of the 425 Magazine voted 25 Kirkland businesses as “The Best of the 425-Eastside.” All results from the second annual vote are published in the July/August 2010 edition of the magazine and online at www.425magazine.com. The City congratulates the following Kirkland businesses:
Best Wine Selection: Purple Café & Wine Bar (multiple locations)
Best Chef: [...]
After a few weeks of remodeling, the Wing Dome located at 232 Central Way is once again open for business. They are still serving up the same hot wings and cold brew goodness as always, however now they come wrapped in a snazzy new restaurant. Check ‘em out.
Steamers Seafood Cafe in downtown Kirkland opened for lunch for the first time on Tuesday, the company’s fourth location. The restaurant at 228 Central Way, is right next door to the Wing Dome. General Manager Scott Olson explained that the addition of Steamers next to sister eatery the Wing Dome, has allowed for greater space [...]
Okay late-night downtown Kirkland hot dog fans, your wait is over… Haute Dog Girl is now officially open as of 11:30 on Tuesday. Her new digs are at 200 Central Way. Located just two blocks from Lake Street, this is one dog vendor with your bar-hopping munchies in mind – they stay OPEN UNTIL 3 [...]
Seattle’s Olive You has just opened their sister restaurant of the same name in the heart of downtown Kirkland at 89 Kirkland Avenue (in the old Marina Park Grill location). The menu features foods from throughout the Mediterranean with a selection of tapas, salads and house specialties. The restaurant has a full bar, views from [...]
It looks like Haute Dog Girl is finding some permanent digs at 200 Central Way in downtown Kirkland (in the location of the former Island Market). If you are a night owl, you may have encountered her hot dog vending cart on Kirkland Avenue between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM.
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The downtown Kirkland Wing Dome on Central Way is temporarily closing for remodeling and will reopen soon with new TV’s and extra seating.
Kirkland Wing Dome will be closed for remodel starting tomorrow, June 22nd. We will be adding new TV’s, extra seating and other surprises to make your next visit even more enjoyable!
We will keep [...]
Qdoba Mexican Grill is holding a FREE Street Taco event in Kirkland (specifically the corner of Central Way & Lake St S) across from Zoka Coffee this Saturday, June 12th from 10PM-1AM. The Taco Truck will be handing out tacos to bar hoppers with the late night munchies.
For the diehard soccer fan, there are few pleasures in life better than watching a the World Cup at a crowded pub. The first of the 52 games will start Friday, broadcast live from South Africa. ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 will broadcast every game live at 4:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Pacific. A big [...]
The Game Neighborhood Grill and Bar has been named the AWB (Association of Washington Business)
Helping People in Need
There are few more vulnerable people than the abused children and non-abusive parents who turn to the Eastside Domestic Violence Program for help. The Game Neighborhood Grill and Bar and Bill Henkens have made helping children and families [...]
Underscoring its commitment to promote from within the company, Anthony’s Restaurants has promoted Mary Beth (“MB”) Nance from dining room manager of Chinook’s at Salmon Bay to general manager of Anthony’s HomePort,Kirkland.
Nance began with Anthony’s 14 years ago as an assistant manager, and joined the company with past management experience. Nance has been continuously guided by Chinook’s former [...]
Just in time for the warm summer weather, the BeachHouse bar+grill at Houghton Beach has just opened a new waterfront patio boasting “the closest waterfront location on the Eastside.” The patio offers diners a waterfront table literally on the shores of Lake Washington with unrivaled sunset views.
In addition to watching the sunset, visitors can also [...]
Downtown Kirkland needs to get all spruced up for the coming summer season and they need your help on Saturday, May 22 from 10:00am to noon (meet at 9:30 for coffee and donuts). It’s only 2 hours of your time to help make Kirkland sparkle and shine for our summer guests. The Heathman Hotel has [...]
“Live music and traditional entertainment will immerse you in the Mediterranean culture.”
Window sign at the soon to open Kirkland location of Olive You
It looks like the old Marina Park Grill location wont be vacant for much longer. Olive You – specialty foods from the Mediterranean, plans to open its doors in the next three to [...]
Trellis at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland
A VinTimate Evening May 20 with Allen Shoup of Long Shadows Vintners
The monthly VinTimate series pairs premium wine with specific culinary tastings, engaging art and music presented in a relaxed reception style. Each of the wines, paired with hors d’oeuvres and small plates will be introduced by the featured Winemaker [...]
On Tuesday, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches opened for business in downtown Kirkland. The sub shop serves up sandwiches from 11 AM to 9 PM. What if you can’t get down to their shop but you are still hungry? Don’t fret – they offer free delivery seven days a week until 9 PM, as a driver [...]
A VinTimate Event with Winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet of Pepper Bridge Winery & Executive Chef Brian Scheehser of Trellis
Thursday, April 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the monthly VinTimate series returns at the Heathman Hotel. Featured is the highly regarded winemaker of Pepper Bridge Winery, Jean-Francois Pellet pouring 2007 Amavi Cellars Syrah, 2007 Pepper Bridge Merlot, 2006 Pepper Bridge [...]
