TWO EVENTS, ONE GREAT EXPERIENCE AT THE 2015 SEATTLE WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:								General Information:
Jamie Peha, 206-­‐661-­‐8243								Elizabeth Tveit Flajole
Jamie@pehapromo.com								swfeinfo@gmail.com

Seattle Wine and Food Experience adds POP! Bubbles & Seafood to kickoff festivities

SEATTLE – December 17, 2014 – The city’s premier “tasting” event, the Seattle Wine and Food Experience (SWFE), returns for a seventh year, Sunday, February 22, 2015 (12-­‐5 pm VIP, 1-­‐5 pm General Admission) at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. New to this year’s SWFE is a Saturday night kickoff event hosted by Seattle magazine. POP! Bubbles & Seafood will feature the Pacific Northwest's bounty of seafood from local fish and shellfish providers and a dozen chefs paired with Champagne, sparkling wine, cider and beer. Get the most out of this “tasting” weekend and attend both events with the SWFE BIG ticket package, a $125 value.

“We are excited to expand the weekend with the addition of POP! Bubbles & Seafood and bring a high caliber of restaurants together to highlight the abundance of great regional seafood.” Said Jamie Peha, owner of Peha Promotions and producer of SWFE. “The POP! event will be housed in a deluxe tent, equipped with chandeliers and heating, adjacent to the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. The tent is duo-­‐ purpose and will serve as an additional VIP lounge area on Sunday during the main event.” 

 

SWFE is the largest event in the area that offers a wide range of food and beverage from the West Coast and beyond. “What really sets SWFE apart from other food and wine event are the carefully crafted experiences within the event,” said Peha.

Featured Experiences at the 2015 event include:

•    The QFC Advantage Lounge

•    Featured Wine Region: Woodinville

•    Les Dames d’Escoffier Alley

•    Northwest, California and International Wines

•    Sip Northwest Distillery Walk

•    Heritage Meats Butchery Showcase

•    Tim's Cascade Snacks Beer and Cider Exhibit

•    Top Pot Doughnut and Coffee Bar

•    Stella Artois Bistro & Chef Stage

•    Ste Michelle Wine Estates Tasting Bar

•    Wente Vineyards Aroma Experience

•    Tasty bites from more than 20 Northwest chefs

The event benefits Les Dames d’Escoffier Seattle, a 501c3 non-­‐profit organization of women leaders in food, beverage and hospitality whose mission is education, advocacy, and philanthropy.

Tickets for this year’s event are on sale now at www.seattlewineandfoodexperience.com. No one under

21 will be admitted and ID is required.

•    SWFE General Admission – $55

•    SWFE VIP – $70 (hour early entrance, custom tote bag, special VIP area)

•    POP! Bubbles & Seafood – $65

•    SWFE BIG – $125 (includes tickets to POP! And SWFE VIP)

SWFE 2015 sponsors include: QFC (premier sponsor), Woodinville Wine Country (featured wine region), Seattle magazine, Tim’s Cascade Snacks, Click 98.9, Warm 106.9, Top Pot Doughnuts and Coffee, Acqua Panna, San Pellegrino, Yakima Valley Tourism, Chef By Request, Washington Potato Commission, Sip Northwest Magazine, Northwest Travel Magazine, Great Northwest Wine, Trysk Printing, Tate’s List and TableTalk Northwest.

About Seattle Wine and Food Experience

The Seattle Wine and Food Experience is a premier showcase for wine and food in the Northwest. Guests experience a world tour of wine, beer, spirits and all things culinary. For a complete list of participating vendors and the wide variety of products to sample at this years event, please visit the website at www.seattlewineandfoodexperience.com

Twitter: @seattlewinefood

Facebook: /seattlewineandfoodexperience

Instagram: /seattlewinefood

Seasonal Tamales return to Agave Cocina & Tequilas locations

	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deba Wegner Recipe for Success 425-241-9023 deba@yourrecipeforsuccess.com yourrecipeforsuccess.com
agavecocina.com

Favorite holiday flavors available Dec. 1 through Christmas Eve   

For Immediate Release: Issaquah Highlands November 21, 2014

              Hand-stuffed tamales are a tradition enjoyed in Mexico for special celebrations and holidays. Labor intensive, the ladies of extended families come together for large tamale making gatherings.  Tens, if not hundreds, of tamales are made in batches; to be later enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner over multiple festive days.  Tamales freeze very well and resulting are very easy to keep on hand.

            Faviola Ramos, co-owner of Agave Cocina & Tequilas – Issaquah Highlands and the restaurant’s kitchen staff have made tamales by popular demand for the holidays every December since opening five years ago. This year, the new Agave – Seattle location will join in producing these limited time, popular holiday delicacies.         

            Available to take home in larger quantities with advance notice they are made in these holiday flavors:

Spinach - Cheese

Chicken – Vegetables*

Poblano Chili - Cheese

Sweet Pineapple – Coconut*

Agave’s meatless tamales are 100% vegetarian, all are lard-free

*Vegan

Please call Faviola Ramos @ 425-369-8900 to pre-order Agave holiday tamales or for any other holiday catering at Agave Cocina & Tequilas – Issaquah Highlands

OR

Federico Ramos @ 206-420-8195 to pre-order Agave holiday tamales or for any other holiday catering or group dining enquires at Agave Cocina & Tequilas – Seattle Lower Queen Anne 

About Agave Cocina & Tequilas Restaurants:

Serving Contemporary Mexican Cuisine, family owned and operated, specialties include: Carne Asada, local fish, Chicken Mole, Tamales, Posole, Entrée Salads, large plates and small plates plus an interesting selection of sides. Many Vegan and Vegetarian selections available at all meal periods.

Offering the largest, curated sipping Tequila selection (160+) in the Northwest.     

Lunch, Early & Late Happy, Dinner, Daily Weekend Brunch Sat. & Sunday.

July 24th & 27th Agave - Seattle & Issaquah Highlands Experience Tequila Events

Bake's Place Bellevue Celebrates 2nd Anniversary as "BEST NEW RESTAURANT" on Eastside

 

BELLEVUE, WA June 17, 2014 Bake’s Place has been named the “Best New Restaurant” on the Eastside for 2014, in a prestigious readers’ poll. This is the second year that the popular Bellevue bistro has been honored by the readers of an Eastside focused magazine. Last year, the same readership awarded another coveted title to Bake’s Place, “Best Place to be Entertained on the Eastside”.

Since its relocation to Bellevue in June of 2012, Bake’s Place has become a lively gathering place for downtown residents and workers, as well as food and music aficionados from throughout the region. Over the past two years, Bake’s has expanded its offerings to accommodate the diverse tastes of the rapidly growing neighborhood. During the week, guests can enjoy daily lunches and Happy Hours, casual dinners with acoustic background music and late night, no-cover blues on Friday. On the weekends, Bake’s presents ticketed events that feature top Northwest artists, as well as national and international touring acts. During warm weather months, the 3500 square foot patio, the largest in downtown Bellevue, offers a secluded hideaway for relaxation and dining. The recent addition of a 23’ by 14’ HD screen has enabled the venue to also feature major sporting events and other special broadcasts. “It’s been exciting and challenging,” says owner Craig Baker, “Downtown Bellevue is continuing its growth boom and our operational model has evolved based on neighborhood demand.”

Throughout the years, Bake’s Place has received numerous accolades and awards as a live music venue. Baker is pleased that they are also now being recognized as a top-rate restaurant and bar. The eclectic menu features artisan cuisine that is inspired by street foods from around the globe and includes numerous small plate options, as well as full entrees. Beverage offerings include beer, wine and an innovative selection of craft cocktails made with small batch spirits.

In June, Bake’s Place marks its second year anniversary in downtown Bellevue.

About Bake’s Place - Bellevue:

Bake’s Place has established a reputation as one of the region’s top dining and entertainment destinations. Situated in the bustling downtown core of Bellevue, WA, Bake’s offers outstanding cuisine, an exquisite selection of cocktails, beer and wine, friendly service and live music, all in a modern and comfortable setting. Owners Craig and Laura Baker have been serving Northwest food and music lovers for over 15 years and are known for their culinary expertise and signature hospitality. Bake’s Place is located at 155 108th St., Suite 110, Bellevue, WA 98004. For more information, please visit: http://www.bakesplacebellevue.

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