Gossip Restaurant & Lounge

WHO:

WHAT: Gossip Restaurant & Lounge

WHERE: 11340 NE Halsey Street Portland, Oregon 97220 P:503-719-7033

WHEN: Hours: Sun-Sat 11am-2:30am; Sun 9am-2:30am NFL Game Days
Happy Hours: 3pm-6pm Late Happy Hours: 10pm-1am ( Sunday –Thursday)

WHY: At Gossip Restaurant & Lounge we set the scene for a truly unique atmosphere with our blue infused theme sport bar combined with intricate contemporary designs.

Indoor amid the seductive shadows, the sleek, chic Gossip bar offers ultra lounging luxury among an ethereal color scheme of silver, white, blues, and grays. Twelve 52’ HDTV LCDs offer a 360 degree view of full HD sport package channels. Patrons can luxuriate on the ultra-contemporary lounging furniture, seek privacy in the intimate seating arrangement, immerse in unlimited entertainment activities such as pool, poker, lottery, electronic games, & karaoke, dine on a large array of multi-culture food selection ranging from traditional American, Asian specialties, Latin infused dishes to Italian inspired cuisines or mingle at the bar while enjoying music from a state of the art juke box offering selections from the latest hip new-release hits to the greatest classic hits ever made. With 8 types of draft beers, domestic and international bottle beer, wine, liquor and specialty cocktails including unique concoctions from our experienced friendly bartenders ensure to whet your libation appetite. Outdoors offers a large posh seating area for those beautiful nights when staying indoors just isn’t an option.

WEBSITE: Gossipbar@ymail.com

Bluefin sushi & seafood buffet

WHO:

WHAT: Bluefin sushi & seafood buffet

WHERE: 401 NE Northgate Way #463 Seattle, WA 98125 Tel: 206.367.0115

WHEN: Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm Sat - Sun 11:30am- 3:00pm
Dinner: Mon - Fri 5:30pm - 9:00pm Sat - Sun 5:00pm- 9:00pm



WHY: Bluefin selects only the freshest ingredients for its expansive, mouth-watering menu, served to you in a fine-dining atmosphere and all at an affordable price.

Everyone's taste buds are sure to be satisfied with Bluefin's incredible selection of delicious Japanese-inspired culinary delights, including enticing sushi, tempura, noodles, salads, and dessert.

Come and discover Bluefin sushi and seafood buffet- it will satisfy and amaze your senses!

WEBSITE: http://www.bluefinseattle.com

Mi La Cay

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WHAT: Mi La Cay

WHERE: 718 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 Tel: 206.322.6840

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Paragon Restaurant & Bar

WHO: Chef Chris Hartfield

WHAT: Paragon Restaurant & Bar

WHERE: 2125 Queen Anne Ave. North, Seattle WA 98109 ph: 206.283.4548

WHEN: Lunch: M – Sat @ 11:30am
Brunch: Sunday @ 10am
Dinner: Every night @ 5pm


WHY: Paragon is known for its lively bar and critically acclaimed "old world cuisine with new world fusion". Make yourself comfortable at the 30 foot long bar or relax in a plush booth and savor seasonal specialties. The inviting decor mixes contemporary artistry with a nostalgic ambiance. Sit by the fireside and enjoy very live music 5 nights a week.


WEBSITE: http://www.paragonseattle.com/

Simply Desserts

WHO:

WHAT: Simply Desserts

WHERE: 3421 Fremont Ave North Seattle, WA 98103 ph: 206.633.2671

WHEN: Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm to 11:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Closed Mondays

WHY: Simply Desserts has been rated one of the top bakeries in the Pacific Northwest region for over twenty years. Each unqiue recipe is made from scratch - we use only premium quality, all-natural ingredients. Old-fashioned American desserts with a contemporary twist.

WEBSITE: http://www.simplydessertsseattle.com/

Thatch Tiki Bar

WHO:

WHAT: Thatch Tiki Bar

WHERE: 2733 NE BROADWAY | PORTLAND, OR 97232 P: 503.281.8454

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Ava Roasteria

WHO:

WHAT: Ava Roasteria

WHERE: 4655 SW HALL | Beaverton, OR 97005

WHEN: Sun - Sat 24 Hours

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Webe: www.avaroasteria.com/

Ototo Sushi

WHO:

WHAT: Ototo Sushi

WHERE: 7 Boston St. | Seattle, WA 98109

WHEN: Sun-Thu 5pm-10:30pm | Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

WHY: The Scene
This is not a cozy, snuggle-up kind of place, and it certainly doesn't blend into Queen Anne's otherwise low-profile restaurant row. It's clean, bright and starkly decorated; the outdoor chairs are an almost Day-Glo shade of red. But welcoming and attentive service, as well as a few sips of sake, provide sufficient warmth.

The Food
Presentation is lovely, doing the bright, fresh sashimi justice--the soft, silken amoebi (sweet raw shrimp) and delicate hotate (scallop) stand out. The spicy tuna roll is one of the best in the city, but also the simple Negitoro (fatty tuna with green onion) is equally impressive. The lobster roll, when it's on the menu, is fine, but not worth the extra money. Among the entrees, the miso-marinated salmon is excellent, as is the monkfish in sweet mango sauce. Desserts are tempting, especially the large chocolate calzone, but can be overkill after such a delicate dinner.

web: www.ototosushi.com

Trophy Cupcakes & Party

WHO: Jennifer Shea and Michael Williamson

WHAT: Trophy Cupcakes & Party

WHERE: 1815 N. 45th St. Suite 209 | Seattle, WA 98103

WHEN: Mon-Fri 6:30am-8pm | Sat 8:30am-8pm | Sun 8:30am-5pm

WHY: Trophy Cupcakes and Party, located in the Wallingford Center and coming soon to University Village specializes in creating fun, fancy or completely custom cupcakes for every occasion! Co-owner Jennifer Shea has taken the last ten years to perfect her recipes which are made from scratch each morning using the finest quality ingredients including; French Valrhona Cocoa, Belgian Callebaut chocolate, Nielsen Massey pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, hormone free dairy products, free range eggs, fresh produce and sweet cream butter. Weddings and special events are our passion! Call today to RSVP for one of our complimentary wedding tastings or to talk with our order specialists about creating the perfect cupcakes for you next event. Visit us today to try one of our nine daily flavors and browse our selection of vintage inspired party decorations and letterpress greeting cards.

web: www.trophycupcakes.com

Julia's Wallingford 7.11.09

WHO:

WHAT: Julia's Wallingford

WHERE: 4401 Wallingford Ave N.|Seattle, WA

WHEN: Mon 7am-3pm | Tue-Wed 7am-9pm | Thu-Sat 7am-10pm | Sun 7am-9pm

WHY: The Scene
Patience is still a virtue, and waiting outside this simply furnished cafe for Sunday morning brunch is still part of the Julia's experience. But the casual atmosphere and friendly (if occasionally frazzled) staff make it a satisfying destination. Hungry diners fend off hunger pangs by ducking into the small, warm bakery annex and grabbing a fresh-baked pastry.

The Food
The wide-ranging breakfast menu encompasses traditional American and vegetarian fare, self-designed omelettes and south-of-the-border inspirations. Try perfect hollandaise-cloaked eggs Benedict, or dinner plate-sized pancakes sandwiching a generous helping of blueberries. Sadly, eggs poached too long and over-easy eggs that arrive over-hard can mar otherwise well-prepared dishes. Simple food wins at lunch: Go for the fish and chips, veggie burgers and salads with fresh-baked bread.

Website: eatatjulias.com

Wild Rose Tavern 7.10.09

WHO:

WHAT: Wild Rose Tavern

WHERE: 1021 East Pike St | Seattle, WA 98122 | P: 206.324.9210

WHEN: Mon:- Thurs:11:00AM-10:00PM | Fri:-Sat:11:00AM-11:00PM | Sun:11:00AM-10:00PM

WHY: The Scene
The Wild Rose provides a relaxing environment for women who love women. Female-themed artwork complements an appropriately darkened space, but what sets the mood here apart from other gay bars in Seattle is an unequivocally welcoming attitude toward people of both genders. As long as you don't mind the sight of girls kissing (and don't make the mistake of gawking), the Rose will always treat you right.


Website: www.thewildrosebar.com

Cedars Restaurant 7.10.09

WHO:

WHAT: Cedars Restaurant

WHERE: 4759 Booklyn Ave NE | Seattle, WA 98105 | P: 206.527.4000

WHEN: Mon-Sat: 11:30am - 10:00pm | Sun: 1:00pm - 9:00pm

WHY: At Cedar's we have a unique blend of Indian and Mediteranan Cuisine. From Baba Ghannoj and Hummus to Shish Taouk and Shish Kababs. A wide selection of curries in which organic spices are used giving them a distinct unreplicable taste. Our tandoor is most famous for freshly baking over 14 different kinds delicious naan breads. Chai tea is the heart of every indian restaurant and has to be made to perfection each and every time. The chefs at cedars carefully use a secret blend of tea, spice's and milk in each brew. Simmered until in flavor texture color and aroma match that of the best cup of chai you ever had. Cedar's is perfect for indian chai lovers as we offer you free refills, your cups never empty at Cedars.

Website: www.cedarsseattle.com

Racha Thai & Asian Kitchen 7.9.09

WHO:

WHAT: Racha Thai & Asian Kitchen

WHERE: Westfield Southcenter|1150 Southcenter Mall Tukwila, WA 98188 P: 206.768.8883

WHEN: Mon:- Thurs:11:00AM-10:00PM | Fri:-Sat:11:00AM-11:00PM | Sun:11:00AM-10:00PM

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Website: www.rachathai.com

Le Bouchon

WHO: Monique and Claude Musquin

WHAT: Le Bouchon (a French bistro)

WHERE: 517 NW 14th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 P: 503.248.2193

WHEN: Mon: Closed, Tue: 11:30am-2pm/5:30pm-10pm, Wed: 11:30am-2pm/5:30pm-10pm, Thu: 11:30am-2pm/5:30pm-10pm, Fri: 11:30am-2pm/5:30pm-11pm, Sat: 5:30pm-11pm

WHY: Le Bouchon for an authentic French dining experience. The restaurant boosts traditional French foods created by our owner and chef with 45 years' experience in classic French cuisine with a country flare. Stop in today to taste what Portland, Oregon's, local media is raving about! You'll find France's most popular dishes on the menu, including lamb shanks delicately prepared by our Chef.

The chef can also prepare a special meal for you with a few days advanced notice. Your French dish will go perfectly with our selection of French wines and beers.

Website: http://squire.websitewelcome.com/~bouchon/menu.php

50 Plate

WHO: Chef de Cuisine Patrick Miller, Sous Chef Joel Stocks

WHAT: 50 Plates

WHERE: 333 NW 13th Portland, OR 97204 P 503.228.5050

WHEN: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:00am, Sunday close
Happy Hour: Monday-Saturday 3pm-6pm, Monday-Thursday 9pm-close, Friday-Saturday 10pm-close

WHY:
50 Plates is a restaurant showcasing the cuisine of the American tradition. Of memories real or imagined of grandmothers’ pies, state fair fries, of date shakes and cheese steaks; a Kentucky bourbon fueled culinary road-trip beyond Route 66, from Smithfield Hams to Ipswich Clams. 50 Plates is the best of red states, blue plates, and everything in between.

Departure Restaurant + Lounge

WHO: Chef Bryan

WHAT: Departure Restaurant + Lounge

WHERE: 525 SW Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon 97204 P 503-802-5370

WHEN: Serving Dinner: Tuesday – Thursday 4pm-12am, Friday and Saturday 4pm-2am
Happy Hour: Tuesday – Saturday 4pm-6pm

WHY: Up on the hotel's top floor, you'll find Departure, a sleek lounge and modern Asian restaurant helmed by former Nobu chef Bryan Emperor. This is as much a destination for cocktails as for food - the bar is presided over one of the Northwest's most celebrated mixologists, Sean Skvarka (who also happens to be gay). Try his Tasho Macho (Thai chili-ginger vodka, muddled Thai basil, lemon, lime, and cock 'n' bull ginger beer), while enjoying views of the city skyline from the outdoor rooftop patio.

The dinner menu is perfect for sharing a selection of Emperor's beautifully executed, creative delicacies, which fall into several fun categories, such as dim sum and kushiyaki (skewers grilled over Japanese charcoal). There's a knockout pork-bone ramen, hamachi sashimi with white truffle oil, ethereal Kobe meatballs with foie gras, and pork-belly skewers with Mongolian mountain salt. Save room for a lightly sweetened coconut panna cotta with honey caramel.



Exquisite modern Asian Cuisine to Please the Palette



Chef Bryan Emperor creates modern, accessible Asian cuisine using tradtional techniques he learned in the kitchens of the Far East. We are committed to offering Portland diners the most authentic ingredients from the Mongolian steppe to the ancient capital of Kyoto for the most unique Modern Asian cuisine in Portland.


Enjoy Distinctive Drinks at our Portland Lounge



Take a journey with a glass from around the world at our downtown bar in Portland. Experience hand crafted sake from the largest selection in Portland, a signature cocktail crafted with exotic fruits, a Schochu fresh from Korea, or a wine from the far reaches of the globe. Departure offers many unique libations to escort you on a new adventure at our lounge in Portland.



Signature Cocktails

Kalamansi Margarita 9
Tequila, shucho, grand marnier, kalamansi juice, satsuma orange, yuzu.

My Shy Geisha 8
Sparkling sake, croft pink port, tonic, orange zest, orange bitters

Perfect Ten 10
10 Cane rum, fresh citrus, mango, pineapple, blackberry puree

A.E. Doyle 8
Departure’s modern interpretation of the manhattan. Shucho rinsed with yamazaki, orange bitters

A China Sea 8
In honor of Clark Gable - shucho, sake, muddled cucumber, fresh citrus

Skylab 10
Chopin vodka, fresh satsuma orange, lemoncello

Hatori Hanzo 10
Belvedere, junmai daiginjo sake, cucumber, thai chili

Happy Lucky 9
Bomby gin, cointreau, absinthe, lime, finished with prosecco.

Tasho Macho 8
Thai chili ginger vodka, muddled thai basil, lemon, lime, cock ‘n’ bull

Sea Captain 9
Muddled shiso, kumquat, silver tequila, fresh citrus
Szechuan coffee 9151 rum, Stumptown coffee, kahlua, cointreau, godiva, whipped cream, house mixed spices

New Horizons9
Bulleit, muddled cucumber, ginger, cock’n’bull

Spring Awakening9
Belvedere Pomeranza, fresh citrus, mandarin and mango

Emperor’s new clothes16
Shochu, soda, yuzu honey, shiso, ginger