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Don't know how many of you saw the story in the Seattle Times last week about the 88 foot tall Engelmann spruce cut from the Colville National Forest, but I did and took special notice. That is the very tree that, come the first week of December, I'll be be cooking nearby along with the entire proud Washington delegation at our Nation’s Capitol. Proudly referred to as "the people's tree" by Jen Knutson, the US Forest Service's Capital Christmas Tree Coordinator, the rotund evergreen will be joined by 80 other trees from Washington state and will be adorned with ornaments made by school kids from here as well. We are expecting 400 people to join us while we flip the switch and "spruce" up the Capital lawn.
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No matter your politics, this Washington State tree symbolizes togetherness and offers a chance to bring smiles and cheer to all who pass by.Happy holidays to you and yours!!
Cheers,
Tom Douglas
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TORO BRAVO
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Date
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Monday, December 2nd
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Time
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6:30pm
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Location
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The Dahlia Lounge
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Cost
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$90 (includes 1 copy of Toro Bravo cookbook, dinner, wine pairings, one cocktail, gratuity and tax)
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At the heart of Portland’s red-hot food scene is Toro Bravo, a Spanish-inspired restaurant whose small plates have attracted critical praise and a fiercely loyal fan base. But to call Toro Bravo a ‘Spanish restaurant’ doesn’t begin to tell the whole story. At Toro Bravo, each dish reflects time, a place, a moment. For Chef John Gorham, food’s personal and more than mere sustenance. The Toro Bravo cookbook tells that story. It’s about the power of passion, relentlessness, and of course, food.
The Dahlia Lounge and Chef Brock Johnson welcome Chef John Gorham for a NO BULL tapas family style cookbook dinner including a cocktail and paired wines.
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COOKBOOK SOCIAL
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Date
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Tuesday, December 3rd
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Time
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4-7pm |
Location
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The Palace Ballroom
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Cost
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$25 (includes bites, 1 glass of wine or beer, and tax)
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Chime the jingle bells! It’s time for the 2013 Cookbook Social!
Join our elves at the Palace Ballroom with some amazing cookbooks direct from the authors themselves.
Back for another year, this popular festive event brings some of the BEST cookbook authors together in one room. Try tasty bites and other delights from one of the recipes in their book. This is a great opportunity o stock up on gifts for the food lovers in your life or to build your own cookbook library at home.
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Westland Whiskey Dinner
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Date
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Tuesday, December 10th
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Time
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6:30pm
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Location
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Assembly Hall
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Cost
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$75 (includes four course dinner with whiskey and cocktail pairings, tax and gratuity)
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Assembly Hall is teaming up with one of Seattle’s newest distillery ~ Westland Distillery (taking Single Malt Whiskey to a new level) for a great night of Whiskey Drinking, Learning and Eating. Chef Brian Walczyk and Sous Chef Camerin Hanin celebrate the Holiday Season with a paired four course dinner.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE
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Date
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Tuesday, December 31st
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Time
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7:30pm - 12:30am |
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The Palace Ballroom
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Cost
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$175 (includes live music and dancing, dinner, wine pairings, and a champagne toast at midnight)
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With a new year ahead of us glistening bright- we’ll be sipping, toasting and counting down with culinary delight! Join Tom Douglas and the Portage bay Big Band at the festive Palace Ballroom as we Swing in the New Year!
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Video Recipe: Adam's Off The Cuff Eggnog |
We asked our TD beverage director, Adam Chumas, to knock out an off the cuff egg nog recipe for the impending holidays - We (and the entire corporate office) were super happy with what he came up with!
[adams_eggnog]
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THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY PIES
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The holidays are upon us and Tom Douglas Restaurants is here to help!
Got your hands full and too busy to make dessert? The Dahlia Bakery has you covered! Order everything from freshly baked rolls and cookies to that perfect pie to top off your holiday meal.
Click here for the full menu
And, if you love the traditional Thanksgiving meal, but just simply don’t have time to cook this year we’ve got two solutions for you. Dine it at Lola or take your meal to-go from Home Remedy.
Lola’s Thanksgiving Menu
Home Remedy’s To-Go Thanksgiving Menu
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HOLIDAY PRIVATE DINING
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We know you have plans to meet up with friends and family over the holidays. If you are dining out, let us help you find just the right spot. Some of our restaurants have private rooms so you can tuck away and focus on your guests. Private dining enables you to pick a menu ahead of time and have dedicated staff to insure your comfort. Dahlia Lounge, Cuoco and Palace Kitchen all have beautiful private spaces. Another option is to reserve a big table in the restaurant, so you can be part of the action. We like to recommend the Kitchen Table at Serious Pie Virginia, pulling together a 20 top in the Tack Room at Bravehorse or setting up in the cozy northend of TanakaSan. To hear about more options call our office and ask for our private dining coordinator, Britta Hendren. She can send you the details on room sizes, make suggestions, check availabilities and provide you with menu ideas.
Call 206-448-2001. If Britta isn’t in when you call make sure you leave a message with the number in your party and the dates you are looking for.
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