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While the pictures are devastating, the death toll is shocking, and the restoration of Oso seems overwhelming, each of us can do a little something to help. We, as a company, have offered food, manpower, clothing, and hygiene products, but everyone comes back with the same answer…WE NEED CASH! Cash to run bulldozers, cash to pay emergency personnel, cash to house the displaced, and even cash to help bury those who have passed.
So… let’s do what we do best to raise some serious cash! Charles Smith and the team at K Vintners in Walla Walla have rounded up a stunning group of Washington wineries, the Huxley Wallace Collective, Ethan Stowell Restaurants, as well as our own are stepping up to the grill to host an “Oso Needs Cash” fundraiser at the Palace Ballroom on April 22nd.There will also be a live DJ set from Bruce Pavitt, founder of Sub Pop Records. Yes, we know it is Earth Day, but that is the date that was available and tragically it seems somewhat appropriate.
All you have to do is go online here and buy a ticket… or two! If you want to contribute but can’t make it to the event, we will give your tickets to culinary students at the local community colleges. We have three hundred tickets to sell at one hundred bucks apiece… sounds like a nice friendly way to spend happy hour or a good team building event.
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Or maybe it will be a good time to reflect on how thankful we are, like our very own Bridget Charters, director of our new culinary school, who recognized the roof of her mother’s house in the muck on highway 530. Bridget is thankful that Mom is ok, but her world has been rocked to the core.
There isn’t much time to act on this for us to reach our goal of $35,000. 100% of the proceeds will be distributed to the United Way of Snohomish County. We will supply the wine, music, and food, but you all are the other half of the equation. It takes two to tango, so come with us and let’s dance!
Cheers,
Tom Douglas
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Tuesday April 22nd, 2014 |
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5:30PM-7:30PM |
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The Palace Ballroom |
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$100.00 |
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In conjunction with chef Tom Douglas, winemaker Charles Smith (of K Vintners, Charles Smith Wines and Charles & Charles) have rallied fellow top winemakers from around the state for "Oso Needs Cash", a wine tasting fundraiser.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE UNITED WAY OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY. |
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Craft Night: PINATAS!
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Monday April 28th, 2014
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6:00PM - 8:00PM |
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The Palace Ballroom
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$60.00
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We like to party! Shake up your Cinco de Mayo this year with a hand-made piñata! In this crafting fiesta we will show you how to create your very own piñata – step by step – in any style.
We will provide a demo and all the tips and tools to bring home your own piñata in time to celebrate!
Tacos and Margaritas included!
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Bao Bei Dinner
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Wednesday, April 30th |
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6:30pm
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The Dahlia Lounge
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$75.00
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The Dahlia Lounge is thrilled to have Chef Joël Watanabe of Vancouver’s Bao Bei join us for our visiting chef “I-5 Series” for a Family Style feast in our lovely private dining room. Chef Joël’s unique approach to Asian ingredients, incorporating classic French with Japanese techniques brings a rich and subtle touch to all his dishes.
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Nebbiolo Dinner
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Thursday May 1st, 2014
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6:30PM |
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Trattoria Cuoco
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$90.00 (includes 5-courses with paired wines and tax)
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Join us as we pay homage to this noblest of grapes in the best way we know how, by drinking them with good food, good company, and good merriment. We will taste some classic examples of nebbiolo, along with a few surprises and oddities along the way, all paired with a delicious dinner created by Trattoria Cuoco's Chef, Matt Fortner.
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Ox Dinner
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Thursday May 8th 2014
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6:30PM |
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Dahlia Lounge
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$85.00 (includes menu, beverage pairings and tax)
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Dahlia Lounge Chef Brock Johnson is teaming up with the Denton-duo to present a flame-centric meal that will ignite and inspire. Join us as we taste the grilling traditions of Argentina in this 5-course dinner with beverage pairings.
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Mom and Tom ~ Mother's Day Brunch
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Sunday May 11th, 2014
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11:00AM |
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The Palace Ballroom
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$70.00 per person (included 3 course brunch with beverage pairings and tax)
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Pamper Mom at the Mother’s Day Brunch at the Palace Ballroom. Tom will do a cooking demonstration of all three of the brunch courses on the “Mom and Tom” menu.
Mom’s are encouraged to strut their stuff and wear their finest Mother’s Day hats for prizes for the best hats.
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