Wine

Tonight: Wine World’s Grand Opening Party

Did you see the searchlights in the sky last night?  That was Wine World's (not-so-secret) secret grand opening party.  But tonight, they're hosting their official grand opening celebration, from 6-9 PM, and everyone's invited. The grand opening will provide folks with an opportunity to explore Wine World's 23,000 square foot space, equipped with two 30 foot tasting bars and a 4,000 square foot room for special events.  Live music will be provided by local jazz ensemble Ambience, and while valet parking…

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Wine World Grand Opening

By now I'm sure you have spotted the red radiant sign that illuminates right off of I-5 at 400 NE 45th Street and is visible from 520 spelling out WINE WORLD! December 1st is the day the doors will slide open to the the public.  It'll be the largest wine store in the Northwest---23,000 square feet of wine, artisan cheese, charcuterie, flowers, gifts, tasting bars, and a 4,000 square foot private event room. Wine World Warehouse states, “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it!" Now…

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Wallingford Weekend

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, marking the end of outdoor festivals, movies, and block parties. It’s a time when we honor thy mighty Bumbershoot and prep the outdoor grill for that last barbecue. While many plan to get the heck out of Dodge for that last long weekend until…Thanksgiving (Ugh, really? Is the next one that far away?), we’ve got some suggestions for those who plan to stick around: Thursday, 9/2 (Still a weeknight, but worth mentioning): 8 PM –…

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Wine World in Wallingford? Whoopee!

Brady spotted this little tidbit on EveryBlock: WINE WORLD WAREHOUSE applied for new liquor license. We made a call, but before we could get the info, we were scooped by The Puget Sound Business Journal, which reported that the former Office Max space on 45th will soon be converted into what could be the largest wine store in the Northwest, slated to open this fall.  According to the Journal: The 23,000-square-foot Wine World, in the Wallingford area, will include a pair…

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Vino!

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There are two, count them, two wine tastings going on in Wallingford this week, so you vinophiles should have ample opportunity to stuff your nose into the goblet: Smash Wine Bar and Bistro (a Wallyhood sponsor) will be hosting a free (did we mention free?) wine tasting of Washington's Airfield Estates wines, celebrating their release of Flygirl White, Bombshell Red and Runway Red tonight (Thursday, May 20th) from 5 - 7 pm. The wines should make a nice pairing with their…

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Happy Birthday, Smash

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The Smash Wine Bar is celebrating its fourth birthday this week, and they've got two days of free wine tasting lined up to mark the occasion. Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 7th), they'll be pouring Patterson Cellars and on Thursday, April 8th they'll be pouring from Two Mountain Winery. Both tastings are from 5 - 7 pm and, of course, you must be 21 or older. Free wine tasting? They should celebrate their birthday more often.

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Ivar’s Wine Month

What's the best wine to pair with salmon? How about a bowl of chowder? Find out this Tuesday, March 23rd 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Ivar's Salmon House here in Wallingford during their Third Annual Washington Wine Month celebration: It’s like a mini Taste Washington at half the price! Dine on a variety of sumptuous seafood paired with more than 75+ Washington wines. Your wine tour will take you to the fertile, lush Cascade foothills and back through the verdant…

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