Seniors 60 years old or older can get 10% off every Tuesday from 8am – 11am at Uwajimaya grocery stores (All Locations).
- You must present valid ID to receive discount. *Some Restrictions Apply, See Store for Details.
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It’s Washington Wine Month at locally owned and operated Pike & Western Wine Shop at Pike Place Market. Here’s a list of great Washington wines they’re offering for under $30 (and most under $20):
Pike & Western features wines from other Northwest wineries, as well as from around the world–from the latest hot California release to a little known producer from Italy and beyond. If you want it, they have it! Be sure to check out their free wine tastings on Fridays and daily Hot Buys. College Night happens every Friday from 6pm – 10pm, at Uwajimaya Asian grocery stores (All Locations). You must present current college ID to receive discount. *Some Restrictions Apply, See Store for Details. Whether you live in the Seattle area or are just visiting, Dine Around Seattle is a fine-dining experience you don’t want to miss. Now in its tenth year, this bi-annual promotion has become so woven into the culinary culture of our area, that locals and visitors alike eagerly await its arrival. This Saturday across Washington State, brewers will open their breweries for the first WA Beer Open House presented by the Washington Beer Commission (WBC). On Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 12:00 noon-5:00 PM, more than 30 of Washington’s many fine and friendly craft brewers will do something special, whether it’s a guided tour, the opportunity to chat with brewers, barrel samples, tastes from aged and secret stashes, or special pricing on pints or bottles. Some of the participating breweries are listed below. Participating Seattle breweries: Breweries north and east of Seattle: Find a complete list of participating locations on the WBC website, as well as a SCAN CODE (for your smart phone) to download a map of all the participating breweries along with a brief description of their unique offerings during the WA BEER OPEN HOUSE. Enjoy the Feast for Fifteen on Sundays from 6 to 10 PM at Neighborhood Grills, some of Seattle’s favorite neighborhood restaurants, located in Greenlake, Southlake Union, Eastlake, and Lake Forest Park. Enjoy a 3 course dinner for just $15. It’s a feast that keeps you and your wallet FULL! Wine Enthusiast (WE) magazine’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2011 is their antidote to rising wine prices. All of these wines carry a suggested retail prices of $15 or less, which makes it a list of brands, worldwide regions, and varieties you can count on to keep you–and your wallet–happy in 2012. Over the past 12 months, WE tasting panelists reviewed more than 16,000 wines, granting the coveted Best Buy designation to only 1,224 (7.6%). This list is whittled down to the Top 100, based on the score, price, availability, … and … buzz. There is something for every style, variety and origin. The list for 2011 is one of the finest and most eclectic collections of Best Buys and WE’s continuing effort to find the wine world’s best values. Here are the nine wines from Washington that made the list For the sixth year in a row, a list of the Top 100 Washington/Oregon wines recommended by Paul Gregutt, has been published by the The Seattle Times. Gregutt looks through that past year’s tasting notes and selects is top 100, including special occasion and best buys. Here at Greater Seattle On The Cheap, we’ve culled the list to wines priced at $30 or less and arranged them by $$ and type of wine. For the full article, read Seattle Times wine adviser lists his Top 100. Reds Whites Planning on a movie for Christmas week? Check out these steals and deals at Seattle area theaters.
If you would like to give back this holiday season to causes you care about, consider gifts that support the local food economy and farms. How about a copy of Cascade Harvest Coalition’s (CHC) cookbook, Fresh! Seasonal Recipes with local ingredients. At $20, this beautifully illustrated and smartly arranged book features seasonal and local recipes, courtesy of local farmers, chefs and food writers including Tom Douglas, Jeff Miller, and Seth Caswell. Local artist Lida Enche filled the 80-page layout with original woodcuts and illustrations of stunning beauty. Honey bees, salmon and ladybugs swim across the floral backdrop. All proceeds will benefit CHC, a non-profit organization dedicated to “re-localizing” the food system in Washington State. Order online. Shipping and handling included! Consider a Community Support Agriculture (CSA) subscription that can provide someone you love with the benefits of farm fresh food throughout the year. Or give as a gift to your family and help with New Year’s resolutions for healthier eating! A CSA is a great way to support local farmers and the local economy. Download a directory of Puget Sound CSA’s (1.2MB PDF). |
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