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Frantic Foodie
This week, enrich your foodie experience in many ways; try the new Ventana, dine with Seattle's well-loved chefs, discover the Bon Vivant's blog and increase your foodie and cookie IQ.
Ventana is Open
Ventana is the name of this new Belltown spot. The place boasts soaring ceilings and nearly floor-to-ceiling wrap around windows. Chef Joseph Conrad has designed a seasonally-inspired menu with dishes like Carlton Farms pork spare ribs with a pomegranate glaze and minted watermelon salad with cacao nibs and truffle oil.
Where: 2323 First Ave. Seattle
Hours: 4:30pm-2am daily, Dinner: 5pm-12am
For reservations: 206-441-4789 ventanaseattle.com
Julia Usher in Seattle
Julia Usher, the author of "Cookie Swap," will be teaching some classes here in Seattle to promote her new book.
Cookie swaps aren't just for Christmas anymore! They are perfectly suited not only for holiday gatherings, but also for garden parties, bridal showers, children's birthdays, summer get-togethers, and more. Catch this inspiring author and learn to make unforgettable cookies.
Dates:
Oct. 22- Inner Chapters Bookstore & Cafe in Seattle
Oct. 23- Sur la Table in Kirkland
Oct. 23- University Bookstore in Seattle
Oct. 24- Dish It Up! in Seattle
Website: www.juliausher.com
Guest Spanish chef Joseba Jimenez de Jimenez (Harvest Vine and Txori)
Joseba Jimenez de Jimenez teams up with Olivar's chef Philippe Thomelin, who was born in France and trained in Spain, for a 6 course dinner at Olivar.
When: November 4 - 5
Where: 806 E Roy St, Seattle
Admission: $60, Seating is limited. Call for reservations 206-322-0409
Website: www.olivarrestaurant.com
Whole Foods Interbay Foodie Trivia
Get a beer, get a snack and get ready for a night of food-related trivia. 1st place prize $30, 2nd place prize $20
When: October 27
Where: 2001 15th Ave. W, Seattle
Admission: Free
Website: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Check in with The Seattle Bon Vivant blog
Do you know VIV? She charms the world on Twitter with her keen way of catching life's precious moments on camera, her way of living life to the fullest and her very developed palate.
After a very long break, she is back to blogging at seattlebonvivant.typepad.com
Follow BonneVivante on Twitter.
