This news comes 1 month after retailer LTJ Arthur closed their doors at The Bravern and 3 months after both restaurants Twisted Cork and Stir Martini & Raw Bar closed at Bellevue Place.

“I’m grateful for all of the personal relationships and loyal customers we developed in Bellevue,” said Artisanal’s Chef Terrance Brennan. “The Pacific Northwest has a true appreciation for great food and wine and the chance to be part of an outstanding new project like The Bravern gave us hope. Unfortunately, the economic challenges we’re facing nationally, proved too difficult to overcome and we had to close our West Coast operations so that we could devote more attention to our New York restaurants.”

Barrio, Purple Café, and Wild Ginger will also be offering a $15 3-course lunch during this same timeframe.

The promotion is valid Sunday - Thursday only and is based on a preset menu that can be found for each restaurant on the official website.

If you have wanted to sample Artisanal’s French cuisine, but are waiting for a freebie, now’s your chance!  On April 10th and 11th Artisanal is presenting their ‘Spring Fling,’ which will include a free wine and cheese tasting, free valet parking when dining, live jazz music, the official opening of their outdoor café, kids events, and raffles with prizes.

Artisanal is also extending their Dine Around Seattle promotion indefinitely! You can enjoy their $15, 3-course lunch, or $30, 3-course dinner (exclusive of tax, tip, and beverages) all spring. I would definitely go for the Penn Cove Mussels and the chocolate mousse….

Weekend Events:

Saturday, April 10th
12pm – 3pm

• Live music during Jazz Brunch at Artisanal Brasserie

12pm – 5pm

• Free Gelato and ice cream cones at The Artisanal Table
• Raffles and prizes every 30 minutes
• ‘Name the Girl’ in The Brasserie Logo Contest (the winner will receive dinner for 2 and will be announced on Artisanal Brasserie’s Facebook page)
• Formal opening of the outdoor café

12:30pm – 2:30pm

• Coloring contest at The Artisanal Table (Chef Brennan will select a winner, who will receive a pizza party for 6 people and admission to an upcoming Pizza Making Class)

3pm – 5pm

• Free passed hors doeuvres and Pomegranate Spritzers in Lobby 1 and inside Artisanal Brasserie and The Artisanal Table
• Free cheese and wine tasting
• Chef Terrance Brennan book signing (Artisanal Cooking: A Chef Shares His Passion for Handcrafting Great Meals at Home)

Sunday, April 11th
12pm – 3pm

• Live music during Jazz Brunch at Artisanal Brasserie

12:30pm – 2:30pm

• Demo with Chef Terrance Brennan in The Artisanal Table

6:30pm

• McCrea Vineyards 5-course Wine Dinner with Chef Terrance Brennan and Sommelier Jason Miller ($85 per person)

Artisanal Brasserie & Winebar / The Artisanal Table Pizzeria Enoteca
11111 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004

From Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 31 (excluding Fridays and Saturdays), participating Bellevue restaurants are offering $30, 3-course dinners and $15, 3-course lunches (excluding tax, tip, and drinks).

This year’s Downtown Bellevue restaurants are Twisted Cork, Artisanal Brasserie, and Monsoon East (offering dinner only). If you’ve always wanted to try Artisanal’s Chocolate Mousse (divine) or Monsoon East’s rice bowls (one of my dietary staples), this is the month to do it. Go forth and dine

Beginning Saturday, March 6th Artisanal Brasserie will host weekend brunch featuring live classic jazz by local musicians on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of March.

Musicians plan to include Black Lab Trio, nationally-known Gail Pettis, and others local artists.

Jazz Brunch Series 12PM – 3PM

• Saturday, March 6 — Black Lab Trio (Jacqueline Tabor, Kurt Shapiro, Osama Afifi)
• Sunday, March 7 — Black Lab Players (instrumentals with Kurt Shapiro, Osama Afifi, Brad Boal)
• Saturday, March 13 — Gail Pettis and John Stowell
• Sunday, March 14 — Gail Pettis and Kurt Shapiro
• Saturday, March 20 — Kurt Shapiro, Cary Black, plus guest
• Sunday, March 21 — “Guitarpalooza” hosted by Kurt Shapiro, Paul Sawyer and Osama Afifi
• Saturday, March 27 — Bernie Jacobs, Kurt Shapiro, Osama Afifi
• Sunday, March 28 — Jacqueline Tabor and Hans Brehmer

John Howie Steak Introduces Happy Hour After Dark

This new Bellevue happy hour will be an addition to the existing 3pm – 6pm happy hour that is currently in place Monday through Friday at John Howie Steak. The new ‘Happy Hour After Dark,’ as they are calling it, will feature live piano music and food and drink specials at the following times:

• Monday - Thursday, 9pm – 11pm: last call for happy hour food orders at 10:30pm
• Friday and Saturday, 9pm – midnight: last call for happy hour food orders at 11:30pm
• Sundays, all-day happy hour: 3pm – 9pm

The piano bar features Martin Ross on the keys from Tuesday – Saturday and the subtle piano tones of Gary Verrill on Sundays and Mondays. The happy hour menu features a Fris Vodka Martini, Gordon’s Gin Martini, a seasonal cocktail special that changes monthly, a select red or white wine by the glass for $4, John Howie Steak Amber Ale (on the handle) for $3, and $2 Bud or Bud Light.

If it’s food you’re looking for, the most popular item is the ½-pound USDA Prime Beef Bacon Cheeseburger which is a meal in itself! Also featured are the Kurobuta Pork Belly Sliders, Fried Calamari, Baby Artichokes with roasted garlic-lemon aioli, owner/chef John Howie’s signature Deviled Eggs with truffled bacon, a hot order of Crispy French Fried Potatoes, and much more.

Artisanal Brasserie – February is Fondue Month

Each day of the month Artisanal Brasserie & Winebar will feature a special fondue. Some of the featured Fondues include Pine Nuts and Raisins (Feb 11th), Monterey Jack with Black Beans and Chipotle (Feb 13th), and Fromage de Meaux with Wild Mushroom Marmalade (Feb 28th).

In addition, every Sunday night you can host a fondue party for $25.50 per person. The meal includes fondue, choice of 2 meats, 1 vegetable, and unlimited cubed break for dipping.

10% of all fondue sales will be donated to the Red Cross to provide relief to Haiti.

Chat With Women – Passport Event

On Friday, February 5th from 8am – 10am at The Shops at The Bravern, talk show hosts Pam and Rochelle (KKNW 1150AM) from the morning talk show Chat with Women will be broadcasting live from John Howie Steak, Artisanal Brasserie, and Wild Ginger while enjoying breakfast.

During the event customers can enjoy complimentary valet parking. The event will offer ‘Passports’ with valid discounts during the event starting at 9am. If you get your passport book stamped you can be entered to win a large prize package, which includes a free hotel stay at The Woodmark Hotel, a $500 gift card to The Bravern, and several other noteworthy prizes! No purchase is required to get your passport stamped.

Hello party people of Bellevue, don’t fuss with expensive cab rides to Seattle this year – everything you need to ring in the new year is right here in Downtown Bellevue! The following is a roundup of this year’s festivities. Happy holidays!

The Spot Off Main
New Year’s Eve Party
$10 – party favors, DJ, and champagne toast at midnight
8pm – 2am

520 Bar & Grill
Rockin’ Dance Party
FREE – DJ, dancing, treats, and champagne toast at midnight
8pm – 1:30am

STIR Martini + Raw Bar
Fire & Ice Party
$20 – dancing, drink specials, prizes, and a cocktail toast
9pm – 2am

Parlor Collection
New Years Eve 2010 2-For-1
$40 – comedy show, live band, premiere DJ’s, 2 dance floors, multiple bars, photos, party favors, and 1/2-priced pool
GET $10 OFF with online promo code TENOFF
6pm – 2am

Lucky Strike Lanes + Power Play
Masquerade Ball
$40 – bowling, arcade games, dancing, and 3 DJ’s Contact Noah Garoutte to book your table (recommended): 206-302-9209 or Noah@velvetropevip.com
$250 packages per lane (up to 8 people): 9pm – midnight or 10pm – 1am
- lane reservations include cover, unlimited bowling, shoe rental, party favors, and a champagne toast

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar & Barrio Restaurant
Uncork 2010
- Special Tasting Menu
For reservations at Purple, call (425) 502-6292. For reservations at Barrio, call (425) 502-5021.

The Melting Pot
$88 – special 4-course menu
$14 – 2 glasses of Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne
Reservations are recommended: (425) 646-2744

0/8 Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork Wine Bar
Ring In ‘10
$20 or FREE with dinner package – (9pm) live entertainment from Clinton Ellison, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight
Dinner reservations start at 5pm – 2 5-course prix fixe options: (425) 637-0808

El Gaucho
8:30pm – 12:30am – live music of Jim Day Quartette featuring June Tonkin
All champagnes available by the glasss
Dinner reservations start at 4pm: (425) 455-2715

Artisanal Brasserie
Ring in the New Year Gala
$95 – 5-course tasting menu, party favors, live music by Black Lab Trio, and a champagne toast
9pm – midnight

The Bravern Restaurants’ Happy Hours

The Bravern comes with more than just luxury shopping; there are some fine restaurants to enjoy including Wild Ginger, Artisanal Brasserie & Wine Bar, and John Howie Steak.

They all come equipped with a happy hour, which allows you to try each restaurant at a considerably reduced cost. Here’s a list of the restaurants and their happy hour times:

Wild Ginger
Everyday 3:00pm – 6:00pm & 9:00pm – Close

Artisanal Brasserie & Wine Bar
Everyday 3:00pm – 6:00pm

John Howie Steak
Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Other Happy Hour Updates

El Gaucho – El Gaucho has added a late-night happy hour, Monday through Saturday from 10pm until close. They’ve maintained their stellar Sunday 5pm – close happy hour that they are becoming known for, as well as their early happy hour from 1pm – 6pm, Monday through Friday.

Barrio – Newly opened Barrio offers an early happy hour everyday from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.

Twisted Cork Wine Bar – Twisted Cork continues their 3:00pm through 6:00pm happy hour, but just recently added a rotating selection of 5 white and 5 red wines by the glass at half price.

View Our Entire List of Happy Hours >