Wine

With more than 950 wineries, Washington is the second-largest producer of premium wine in the country. From 2009 to 2016, more than 40 percent of the state’s wines ranked by Wine Spectator scored 90 points or higher, the highest such percentage in the nation. At your event, serve an impressive array of wines from the state’s first winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, or offer seldom-seen cold-weather white varietals like Siegerrebe, grown and produced off the coast of Seattle by Bainbridge Vineyards or San Juan Vineyard. You can also source cov-eted reds from Walla Walla’s many stunning vintners, like Cabernet Sauvignon from Leonetti Cellar, or create a celebratory atmosphere with exquisite bubbles from Treveri Cellars.

Sip Like a Local – with IPA

You may know that IPAs (India Pale Ales) reign king in the Pacific Northwest, and are gaining traction in other parts of the country. But did you know that 75% of the nation’s hops are grown in Washington State? Hoppy and aromatic, IPAs are crisp and often bring piney or citrusy notes too. Look to local brewers like Georgetown, Holy Mountain, Cloudburst, or Reuben’s Brews – any IPA from these breweries will showcase northwest flavor and be a hit with beer-loving attendees. Pro Tip: The Lucille and Bodhizafa IPAs from Georgetown Brewing are (amazing and) available in cans too.

I can’t Believe it’s Greek Yogurt

“Better than ice cream”—is the phrase you’ll most often hear when people talk about Ellenos. A Pike Place Market must-try, their traditional Greek yogurt is infused with modern flavors like marionberry (a type of black berry famous in the Pacific Northwest), lemon curd, and passionfruit. Pro Tip: They’re now available in individual cup servings.

Set the Cheese Curd Bar

Move over Wisconsin, because Seattle has some serious cheese game too. Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is another Pike Place Market staple known for their fresh, squeaky cheese curds and Flagship cheddar. For a networking reception, add a Beecher’s cheese curd bar to the appetizer lineup. Attendees will love sampling the varieties of different curd flavors like chipotle, market herb, and plain.

Add Some Sparkle

When Seattleite Sharelle Klaus was pregnant, she found that most non-alcoholic beverages she encountered were too sweet for her taste. So she made her own, and DRY Botanical Bubbly was born. Unique flavors like ginger, cucumber, and blood orange pair elegantly with food and are equally delicious in mixed drinks, as well. Many of the top bars in Seattle feature a cocktail made with DRY. May we suggest the Seattle Spritz? It’s a refreshing, special cocktail Visit Seattle serves at our own events.

Seattle Spritz:

• 1.5 oz dry gin (Seattle’s OOLA or Hedge Trimmer gins are great local options)
• Splash of lemon and lime juice
• A few drops of agave nectar
• Top over ice with about 4 oz of Cucumber DRY Sparkling
• Garnish with a lemon wheel
• Enjoy!

Roll in the Ice Cream Truck

Knowing that Bluebird Ice Cream can come to you makes their treats just that much sweeter. A retrofitted milk wagon, this nostalgia-inducing ice cream truck serves on-call scoops of small-batch, artisan ice cream– a fun and lighthearted way to add joy to your event!

Embrace the Unknown

Treat your group to an exceptional food-focused destination experience in the form of a six or nine-course progressive neighborhood dinner. The catch? It’s all secret. Hosts from The Pretty Fork will reveal precise details as the evening progresses. Your guests will truly be surprised – and delighted.