On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday February 14, RN74 Seattle will be offering a prix-fixe menu exclusively at dinner with limited a la carte options available at the bar. This special menu, which includes sensuous, aphrodisiacal treats is $75 per person + tax and gratuity, with two optional wine pairings.

Have other plans for the big day? Enjoy this menu, as well as their entire a la carte menu, Friday through Monday, February 10 through 13, along with their standard bar menu.

Call 206.456.7474 or reserve online.

In March 2012, W Seattle will reveal their newly REWONDERED first floor, including TRACE Restaurant and Bar. New Chef de Cuisine Steven Ariel is joining the team, bringing a rich collection of culinary experiences to the kitchen.

Chef Ariel’s extensive knowledge along with a passion for food and wine pairings comes courtesy of intensive study at the University of Hawaii, the Thai Cooking School in Bangkok, Thailand and completion of the introductory course from the Court of Master Sommeliers.

This innovative culinarian has worked within a broad array of cuisines, from Asian and Pacific Rim fusion, to Northern Italian and Pacific Northwestern in the kitchens of many esteemed local kitchens including Canlis, Cafe Juanita and Luc.

After six years working with the esteemed Michelin Star-rated, British chef Gordon Ramsay in London and New York, Executive Chef Steven Snook brings his passion for food and culinary excellence to the Restaurant at Kenwood Inn and Spa, open to guests of the Inn and Spa. Ingredients for his rustic Italian fare are sourced locally from the region’s best farmers, ranchers, cheese makers, and fishermen, and the menu features a variety of produce, fruits and herbs grown on the property.

From his early days cooking with his grandmother and helping in her gardens in the English countryside, Chef Snook has consistently insisted on using the highest possible quality ingredients in his cuisine, and prides himself on maintaining good relationships with his purveyors. This connection to local artisan food growers brings Chef Snook back to his roots and will serve him well at Kenwood, where he has a bounty of fresh product literally at his fingertips.

Join Revel on Sunday, December 18th from 9 to 11 p.m. for nibbles, cake, bubbles and a toast as they celebrate their first birthday!

The festivities are open to everyone who loves Revel and at 10 p.m., they’re hosting their first Revel Dumpling Eating Contest!

14 brave contestants will compete to see how many Short Rib Dumplings they can eat in 3 minutes. Check out the guidelines on their Facebook page and sign up early on Sunday – if you dare.