Chef Steven Ariel to join Trace, W Seattle’s new restaurant and bar


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.

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Posted in Hotels & Spas, Restaurants & Chefs on 01/20/2012 10:26 am by Ali
 

Kenwood Inn and Spa announces new Executive Chef


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.

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Posted in Hotels & Spas, Restaurants & Chefs on 01/20/2012 09:57 am by Ali
 

Kenwood Inn and Spa on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List for 2012


Condé Nast Traveler named Sonoma’s Kenwood Inn and Spa to its annual Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay. The inn achieved an overall score of 92.7%, with the second highest Service score of 98 (out of 23 California properties). Congrats to the team!

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Posted in Hotels & Spas on 01/04/2012 02:17 pm by admin
 

Three Ways for You to Brighten A Child’s Christmas at Pacific Place


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The season of giving is in full swing and Pacific Place is happy to be a part of it. The most rewarding aspect of this Holiday season is seeing the face of a child as they receive a gift on Christmas morning. We know that between working and doing the family Christmas shopping, finding time to give back to the community can be difficult. That’s why we set up three different ways for you to give at Pacific Place.

Do you need a gift wrapped? Head down to the Concourse Level of Pacific Place, and just outside of Barnes & Noble there is a gift wrapping station. For a donation, all of your gifts can be beautifully wrapped by a team of volunteers.

All proceeds benefit the Forgotten Children’s Fund. Since 1976, volunteers in this all volunteer organization work together to raise money to purchase, wrap and deliver gifts to needy children and their families.

Do you wish to bring a little extra fun into your Holiday shopping? That’s what the Westin Holiday Shopping package does. With room rates starting at $209, this package includes a $100 Pacific Place gift card each night of your stay. It’s an easy and fun way to get your Christmas shopping done, and at the same time it benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital because a portion of the proceeds are donated to them.

Seattle Children’s Hospital is a great hospital in the community devoted to giving the best care to children.

No wrapping necessary. When you’re doing a little shopping for the kids, pick up an extra gift and drop it off at the Range Rover Enoque in our Atrium. Pacific Place snow sponsor, Jaguar Range Rover of Bellevue and Seattle, is hosting a charity promotion at the Center for Toys for Tots. Each time their Enoque gets filled with new, unwrapped, donated toys, they will donated the toys to needy children through Toys for Tots, plus make a generous donation to Seattle Children’s Hospital.

The goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them into becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.

All of these charities benefit children. At the heart of this Holiday season, it’s about the hope and happiness one toy can bring, if even for just one day.

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Posted in Retail & Fashion on 12/19/2011 09:43 am by Alix
 
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