Spring is in the air – are you ready? We sure are! Here is a great way to just jump right in…

Join the Artisanal Brasserie’s Michelin-starred chef Terrance Brennan and staff as they celebrate the beginning of the warm weather season with a weekend jam-packed with amazing events. Festivities include live jazz music, complimentary passed appetizers and drinks, access to their outdoor terrace, contests and raffles with exclusive prizes, and activities for kids, just to name a few.

The Spring Fling concludes on Sunday, April 11th with a special Wine Dinner hosted by Chef Brennan and Sommelier Jason Miller, featuring the exquisite wines of local producer, McCrea Vineyards paired with each savory and distinctive course.

To make a reservation for the wine dinner, call 425-372-2200.

Here is a complete list of events:

Saturday, April 10th
12pm – 3pm
Live music during our Jazz Brunch in Artisanal Brasserie

12pm – 5pm
Free Gelato and Ice Cream Cones in The Artisanal Table
Raffles and Prizes every 30 minutes, including a Name the Girl in Our Logo Contest (the winner will receive dinner for 2 and will be announced on our Facebook page)
Formal opening of our outdoor terrace

3pm – 5pm
Free cheese and wine tasting

12:30pm – 2:30pm
Coloring contest in The Artisanal Table (Chef Brennan will select a winner, who will receive a pizza party for 6 people and admission to our upcoming Pizza Making Class)
Kid’s game corner

3pm – 5pm
Free passed hors doeuvres and Pomegranate Spritzers in Lobby 1 and inside the Artisanal Brasserie and The Artisanal Table –

Sunday, April 11th
12pm – 3pm Live music during our Jazz Brunch in 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

Oh, and just a reminder: Easter is April 4th so if you’re looking for somewhere to take the family for Easter dinner you should check out the the Artisanal Easter menu – it looks delicious! Save us a seat!

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of Spring!

Stop by The Bravern March 19th-20th from 10am – 8pm, sip champagne and sample handcrafted cheeses from Artisanal Brasserie and Winebar as you preview the season’s hottest new styles, many brought in exclusively for this event.

Here are all the details on the Spring Forward events.

Check out The Bravern shops!

Valentine’s Day is almost here and if you’re like me you are clueless as to what to do this year. I spent last Sunday enjoying happy hour at the Artisanal Brasserie at The Bravern – it was delicious. When I found out they’re having a Valentine’s Day dinner I just had to pass the info on to you!

Their “romantic culinary journey to Paris” is a $68 per person, 3 course meal. (Personally, I think the hardest part will be deciding what to pick!)

Here is what you get for $68 a person:

Prelude

LOBSTER BISQUE
Tarragon Profiteroles

or

KUSSHI OYSTERS
Cucumber, Paddlefish Caviar

Plats Principaux

DOVER SOLE
Textures of Celery, Brown Butter Vinaigrette

or

ROASTED RACK OF LAMB
Provencal Vegetables, Nicoise olive sauce

Dessert

PASSION FRUIT PANNA COTTA
Exotic Fruit Soup, Coconut Tapioca

or

CHOCOLATE FONDUE (SERVES TWO)
Marshmallow, Fruits, Cookies

FYI: I’ve had the chocolate fondue and it was unbelievably tasty! (That’s if you enjoy dipping things in chocolate…)

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!