First Date
Black Bottle: Inventive menu with tapas
sized portions that encourage sharing and experimenting. Great for first dates! Trendy
ambience and laid back yet attentive service. Atmosphere can be loud due to the floor
material and the height of the ceiling but that just encourages close talking—which
again is perfect for the first date! Try the burrata arugula salad with figs and walnuts
or the spanish fried olives & romesco. You won't want to miss the frozen custard with
brandied cherries and Seattle's own Theo dark chocolate. Extensive wine and cocktail
list at this eclectic tavern. www.blackbottlebellevue.com
Also: Purple Wine Bar www.purplecafe.com/purple-bellevue
Eastside
Going We
e Stone House: Tucked away in a turn of
the century bungalow in Downtown Redmond
you will find The Stone House. An quaint
old world gem serving creative twists on
American foods influenced by Northwest
Seasonal Ingredients. Start with the squash
bisque or the pear and persimmon salad—a
delightful combination of Fuyu persimmons,
Sekel Pears, arugula, and topped with
hazelnut vinaigrette and Honey-Truffle Goat Cheese. Save room for the Arctic Char
accompanied by Parisian gnocchi, green beans, artichoke hearts, in a Meyer lemon
Buerre Blanc. And what date night would be complete without a flourless chocolate
cake with a glass of champagne. Enjoy! www.stonehouseredmond.com
Also: Daniel's Broiler www.schwartzbros.com/daniels-broiler/daniels-bellevue
