When it comes to planning social events and weekend activities my experience has been that Bellinghamsters are notorious procrastinators. Don\u2019t think so? Then why, for example, do I get a barrage of phone calls on December 30 asking me what\u2019s going on for New Years Eve? Yup, I\u2019ve learned that when you live in the City of Subdued Excitement you definitely have to go with the flow.<\/p>\n
So my guess is that many of you don\u2019t have any significant plans for next weekend and if that\u2019s the case, here\u2019s an idea. Go to Seattle on April 5 and 6 and experience Taste Washington, one of biggest wine and food events in the state. This really is one of those, \u201cyou\u2019ve got to see it to believe it\u201d sort of things \u2013 even if you have only a remote interest in wines.<\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s events include a variety of seminars featuring a number of wine industry professionals and culinary experts. Most of these seminars offer the chance to taste some wines and generally cost anywhere from $40 to $65.<\/p>\n
But Sunday is when things really take off. The grand tasting will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Qwest Field Event Center and costs $85. For an extra $40, you earn VIP status and get access to the tasting two hours earlier.<\/p>\n
I know, $85 seems pretty pricey for a four hour wine tasting event, but trust me, it\u2019s worth every penny. For starters, over 200 of Washington\u2019s finest wineries will be on hand to pour up to 600 different wines. Then throw in some of the region\u2019s top restaurants, who serve up substantial food samples strategically placed between the wine tasting stations. Together they\u2019ll provide you with a food and wine tasting experience that is nothing short of orgasmic.<\/p>\n
So come on, Bellinghamsters. Put down that cup of coffee, let the gardening go for another weekend and head down to Seattle. You\u2019ll find all the information you need, including details on purchasing tickets at www.tastewashington.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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