What’s better than a wine event in Seattle? Next to nothing. Except a wine event with great tastes from local restaurants, of course!
2/12 update – special offer from SWFE: “Still looking for the perfect gift for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Why not grab a pair of tickets to this year’s Seattle Wine and Food Experience – we’re offering2 tickets for $90 (value: $110). Use code “CUPID” whenpurchasing! Offer good until February 13 at midnight!”
Seattle Wine and Food Experience is back this month: February 24th at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. The venue large to accommodate all the local Washington Wines, regional wines (Idaho, Oregon, California), as well as spirits, cideries and breweries and more. A wide range of fabulous Seattle restaurants and food vendors will be on site to sample great tastes. Discover new restaurants and vendors you may not have tried yet! Food and Wine, the perfect combination!
Here are some of my tips when attending this event:
- Get your tickets early (this event tends to be popular, so don’t wait until
- Check out the lists of who will be there (wine + other beverages and food) in advance!
- Make a list of food/drink booths you want to visit. I like to make a list of “favorites” (those I’ve tried before and LOVE) and “newbies” – always try wines you haven’t tried before, that’s a big part of what makes this event fun!
- Bring a bag! Sometimes restaurants and wineries will hand out coupons/tasting passes etc – you’ll run out of pocket room fast! A bag is always good to carry your water bottle with you too
- Drink lots of water! Hydration is key.
- It’s ok to spit or dump! A lot of wineries will give you an ample pour – this is so you can see the color of the wine and smell it easier – it’s ok not to drink it all! Your senses will diminish as you get buzzed and a lot of the fun of this event is finding wines you’ll want to buy later
- Talk to the folks pouring wine, but feel free to engage in conversation with them as you step to the side and invite them to pour for the people behind you. You can still chat them up while you let others listen in and sip for themselves
Here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets! First, leave a comment on this post stating a specific winery or other beverage or restaurant/food vendor you’re excited to check out at Seattle Wine and Food Experience. Then be sure to visit the rafflecopter entry form and enter to win tickets by getting credit for your blog comment, liking Seattle Pockets on Facebook and more! Contest closes at 11:59pm Pacific Time February 14th. Disclaimer: I was given a pair of tickets in exchange for this preview piece. As always, I only promote events I’m personally excited about…and I am SO excited about this event coming back. I had a great time last time!
I had such a great time last year, really looking forward to trying Lynnae’s Gourmet Pickles
Posted by Katie | February 13, 2013, 9:26 PMThe SWFE last year was a lot of fun. Went to the Purple and Spur tables… a lot.
Posted by Kevin Nelson | February 13, 2013, 8:37 PMI want to try Local 360
Posted by Shawn H | February 13, 2013, 2:09 PMI know it’s the Seattle Food & Wine Experience, but I’m excited about the beer! I definitely have a date with specially Pike’s Octopus Ink Black IPA.
Posted by Kirk Heinrich (@CptKirkHeinrich) | February 13, 2013, 12:34 AMIt’s hard to keep up with all the great new chefs, restaurants, food trends and speciacties. It would be great to get so much exposure in one place. Thanks, K.
Posted by Russell Hathaway | February 12, 2013, 6:59 PMThat’s a great point, Russell!
Posted by Keridwyn | February 12, 2013, 9:38 PMDefinitely Snoqualmie Casino for the food they’re serving! it looks amazing, I can’t wait.
Posted by kurt wiesenbach | February 12, 2013, 5:29 PMI’m looking forward to trying Purple Star Wines. It is something new I haven’t tried & purple is my favorite. I am also looking forward to Frost. I am not typically a donut person, but they are the exception. It is good for my wasitline that they are so far away from home for me!
Posted by Cristine Orr | February 12, 2013, 5:13 PMI am so excited that Treveri Cellars will be there! I have had the chance to meet the owners a couple of times and they are the sweetest! It also helps that their product is the BEST local sparkling I have ever had!
Posted by Whitney H | February 12, 2013, 4:51 AMcoming all the way from dirty Jersey and we could use some comp tickets to this event to come and show us why we want to come back to Seattle again and again!!!
Posted by Aliyia Patterson | February 12, 2013, 4:45 AMI love to try new food and wine! Big events always happens on weekends when I’m working, but this might require that I take a “sick” day!
Posted by dpstefanik | February 12, 2013, 2:36 AMI’m looking forward to trying… almost everything! If I have to pick one vendor who stands out, I’ll have to go with Lynnae’s Gourmet Pickles. I’ve been a fan of theirs for a couple of years, and it’s always cool to see them at events (and get updates about their biz)!
Posted by Inna Borovik | February 12, 2013, 1:29 AMooh, I’m putting them on my must-visit list – thanks for the suggestion! I like pickles and the bf is a big fan!
Posted by Keridwyn | February 12, 2013, 1:42 AMThis would be a great event for me to purchase gifts for our clients this year. Looking forward to it.
Posted by Pauline White | February 12, 2013, 1:15 AMI love wine, I have seen the signs. I would love to attend. Please pick me. Thanks.
Posted by washsquarehomes | February 12, 2013, 1:01 AMI can’t get enough Allium. And Barking Frog has been on my list for a while, would be great to try!
Posted by Amanda M. | February 12, 2013, 12:55 AMSounds awesome! Would love to go!!
Posted by Amanda M. | February 12, 2013, 12:53 AMWould love to win!
Posted by chanelryssel | February 12, 2013, 12:46 AMhow ever did you know that 2 things I love are 1) food and 2) wine! thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by tina witherspoon (@shop_grrl) | February 12, 2013, 12:40 AMyou and me both, lady! We have such good taste
Posted by Keridwyn | February 12, 2013, 12:40 AMCan you say beef short ribs with parsnip and celeriac soup by Chef Bobby Moore? Yum!
Everything looks amazing though. Hmm. Especially Kaspar’s and Copperleaf too.
Posted by serror | February 12, 2013, 12:39 AMCan you say beef short ribs with parsnip and celeriac soup by Chef Bobby Moore? Yum!! Everything looks good though! Hmm. Especially- Kaspar’s and Copperleaf too.
Posted by serror | February 12, 2013, 12:34 AMI went last year and it was excellent. They have a great selection of Oregon Pinot Noir, but my favorite is the Washington wines. Forget dinner, the apps are wonderful and plentiful.
Posted by David Matthews | February 12, 2013, 12:34 AMI forgot to mention I liked the Robert Ramsay Cab the best.
Posted by David Matthews | February 12, 2013, 2:32 PMthis looks like a phenomenal event this year! Toasting the wine glasses!
Posted by seattleelle | February 12, 2013, 12:31 AMthis looks like a phenomenal show this year!
Posted by seattleelle | February 12, 2013, 12:30 AMCurious to try Barking Frog – I’ve still never been out that way!
Posted by Noelle Sierra Smithhart | February 12, 2013, 12:19 AMI’m looking forward to tasting food from The Barking Dog and tasting wines from Smasne Cellars.
Posted by Katie | February 12, 2013, 12:15 AMoops…I mean the Barking Frog.
Posted by Katie | February 12, 2013, 12:16 AMYeah, I’ve never eaten at Local 360 either. Actually the only restaurant on the list I’ve tried is Racha, so hoping to try more!
Posted by starkeee | February 12, 2013, 12:14 AMSo much opportunity awaits!
Posted by Keridwyn | February 12, 2013, 12:15 AMExcited to try The Barking Frog. I’ve still never been there.
Posted by Noelle | February 12, 2013, 12:13 AMI haven’t tried them yet either!
Posted by Keridwyn | February 12, 2013, 12:16 AMI’m looking forward to tasting food from Local 360.
Posted by curtis | February 12, 2013, 12:06 AM