Special Burgundy Menu at Purple Bellevue

Join us from February 18th through 29th as we sample the flavors of Burgundy at Purple Cafe in Bellevue. The cuisine of Burgundy has long been known for its bold, rustic flavors, which match their wines beautifully. Burgundy is world famous for classic country dishes, many of which we’ve chosen to represent with this special menu in our own way. To view the menu, click here.

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Valentine’s Day is Right Around the Corner…

Join us from Friday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 14th as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dinner menu. In addition to our full menu, all Purple Cafe locations will feature special 3 and 4 course prix fixe menus designed for two guests to share. Make your reservations early as space is filling up quickly!

Valentine’s Menus 

Bellevue     ~     Kirkland     ~     Seattle     ~     Woodinville

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Spanish Wine Supper at Purple Kirkland

Each month, our Chef and Wine Director create a three-course wine paired dinner featuring food and wines from different regions or with a different theme. The menu is priced at $50 with wine pairings, $30 without and is offered each Sunday evening of that month. To that end, we are pleased to announce that February’s theme is “Spain”.

In addition, we will feature a special Spanish flight all month long…

The Matador ~ $25
1+1=3 Cava Brut . Penedes . NV
Paco y Lola Albarino . Rias Biaxas . ’10
Belezos Crianza . Rioja . ’07
Closa Batllet ’Black Slate’ .  Gratallops, Priorat . ’08

For our February Sunday Supper we are happy to partner with the Kirkland Boys & Girls Club by donating 10% of our Sunday Supper sales to their efforts. The Kirkland Boys & Girls Club gives kids a place of their own where they can have fun, get a healthy snack, be creative, be part of a team, get help with homework…or just hang out with friends. For more information about all the great work of the Kirkland Boys & Girls Club, click here.

Reservations are encouraged…simply phone the restaurant at 425-828-3772. To view the Sunday Supper Menu, click here.

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Tuscan Themed Menu at Purple Seattle

Keeping with the Italian theme for January, our chef team at Purple Cafe in Seattle has created a Tuscan inspired dinner menu paired with wines from around the world. It is priced at $57 and $80 with wine pairings. In addition, all items are available a la carte. The menu is available from Friday, January 20th, through Saturday, January 28th. To view the menu, click here.

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Sunday Wine Supper at Purple Kirkland

Each month, our Chef and Wine Director create a three-course wine paired dinner featuring food and wines from different regions or with a different theme. The menu is priced at $50 with wine pairings, $30 without and is offered each Sunday evening of that month. To that end, we are pleased to announce that January’s theme is “Italy”.

In addition, we will feature a rotating, themed flight all month long. To begin January we give you our Italian Flight priced at $25…

Monte Tondo . Soave . ’10
La Fiera Pinot Grigio . Veneto . ’10
Borgo Scopeto . Chianti . ’07
Produtorri del Barbaresco Nebbiolo . Langhe . ’09

For our January Supper we are happy to partner with Bailey-Boushay House by donating 10% of our Sunday Supper sales. Bailey-Boushay House serves patients living with HIV/AIDS and other life threatening diseases. For more information about the important work of Bailey-Boushay House, click here.

Reservations are encouraged, simply phone the restaurant at 425.828.3772. To view the Sunday Wine Supper Menu, click here.

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Celebrate New Year’s With Us

Join us on Saturday, December 31st, as all four of our Purple locations will be celebrating New Year’s Eve. In addition to our full menus, each location will feature unique food and drink specials. Make your reservations early as space is filling up quickly.

Reserve a table…

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ALL LOCATIONS OPEN ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Then, stop on by and see us on New Year’s Day for Brunch and Lunch and start 2012 with a bang…

Sip on Sunday with our award winning wine list and a hearty menu full of salads, sandwiches, pizzas and pastas as well as a brunch menu at Purple Kirkland featuring french toast, a seasonal omelette and egg sandwich, and mimosa flights.

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Sunday Wine Supper at Purple Kirkland

Each month, our Chef and Wine Director create a three-course wine paired dinner featuring food and wines from different regions or with a different theme. The menu is priced at $50 with wine pairings, $30 without and is offered each Sunday evening of that month. To that end, we are pleased to announce that December’s theme is “Home for the Holidays”.

In addition, we will feature a rotating, themed flight all month long. To begin December we give you “Home for the Holidays” priced at $25…

Treveri Cellars Sparkling Chardonnay . WA . NV
Gilbert Cellars Unoaked Chardonnay . Wahluke Slope, WA . ’09
Kyra Pinot Noir . WA . ’08
Warrior Merlot . WA . ’09

For our December Supper we are happy to partner with the Olive Crest organization by donating 10% of our Sunday Supper sales. Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse and treating and educating at risk children. For more information about all the terrific work at Olive Crest, click here.

Reservations are encouraged, simply phone the restaurant at 425.828.3772. To view the Sunday Wine Supper Menu, click here.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Purple Cafe

Holiday Gift Ideas!

Here are a few ways to celebrate the holidays with Purple…

GIFT CARDS: for every $100 purchased online or in the restaurants through December 31st, you will receive a bonus $20 gift card that may be used at any of our locations. Bonus does not apply to “personalized” gift cards. To purchase a gift card, click here.

SEA SALT CARAMELS: a perfect holiday gift or party favor…three for $5 or a dozen for $18. To inquire about large orders please contact our Catering Department at 206.838.3853.

RETAIL WINE: perfect for your holiday parties or as a gift, we offer 40% off almost every bottle on our list…or 50% of cases. Stop by any of our four locations and our Wine Team can assist with selections.

CATERING PLATTERS: Let Purple help cater your holiday party. We offer a wide variety of signature items such as gorgonzola stuffed dates, dungeness crab cakes, and mini baked bries. To view catering platters, click here.

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RAISE A GLASS AND FUND A SCHOLARSHIP

Purple Cafe in Woodinville is excited to partner with Chateau Ste. Michelle and help fund Viticulture & Ecology programs at Washington State University, Oregon State University, and affiliated community colleges in the Pacific NW.

Chateau Ste. Michelle is donating $3 per case (up to $50,000) on the four wines below so we have come up with the “For the Future” Flight. So…stop on by Purple Woodinville and Sip for Students :-)

For the Future Flight ~ $23
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut, Columbia Valley . NV
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen ‘Eroica’ Riesling, Columbia Valley . ’10
Chateau Ste. Michelle ‘Canoe Ridge’ Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills . ’08
Chateau Ste. Michelle ‘Indian Wells’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley . ’09

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Dine Out for Local Schools

We are super excited to partner with both the Bellevue and Northshore Schools Foundations in promoting a “Dine Out” for local schools at Purple Cafe in Bellevue and Woodinville.

During the selected days, simply dine at either Purple Bellevue or Woodinville, mention you are dining for schools and we will donate 10% of your spend to the foundations.

Purple Bellevue and Bellevue Schools Foundation, November 13th – 15th
Purple Woodinville and Northshore Schools Foundation, November 14th & 15th

Stop on by and dine for a great cause!

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