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Category Archives: Food 101
Venetian Week at Purple Bellevue
Venice is an ancient city-state, and was a very important port on the spice trade route. For this reason it became a true melting pot of cuisines. Popular seasonings include marjoram, cinnamon, flower water and pickled ingredients, especially onions. The … Continue reading
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Celebrate Seattle Restaurant Week at Purple Cafe in October
With over 150 local restaurants serving up three-course dinner menus for $28, Seattle Restaurant Week is the largest organized “dine out” that our region has ever experienced and a true celebration of the local culinary scene. In addition to a … Continue reading
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Spanish Tapas Menu at Purple Bellevue
Join us from August 10th to 18th as we explore the flavors of Spain with a special Tapas style menu at our Bellevue location. The word “tapas” is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, “to cover”. According to legend, the … Continue reading
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Seattle Restaurant Week at Purple Cafe in April
With over 150 local restaurants serving up three-course dinner menus for $28, Seattle Restaurant Week is the largest organized “dine out” that our region has ever experienced and a true celebration of the local culinary scene. In addition to a … Continue reading
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March is Washington Wine Month
In celebration of Washington Wine Month and all the great wines our state is producing, all 4 Purple locations will have a special dinner featuring the wines from one of Washington’s 12 American Viticultural Areas. Purple Kirkland Horse Heaven Hills … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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Sunday Wine Supper at Purple Kirkland
Each month, our Chef and Wine Director will create a three-course wine paired dinner featuring food and wines from different regions. The menu will be priced at $50 with wine pairings, $30 without and will be offered each Sunday evening of … Continue reading
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Celebrate Seattle Restaurant Week at Purple Bellevue
With over 150 local restaurants serving up three-course dinner menus for $28, Seattle Restaurant Week is the largest organized “dine out” that our region has ever experienced and a true celebration of the local culinary scene. In addition to … Continue reading
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NEW CHEESE BAR AT PURPLE BELLEVUE & SEATTLE
We have updated and expanded our cheese bar offerings, accompaniments and wine pairings at Purple Cafe in Bellevue and Seattle. Each location now features 20 cheeses, each with a paired accompaniment and optional wine pairing divided into 5 distinct categories … Continue reading
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Pairing Wine and Food Video
Check out this recent video featuring Chef Harry Mills and the Purple Cafe Seattle team. Great example of what we do each day in the restaurant to ensure that we are providing the most accurate wine pairings for our cuisine. Purple … Continue reading
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