Join The Tuscan Tea Room Bistro for the Winemakers Dinner March 14th with Siren Song Wines. Winemaker Kevin Brown from Siren Song celebrates the release and launch of his 2009 vintages, which are handcrafted from Washington grapes. Every Siren Song wine is inspired by an adventure, a journey, or a delicious meal that was experienced with Kevin’s dynamic live loving family and friends. 

In addition, TTR welcomes local jazz sensation Pearl Django, hot off a sold out week at Jazz Alley! The pairing of Siren Song wines, The Tuscan Tea Room and Pearl Django is not to be missed!

First Course: Antipasto Misto, Prociutto, melone, orange scented olives, Reggiano-Parmigiano, asparagus, roasted eggplant. Second Course: Insalata Caviale butter lettuce, caprino crepe rolls, roasted red peppers, fried egg, crouton and tobiko caviar. Third Course: Polenta con Ricotta, pancetta and Salsiccia. Fourth Course: Vitello al Ciociaria veal stuffed with prociutto, sage and mascarpone cheese with a garlic wine sauce. Served with roasted yellow squash and zucchini. Fifth Course: Sticky fig and almond bread pudding with amaretto zabaglione sauce.

Each course is paired with one of Siren Song Wine’s 2009 vintage wines. Price: $75 per person. Reservations are required at 206.906.9914.

Big changes are happening for Knows Perfume. Owner Christen Cottam “has decided to transform her brick and mortar business into a more mobile incarnation, complete with private consultations and concierge services, both at a soon-to-be determined office space and at the perfume counters of major department stores…Christen will continue to offer her popular series of classes, host Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Full Moon Parties and has plans to launch an e-commerce site so shoppers can still purchase the indie and boutique fragrances they’ve come to love.” 

We wish you the best Christen in all your future endeavors! Stay tuned to Knows Perfume website for more info about the upcoming changes.

Great article in today’s Seattle Times about yep you guessed it, cupcakes! It mentions 2 of our favorite Junction cupcake spots, Cupcake Royale and Sugar Rush Baking Co. (along with several other Seattle cupcake bakeries). Congrats and thanks for putting out the amazingly beautiful and delicious cupcakes you have both become known for!

Check out the cupcake article here.

Photos: Top Left – Sugar Rush Baking Co. Bottom Right – Cupcake Royale, both from FB pages

Upcoming Wine Tastings at Bin 41:

Friday, March 2nd from 6-7:30 pm – French selections

Try some French selections that are limited in availability and too good to be missed! Bin 41 is sneaking them into a weekly tasting slot so you can try them before they disappear!

Tuesday, March 6th from 6-7:30 pm – SPECIAL TASTING – with John Abbott of Abeja!

This is a once a year tasting opportunity with one of the top winemakers from Walla Walla! After a decade at the helm of Canoe Ridge, John Abbott and his life partner Molly Galt joined Ken and Ginger Harrison in 2002 for the creation of Abeja. With careful attention to quality and the environment, Abeja has established itself as a leading producer of Cabernet (in addition to delicious Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay…yum!) in our home state. All of Bin’s tastings are casual walk-in during the tasting time period, but they highly recommend coming earlier rather than later on this one!

Photo: Bin 41 website

Do you have interesting tchotchkes, handmade crafts or some flat out cool wares for sale? Know someone who does? Well hurry up and get your vendor application in to West Seattle Summer Fest! We’ve already received over 100 applicants and spaces are filling up fast! West Seattle Summer Fest is chock full of great shopping, food and entertainment. Don’t miss the boat!

What a beautiful day to pop into Junction True Value and get some colorful Spring plants and flowers for your yard! Looking for a project to do with the kids on Break this week? How about a Kids DIY gardening project?

Junction True Value has lots of friendly staff on hand to answer your questions about what to plant and when for Spring. Just ask! Junction True Value is located at 4747 44th Ave SW. Open Monday – Friday: 8am – 7pm, Saturday: 8am – 7pm and Sunday: 9am – 6pm.

In Tandem Midwifery “offers midwifery care from a heart centered, evidence based approach to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. They feel it is essential to address the psycho-emotional and spiritual journey of the family and create a safe, open space for discussion, learning and self-lead health.”

In Tandem Midwifery, LLC. offers routine prenatal care, home, and birth center births to low-risk women and families in West Seattle, Seattle, Burien, Federal Way, Auburn, Maple Valley, Renton, & Newcastle. Please contact them with further questions at 425.243.7848.

Please join Taylor Hamil and Christine Tindal for their Grand Opening/Open House at their new office at 4517 California Ave SW, Suite H, on February 25th, from 12 to 4pm. They will be providing some sweet treats and beverages while introducing themselves to the neighborhood.

*Photo: In Tandem Midwifery website

What’s all the hype about Cuppow?! It’s the “oh-so smart invention which turns regular wide mouth canning jars into to-go mugs.” The canning jar already makes a great mug: it’s easy to clean, made of heat-resistant glass, cheap, durable, and when sealed it doesn’t leak.

Cuppows are eco-friendly, 100% recyclable, made in the USA, and designed with love by Joshua Resnikoff and Aaron Panone of Somersville, MA. It’s the deal of the year at $10!

View a video of this awesome product in use on the Click! blog. (Jar not included)

*Photo: Cuppow courtesy of Click!

We’re trying to spread the word so you won’t be caught off guard… Starting Monday, January 20th Twilight Artist Collective (TwAC) will have new hours:

Weekdays 11am to 7pm

Weekends 10am to 6pm

CLOSED Tuesdays

And be sure to check out the current show Form and Fancy until March 2nd, featuring the works of : Michelle Anderst, Zanetka Kralova Gawronski, & Kelly Rae Cunningham.

Join West Seattle’s sweetest smelling shop, Knows Perfume, for a store wide sale this Presidents Day Weekend! All in-stock perfume, candle and body care lines like Penhaligons, Olo, L’Artisan, Patch NYC, and Sumbody will be discounted, ranging from 15 to 70 percent off!

In addition, local clothing designers Lekkerlife and Deco Modiste will have past and present season items for sale during a Designer Trunk Show all weekend long. Lekkerlife Clothing was launched with the intention of providing a line of good quality, hand-made garments that are easy and fun to wear. All garments are designed and created in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. Deco Modiste is based in Seattle, WA, providing classic, ready-to-wear items for the artist, the woman on the go, or the modern socialite. Each look easily translates from office to evening – through vintage inspired designs with a modern twist.

Sale hours are Saturday, February 18th, 11am to 6pm, Sunday, February 19th, 11am to 5pm and Monday, February 20th, noon to 6pm. Knows Perfume is located in the West Seattle Junction at 4536 California Avenue SW.

*Photos: from top left – DM Ava ($148) & Knows Perfume photos by S. Proske, bottom right Lekkerlife Friendship Dress ($140) photo by Kyle Johnson

Looking for something special to send to your Valentine? Fleurt has flowers, plants, chocolate, candles, bubble bath and more! And they offer daily delivery throughout Seattle! Call 206.937.1103, shop online or stop in at the store. They will be open from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm on Valentine’s Day.

*Photo: L’Amour arrangement at Fleurt

A three course menu even Aphrodite would swoon over! Fresh Bistro is serving up a delectable assortment of seafood, soup, salad, and surf and turf made with Seattle sweethearts in mind.

For $75 per couple, guests will indulge in starter plates and an entrée meant to be shared including Alaskan King Crab with Mango and Avocado, Brochette of Crispy Oysters, choice of Roasted Carrot and Ginger Soup or Fig Salad, and Braised Beef Short Rib En Croute with Grilled Scallops. Additional wine pairings are $30.

Reservations are highly recommended for seatings from 5 pm through 10 pm. Call 206-935-3733.

Click here for the entire Valentine’s Day Menu.

Treat you and your Valentine to some pampering at Bella Nouveau European Day Spa! Here are just a few of the deals for February:

L’Amore Valentine Facial – Immerse yourself into this luxurious spa treatment with a refreshing pomegranate elixir and sumptuous dark chocolate truffle. This facial includes a deep pore cleansing, detoxifying facial steam, berry/flower enzyme exfoliating mask, RevitalEyes Rescue eye treatment, stimulating scalp massage and moisture serum. 60 Min: Special $75 (Regularly $90)!

Blushing Berry Mini-Facial – Uncover the youth and vitality of your complexion with this gently exfoliating mini-facial designed to restore balance and stimulate collagen production. Utilizing the powerful antioxidant qualities of blueberries, bilberries, cherries and 15% lactic acid, you will be tempted to lick your lips it smells so good! 30 Min:Special $20 (Regularly $30)!

Bella Brow and Lip Wax – They say eyes are the window to the soul. With a skilled brow shape and polished lip your eyes will shine. Special $20 (Regularly $30)!

Call the Spa at (206) 938-6698 for appointment or more information. Not valid with other specials or offers. Prices do not include gratuities. Valid through the month of February 2012. Bella Nouveau European Day Spa is located at 4204 SW Oregon Street in West Seattle.

*Photo: Bella Nouveau European Day Spa newsletter

Spring Hill Restaurant & Bar is now Ma’ono Fried Chicken & Whisky . Same chef. Same location. Same commitment to good food. Just a different approach and a brand new menu. Inspired by Hawaii and perfect for sharing, their new menu encourages you to have a bit more fun with it all. And the best part: their famous fried chicken is now on the menu every night of the week! Ma’ono begins February 8th.

Learn more about the food and the change at their new website: www.maonoseattle.com

*Photo: Ma’ono website

Healthy Heart Event at Pharmaca – Thursday, February 9th from 2 to 6pm.

• Total Cholesterol Screenings (Your total cholesterol number)* Make your appointment online at www.pharmaca.com/appointments
• Free consultations with a health care practitioner
• Free product samples
• PLUS, enter to win a $100 Pharmaca Gift card!

(Receive $30 in coupons**on event day*$10 reservation fee. All participants receive a $10 Pharamca gift coupon at time of appointment. Schedule your appointment at pharmaca.com/appointments. **Limitations apply. See coupons for details. Valid only on event day.)

Free Valentine’s Day Mini-Makeovers – Tuesday, February 14th from 12 to 5pm with Kathleen Scarr, Licensed Esthetician.  Get ready for Valentine’s Day! Kathleen will help bring a glow to your skin with a mini-makeover—perfect for before that big romantic date.

The Facts on Fertility – Monday, February 20th from 12 to 5pm with Louise Boxill, ND, RN, MSN. Learn ways you can improve your fertility through supplements and lifestyle changes.

Free Spinal Analysis & Chair Massage – Sunday, February 26th from 11am to 2:30pm with Roxbury Spine and Wellness Clinic. Come see how posture affects your overall health—and how you can improve yours.

*Photo: Pharmaca website

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Wing Dome will be held every Tuesday night at 8pm! It is free to play and there will be lots of prizes handed out. The trivia consists of teams and lasts for 8 rounds. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in addition to bonus question prizes!

Check out Geeks Who Drink for more information.

*Photo: Wing Dome website

Pre-funk for Super Bowl Sunday at West 5 from 10 am to 3 pm! Full Brunch and Lunch menu available and Bartender Jo will be serving up her secret recipe Bloody Mary’s for only $5!

Note: They’re closing early to watch the game…so no Happy Hour.

*Photo: West 5 website

Join The Tuscan Tea Room Bistro for a very special Valentine’s Day experience in Seattle’s most romantic dining room. On February 11th 12th & 14th they will offer a 5 course variable menu with optional wine flight. Enjoy pianist Loren Tempkin from 6 pm.

Click here for menu and reservations or call 206.906.9914 to reserve your Valentine’s Day spot now. (Note: Regular menu will not be available on the 14th)

*Photo: The Tuscan Tea Room Bistro

Join Clementine for a very special Pre-Valentine’s Day Brunch on Saturday, February 4th from 11 am to 5 pm. They’ve hand-picked a few great items from local businesses for the savvy shoppers who want to enjoy shoe shopping while picking out the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!

Gift Idea #1: Warm up your loved one – To beat the winter chills, get your loved one a pair of heated long underwear from Toast (seriously!). They’ll make going out into the cold for a hot date and cuddling after a bit cozier. Available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

Come see what else they have in store to make your Valentine’s Day shopping a big hit this year!

*Photo: Toast Website