Willows Lodge 4th Annual Iron Vintner Challenge tickets are on sale now

Do you have your tickets for the Ulimtate Cook-Off?  It's the event of the season! It's fast and furious and the fun never stops as four Woodinville winemakers square off in a head-to-head cooking competition. Over the course of three weeks in June, competitors will be put to the test to see who is the best cook and will ultimately be crowned in Willows Lodge 2013 Iron Vintner.

Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore will serve as the emcee and unveil the secret protein at the start of each event where competitors have one hour to prepare an appetizer and an entrée for a panel of celebrity judges.

We know they can make great wine, but can they cook too?  Get your tickets today before they sell out and see for yourself!

Wednesday, June 5 - Round 1 of the 2013 Iron Vintner Challenge features well-known Woodinville winemakers Tracey La Pierre from DiStefano Winery and Chris Peterson from Avennia compete in this head-to-head Cooking Competition.

Tickets for Rounds 1 & 2 plus the Championship are $50 each.  Tickets at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6036377969

Wednesday, June 12  - Round 2 of the 2013 Iron Vintner Challenge features well-known Woodinville winemakers Lisa Baer from Baer Winery VS Tyson Schiffner from Betz Family Winery.

Tickets for Round 2 available at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6037730013

Wednesday, June 19 - Championship Round.  This week is the CHAMPIONSHIP Round for the 2013 Iron Vintner Challenge where the winner from Week 1 takes on the winner from Week 2.

Tickets for the Championship Round http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6037922589

Wednesday, June 26 - Winemaker Dinner.  The 2013 Iron Vintner Challenge culminates with a salute to all the winemakers who competed over the course of the three events.  Meet Lisa Baer, Tracey La Pierre, Chris Peterson and Tyson Schiffner. This is your chance to taste the winning appetizer and entree (with Chef Bobby's spin on the dishes) in a five-course dinner paired with wines from Baer Winery, DiStefano Winery, Avennia and Betz Family Winery.  Have dinner with the winemakers and hear first-hand what they went through.  It's an evening filled with fun, great food and outstanding wines.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.

Tickets for the Winemaker Dinner are $135 each and available at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6038177351

Good luck to all the competitors!

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Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day at Willows Lodge

Treat mom and your new, or soon to be, mother-in-law to a special Mother’s Day Brunch, on Sunday, May 12^th.  Willows Lodge is offering two exciting dining options for brunch prepared by Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore and his culinary team that will delight mom and the entire family.

The first option is at Barking Frog where a special a la carte menu will be served from 6:00AM–2:30PM.  View Menu HERE. For reservations, please call 425.424.2999. The second option is a Mother's Day Buffet Brunch in the Sammamish Ballroom.  View Menu HERE. Four separate seating’s at 9:30AM/10:00AM & 12:00N/12:30PM Reservations for the buffet brunches may be made on-line through EventBrite for all four seating’s or at http://www.willowslodge.com/promos.html#mothersday.

No grocery shopping, no cooking and best of all, no dishes!  Just don't forget to bring the card to let her know how much you love her!

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Easter Brunch at Willows Lodge & Barking Frog

It's time to "hop to it" and get your Easter Brunch reservations. This year Willows Lodge & Barking Frog are excited to offer two different brunch options prepared by Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore and his team that will delight the entire family.

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013

Barking Frog
Special a la carte menu served from 6:00AM-2:30PM - View Menu Here
For reservations, please call 425-424-2999.

Sammamish Ballroom 
Easter Buffet Brunch– View Menu Here
Two separate seatings are available at either 10:00AM or 2:00PM
$50 adults / $25 for children 12 and under (+tax and gratuity)
72 hour cancellation policy
Reservations for the Buffet may be made on-line:
10:00AM seating Reserve
2:00PM seating Reserve

After brunch, children may participate in the special Easter Scavenger Hunt around the property.

Additionally, their Fireside Cellars Café will also be open on the weekend from 8AM-1PM offering both sweet and savory crepes along with oatmeal, pastries and your favorite coffee/espresso.