The New Season Brings Fun Events & More!
2020 Has Arrived!
Winter is finally official, we even experienced a tiny touch of snow here in Ballard so you know it’s real! Winter weather aside, we’re so excited to jump into the cozy new season while embracing the hope and potential of the new year ahead. To us, the new year represents gearing up for fresh experiences, heart-filled meals packed with delicious local vegetables, beautiful cocktails, and surrounded by our nearest and dearest.
This season is so inspiring to our brilliantly talented team, and we’re thrilled to share some of our delicious seasonal offerings from brunch to dinner, to cocktails and desserts!
Grab your calendars, friends: we’ve got some upcoming events that you won’t want to miss, including our SIXTH ANNIVERSARY! Keep reading to learn more…
Baby Carrots, roasted & grilled with a chile-honey glaze, housemate ricotta & watercress salad
We’re Turning Six —
Join Us To Celebrate!
Six years have flown by and we couldn’t do this without you! To celebrate, we’re going to have a cocktail party on Thursday, January 30th starting at 6 pm, and we’d love to have you!
Our amazing culinary team will have passed hors d’oeuvres and a wonderful dessert buffet. Taylor Shellfish will be on hand shucking oysters, and we’ll also have a fabulous cheese bar by our beloved cheese monger, Alison.
We have always said that familiar faces are the highest form of flattery, and we hope this night is no exception. Gussy up if you’d like, but more importantly, consider joining us for a little revelry and cause for celebration! Our regular dinner menu will NOT be available that night.
Tickets are $60 (tax and service charge included).
Tickets are limited so be sure to click here to join us!
Pop-Ups Worth
Popping In For
Monthly Bar
Pop-Up
Each month we look forward to hosting a different themed pop-up bar in our back studio, which can be accessed through the garden. Some may have cover charges to benefit a local charity and guarantee you have access, while others may be first come, first serve. Regardless of the theme, our goal is to create a fun and safe place for community with delicious drinks and food. Save the dates! More details will be announced soon…
Bar Pop-Up Dates:
Thursday, February 13th – History Through Cocktails Class
Thursday, March 12th – Firehouse Chili Contest
Thursday, April 2nd – Obscure Spirits
Thursday, May 7th – Bar Classics & 101
Thursday, June 4th – Negroni
Thursday, July 9th – Beer & Brats
Thursday, August 6th – Tiki Tiki
Thursday, September 3rd – Cocktails Against Humanity
Thursday, October 1st – Manhattan’s
Thursday, October 22nd – Sweet Wines & Dessert
Sunday, November 1– Day Of The Dead
Thursday, December 3rd – Eggnog Release Party
Create the ultimate autumn cheese board with special selections from The Roving Cheesemonger!
Monthly Cheese &
Wine Pop-Up
Our cheese & wine events will take place on the last Sunday of each month, (unless otherwise noted), and you’ll get to experience the brilliance of local legend Alison, who owned Brie & Bordeaux, and ran the education program for Sugar Mountain (aka Beecher's).
In addition, you’ll make friends with an exclusive, curated selection of wines, available for you to taste and purchase at regular retail pricing. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these future cheese & wine shop soirées in our garden studio:
January 26th
February 23rd
March 29th
Carne Asada with chimichurri & grilled Walla Walla onions
Taylor Shellfish oysters with cilantro-garlic butter, cotija, and lime
Duck Bolognese with tagliatelle, crispy duck & parmesan
Private Dining In Our
Garden Studio
For a more intimate, personalized dining experience, we are thrilled to offer a unique space that serves as a special option for your private dining needs.
Our beautiful, tucked-away back studio features a fully enclosed private room that offers the perfect setting for an intimate gathering or lively bash.
This unique space can accommodate groups of up to 22 people. Additional patio space is available for more guests and overflow during sunny months, weather permitting.
Our culinary team will work to help customize a special menu based on seasonal ingredients and availability.
Rental Fees:
For those looking to save a little as we move into 2020, we offer a first quarter incentive to host your party during January-March with discounted rates. $200 room rental fee any day of the week (brunch or dinner), and $250 off your food and beverage minimums for brunch or dinner!
We love hosting events year-round, so please inquire about reserving the space, and let us work with you to plan an evening to be remembered! Visit our website for more images and information - to book your next party with us, email: events@brimmerandheeltap.com.
Community Check-In
We are committed to looking out for all members of our beautiful community, so we wanted to bring a little more visibility to the amazing work being done at the Ballard Food Bank, along with some ideas for how you might be able to get involved!
“Ballard Food Bank’s mission is to bring food and hope to our neighbors... because there can be enough for everyone. To achieve our mission, we provide access to nutritious foods and services that support self-sufficiency through our food bank, home delivery, and weekend food for kids program, as well as our emergency financial assistance program.”
Their current needs are always listed on their website, and here’s what they need for Winter 2020!
Food Items:
Canned Soup (low sodium)
Applesauce (no sugar added)
Dried fruit, raisins
100% fruit leather
Low sugar fruit jams and jellies
Fruit cups in their own juices
Oats or oatmeal
Granola bars
Rice, brown or white
Bulgur or polenta
Whole grain crackers
Shelf Stable Milk & Alternative Milks (Soy, Rice, Almond, etc.)
Ensure
Canned Chicken & Turkey
Canned Tuna or Salmon in water
Vegetarian Beans & Soups (low sodium)
Peanut butter & other nut butters
Coffee
Cooking Oils, like Olive and Canola
Fresh Produce (especially during the off-season: December-April)
Pet Items:
Pet food
Cat litter
Hygiene Items:
Baby (sizes 4, 5, & 6 only) & Adult Diapers
Diaper Wipes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Lotion
Deodorant
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Razors
Toilet Paper
Feminine Hygiene Items
Other:
Gas Cards
Metro/Bus Tickets
Almond Citrus Cake with blood orange syrup and whipped cream
We are hopeful and excited for the beauty that a new year brings, but one thing is certain: we’ll be consistently providing opportunities for you and your favorites to swing by for some delicious & fun moments in time. Thank you again for your support — we look forward to the next time we see you right here on Market Street!
with love,
The Brimmer & Heeltap Team 🧡