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June 2012

Music, Concerts and All That Jazz

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Music makes melose controlDear reader,

For me, summertime in Washington means a lot of things: � ip-� ops, trips to the beach, camping in the woods – a glimpse of sun. It also means summer concerts.

An avid music fan, I started the summer concert circuit early this year - in April - when I made the trip south for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif.

But if I’ve learned anything in my almost 23 years as a Washingtonian, it’s this: you don’t have to travel far from home to � nd a great show.

For my inaugural issue of the Scene, music is the focus.

If you’re interested in the big names rolling through the Puget Sound this summer, our concert calendar (pages 10-11) has you covered. You’ll also get a peek at this year’s Jazz Festival - and the scoop on Bake’s Place, the newly relocated jazz and supper club that opened its doors in downtown Bellevue last month.

And if music isn’t your thing, no worries.Check out our coverage of Luly Yang’s 10th anniver-

sary fashion show (13). � is month, we’re also taking a look at what summer cocktails are on the menu at local hotspot Blue Martini - because, nothing makes a sunny day more perfect than a good song, great company and a sti� drink.

So kick o� those boots, put on those shades and catch a show in the sun – while it’s still here to enjoy.

Keegan Prosser, Assistant Editorkprosser@bellevuereporter.com

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DINENoodle Boat keeps Bellevue spicy and sweet with their authentic Thai dishes

MUSICEastside jazz and supper club re-opens in downtown4 6DRINK Thirsty? Check out the tropical treats Blue Martini will be serving up this summer 7 9

IN GOOD COMPANYFashion designer Luly Yang shows 10 years of couture

COVER STORYFind out which artists will be stopping by the Puget Sound this summer10 13

NIGHTLIFEHitting the town? We’ve got you covered with top entertainment

LAUGHS‘Whitney’ star Chris D’Elia stops by the Parlor Live this June15 16

EASTSIDELIVINGArea has most extraordinary real estate market

A haven for designer duds and award-winning dining, Bellevue’s swanky downtown district has a new concept to be proud of – in the form of newly re-opened jazz and supper club, Bake’s Place.

Founded by Eastsider Craig Baker and his wife Laura nearly 13 years ago, the newly re-opened Bake’s Place is a one-stop-shop for a rich blend of music, food and atmosphere.

Accented by art deco posters of acclaimed jazz musicians, the warm, chocolate brown walls and dim lighting inside Bake’s Place is a welcome change to the hustle and bustle characteristic of down-town Bellevue. But where most restaurants use music as a secondary feature, Bake’s Place turns tradition on its head – opting out of the “music as ambiance” mantra for a more focused approach.

“We are a music venue � rst,” Baker explains. “Music is the center, the focus. It’s the primary reason we are here. And everything else comes second to that.”

Like Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley and the Triple Door of Seattle, Bake’s Place plays with the concept of an intimate “jazz room” - an idea the Bakers have worked tirelessly to achieve.

In this vein, the supper and jazz club brings classy entertainment in the form of high-caliber live music six nights a week. Recently relocated from Providence Point in Issaquah, the new Bake’s is located at 155 108th Ave. NE (425-454-2776) in the Columbia West

Building at the corner of 108th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Second Street. “Our purpose isn’t to see how much alcohol we can sell or how hard we can

party – not that we don’t do that,” Baker said. “Because we all have a good time. But our purpose is to create an environment where people can stop.”

And when it comes to what type of niche Baker hopes to appease, it’s simple: Bake’s is a place for family and friends – a unique destination for people seeking a mature, relaxed atmosphere that feels more like home than an upscale concert venue.

“O� en times you go out to eat and you sit there and you go, ‘Now what?’” Baker says. “People are looking for something else.”

� at’s exactly what Bake’s Place is looking to be for the Eastside. And with a weekly lineup that spans traditional jazz music, Brazilian/afro-Cuban, R&B and swing, there’s bound to be something for music fans of all types.

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5TH ANNUAL BELLEVUE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Bake’s Place has partnered with the Bellevue Downtown Association for the 5th annual Bellevue Jazz Festival.

As part of the festival, the KPLU Jazz School’s Rising Stars will be performing at Bake’s Place on Sunday, June 3.

The artists headlining at the Meydenbauer have also been invited to stop by for spontaneous jam sessions throughout the week.

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All that jazzThe 5th Annual Bellevue Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Bellevue May 30-June 3 for a week chock full of talented jazz acts.

Produced by the Bellevue Down-town Association (BDA) in collabora-tion with Earshot Jazz Executive Director John Gilbreath, the week-long festivities will feature three headlining shows and more than 40 additional perfor-mances by regional artists.

The festival will also feature perfor-mances by some of the best school jazz bands from around the Seattle area.

“We’re thrilled to present another im-pressive lineup this year,” said Leslie Lloyd, the association’s president and festival executive director. “As downtown Bellevue and the Eastside continue to grow, cultivating cultural and entertainment offerings is essential, and we look forward to seeing our fans

again this year.”This year’s festival features head-

lining shows by the Clayton Brothers Quintet (Friday, June 1), Booker T. Jones (Saturday, June 2) and the Hubert Laws Quintet (Sunday, June 3), all of

which will take place at the Theatre at Mey-denbauer in Bellevue. Tickets are currently on sale through Brown Paper Tickets (brown-papertickets.com).

Keeping in the tradition of fostering music education, the Bellevue Jazz Festival also has partnered with the KPLU School of Jazz; the school’s Rising Stars ensembles will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 at the new Bake’s Place jazz club in downtown Bellevue.

Eastside jazz fans also will have the opportunity to check out sets at variety of restaurants and music venues throughout downtown, many of which are free of charge. See www.bellevuejazz.com.

Story By KEEGAN ProSSEr

The Mingus Big Band perform at the Bellevue Jazz Festival in 2009. Photos by Daniel Sheehan.

Fifth annual Bellevue Jazz Festival brings world-class jazz musicians to the Eastside May 30 - June 3

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Dine

When on the hunt for the region’s most authentic � ai food, consider � rst how nostalgic the owners are for those hot and sweet � avors.

� ere couldn’t be a family that clings to � ai mem-ories more than the owners of � e Noodle Boat. Every two years they shut down their Issaquah restaurant and head home to rekindle memories and hunt down the ingredients for their own � ai-hot chili paste.

� eir unique � avors, which have kept food critics singing for 15 years, couldn’t possibly maintain their integrity in this American market, which loves its sweet cream, were it not for their love of the things that beckon them home.

“When my mom cooks food, she puts love in there,” says owner Kunticha Komonwanich. “It re-minds her of home.”

� e restaurant clings to the end of an unassuming strip mall. Trinkets, including a model of a village in the front case, clutter the shelves.

� ey serve their � ai iced tea in miniatures of traditional water pots. � e real pots were large enough that Komonwanich remembers hiding in one at her grandfather’s house as a girl.

Even the name, � e Noodle Boat, is a reminder of the days her family lived on a canal. Food could be ordered from boats that passed by.

Despite years of attention, visitors won’t � nd a framed story or photo at Noddle Boat. � e hype, which might as well describe Noodle Boat as the pantheon of � ai food, presents too much pressure for Komonwanich to live up to, she said.

� e trick at � nding the heart of this restaurant is to stay away from the most familiar dishes. � e adven-ture will lead you away from the � avors of Phad � ai and into tangy lemon grass, crisp bites of onion and hellishly hot chili paste.

� e Summer Noodle ($10.25) is a favorite of the owner, who enjoys the fresh � avors. � e cold ramen-style noodles are served best with prawns. A tangy lemon dressing is joined by potent lime leaves and slices of lemon grass. It’s a fresh bite for a warm day.

Perhaps the most unique dish is a vibrant a� air served in a banana leaf. Romantically named Queen of Banana ($12.25), the dish doesn’t include slices of the fruit, but the fruit’s � ower. Steamed and sliced, they look similar to artichokes, but taste of tart banana.

If the dish’s unabashed amount of lime and lemon grass don’t ful� ll your senses, its bounty of fresh mint leaves will. � e dish is an artful jumble of everything unexpected and yet everything familiar to � ai food.

For those less adventuresome, but who still want something new, try the King of Garlic ($10.75). If it’s meant to be a partner of the queen, consider that op-

posites attract. Topped with crispy fried ba-sil, its � avors reckon homey Chinese food. Just in case the garlic doesn’t come through the sauce, a pile of it tops the dish.

� e res-taurant is run entirely by � ve family mem-bers. � e mother, armed with family recipes, runs the kitchen seven days a week. Growing the business has never tempted Komonwanich, who doesn’t want to let go of the family atmosphere.

“When they ask why we don’t expand, I tell them I only have two legs, wait until I have four,” she said with a laugh.

For more information about the Noodle Boat go to noodleboat.com.

STORY AND PHOTO BY CELESTE GRACEY

Summer Noodles at the Noodle Boat are dressed in lemon juice and served chilled.

SPICY AND SWEET: Noodle Boat serves up authentic Thai dishesfor Eastsiders with a sense of adventure

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Nestled atop Bellevue’s � e Shops at � e Bravern, Blue Martini is the idyl-lic example of an urban oasis. With its origins in West Palm Beach, Fla., this chic, modern martini bar maintains much of its tropical aesthetic while � tting seamlessly into the elegance that is � e Bravern.

Although Blue Martini opened here just a few months ago, it is already a staple of Bellevue’s nightlife. � e ease with which Blue Martini worked its way into the city’s restaurant and bar scene comes as no surprise.

For years the Blue Martini franchise has been enjoying success in major cities around the country including Miami, Las Vegas, Tampa and Phoenix.

So what made Bellevue a prime pick for the next Blue Martini? The Eastside attracts the ideal demographics Blue Martini seeks – young to middle-aged professionals.

One peek inside this high-class hangout leaves no mystery as to its appeal. Blue Martini is situated snugly on the backside of � e Bravern. Rather than overlook-ing a bustling city street, Blue Martini’s unexposed location adds to its tropical ambience. Large picture windows allow for a well-lit space and ensure that it is a far cry from being another dark, dank bar scene. Outside lush trees frame this urban escape giving Blue Martini the look and feel of every adult’s fantasy tree house.

While the hours of daylight last, Blue Martini functions as a sweet spot for professionals to relax and de-stress or bring out their laptops and enjoy a quiet,

soothing workspace. By night this calming haunt transforms into a lively social scene.

It is this versatility that sets Blue Martini apart, says general manager Dominic Lebaron. It may boast an iconic martini as its logo, but Blue Martini is much more than just a purveyor of specialty drinks. In addition to 42 specialty martinis, Blue Martini o� ers a full menu, including such o� erings as Maine lobster spread, sliced beef tenderloin, lemon chicken and white chocolate mousse.

As if the menu alone isn’t a big enough draw, Blue Martini is a hub for live music on a nightly basis, happy hour from 4-7 p.m. seven days a week and a slew of other special events.

On Wednesdays Blue Martini hosts “Girls Night Out,” complete with prizes and giveaways.

� ursdays are home to “Corporate So-cial Hour” and Friday is “Van Gogh Blue Friday.” With multiple bars, outdoor space and a private VIP lounge, Blue Martini provides a great venue for a carefree night out with friends or an elegant private party.

Whether you’re already a Blue Martini patron or a � rst-timer seeking a fun-� lled night out, this hidden gem is worth a look this summer.

For more information or to make reser-vations call 425-451-2583 or swing by the location at 700 110th Ave. NE #295. For information about Blue Martinis around the country visit www.bluemartinilounge.com.

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ON THE SCENES t e l l a P o w e l l e x P l o r e S t h e P e o P l e a n d t h e t r e n d S t h a t C o m P r i S e t h e e a S t S i d e r e a l e S t a t e C o m m u n i t y

S P : You two make a dynamic real estate team – what’s the back story on your partnership?

V H : After years of researching cities, I relocated my en-tire family from Texas to take part in what I feel is the most extraordinary real estate market in the US – the Seattle/Bellevue metro area. I’ve since founded Seattle Luxury Group and partnered with Kathie who brings her local experience and established networks to our partnerships.

K P : When I met Vance I knew there was much that we could offer each other – I love his creative energy. I’ve been living on the Eastside since the late 1970’s and I’ve been active in many industries including interior design, fi-nacial services, philanthropy and the arts. I’ve always been passionate about real estate but Vance is my catalyst. We’re better together.

S P : What makes you think now is the right time to establish your new team, isn’t the market already saturated with brokers?

V H : There’s plenty of room to bring something new to the table. I’ve been here just a year and have already established a powerful network. By example, I flew my colleague Josh Altman up here in March to speak at the LUXE Real Estate event that I helped envision and pro-duce. We attracted more than 300 brokers to the event – nobody’s done anything like that before.

S P : You mean the star broker from Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing” in Los Angeles? I love that show. Does this mean we’ll see you on next year’s season’s episodes selling waterfront in Kirkland?

V H : I’d do that in a minute. This business is all about exposing opportunity and Josh’s success in LA is a great demonstration of doing something different. This is the next generation of real estate.

S P : It appears that Sotheby’s International Realty agrees with you?

K P : Absolutely – our region is becoming a global real estate market and there is simply no equal for what we can do locally and globally through our brand. About a quarter of the sales at our firm are now to interstate or international buyers – so we are adding to the demand pool.

S P : What other trends to do you see on the horizon?

K P : Watch the demographics. Something like 10,000 baby-boomers a day in the US are retiring and many are considering where they want to live and how they want live. Now that home values have stabilized and we’re seeing more buyers, we’ll see more significant properties come on the market. Also many of my peers have been waiting to buy in other destination markets in search of sun, snow and surf. If they sell, they can explore these options.

S P : I see – greater liquidity in their real estate portfolio. And you can help them here, there and everywhere?

V H : Our network is comprised of leading brokers around the world. We hand place our referrals and regu-larly collaborate with the most popular feeder markets like Sun Valley, Palm Springs, Maui, Cabo San Lucas and Aspen to name a few.

K P : While real estate markets are in constant evolu-tion, our highly informed and personalized service will also remain at the core of what we do for our clients. Seattle Luxury Group

“Now that home values have stabilized and we’re seeing more buyers, we’ll see more significant properties come on the market.”

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Living

June 4 - Hugh Laurie @ Benaroya Hall;7:30 p.m.

British actor and musician Laurie stops by to perform music from his hit blues album, “Let Them Talk.”

June 10 - Chaka Khan @ Snoqualmie Casino; 7 p.m.Nearly 50 years into her career, R&B songstress Khan

brings her extensive collection of soulful ballads to the Snoqualmie Casino stage.

June 14 – Primus @ Marymoor; 7 p.m.

Led by critically acclaimed bassist Les Claypool, Primus hits the stage in support of “Green Naugahyde,” their 10th studio album – and first since 1999’s “Antipop.” Known for their humorous songs and odd stage presence the show is bound to be a hoot. June 16 - John Fogerty @ Chateau Ste Michelle; 7 p.m.Former CCR frontman and megastar solo act, Fogerty stops by the Woodinville winery for a night of Bayou-ready rock ‘n’ roll.

June 21 - B52s @ Marymoor; 7 p.m.Featuring original members Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider and Keith Strickland, the original party rockers bring their exciting live show to Marymoor Park. Celebrating 35 years of lively dance parties, it’s safe to assume popular tracks “Rock Lobster,” and the “Love Shack,” will make the cut.

June 22- Natalie Merchant @ Benaroya Hall; 8 p.m.Indie-folk veteran Merchant joins the Seattle Symphony to perform selections from her highly acclaimed symphonic album, “Leave Your Sleep.”

June 30 - Meat Loaf @ Snoqualmie Casino; 7 p.m.American music icon turned actor Meat Loaf brings his “Mad, Mad World” tour to the Puget Sound in support of his new album, “Hell In A Handbasket.”

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Summer showstoppersBy Keegan Prosser

Summer concert season is just around the corner, and here’s the scoop on which shows you won’t want to miss. Whether it’s bands of yesteryear hitting up Snoqualmie Casino

and Chateau Ste Michelle Winery, or up-and-comers making their debut at the Vans Warped tour, The Scene has you covered from Seattle’s Key Arena to the Gorge in George.

July 3 - Joan Jett @ Snoqualmie Casino; 7 p.m.Producer. Actress. Independent record label head. These are just some of the hats pioneering punk rocker Joan Jett has worn in recent years. This summer Jett and the Blackhearts stop by the casino to play a variety of career-spanning tracks.

July 6 - Smokey Robinson @ Snoqualmie Casino; 7 p.m.The singer-songwriter stops by Snoqualmie Casino to serenade the masses with his velvety vocals and unforgettable Motown jams.

July 7 - Steve Miller Band @ Chateau Ste Michelle; 7 p.m.Local boy Miller brings his classic rock staples to the Chateau Ste Michelle Winery for a night of good wine and jungle lovin’.

July 13 - Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour @ Chateau Ste Michelle; 7 p.m.The boys of summer are sure to create some “Good Vibrations” when they bring their So Cal surfer tunes to the cooler shores of the Puget Sound as part of their 50th Anniversary reunion tour.

July 15 - Lyle Lovett and His Large Band @ Chateau Ste Michelle; 7 p.m.Country superstar (and one time beau of Julia Roberts) Lovett, brings his award-winning songbook to the Chateau in July.

July 19 - Ziggy Marley @ Woodland Park Zoo; 6 p.m.The eldest son of the late, great Bob Marley comes to town for a night chock-full of reggae jams. In addition to Ziggy’s material, you can expect several tunes made famous by his dad. Jammin’!

July 20 - Earth, Wind & Fire @ Chateau Ste Michelle; 7 p.m.R&B funksters, Earth, Wind & Fire share their classic soul tunes with the Northwest’s freshest winos.

July 22 - Chris Isaak with Shawn Colvin @ Chateau Ste Michelle; 7 p.m.Rock vets Isaak and Colvin join forces for a powerful summer set at the Washington winery.

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July 23 - Neil Diamond @ Key Arena ; 8 p.m.Newlywed Diamond (he wed girlfriend Kate McNeil in an intimate ceremony this April) brings his bag of rock hits to Seattle as part of his 2012 summer tour. July 28 - Journey @ The Gorge ; 7 p.m.Led by YouTube sensation-turn-leading man Arnel Pineda, a revamped Journey stop by the Gorge with special guests Pat Benatar feat. Neil Giraldo and Loverboy.

August 4 - Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas @ Chateau Ste Michelle Winery; 7 p.m.Grammy-award winning artist Krauss stops by Chateau Ste Michelle in support of “Paper Airplanes,” - her most recent collaboration with bluegrass band Union Station.

August 3 – Last Summer on Earth @ Marymoor; 6 p.m.In a nod to the impending end of the Mayan calendar, 90s superstars Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd and The Monsters and Cracker stop by as part of their Last Summer on Earth tour. August 4 – Vans Warped Tour @ Marymoor; 7 p.m.This year’s roster for Warped features more than 78 bands of varied genres: rap, metal, rock, electronica, hip-hop and pop. Mayday Parade, All Time Low. Miss May I

August 10 - Kenny Loggins @ Snoqualmie Casino; 7 p.m.Solo-act Loggins brings his “Footloose” and fancy free rock hits to the Snoqualmie Casino for one night this August.

August 12 - Melissa Etheridge @ Woodland Park Zoo; 6 p.m.The Folk-rock vet stops by Seattle as part of her Fearless Love World Tour.

August 15 & 16 - Pink Martini @ Woodland Park Zoo; 6 p.m.Known for an eclectic mix of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop, the Portland, Ore. natives bring their unique sound to Seattle for a night of old Hollywood romanticism - with a modern twist.

August 18 – Norah Jones @ Marymoor; 7 p.m.Touring in support of her fifth studio album, “Little Broken Hearts,” Grammy-winning artist Norah Jones brings her smooth-as-silk jazz vocals to the Marymoor stage.

August 19 - Franki Valli @ Snoqualmie Casino; 7 p.m.Jersey boy Franki Valli brings his powerful falsetto and endless songbook of American classics to the Snoqualmie Casino for a night of 50s soul-pop that’s guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing.

August 22 - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Robert Randolph & the Family Band @ Woodland Park Zoo; 6 p.m.Soulful big bands bring brassy world music to the main stage in a show that’s equal parts funky and family-friendly.

August 29 - Rosanne Cash / Madeleine Peyroux @ Woodland Park Zoo; 6 p.m.The two singer-songwriters, both of which have been making music since their teens, hit the road in support of their newest releases: Cash’s covers album, and Peyroux’s “Standing On the Rooftop.”

August 31-Sept. 2 - Dave Matthews Band @ The Gorge; 6 p.m.Dave Matthews and Co. return to the beloved Gorge Amphitheatre for their annual Labor Day weekend festivities. In true Dave fashion, expect three hour sets each night - featuring cherished hits and rarities spanning the band’s 20 years (plus) in the business.

September 1-3 - Bumbershoot @ Seattle CenterSeattle’s annual music and arts festival boasts one of the best, most varied lineups they’ve had in years. Headliners include Jane’s Addiction, Tony Bennett, Skrillex and Mac Miller.

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RedsEliseo Silva 2008 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $10: Aromas of black cherry with light toast, sandalwood, thyme and mint lead to a burst of � avors of juicy red currants, backed by more herbs and a scrape of minerality. Ample acidity yields grudgingly to sweet tannins in the � nish.

Kiona Vineyards Winery 2009 Lemberger, Red Moun-tain, $12: The beautiful nose brings expressive aromas of sweet oak with cinnamon, rose hips and dark strawberry. On the palate, it’s assertive with its cherries and strawberries, � nishing with great acidity and bold tannins.

Columbia Crest 2009 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $15: This elegant Cabernet Sau-vignon opens with inviting aromas of dense blackberries and a hint of eucalyptus, followed by rich and bold tannins intertwined with dense black fruit, raspberries and a hint of chalky tannins. Great structure and pleasantly lingering � nish.

Roza Ridge 2008 Roza Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills, $15: A product of Hyatt Vineyards, it’s as tasty as it is a� ordable. Aromas of blackberry, cassis and leather abound, backed up on the palate by cassis, cranberry and raspberry underlain by subtle leather and tobacco notes.

Hyatt Vineyards 2009 Syrah, Rattlesnake Hills, $10: There’s a theme of chocolate and it’s crafted in a zingy style, President plum loaded with blueberry, boysenberry and backed by minerality and big acidity. And at $10, it was one of the best bargains in its class.

Maryhill Winery 2010 Winemaker’s Red, Columbia Valley, $12: Each component of this blend — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc — becomes appar-ent at certain points of the experience, starting with Syrah’s nose bacon and gaminess, followed by cola, caramel, cedar and lea� ness. The Cab Franc’s herbaceous qualities lead the � avors, which are concentrated dark black cherries, more cola and bacon.

1805 Wines 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $12: This new project for Ascentia Wine Estates o� ered a lighter-styled Cab built largely from wind-swept Alder Ridge Vineyard overlooking the Columbia River in the Horse Heaven Hills. The name of the winery was inspired by Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery, which � oated past Alder Ridge in 1805. A dose of Syrah (11%) pops out throughout the wine, beginning with aromas of boysenberry jam, blackberry, currant, co� ee and leather. The big fruity entry of brambleberry and blueberry is backed by bit-tersweet chocolate and bold tannins. Serve with tri-tip or baby back ribs.

Duck Pond Cellars 2009 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $12: Not much oak gets in the way, as this wine spent just eight months in barrel, which allows for accents of fresh blueberry jam, rich blackberries, pomegranate and a pinch of furikake.

Ridge Crest 2009 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $13: This

second label for Claar Cellars in Pasco, brings hints of red currant, raspberry, pink peppercorns and cedar. The structure o� ered juicy acidity and taut tannins.

Kudos 2010 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $15: This consumer-friendly wine made in McMinnville, Ore., o� ers aromas of dried raspberry, cherry, vanilla, chocolate and earthiness tran-scend into big, bold cherry � avors backed by cranberry, toasted cedar and tru� es.

WhitesColumbia Crest 2010 Two Vines Gewürztraminer, Wash-ington, $8: When done well, few grape varieties are as beautiful as Gewürztraminer, and here’s a prime example. It shows classic aromas of yellow grapefruit, lychee, dusty apple and Meyer lemon. The � avorful blend of Texas pink grapefruit, green apple and more lemon gets a boost with a bit of spritzy acidity before a � nish of limeade. It’s a touch o� -dry, making it appealing for enjoying on a warm day or in a hot tub.

Kyra Wines 2010 Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, $13: This is a delightful drink because the combination of bright acidity and low alcohol creates balance for an o� -dry approach, which is 1.8% residual for this vintage. Owner Kyra Baerlocher pairs her Chenin Blanc as an appe-tizer with calamari and a jalapeño dip, as a side dish with prawns and cilantro, an entreé with scallops in a butter infused with vanilla bean and for dessert with panna cotta.

Silvan Ridge Winery 2010 Semi-sparkling Early Muscat, Oregon, $14: The beautiful nose of this delightful wine screams with lychee, peach, luscious peach, lime and baking spices, and the � avors support that. It’s a veritable fruit bowl that’s almost impossible for a wine judge to spit. Serving it cold will help the acidity to balance the lofty residual sugar (12%). The low alcohol lends itself to Sunday brunch, and try serving it with lemon pie.

Covey Run Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $9: Aromas feature goose-berry pie, Meyer lemon, lime, peach, river rock and a whi� of tom cat. There’s delicious acidity to the drink that brings Key lime, lychee, more wet stone and some grapefruit bitterness. Those who enjoy dry Riesling will also appreciate this.

Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2010 Pinot Gris, Washington, $11: This Pinot Gris is approach-able for many reasons, starting with aromas that are loaded with pear and backed by lime, lychee, almond, Mister Lincoln rose and slatiness. It’s far from cloying at 0.5% residual sugar and � ashes � avors of Asian pear, Granny Smith apple, white peach, tangerine pith and peach pit. Enjoy with white � sh or pasta in cream sauce.

Lost West Winery NV Old Shed White, Snake River Valley, $11: Martin Fujishin owns Fujishin Family Cellars in the Snake River Valley. The Idaho native now has launched this second label with two table wines. This o� -dry white is a blend of Riesling and Viognier, and it is tasty. It opens with aromas of yellow grapefruit, lychee, lemon curd, spiced oranges and a sprig

of mint, followed by delicious � avors of papayas, sweet limes and other tropical fruits, all backed with just a touch of sweetness and a nice roundness in the palate.

Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman are the editors of Wine Press Northwest magazine. For the freshest reviews, go to www.wine-pressnw.com/freshpress.

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Local fashion designer Luly Yang pre-sented her 10th Anniversary couture fashion show to a sold out audience of 400 on April

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� e show opened with � ve Seattle Chil-dren’s patients each wearing a Luly Yang

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blue pin stripe suit accented with a royal blue shirt with purple plaid cu� and collar detail; Maya, 8, who is adopted from Kenya and is missing her right hand and is also being treated for ADHD, wore a turquoise sequin dress with a tulle skirt; and

Michelle, 17, who was diagnosed with Mitochon-drial Disease at age 9, wore an aubergine pleated organza and silver sequin gown.

� e client run-way show that fol-lowed introduced us to 18 of Luly’s clients modeling their very own Luly Yang Couture design. Eastsider’s Bill Funcannon and Je� Fritz impressed the au-dience with their custom costumes created for the Venetian Ball in Italy.

A Monarch’s Tale: � e Journey of a De-cade was inspired by Luly Yang’s personal experiences as a fashion designer for the past 10 years.

Each dress worn on the runway shared the journey of the monarch butter� y’s � ight around the world. Her standing ova-tion at the � nale was well deserved.

(Five percent of sales from the 2012 Mon-arch Collection ordered before October 27, 2012 will bene� t Seattle Children’s.)

Rose Dennis writes about events in Bellevue and the Greater Seattle area. She lives in Bellevue.

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Considering all the years that I’ve devoted to shopping at Costco, you’d think I would have mas-tered Costco lesson nu-mero uno; see it-like it-buy it. Love it? Buy three, because at

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Once you become an upper-classman (meaning you’ve learned to successfully navigate, shop and therefore conquer any given Costco without an incident, disap-pointment or hole in your budget) you’re one step closer to an honorary degree and a super high � ve. A� er all, just � nding a parking space requires a course in logistics and acute geometric reasoning.

Our social skills are tested and nur-tured; we learn sample table etiquette (just a taste, no free lunches here!) We learn to make polite small talk with roadshow sales people and lonely seniors who hover over the books we rely on to teach us about his-tory, politics and Kim Kardashian.

Costco students and graduates are well-rounded and adventurous. Shiny camp stoves and color coordinated tents inspire our appreciation of the great outdoors, while ladders that fold like origami and emergency preparedness kits make us feel invincible and superior.

On any given day, at any given Costco, you’ll learn about ourselves and others as we navigate through the checkout line. � e sta� , shopper-students and merchandise mix represent the habits, pastimes and in� uences of our moment in time, and like it or not, these relics and clues follow us home for future generations to � ght over when we die.

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BY KEEGAN PROSSER

You may know comic Chris D’Elia from his starring role as Alex on NBC’s “Whitney,” or his hilarious turn as Topher on Comedy Central’s “Worka-holics,” but D’Elia’s � rst love has always been stand-up.

With accolades including spots on Showtime’s Live Nude Comedy and Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and Comedy Central Presents - funny man D’Elia is bringing his act to the Parlor Live Comedy Club in Bellevue for a three-night showcase June 21-23.

Here, D’Elia talks music, British accents - and how his stand-up act di� ers from the characters he plays on primetime.

scene: Describe your comedy act in one word:

CD: High-energy. I guess that’s two words. Just put a [hyphen] in there.

scene: What inspires your jokes?

CD: Just hanging out with my friends and making fun of each other.

scene: Recently, you’ve been playing the character Alex on the NBC show, ‘Whitney.” What’s the di� erence between � lming a television show and doing a stand-up act?

CD: � e sole di� erence is that [on television] if the jokes don’t work, it’s not your fault. Television is more of a team e� ort. In stand-up, if something doesn’t work, the only person to blame is yourself.

scene: In one of your bits you criticize how so� rap music has become; is this how you honestly feel about music today?

CD: Yeah, I feel like it got so� er - especially in the mainstream - but I still like it. And I say that in the bit. Usually if I make fun of it, I like it.

scene: What are you listening to currently?

CD: I listen to a lot of Tech 9. He’s the best. He’s my fa-vorite. I have the Drake CD in my car. And recently I’ve been listening to dub step; I listen to a lot of Skrillex and Dylan Francis.

scene: Are you pretty active on Twitter?

CD: Yeah, I’m pretty active. I tweet like two or three times a day. I try to respond to people and interact when I can.

scene: Have you ever been to this area before?

CD: No, I’ve never been. I’ve been to Seattle like twice - once when I was a kid, and once for a wedding. It’s a nice place, I’m excited to go back there - to Bellevue, right?

scene: What can people going to your shows at the Parlor expect?

CD: A high-energy good time. I like the audience to be part of the show - not like yelling stu� out - but like, we’re all there, and in it together. Less show, more party. Like you’re with your friends hanging out.

scene: One of your popular segments is a bit from the Ten Minute Podcast (with comedians Bryan Callen and Will Sasso) called “So British.” How did that persona develop?

CD: I don’t even know. I have a lot of British friends. So it just started from making fun of them, and doing an ac-cent, and telling them ‘You’re not as British as I am.’ And then it became part of my act and stu� ; I actually have some things in the works with that character.

scene: Like what Sacha Baron Cohen did with ‘Borat’ and ‘Brüno’?

CD: Maybe. I have some stu� ; I can’t really talk about it yet.

Chris D’Elia will perform at the Parlor Live Comedy Club on June 21-23. For tickets, go to www.parlorlive.com.

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King Tut, a � lm festival and the Bellevue Strawberry Festival all are on the calendar this month. Here’s a look at some of the events and activities around the region for June.

King Tut: � e boy king is back in Seattle. � e exhibit, “Tutankhamun: � e Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,” takes viewers back 5,000 years in time and explores what it was like to live like a pharaoh through the “Golden Age,” when Egypt was at the height of power and artistry. � e exhibi-

tion, which spans 2,000 years and some of the most no-table leaders of ancient Egypt, continues through Jan. 6, 2013, at the Paci� c Science Center in Seattle. More than 100 artifacts from the tombs and temples of King Tut, his ancestors and contemporaries will be on display. Tickets and more information are available at www.kingtut.org/KingTutSeattle

Artwalk Issaquah: 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 1, with live music, artists in action, and downtown shops staying open. Free. Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St., Issaquah.

Seattle International Film Festival: Start times and � lms vary by day for the event, which continues through June 10. See www.si� .net/ for times, � lms and locations.

OLE Wine Tasting: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 1. One League For Everyone is having a wine tasting fundraiser to help low-income students in Lake Washington School District play recreational soccer. Each ticket will include a glass of wine, light appetizers and dessert. � ere’s also a silent auction. $30-$35. Matthews Estate Winery, 16116 140th Place NE, Woodinville. www.oneleagueforevery-one.org

Films at the Train Depot: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9. “My Man Godfrey” is the feature tonight. A high-society scavenger hunt leads to levity when scatterbrained so-cialite Irene Bullock stumbles upon an erudite vagabond named Godfrey living in the city dump and o� ers him a position as the Bullock’s butler. Historic Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N, Issaquah. www.ci.issaquah.wa.us

Auto Angels 6th Annual Bene� t Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16. � e show will hand out awards in approximately 20 categories. � ere are also gi� s, raf-� es and an appearance of “Mater” the lovable tow truck from Disney/Pixar’s movies Cars and Cars II. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. www.autoangels.org

Renton City Concert Band Annual Summer Con-cert: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17. Michael Simpson directs 60-piece band. $10 adults, $7 students/seniors. Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton. www.rentonwa.gov

Bellevue Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23. � ere will be entertainment, historical and agricul-tural exhibits, vendor and food booths, a classic auto show, family fun area, games – and strawberry shortcake. Crossroads Park, Northeast Eighth Street and 164th Av-enue Northeast, Bellevue.

Bellevue - North: � ursdays, 3-7 p.m., First Pres-byterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, through Oct. 11.Bellevue - Downtown: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Congregational Church, 752 108th Ave. NE, June 2 through Nov. 17.Bellevue - Crossroads: Tuesdays, noon to 6:30 p.m. Crossroads Shopping Center, 15600 Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street, near Stone Gardens, through Oct. 9.Issaquah: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historic Pick-ering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, through Oct. 13. Juanita: Fridays, 3-7 p.m., Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, through Oct. 5.Kirkland: Wednesdays, 2-7 p.m., Park Lane, be-tween Lake Street and Main Street, through Oct. 17.Mercer Island: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7700 SE 32nd St., from June 10 through Oct. 14.North Bend: � ursdays, 4-8 p.m., 400 SE Orchard Drive, June 14 through Sept. 13. Redmond: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7730 Leary Way NE, through Oct. 27.Redmond Ridge Community: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10611 Redmond Ridge Drive NE, Redmond, through Oct. 27.Sammamish: Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., City Hall at Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. SE, through Oct. 3.

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Relocating has its nuances, like finding a new mechanic, discovering the best local

tacos and learning about local wineries. It took me a few years and a couple stops to get here. Now, I’m excited to call Bellevue and the Eastside home.

This is where I’m raising my two youngest boys. This is where I’m focusing on my real estate business. This is where I love to scout out fantastic finds, the latest trends and the best deals in food, fashion, fitness and design.

Here in Melanie’s Fun Facts, I’ll share some of my favorites with you in the coming months – along with the occasional real estate trend. Together, let’s explore what makes this an amazing place to raise a family, spend time with friends and live our lives to the fullest.

MFF #1 – Best Night On The TownDon’t you sometimes want a little more than the polite (cough cough - stuffy) dinner party? If you’re like me, sometimes you want a grab-the-heels, leave-the-kids, dance-your-heart-out kind of night. Blue Martini at the Bravern in Bellevue is just the place. Why? It has:

Live Music – Forget the DJ. Dance to live music in their electric atmosphere.

Fantastic Food – Can you say bacon wrapped scallops?

Great drinks – Ask about their, “Fly Me Over the Moon.” You won’t be disappointed.

Join me next month for my next MFF. If you’re also a fun fact finder, I’d love to hear your suggestions. To share them with me, email me at: Melanie.McCarthy@SothebysRealty.com.

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