John Howie Steak
Fathers Day Is Coming Soon!
Father’s Day 2020Are you deciding how to treat the special Dad in your life to a special Father’s Day? Our teams at John Howie Steak (Bellevue), Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar (Bellevue) and Beardslee Public House (Bothell) are here to help – whether you are ready to join us for a celebration in one of…
Read MoreAt John Howie Steak, We’re Celebrating World Whiskey Day!
Today’s May 18th — World Whiskey Day. A day when connoisseurs and newbies alike, celebrate whiskey by raising a glass or two to what is arguably the greatest spirit in the world. At John Howie Steak (JHS), we’re passionate about whiskey. We do like to serve the sort of whisky we can justifiably be proud…
Read MoreJohn Howie Steak: A Dining Destination For Whiskey Lovers!
Four years ago, Chef John Howie put his General Manager to a test. “Make me the best whiskey list in the Pacific Northwest,” he said. GM Tim Lodahl gamely took up the challenge, and 650-700 bottles later, it is now safe to say the premier steakhouse in Bellevue offers a very impressive selection of some…
Read MoreTruffles: 4 Reasons Why These Mega Aromatic Fungi Have Taken The World Of Modern Gastronomy By Storm
So what’s going on? How did the world suddenly fall so in love with truffles? True, these fungi, or tuber, are an experience like no other. Their aroma is so deeply complex, and so indescribably sensuous, that comparisons are often made between the earthy scent of truffles and sex. It’s a musky, mysterious sort of…
Read MoreNew Dessert Wine Menu At John Howie Steak – From Heady To The Sublime
Most restaurants don’t sell a lot of dessert wines, but at John Howie Steak, we know how dessert wines are the perfect way to finish off a meal. Dessert wines are sweet but often they tend to be lower in alcohol, and you’ll enjoy drinking it in a small amount. Like a kiss at the…
Read MoreSteaks To Go – Enjoy John Howie Steaks In The Comfort Of Your Own Home
Steaks are a wonderful treat to be able to cook at home, and Steaks To Go by John Howie may be just the thing you need to make your Holiday and New Year celebration meals really special this year! At-home delivery of quality steak products is not a new concept by any stretch but Steaks To Go has completely…
Read MorePort Tong Method: How Bottles Of Vintage Wine Are `Decapitated’ At John Howie Steak In A Fascinating Tableside Service
Romance is the essence of wine. It’s a soul experience, as many connoisseurs will tell you, and even in this modern, tech-driven world of transient sensory pleasures, a great bottle of wine should to be enjoyed mindfully and at leisure, making the terroir of the occasion as special as the terroir (soil) in which…
Read MoreHow To Pair Food And Wine At John Howie Steak: The Wine Director Weighs In
Choosing a suitable wine to go with your meal is a complex affair these days. International foods and wines are intermingling so freely, that the old maxim of “red goes with red meat and white goes with fish” doesn’t work so well anymore. After all, how do you categorize `meat’ when it could be anything…
Read MoreMeet Chris Lara – The Man Behind The Wine At John Howie Steak
Chris Lara has been Wine Director at John Howie Steak (JHS) for three-and-a-half years now. If you’re a regular at this premier Bellevue steakhouse, you probably know Chris Lara as the guy who’s always encouraging you to try a big, bold Barolo with your Wagyu instead of the usual cabernets and cab blends. Or…
Read MoreSunday Family Dinner At John Howie Steak: Bring Back The Joy Of Eating Together
Nearly half (47%) of American parents say that they get to share fewer meals with their families these days than when they were growing up. Life has gotten so busy with school events, peer activities, late office hours and business travel that `scheduling conflict’ is keeping their spouses and children away from the Sunday…
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