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Family and Birthdays
If you’ve ever received one of Mauro’s famous hugs, you know he treats Assaggio as his home; welcoming each and every person as an honored guest. The employees are considered part of the family as we share in each other’s joys and life events, growing closer all the time. As you know, there were quite
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Give the Gift of Cooking
Give the gift of cooking this holiday season and it will last a lifetime. Guaranteed! Catching up with friends and family around a hearty, home prepared meal is the best gift we can give each other. I encourage you to cook at least once beyond the big holiday meal and to get everyone involved –
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French restaurants — and one Italian — saluting Julia Child
Great article written about our participation in the Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebration! -Mauro French restaurants — and one Italian — saluting Julia Child Puget Sound Business Journal by Glenn Drosendahl, Contributing Writer Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 3:42pm PDT The late Julia Child is widely credited with making French cooking less intimidating for
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Chardonnay Day and Specials
Tomorrow marks the Third Annual Chardonnay Day, with winemakers, sommeliers and wine lovers from around the world lifting their glasses to mark the occasion. Reviews, stories and thoughts about the wine will be posted on Facebook and Twitter (#ChardDay) all day long so we encourage you to join in on the fun. Now I know
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Spring has Sprung at Assaggio and New Website
Spring has sprung at Assaggio and I look forward to the new season every year. Tasty vegetables and fresh cut flowers will start to bloom all over Pike Place Market, putting a spring back in my step and in turn my restaurant. Assaggio will soon be offering a revised lunch menu, focusing on many lighter
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Assaggio’s April Events
Want even more Assaggio? Join us in April throughout the community at these events: Taste Washington Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 2 PM – 5 PM Indulge in Washington’s premiere food and wine tasting event at CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle. This year’s event has expanded into a two day experience, with
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Kristen’s Winery of the Month
Le Macchiole: In 1975, Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli started the great estate of Le Macchiole. He recognized the potential of his homeland long before is was fashionable. We are talking about the wonders of Bolgheri, the once sleepy swampland along the coastal region of Tuscany in the Lovorno province, which since has been regarded
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