Dine Around Seattle

By Lindsay Rosales | January 2, 2013

Looking to hit the town and explore Seattle over a great dinner with old and new conference friends? Look no further—join us for the evening for Dine Around Seattle. Dine Around Seattle gives conference-goers a chance to sign up—for a single seat or as a group—to several local hot-spot restaurants on Friday, January 25. ALA secures the reservations for 10 people; all you do is sign up before those slots are taken.

Dining spots include:

Tango Restaurant and Lounge (tangorestaurant.com) specializes in Latin-inspired cuisine. This restaurant is a tapas lover’s dream, with specialties that include Medjool dates wrapped in bacon, serrano-wrapped scallops, and chipotle tiger prawns with pumpkin-seed-cilantro pipien.

Daily Grill (dailygrill.com) is known for its straightforward and classic American fare, and it prides itself on the large menu and comfortable decor. Enjoy the full bar, vegetarian options, and gluten-free menu along with the Simply 600 low-cal dishes for health-conscious attendees.

Purple Café and Wine Bar (thepurplecafe.com) hosts an extensive wine collection of more than 600 bottles that span the globe and are sure to please your palate. Pair your wine selection with the collection of artisan cheeses, the chef’s specials, or another dinner option made with fresh local ingredients. This restaurant—with its signature industrial decor—is popular with locals and will likely fill up fast.

Il Fornaio (ilfornaio.com) serves up authentic Italian dishes. Backed by its numerous awards and excellent reviews, the standouts include its classic bruschetta calda and the savory Bistecca alla Fiorentina. You won’t leave disappointed.

Ivar’s Acres of Clams (ivars.com) is a Seattle staple, famous for its Northwest-style clam chowder. Not a chowder fan? Not to worry. The restaurant is also home to some of the freshest wild caught fish and local produce around.

All participating restaurants are offering Midwinter attendees a perk to add to the Dine Around Seattle experience. Find more information and sign up at bit.ly/dinearoundseattle until spots fill up. More restaurants will be added to the list as they become available. Visit alamidwinter.org for updates.

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