94's Blog

Our message is simple, we would like you to join us for a spectacular Sunday supper. There are so many wonderful things to eat and bottles of wine to drink at 94, it's hard to imagine a better way to cap off the weekend, no?

Believe me when I say we love you. Here is proof:

Maple Cream Tart
Coconut Macaroon
Cherry Chocolate Tart
Hop Scotch
Lemon Tart

See you for dinner, or at least dessert!

Did anyone catch the woman walking around the Market with an "Affordable Health Care" sign and a $4+ cup of Starbucks in the other hand. Seems like a mixed message when health care can be obtained for the cost of that over priced cup of joe. Or was she saying that Starbucks doesn't provide affordable health care and she was attempting to help them by buying the expensive cup of coffee. I'm sure Schultz will get the money sent right to the health care portion of their budget...

What is your take on this message?

The Year of The Tiger is known as one of the luckiest years according to Chinese Astrology. It favors prosperity and seldom brings about misfortune of any kind.

-- Maybe someone should have told Woods this information...

Chef is unleashing the dessert Tiger - Coming out of the oven soon...

Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Macaroon
Hopscotch
Maple Cream

we may have some additional selection she hasn't told us about. You'll have to stop in this evening to find out for yourself!

We won't steer you wrong at 94! Questions about food? Wine? Cheese? Pairings? (Local happenings/Directions, Cool spots, complete wastes of time, etc.) We are always available to help steer you in the right direction. In your quest for the perfect night out we won't fumble with the important queries, or fail you in a pinch. Come on down for a relaxing evening and trust our capable staff to guide you on your way!

We won't DQ you here.

Maybe you can go tobogganing with me then! We can freeze the hill out front and go screaming down together! It has been nearly cold enough lately. First one to the bottom buys the next bottle of wine. Tonight is a perfect night with the film crew already blocking off the street. See you here!

A few reasons why you should visit 94 Stewart tonight:

Mexican Chocolate Tart
Marcona Almond Joy
Valrhona Tart
Lemon Tart
Caramel Apple
Maple Nut
Chocolate Covered Cherry Tart
Strawberry Cheesecake

Zee Soups:

Duck Soup, Tomato Coconut

It's Ben, Nic, and me (Vincent) working tonight. Come see my new haircut today, it's a totally different wave than I'm used to. Looking forward to your arrival!

A typical day for me at 94 Stewart starts with a shopping list from Chef. Sometimes it requires just a short trip to Frank's for some fresh produce and herbs, other times I am sent to Pure Foods for fish, and Don and Joe's for the best cuts of meat in the city. A few days ago I was directed to Market Spice, the Mexican Grocery with the hanging chili peppers, and La Buona Tavola. We support the community we are a part of, and they support us. Everyone knows your name, or at least your face. I'm often called 'the 94 Stewart Boy!', it's like I'm almost famous.

After the errands, it's time for some blogging, or good old fashioned side work, stocking, and a shot of espresso to get the mind ready for a busy night of serving.

Things should be better than ever this evening, perfect weather, high spirits, and to top it all off we have these marvelous tarts:

Maple Nut
Cheesecake with Strawberries
Marcona Almond Joy
Chocolate Covered Cherry Tart
Coconut Macaroon

Now that you know what a typical day for me is like, come see what a night in the life of 94 is all about!

Until next time,
V

Since it is ok to gamble our saving away again we will be taking what is left and be leaving the Olympic stadium and heading directly for Las Vegas where a table game or two has a our name on it. Who knows what we'll find along the way. Maybe a stop in at 94 Stewart. It is always a great value for market fresh dishes. This evening I hear Chef Celinda has prepared some of her amazing Tomato Coconut Bisque with just the right amount of zip. As for desserts I'll just have to wait to get there to decide. I know I'm going to finish with one of their award winning coffee beverages. Maybe a perfectly dry cappuccino. Only thing left is to decide the type of wine. If I have steak and she has seafood I'm sure my server can come up with something that will work for both of us and if all else fails we get a bottle each.

What was that Amuse Bouche on the Valentine's Menu? I noticed someone was confused by it in a review on Yelp.

Moments after our fresh shipment from Grande Central Bakery arrived Chef had her assistant in the kitchen for the weekend go to work on slicing the toasts. From there they were put in the oven.

After preparing the fresh crunchy semolina baguette toast they topped them with thinly sliced house Muscovy Duck Rillete and layered them with fresh Orange Marmalade made with Black Sherry.

They were great! The crunchy, butter laden toast. The creamy rillete melted in my mouth and the tangy sherried orange was outstanding. I should know, as I personally ate six of them. Thank you for the leftovers!

It is hard to believe with Ms. White still humming along she hasn't been on SNL. We'd happy welcome her here for a one night appearance or better yet we can make it on going!

Here are some of the desserts she might be offered:

Valhrona
Chocolate Covered Cherry
Macaroon
Maple Nut
Almond Joy
Strawberry Cheesecake
We also have fresh fried apples with Olympic Mountain ice cream!

We welcome every customer with glowing tarts:

Isten Hozta, Almond Joy!
Bienvenue, Coconut Macaroon!
Irashaimasu, Valrhona!
Karibu, Peanut Butter Filled Fudge!
Hau, Maple Nut!
Welkom, Strawberry Cheesecake!

A glowing evening is waiting for you at 94 Stewart. See you soon!

For today's Olympic event we have finished the new table arrangement. Gone is Chef's counter for now and in its place three new romantic diamonds. Wine racks have shifted and the room has a new feel. Check it out for Happy Hour in the Afternoons 2:30-6:00pm Tuesday - Saturday or Dinner after five o'clock Tuesday - Sunday.

Ok, back to setting those moved tables. See you soon!

That was as Olymic-y as this is going to get. Valentine's Day Eve was a smashing success, only to be trumped by the day itself. The food is drool worthy and we still have a few reservations left! You will be the hero and V-day date of the year after these six courses of amazing.

Sean will be racing down the hill on his skis, Lindsey is speed skating to your table and Vincent is to be used for curling. As for soup this evening Chef has added a Dungeness Crab Chowder to the lineup. Desserts to follow...

Almond Joy - 'cause sometimes you feel like a nut.
Cherry - Washington dried cherry in a custardy 'jus pie.
Valrhona - South American sources cacao that is crafted into fine chocolate a world away in France.
and the notes say two more I can't remember so I guess we will just have to have a couple surprises.

--------------This just in:

Vegetarian Entree for this weekends menu

House Roasted Tomato and Garlic Risotto ~ Lemon Grilled Asparagus ~ Tarragon Carrot Salad

Eat great food at 94 with servers who care. We can even turn on the rock-n-roll if needed. On the soup menu this evening Chef in addition to her currently listed Duck Soup has also prepared a Clam Chowder!

As for the "Tarts"

I know there is something chocolate, something not and something just for you. Stop in and enjoy a great meal.

Brrrrrrrrrring on your coupons!!!! Here is the stone cold truth: Your first happy hour small plate is on us with this coupon all February long: http://94stewart.com/Coupons/Afternoon.Coupon.02.2010.pdf

Try Pineapple Cured Scallop, Butternut Filled Ravioli with Orange and Chorizo, Jalepeno and Crab Hushpuppies, Horseradish Buttered Clams, Truffled Fondue, or any of our other absolutely scrumptious bites for the great price of free.

Snowfall of Savings.

Underneath your clothes is a tummy. Your tummy likes yummy things inside of it. It is like a little bunker where fine foods and wine all wish to congregate.

A few particular tarts are hoping you will choose them to join your stomach shelter. The eligible edibles include:

Valrhona
Marcona Almond Joy
Washington Dried Cherry
Peanut Butter Filled Fudge
Turtle Tart

Also, don't forget to make reservations for Valentines Day Weekend. Only a few spots left!

Lovely day isn't it? The sun hit Seattle just right and everyone seems to be in a good mood. Winter in the North West isn't so bad, after all.

To compliment the fine weather, we have some special treats ready for you to try. Today's tarts for example:

Valrhona
Peanut Butter Fudge
Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Marcona Almond Joy
Turtle Tat

Don't forget about our happy hour, 2:30- 6pm Tues. through Sat. Everything from savory small bites, to spectacular wine and beer features, to hand crafted cocktails.

Come spend a beautiful afternoon and evening with us, things will surely be great.

WHO DIED?

We all will someday, so don't waste your time and miss out on one of these life changing tarts:

Almond Joy (Marcona Almond, Valrhona Chocolate, Coconut)
Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Peanut Butter Fudge
Valrhona
Coconut Macaroon
Turtle Tart

Other announcements:
Free Flowers on Valentines Day!
Duck Soup and Thai Peanut and Shrimp Bisque are today's soups!

All of our guests on Valentines Day (13/14) get to take home flowers compliments of 94 Stewart. We thought it might add a special touch to the amazing pre-fix menu we have arranged for you. There are still a few reservation spaces left but they probably wont last long.

Tarts today:
Coconut
Valrhona
Turtle
Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Caramel Apple

Options for run away vehicles -
Brake, That doesn't work... try the Emergency Brake, That fails... Go for the key and kill the car at its source. No fuel, no electric, no go.

And onto our regularly scheduled announcement -

Chef will continue to serve her Duck Soup for a little longer I'm sure. Have you had a chance to stop in for the new Happy Hour where she is featuring the Thai Peanut Soup. It's Spicy!

Fresh out of the oven:

Coconut Macaroon
Valrhona
Turtle
Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Caramel Apple

My... oh my.
This morning the skies were dark and dreary, Seattle looked remarkably like Transylvania, and socks everywhere were soaking, sloppy wet. Then, Surprise! The weather cleared up and the sun is now peeking through the overcast. It's turning out to be a nice day after all. This change in atmospheric fortune is reason to celebrate the cute little sun at 94. Stop by before catching the bus home for a happy hour cocktail and snack. Or strut on in for dinner where you can toast your Seasonal Affective Disorder away with a marvelous glass of wine, delightful fare, and one of these tasty little numbers:

Caramel Apple Tart
Valrhona Tart
Cherry Chunk
Snickerdoodle
Coconut Macaroon Tart

Cheers!

Free Food at 94! Here is a coupon for a free happy hour small plate good all month.

Join us Tuesday - Saturday 2:30 to 6:00 pm.