The Sporting Life

Whether you love to be in the midst of a big social group, cheering your team on; prefer to sit alone quietly with a drink and a great plate of food; meet a few friends to talk and watch;  or like to be in the game, we have an option for you!

Masala of India Cuisine
Just so you know, Masala has settled into their new digs, one building away from their old spot in the Northgate area. Although the distance is short, the difference is great. Your favorite dishes are still available, along with some delicious Mediterranean items, a sparkling new buffet island center court, and a full-on bar against one wall. And this is where sports watching comes in--several TVs allow you to enjoy your favorite sport and the most-anticipated games. While you're cheering your team on, enjoy a bar menu that includes hummous, a Tandoori chicken burger and more. Prices range from $2.50-$7.95-score! If you happen to be there for happy hour, look for cocktail samosas, garlic mussels, mini corn dogs, and other bar snacks, all in that same bar menu price range. If you trust your bartender (and you should), go for "Your Call." The bartender selects a spirit and mixer and you get a tasty cocktail for a tasty price. Visit the new spot today! It's second to naan.

Masala is located at 507G NE Northgate Way, next to 24 Hour Fitness. Free parking in the garage! Lunch is offered Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner is offered daily 3-9 p.m. Happy hour is available from 3-7 p.m. daily and all day Sunday. "Your Call" in the bar is offered daily 11 a.m.-close and all day Friday and Saturday. 206-417-1118. www.masalaofindia.com

O'Asian Kitchen & Lounge
A high-end, modern Chinese restaurant with a sophisticated bar may not seem like the most likely choice for watching sports. But time spent in front of the TVs in the bar at O'Asian will always be a happy diversion. The full bar offers traditional and O'Asian specialty cocktails, wine, beer, Japanese sake and vodka, and premium hard-to-find Asian teas. Their signature Green Tini is a vodka cucumber beverage you won't soon forget (or if your team is doing badly, you can have several to forget them). Traditional Chinese cooking techniques are used to create delicious dishes using Northwest ingredients. Choose from the extensive menu or ask for seafood from the live tank. Dishes range from mild to spicy depending on the region they come from--create a meal with differing spice levels and flavors or order your favorite and enjoy every last bite yourself! If you're there during happy hour, you're in for a treat. Beer, house wines, wells, and a specialty cocktail are available for $3-5. Appetizers include their signature wasabi prawns, tender calamari, crispy tofu, spicy string beans, Kobe-style Wagyu cubes and much more. All for $4-7. Watch sports with your friends in comfort, with good food and drink and you'll be hooked!

SPECIAL DEAL! Mention that you saw this in Seattle DINING! and O'Asian will give you 50% off your first appetizer, even during happy hour!

O'Asian is located at 800 5th Avenue in the Bank of America Building, on the plaza level. Parking is always free after 3:30 p.m. weekdays, all evenings, weekends and holidays with validation. Garage entrance is on Columbia. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday. Dim sum and lunch are offered Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Happy hour is available 3:30-7 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close Monday-Friday, and 3:30 p.m.-close Saturday and Sunday. 206-264-1789. www.oasiankitchen.com

White Horse Clubhouse and Cedar Ridge Grill
Come to Kingston and experience White Horse Golf Club's new state-of-the-art clubhouse featuring the Cedar Ridge Grill. The venue offers 22,000 square feet of casual elegance, with breathtaking golf course views and a full bar. A large outdoor patio with three fire pits overlooks the 18th hole--the perfect place to relax with a drink and catch a glimpse of bald eagles that frequent the fairway. Executive Chef Thomas Kollasch has taken a healthful approach to the restaurant menu, with a focus on fresh, local, sustainable fare including unique salads, a variety of fish, naturally raised meats, and healthy grains, as well as some standard golf course favorites with a new twist. April selections include Wild Northwest Steelhead with farro; Dungeness crab macaroni and cheese; and a variety of gourmet sandwiches, such as "BBQ Madness," and the "Bistro Baguette." Happy hour White Horse style will have you sampling the unique "Twilight" menu. Slip into the lounge, watch your favorite sport on TV, watch the golfers, or get out there on the links and do it yourself! Whatever you choose, you'll have an unforgettable experience.

White Horse Clubhouse and Cedar Ridge Grill are located at 22795 Three Lions Place NE in Kingston. Breakfast is served 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, and 7:30-11:30 a.m. Friday-Sunday. Lunch is offered 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. The "Twilight" menu is available from 3:30 p.m. to dusk daily. 206-842-9000 or 360-297-4468. www.clearwatercasino.com/golf

The Resort at Port Ludlow and Fireside Restaurant
Sporting events are just one of the many reasons to head to The Resort at Port Ludlow. If you're looking for privacy, watch the game in your room while enjoying room service and great views of Ludlow Bay and the Olympic Mountains. If you want to be social, but not part of a raucous sport venue, head to The Fireside lounge, an intimate spot with one TV where you can commiserate or celebrate with a few locals, other visitors and the friendly staff. And when you just have to get out there and be part of the sporting life yourself, you can golf on the 18-hole championship course, kayak in single or double kayaks, or hike, all right at Ludlow. Whether you're watching or participating, you'll love Chef Dan Ratigan's food--the freshest, local food prepared simply to enhance the natural goodness. Sunday brunch is a great time to watch the games and kick back with a mimosa and French toast. The lounge offers cocktails, beer and an extensive wine list. Before the game, let Chef Dan know you'd like to sample his tasting menu for dinner and you'll be in for a treat. Or plan your sporting weekend around an event like the Camaraderie Cellars four-course winemaker dinner on April 26. The Resort and Fireside are the perfect spots to relax, enjoy the sporting life, and great food and drinks.

The Resort at Port Ludlow is located at One Heron Road in Port Ludlow, Washington. The Fireside Restaurant is located inside the resort. Breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. followed by lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Sunday brunch is available 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner and happy hour menus change daily. 360-437-7000 Resort at Port Ludlow, 360-437-7412 Fireside Restaurant. http://www.portludlowresort.com

SPORT Restaurant & Bar
SPORT is the spot everyone thinks of when they want to do some viewing. And viewing is what it's all about, with 32 TVs inside ranging from personal 20" HDTV screens in the booths, 42" and 65" HD LCD and plasma screens, and one giant 130" HDTV, not to mention the swivel chairs with drink rests and great bar seating. There are 10 outdoor TVs for those sunny days we don't want to miss: you can still catch the game. SPORT offers numerous programming options: NFL, MLB, NBA, Speed channel, NCAA, ESPN, golf, soccer, March Madness and more--you won't miss a thrilling minute! Before or after the game, peruse the showcases of Seattle sports history and present happenings, featuring one-of-a-kind memorabilia. This is all fabulous, but you also get John Howie's menu, and it stands up to all the great sports moments you'll experience. Hand-formed burgers, sandwiches, pretzels, garlic fries, prime sirloin steak, pasta, daily fresh soup, chili, chowder, salad, thin crust pizza, and hand tossed flat-breads. No matter what you like or what you're watching, you'll find a perfect pairing of food and sport. The full bar offers classic and specialty cocktails, beer and wine. Game time or not, happy hour is a great time to visit: select beer, wine, cocktails and delicious food items (sliders!) are offered at great discounts. Head in today!

SPORT is located at 140 4th Ave N, Suite 130, across from the Space Needle. Lunch parking with validation is just $1 between 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Sport is open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Happy hour is offered 3:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 206-404-7767. www.sportrestaurant.com

Edge Grill
The grill formerly known as FOX, Edge is still a sports mecca with too many screens to count, including at least one in every semi-private/private room (no sense in missing the game for a business meeting, right?) and the main dining room. With unobstructed sight lines from seats at the counter or tables in the bar, there is no missing anything, unless your head starts to spin with the number of sporting events going on at once. A range of sporting events and entertainment programming is offered every day. While they've kept popular items like wings by the pound, steaks, and nachos, they've expanded the menu to include dishes like wild mushroom penne, fish tacos, jambalaya, jerked chicken, salads, burgers, sandwiches and soup. If you can't find something to eat here, you're not trying that hard. They offer a diverse selection of specialty drinks and wines, and of course beer. During happy hour, expect $4 drinks and $5 eats. Check out the new Grill and get your sports on!

Edge Grill is located at 1522 6th Avenue in downtown Seattle, open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Happy hour takes place 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 p.m.-close daily, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday in the street level cafe. 206-340-1369. www.edgegrillseattle.com

FareStart Guest Chef Spectacular
If you consider eating a sport (and who doesn't, really), you're going to love FareStart's new annual celebration, Guest Chef Spectacular, celebrating the talented chefs and restaurants that support them. More than 40 of the area's top restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries will be there to share tastes. In addition to food and beverage, there will be live music, a wine store, and a raffle featuring a prize package of $100 gift cards from participating restaurants (valued at $2000). This is a contact sport (food/drink/mouth) and participating will be better than watching--be there!

Guest Chef Spectacular will take place Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Showbox SoDo. Tickets are available now. General admission early bird tickets are $70 (goes up to $80 on May 1). VIP tickets are $125 and include access to the VIP Lounge at 5:30 p.m. for a special pre-reception featuring exclusive tastes, premium wines, early admittance to the main event and a special gift bag. Get your tickets at: www.guestchefspectacular.eventbrite.com/#

April 2013