Last March, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades as the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination for seafood and the fine dining anchor of downtown Bellevue. Seastar’s anniversary also commemorated another milestone for Chef John Howie: 20 years of generously supporting hundreds of local philanthropic organizations. […]
Since the beginning of the pandemic, it has long been noted that hospitality workers are leaving for various reasons. According to the Economist, the industry is losing employees due to fear of infection, better opportunities elsewhere, and psychological burnout. On January 4th, 2022, the Bureau of Labour Statistics reported that […]
Since opening in March 2002, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar has become well known as the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination for seafood and the fine dining pioneer of downtown Bellevue. Recognized both nationally and locally with prestigious awards, Seastar has endured because it is relentless about continuous culinary innovation and […]
At the end of each year, we look back at our top 10 articles according to our readers. If top performing articles for 2020 focused on how our community went through great change during COVID-19, 2021 has focused on store openings and closures. The top article of 2021, based on […]
Catering Steak Entree, Photo Credit: John Howie Steak The city’s best private dining rooms book up quickly this time of year so if you plan to hold a holiday party, special celebration or corporate meeting at a restaurant or need off-site catering for a private event, start planning now. Whatever […]
Last summer, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar and John Howie Steak introduced new prix-fixe dinner menus that became instantly popular with guests. This week, both restaurants refreshed and expanded these three-course offerings, which include a starter, entrée and dessert, to include signature classics and seasonal favorites. The Welcome Back menus, […]
This past March, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar quietly marked its 19th anniversary. Now, as life returns to normal following a most unusual year, Seastar is ready to begin celebrating its upcoming 20th anniversary with fanfare and excitement. For two decades, Seastar has been well known as the Pacific Northwest’s […]
After hearing the news that Washington restaurants and bars can reward vaccinated patrons, all John Howie Restaurants decided to join in on the fun. Beginning May 19, John Howie Steak, Seastar, Whiskey by John Howie, and Beardslee Public House, will be offering a (first) free beverage of choice to vaccinated […]
A new weekly event will be taking place at Whiskey by John Howie. Beginning Sunday, May 16th, the whiskey bar will feature a “Sunday Funday”. Sunday Funday will highlight a new featured whiskey each week paired with a specially designed food item. Most of Whiskey’s 400+ bottle collection will feature […]
Bellevue’s newest bar, Whiskey by John Howie, opened three weeks ago and features global selections of rare and well done whiskies with something for everyone – from the curious to the connoisseur. Located adjacent to John Howie Steak and inside The Shops at The Bravern, Whiskey is the fruition of […]
