June 2010 Scene by Bellevue Reporter

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Arts and entertainment for the Eastside

June 2010

Table wars The masterminds behind the restaurant boom in Bellevue

Medinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marvel A look inside the gates of a multi-million dollar manor

Sweet sounds

Take in the tunes at the third annual Jazz Festival

Inside scoop: dine | wine | art | fashion | cheap thrills

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The Scene is a publication of the Bellevue Reporter. 919 124th Ave. NE, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA 98005. 425-453-4270 www.thebellevuescene.com

I never considered myself overly picky when it came to choosing a restaurant to frequent. As long as the food was satisfying and the service friendly, I was a happy camper. These days, I have noticed a change in my approach to dining out. The downturn in the economy has everyone watching their spending habits a little more closely, including me. The decision to meet a friend for a sit down dinner is no longer taken as lightly as before. The idea of throwing down a wad of cash for a meal I am less than pleased with makes me cringe. Do I dare venture out of my comfort zone and try a new restaurant or do I remain loyal to the old but true?

Publisher Janet Taylor Managing Editor Craig Groshart Editor Lindsay Larin

After all, Bellevue is overflowing with new dining destinations including Purple Cafe and Barrio at the Bellevue Towers. Other favorites such as Earls, Palominos and Pearl at Lincoln Square and the most recent openings of John Howie Steak, Wild Ginger and Artisanal at The Bravern . The list goes on and the options seem endless.

Contributing Writers Tatevik Aprikyan Trisha Nerney Mary Stevens Decker

Read up on the recent restaurant boom in Bellevue (pages 11-13) to get the scoop on the new faces changing the dining scene and the original clan who helped build the foundation.

Designer Tek Chai Photographer Chad Coleman

Sitting down with the owner of Chace’s Pancake Corral, the creators of Pearl and the brilliance that is John Howie has got me thinking. Maybe it’s not about choosing one or the other. The new or the old. Instead, it’s about supporting our city’s economy, keeping it local and mixing it up every now and then.

Account Executive Kali Stanger Advisory Board Allan Aquila Mary Pat Byrne Rose Dennis Jon Greenbaum

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Entertainment on the cheap

Summer’s here and living on the cheap is easy if you know where to look. Enjoy! BY MARY STEVENS DECKER

Summer Concert Series

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504 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue Square Tuesday Karaoke Night: from 7 p.m. until close Wednesday Trivia Night: from 7p.m. until close. All wines by the glass $5

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20 103rd Avenue Northeast Tuesday Themed Trivia Night: at 8 p.m., with door prizes Wednesday Karaoke Night: from 9 p.m., to 11:30 p.m.

 Live at Lunch presented by Bellevue Downtown Association: www.bellevuedowntown.org 500 108th Avenue Northeast Begins July 5 through Sept. 9 Lunchtime live performances featuring rock, U2 tribute band, jazz, and country. Held at different Bellevue locations. Visit the Web site for the 2010 schedule.

Kite Workshop  Kite Making Workshop at Open Satellite: www.opensatellite.org 989 112 Ave NE, Suite 102 June 5, from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m. Presented by the Drachen Foundation Free and open to the public.

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Book Signings  Barnes and Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com 626 106th Ave NE, Bellevue June 5 - Ginny Hutchinson, author of Better Because of You will be holding a book signing at 2 p.m. Free to the public.

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Q&A with jazz singer

Gail Pettis

Growing up in Indiana, music, especially jazz, was always playing at Gail Pettis’ home. As a child she sang in choirs and community theatre, took piano for a brief period and loved listening to her father’s jazz records. It wasn’t until her 40’s, after Pettis had sold her dentistry practice, that she pursued her passion for jazz full time. She is a Mercer Island resident and a regular among the local jazz scene.

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The Bellevue Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Bellevue for its third year, paying tribute to an old tradition and celebrating the culture of jazz.

eadliner acts for the June 3 to June 6 week-long event include Grammy award winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard, electrifying jazz trio The Bad Plus, jazz guitarist Pat Martino, piano duo Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes and Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra featuring Bellevue Jazz Festival’s high school Rising Star students. Bellevue’s jazz history goes back to the 70’s when outdoor jazz concerts were held at the Bellevue Park.

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“Bellevue has a lot to offer and we are really focused on showcasing our city culturally,” said Jordan Slaymaker, artistic hospitality director for the Bellevue Jazz Festival. “The festival has performances for all ages and it really instills in the students that they can succeed in this profession and come back to Bellevue and share it with their community,” she added. Ticketed performances will be held at The Meydenbauer Center and dozens of free shows

will keep the festival flowing throughout the weekend at local restaurants, bars and hotels in the downtown area. Tickets to individual performances and Festival Packages can be purchased online at www.bellevuejazz. com, by phone (1-800-8383006) or in person at the Brown Paper Tickets box office at the Meydenbauer center.

For a complete schedule of performers and locations, visit www.bellevuejazz.com.

Scene: How did you make the move from medicine to music? : I moved to Washington in 2001 and got involved with Music Works Northwest. I took lessons and collaborated with local musicians and my teacher really helped connect me to bands and book performances. After selling my practice I started recording and playing at venues in the area. The more established musicians here were really welcoming to take new talent under their wing. Scene: Where are some of the places you’ve performed and what do you enjoy about it? : We started playing in Bellevue at the Live at Lunch summer concert series. That was a great atmosphere. There’s smoke from the barbecue in the air, people are very relaxed and enjoying some local jazz for lunch. I’ve also done a lot of more formal performances, each venue produces a different vibe. Scene: What were some highlights from your jazz career so far? : I have to say the Grammy Nomination was incredible. I also sang “Everyone Can See” in the movie “A Single Man” with Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. That was so great to hear my voice in the movie. It’s really interesting to bring ideas together from different musicians and see what you can come up with. Musicians are like raw ingredients, you bring their talents together and you get something really delicious.

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here is something to be said for keeping it in the family. Among Bellevue’s many restaurants are some tried and true treasures, still holding clout to the storm of newbies who have moved into the neighborhood. One such restaurant is Chace’s Pancake Corral. The small, one-story breakfast hub opened back in 1958 by Bill Chace and is now run by his stepdaughter Jane Zakskorn. The restaurant space was previously a barbecue pit, but with some minor remodeling, Chace turned the intimate space into a family-friendly destination for Bellevue. Half a century old, little has changed about the neighborhood favorite. The menu still boasts a majority of the same items and recipes first created by Chace. A few additions have slipped their way in over the years, – Jane explained Zakskorn, often paying tribute to longtime customers and their favorite dishes. “Dad added a couple of items to the menu over the years but basically the menu is exactly the same as when we first opened and the recipes are still the same recipes my father used,” Zakskorn said. Zakskorn first began working at her stepfather’s restaurant as a hostess at the

age of 11. She ran the restaurant as a partner along with her stepfather for 20 years and became full owner when he passed away in 2001. “I think what sets us apart is not only the friendly staff, but also the quality of food. We serve everything fresh,” she said. “My father use to get here at three in the morning and now our cooks are here around that same time, preparing everything fresh.” The majority of the restaurant’s customers are regulars, but Zakskorn and the staff always welcome first timers. “It’s always fun to get a new face in here and introduce them to our menu,” she said. “It’s like welcoming them into our family.” Zakskorn hopes to keep the restaurant in the family for generations to come. Zakskorn “We are definitely an icon in Bellevue and I’ve watched kids grow up and then bring their kids and grandkids in,” she explained. “It says something that we’ve been around for so long. The restaurant business is a really hard business to break into. The recent growth in restaurants in Bellevue is great, but it will be interesting to see how it all pans out. One things for sure, we are here to stay.”

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my steak restaurant and there is a lot of competition out there for seats.” Despite the tough economy and new dining spots moving in, Howie has stayed optimistic about the future of the local restaurant business. Aft er all, he took the plunge this past year, opening a new steakhouse concept at Th e Bravern, a high-end outdoor shopping and dining destination. “When the opportunity came up, I knew I wanted to do a steakhouse because I don’t feel like anyone has done it as well as it could be done,” he explained. One thing that sets John Howie Steak apart, according to Howie, is the restaurant’s full mesquite and apple wood broiler as opposed to cooking on gas, which many steakhouses do. “I think that sets us apart as far as quality and fl avor. We are very chef driven. All of our products are made in house from our breads to our deserts. Our menu rotates a lot to keep things fresh,” he said. John Howie Steak also boasts a four – John Howie tier steak program, from USDA Prime as a low level steak to the A-5 True Japanese Wagyu. Howie believes it’s not only the quality of the food that keeps customers coming back, but also the quality of the staff . “Our success has a lot to do with people. A lot of my staff , about 30 to 35 percent, have been working here along with me since day one. Th at is virtually unheard of in the restaurant business,” Howie explained. “I have chefs who have worked for me for 21 years. We have great people who care about the guests and our focus is on their experience opposed to the dollar.” Howie tracks comments and feedback from customers using online resources such as Open Table. “I think the dynamics have changed over the years, but I believe in my restaurants and I think we will be around for a long time.”

“Our success has a lot to do with people... Our focus is on their experience rather than the dollar.”

irst, John Howie mastered seafood. Now the former chef of Seattle’s Palisade Restaurant has moved on to conquering the infamous steak house. Howie, the owner of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar and John Howie Steak in Bellevue, has been dishing up the goods since he opened his fi rst restaurant in 2002. During the past eight years, Howie has witnessed the boom in restaurant growth in Bellevue and has remained a strong contender in the table wars. “Th is is the third big restaurant growth I’ve seen since I’ve been open in Bellevue,” he said. “Most of the restaurants in Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square weren’t open yet in 2002. Now we have the Purple Cafe and Barrio over at the Towers and Wild Ginger and Artisanal next door to

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earl Bar & Dining on the ground level of Lincoln Square (700 Bellevue Way Northeast) is one of many new kids on the block in Bellevue. The urban hotspot serves up contemporary Northwest cuisine in 7,800 square feet, divided into two very distinct spaces. On one side sits the main dining room including two semiprivate dining alcoves, and on the other side is a multi-faceted lounge area and full bar. Similar to the dual interior space are the roles the co-owners and creators of Pearl play out on a day to day basis. General Manager and Partner Mikel Rogers works the front of the house, ensuring his customers feel welcome and service is top notch. Working at the helm in the kitchen is Executive Chef and Partner Bradley Dickinson, formally head chef for Schwartz Brothers Restaurants. Rogers and Dickinson knew they wanted to start an independent restaurant company and when the spot opened at Lincoln Square in 2008, they jumped at the chance to open in the downtown core. “We are having a lot of fun and I think we found a niche here in Bellevue,” Dickinson said. “What we have that is unique at Pearl is that we are the owners and operators. We are very hands on. Look around. We are surrounded by a sea of chain restaurants, but we are truly the independent operator and I think people appreciate that.” The restaurant has quickly become a hot spot for Bellevue happy hour and the nightlife scene, often boasting a packed bar on the weekends. “We love the energy of being right in the core of Bellevue, across the street from the Westin and downstairs from all the activity of Lincoln Square,” Rogers explained. “People will stop in here for dinner, go catch a movie upstairs, then come back for drinks during late-night happy hour. It’s great.” Rogers and Dickinson pride themselves in being authentically Bellevue and focus on using fresh and local ingredients when preparing items off the menu. “We change up the menu often depending on what’s fresh and

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seasonal. We like to mix it up a little bit and cater to our guests,” Dickinson explained. “What’s great about our partnership in this restaurant is that we can make decisions on the fly. We have that advantage because it’s just the two of us. Our approval process is right here.”

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n a typical drizzly Wednesday afternoon in April, I arrived at Audrey Parrish’s home where she resides with husband Brad, an underwriter for FM-Global and their two daughters, Ariana, 5 and Olivia, 2. Parrish opened the door wearing a printed wrap dress with black leggings and signature Tory Burch black flats. She looked as if she had just walked out of a magazine. Instantly charming and very down to earth she embodies a certain je ne sais quoi that makes her such a favorite among the fashion industry. Parrish, one of five children grew up in a traditional American household. Like any other teenage girl, Parrish and her friends flipped through pages of fashion magazines

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The story of a small town girl who pursued her dreams and made it big in the modeling world. STORY BY TATEVIK APRIKYAN

and discussed fashion trends but never seriously thought of becoming models. After a suggestion from an Elite Modeling Agency scout, Parrish took glamour shots on her 14th birthday to try her hand at modeling. Six months later her parents went on business to New York and took those photos to Elite and Ford modeling agencies to see if they would be interested in signing their daughter. Both agencies were impressed and flew Parrish to New York the following summer for test shoots. Filled with excitement Parrish was looking forward to New York, however, her first experience would cause hesitation to enter the modeling world and paint a grim picture of the industry. “My first test shoot was with a photographer for Elite. I had to wear this very sheer outfit that was far too revealing. I felt very uncomfortable not only with the clothes but the photographer too,” she described. “I just couldn’t do it, so I asked if I could please wear something else. It was just a test shoot, but he took my reaction badly and in his very thick French accent started to yell saying I would never make it in this business and told me to leave.” Parrish was humiliated with the experience and immediately considered quitting. “I tried so hard to hold myself together, but as soon as the elevator doors closed I burst out crying,” she said. A tearful Parrish went to home to discuss the incident with her mother. In spite of it they decided since they were in New York to go meet with Ford Models. Parrish ran into Katie Ford upon walking into the agency and within 10 minutes was offered a contract. Ford predicted her classic looks would afford Parrish a career in fashion for at least a decade. Parrish signed with Ford Model Management at the tender age of 14. She returned to Utah, finished the school year and moved to New York City with her mother. Parrish booked her first modeling job after a few castings for an editorial spread for

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Latin America’s Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. After the summer in New York, Ford Models Though she lived with her mother throughout her modeling career Parrish said she was sent Parrish to Japan for three months to expand her portfolio and collect tear sheets. In very sneaky with food often acted out in binges at night. Japan Parrish successfully booked several jobs, mostly bridal, and left Japan to continue “Finally I broke down and asked to see someone. I desired so much to change. My modeling in Europe. sessions with a psychologist were helpful but it took a long period of time to change my She signed with Ford Paris and in the European market she became the face of French thinking that had become habit for so many years,” she said. beauty line Votre Beauté, shot a Pepe Jeans campaign that ran in Holland and graced her After modeling full time for three years, it was evident she was exhausted and needed first cover for Germany’s Charakter magazine at the age of 15. a break. Parrish went home to Utah for a break but had a serious accident that summer Following Katie Ford’s prediction Parrish continued wake-boarding. modeling for the next ten years appearing in Marie Claire, “I knew I wouldn’t book work with a scar and I didn’t care much for losing some Mademoiselle, Italy’s Anna Magazine, Twist, Utah Bride, weight I was told I needed to before returning to New York. I could either wait for landed parts in several commercials and walked the my face to heal or go back to school. So I went back to school,” she said. runways for local designers in Seattle. Parrish went to Bringham Young University and while pursuing a degree in Even with her immense success in such a competitive anthropology, she met her husband Brad Parrish, who read the book her mother industry, Parrish underwent tremendous scrutiny about wrote while they dated. Following a six month engagement, they were married two her weight and witnessed first hand how the fashion weeks before her 20th birthday and shortly after the couple welcomed their first industry could destroy young girls. child, daughter Ariana. “I definitely had my fair share of chances to get into Brad was offered a job in Seattle and the family relocated in 2005. the sex, drugs and drinking part of this industry,” Parrish Parrish described the move as very challenging and lonely without family around. – Audrey Parrish explained. “I think I was so grounded and seeing other “I think I just needed a social circle again, so I went back to modeling,” she said. models ruin themselves from alcohol and drugs was more Parrish signed with TCM Models and continues to model in Seattle. than enough to show me how much a substance can take While pregnant with her second child, Parrish was certain her career would end, from you. In Paris my agency took a picture of me and told me to keep it as a reminder to but instead began modeling for maternity lines. lose weight. When I saw the picture all I thought was ‘Damn I look good!’” she said with a “I’ve always strived to put God and my family first so my priorities stayed the same, but laugh. patience was something to work on. Motherhood has shown me that family comes first Parrish candidly explained her struggle with her body image and behaviors. and to teach my children to desire correct values and principles so they are prepared to “I did compare myself to the other girls and people in public. I used to be so obsessed take on this world not only to survive in it but conquer it. That’s what parents have taught with food in a way that I felt like it was taking over my life! I felt incredibly alone at times. me and that’s what I will strive for ‘till my days end,” she said. It was similar to bulimia, instead of depriving myself I became rebellious with food. I Her daughter Ariana has already followed in her mother’s footsteps and has appeared in would gorge myself. The desire was so intense. It was this feeling of freedom, and I was advertisements for Nordstrom, the Hyatt Hotels and Amazon. invigorated with the act, but when it was over I felt the deepest sense of guilt, shame and “I learned a lot about who I really was as a person at such a young age. When that utter disgust with myself yet I would continue this pattern for days. I never purged but I photographer in my early career told me I would never make it in this business, I’m just did abuse laxatives and enemas to flatten my stomach, especially if I had a shoot the next proud to say that I was able to come as far as I did with the many obstacles that were placed day.” before me.”

“I had to wear this very sheer outfit that was far too revealing... I felt very uncomfortable. I just couldn’t do it.”

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As the 2010 Art Walk takes shape, urban design is brought to life in Bellevue. The white sculpture by artist Kate McDowell titled “Daphne” was incased at City Hall during the 2008 Sculpture Exhibition. Photo courtesy of the City of Bellevue.

Suspended art by artist Lanny Bergner at the 2008 Sculpture Exhibition at City Hall. Photo courtesy of the City of Bellevue.

he goal is ambitious, the minds creative and the artwork ingenious. Toss in a blank canvas made up of a forward-thinking city and you have yourself the makings of a future permanent art walk. For now, the community will have the opportunity to witness a glimmer of what could be during this year’s Sculpture Exhibition and Art Walk, kicking off on Saturday, June 26 at City Hall. The bi-annual Sculpture Walk will amp it up a notch this year by adding two additional installation sites connecting City Hall and Downtown Bellevue Park, creating a threequarter-mile walking route through the heart of downtown. “The city of Bellevue is all about ingeniousness and creativity. We wanted to add something mysterious and spur the community’s imagination,” said Mary Pat Byrne of the City of Bellevue Arts Commission. “If you look at the psyche of this city, you’ll see forward thinking companies like Microsoft and Expedia, and companies like Kemper Development who have a huge component to the art community. Art is just one more way to express ourselves as a city.” Sculptures and art installations by 38 artists will be put into place temporarily at City Hall, the Bellevue Galleria, at the old Safeway location on Kemper Development and at Downtown Park. The Sculpture Exhibit and Art Walk will run from June 26 to October 17. The artwork will represent both local artists and artists

BY LINDSAY LARIN on a national and international level. Installation will begin a week or so prior to the opening day celebration. Many of the artists will take part in the public reception on June 26 at City Hall, thanks in part to the Hyatt Regency, for offering up rooms for the artists who travel from out of town. The theme this year is once again sustainability in terms of the meaning of the art, materials and method used when creating the artwork. The underlying theme was looking to the future in terms of urban design. “These days, sustainability and urban design really go hand in hand,” said Byrne. Maps of the Art Walk will be provided and descriptions of each installation will be onsite including one such art piece called the Ghost Trailer. The full-sized trailer shaped installation made of pieces of found wood will sit on the corner of Bellevue Way and 6th Ave NE. The structure’s exterior is home to growing plants and resembles an old abandoned trailer that has become a nurse log. The Arts Commission will work along with Kemper Development to create a setting for the “Ghost Trailer” to make it almost appear like looking at a page from a storybook. “Staging is very important when considering an outdoor art walk such as this,” Byrne explained. “It has to command respect in order to protect the artwork. Our hope is the community recognizes the beauty in the artwork and the potential in what a permanent art walk could mean for this city.”

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Words of wisdom, etiquette & advice for the Eastside scenester

Ask Rose

Dear Rose, How do I tell my new girlfriend that I am bored attending the movies she selects? – Saturday’s Movie Date Dear Movie Date, We must never consciously hurt another person’s feelings, even

if that person’s intentions were good. But if your taste is more science fiction or attending a wine event, do not play the martyr by subjecting yourself to a steady diet of disaster movies. If you see a future with your movie date, I suggest that you recommend other activities that you both would enjoy doing together. Never say “You owe me so much by going to this movie with you.” Find a compromise and discuss an activity where you both can enjoy spending time with each other. If she does not like your suggestion – maybe it is time to take a hike. Above all, be forthright and polite. She will respect your candor.

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Dear Rose, I recently hosted a dinner party in my home for some friends. Unfortunately, one of them dropped and broke a favorite dinner plate. I was stunned. What should a host or hostess do in the future when this happens? – Should I have used Chinet? Dear Chinet, A lady or a gentleman never responds to this situation by stating

Dear Rose, I was introduced to my new boyfriend on the internet, and do not know how to respond when people ask me how we met. My neighbor responded “Be careful, I have heard horrible stories about internet love affairs.” – Perplexed

“Do you know what a plate like that costs?” or “That cannot be replaced because it is an heirloom.” Your first response is to ask “Mark, are you okay? I hope you did not cut yourself.” When you entertain, you quickly learn that broken glassware and china can be part of the event. Your role as a host or hostess is the welfare of your dinner guest, not your china. If your guest offers to replace the dinner plate, you tell them no. If your china is more important than your friendship, then I suggest that you keep your favorite dishes in the cabinet, or dine alone.

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Dear Rose, I belong to a local health club, and was wondering what to say when another member is on a machine too long? – Waiting to be fit

Dear Perplexed,

club, there are times when there is not enough equipment to go around and people do not respect the 20 minute rule. You should never say “I’m in a big hurry. How many more reps are you going to do?” Or “Are you gonna hog that machine all day?” Do say “While you’re resting between sets how about if I cut in? Then maybe we can switch off.” If the loutish club member’s behavior continues, you may consider asking staff to remind them of the rules. Do not force the issue in the middle of the workout room. If staff will not help you, make it a point to go up the line and talk to a Manager and ask that the staff be given a refresher on the rules and understand the need of having members follow them.

It is important that we go through life not being judgmental. I know many couples who are now married who met on the internet or through Classified ads, as this is the 21st Century. Meeting someone on the internet is no different than placing an ad in the newspaper or going on a blind date, and no more or no less risky. One must be prudent and diligent in all circumstances in which we meet new people. When you feel comfortable sharing with others how you met, please be forthcoming and share your internet resource story. Others may find the information useful.

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