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CHEF HOLLY SMITH ANNOUNCES “TABLE 2 FOR 2″ MULTI-COURSE CHEF’S WHIM DINNERS AT RESTAURANT’S PRIZED TABLE

TWO RESERVATION TIMES WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 3

May 17, 2012 (Kirkland, WA) - By request, and in response to guests who repeatedly ask Holly to cook something special just for them, Cafe Juanita will launch Table 2 for 2 beginning Sunday, June 3, 2012. Four reservations will be available per week each month with only two seatings on Saturday and two on Sunday. Guests who score these special seats will be treated to a unique, multi-course culinary tasting experience crafted by Holly and Executive Sous Chef Justin Sledge. The talented culinary team will prepare individual tasting menus for the very special guests of Table 2 prized for its view of the open kitchen.

Reservations will open on the first Tuesday of each month for the upcoming month via telephone at (425) 823-1505. There are two seatings available on Saturday and Sunday evenings with the first seating at 5:30pm and the second seating at 8:45pm. A conversation about allergies and dietary restrictions will take place at the time of reservation to allow Holly to craft a unique and special tasting menu of seasonal dishes. Wine Director Dawn Smith will, upon request, work with Chef Smith to craft a beverage pairing to compliment the meal. Like the menu, Dawn’s pairings will be surprising and will elevate the overall experience. Reservations for June will open on Tuesday, May 15th with the first available reservation for Sunday, June 3. Reservations for July will open on Tuesday, June 5th. The Tasting Menu will be $135 per guest (plus tax and gratuity) with an optional beverage pairing available at $75 per guest.

ABOUT CAFE JUANITA:
Holly Smith opened Cafe Juanita in April of 2000 inspired by the cuisine of northern Italy. The restaurant is dedicated to sustainable practices, a commitment to organics and local sourcing as well as forging relationships with artisan Italian producers and winemakers. Holly is the 2008 James Beard Foundation winner for Best Chef Northwest and Cafe Juanita has been recognized by Gourmet Magazine, Robb Report, Wine Spectator, as well as multiple year nominations for Best Restaurant Service, Outstanding Chef and Outstanding Restaurant from the James Beard Foundation. In 2009 she competed on the Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef” and in 2010, Holly challenged and beat Iron Chef Cat Cora on “Iron Chef America”. The restaurant is located at 9702 NE 92nd Place, Kirkland, WA. (206) 823-1505 www.cafejuanita.com