Chardonnay and Spaghetti-o’s

by on Nov 18, 2010

Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. As we are approaching the holidays, I am eagerly planning my event schedule for
downtown Yakima.  For me, the holiday season starts with Thanksgiving in Wine Country from November 26th-28th. I’m hoping to learn a little more about pairing food and wine. I tell ya, nothing beats a glass of Kana Winery’s Tempranillo paired with a bowl of Cheerio’s or the Gilbert Cellars UnOaked Chardonnay with Spaghetti-o’s. But this year, I’m would like to cook outside the box and I think that the tools are here in downtown Yakima’s wineries and restaurants.

After Thanksgiving in Wine Country, I’m am gearing up for a weekend of  fun: Downtown Yakima First Friday’s and the Christmas Lighted Parade!  Where do I sign up? First Friday’s are a great way to spend some quality time with my friends and family in the city that I love! Plus, with the retail and drink specials, mix of live music and DJs, and people downtown, there really is no better place to spend a Friday  night. The Christmas Lighted Parade, on the first Sunday in December,
is one of my favorite holiday traditions, its a unique way to experience Yakima and the hot chocolate is always a must!

Then there are various holiday productions occurring throughout the month of December. The Yakima Symphony Chorus will have it’s Winter Concert on the 11th at the Capitol Theatre. The Yakima Light Opera is the 17th followed by La Pastorela on the 18th and 19th, both shows are at the Seasons. On the 18th, make sure to head downtown for the Warm Wine Walk, where several downtown businesses will offer mulled and spiced wines.

Finally, I’m capping off my downtown festivities with the 6th Annual Rockin’ New Years Eve, which is put on by the Committee for Downtown Yakima. The New Years Eve bash features live music, a kids tent, food vendors, a beer and wine tent and fireworks at midnight.  I’ll be checking that out as well as all of the fun entertainment at the restaurants, bars and wineries downtown.

So, happy holidays, and my advice is load up on egg nog and hang out under the mistletoe.

Seasons Greetings, DD

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