Seattle Weekend Date Ideas: Splurge Vs. Steal

SPLURGE VS. STEAL!

Well, it's Thursday. Which means I'm probably not the only one who is in desperate need of the Weekend. And a drink. Which happens to be the theme of this week's installment of Splurge vs. Steal!

SPLURGE!

Now, you all know that Brett and I love us some beer. But we also love wine! Really, we're alcoholics we don't discriminate when it comes to booze.

So, we thought we'd alert our fabulous fellow wine-o readers of this weekend's fabulous wine event, happening November 21st, 2009 at Fremont Studios : Seattle's hottest wine event returns this fall! Featuring more than 75 of the hottest Washington winemakers pouring their $30 and under favorites (2 pours from each), and the trendiest up-and-coming chefs from 15 restaurants serving delicious culinary treats. It's designed to be an unintimidating and fun night where winemakers mingle with the crowd. Plus, there's a DJ, which means: DANCING!!

Of course, the 35 and under “at heart” are welcome as well. ;)

Tickets on sale now! $50 Single, $90 Pair HOURS: 6 - 10p.m.

STEAL!

Love wine but the above event isn't quite your thing? Why not play the Wine Game with your special someone?

"What in the world is the Wine Game, Brett and Mandy??"

I'm glad you asked: Get together with your sweetie for a night in. Each of you provides one (or two, or three) bottles of wine (as cheap as $2.95 each at your friendly Trader Joe's!), but first, cover the label with paper so your honey can't see what type of wine it is.

Next, you open the first bottle and have a sip. Or a glass. Or several glasses.

Each of you has to write down FIVE DESCRIPTIVE WORDS that you think will show up on the label somewhere (no cheating in using words like 'wine' or 'alcohol content' -- think up creative words like 'fruity' or 'nutty' or 'earthy' or 'sexy' or 'flabberghastingly good' ... which is my favorite.) Write them down, then once you have both completed your lists, compare with the wine label and see who is closest!

With each round, you can think up a new 'punishment' for the loser, or 'reward' for the winner. Email us if you need suggestions.

Why not put in a good movie as background noise? Here is a list of the Top Ten Wine Movies of all time. And yes, Sideways is one of them!

(This couple has the right idea! not sure if Brett and I are good enough to guess the BRAND, but hey, we'll keep practicing!)

Cheers, and Happy Dating!

xo,
B&M