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CHEF'S BLOG – REDONDO BEACH

by Gabe Cabrera, Executive Chef for Salty's at Redondo Beach [ Email ]

February 2012

I want to remind you about a slew of great things going on at Redondo Beach—in case you’ve forgotten! Do you know that we have Happy Hour Monday through Saturday, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. It’s also every Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to closing. You can find many of our dinner menu classics for only 2 to 12 bucks! We have drink specials, too, like Happy Beer for only $2 to $4 or Happy Wines for only $5 and several Don’t Worry Be Happy Cocktails for only $7. Need more food? We also feature Daily Happy Specials:

Mondays: Margarita & Ceviche $8
Tuesdays: Blackened Salmon Fajita & Corona $12
Wednesdays: Scampi & Wine $14
Thursdays: Manila Clams & Maine Lobster Bake with a Brewskie $16
Fridays: Prime Rib & Covey Run Cabernet $20
Saturdays: Dungeness Crab Legs Three Ways & a Glass of Bubbly $20
Sundays: Pizza & Choice of Blue Moon, Coors Light or Salty’s Amber $10

It’s all for fun! Oh, wait, there’s more! You know about our Sunday Brunch, right? Did you know that for under 37 bucks you can get bottomless Dungeness crab, wild salmon, oysters, prawns, prime rib, clams and several other breakfast favorites. There are soooo many items on our brunch buffet, I myself have forgotten them! So you have to come down and witness the spread for yourself! February is a great month to treat your special loved one. Bring her in for Sunday Brunch!

Did you know the MaST Aquarium next door is open for free to the public for Water Weekends? You should bring your kids and interact with the underwater sea life of Puget Sound. You can "see" and "touch" living sea life in eleven large flow-through tanks.

The MaST Center is open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for free! Bring the kids and then come over to see me and grab a bite to eat, right next door. I am here every Saturday and would love to see you! Ask for me, Chef Gabriel!

Valentine’s Cocktail Class serves up sensational sips and gorgeous views for your sweetheart!

Join us for the second of our wildly popular Cocktail Classes on Saturday, February 11, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Beverage Manager Janae Webb and Lead Bartender Jason Bosshart will host an afternoon of tasty bar bites from Chef Gabriel Cabrera, while showing you how to mix Jason’s creative cocktails—made with love and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Bring your sweetheart or bring a friend to enjoy an afternoon of sampling, sipping and majestic views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and Maury Island. Here’s your menu:

Redondo’s Love Potion
Made with tropical-infused vodka and fruit juices
Valentini
Made with cinnamon-flavored whiskey, Sour Apple Pucker and a splash of cranberry juice
Chocolate Kiss
Made with Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, vanilla vodka and a splash of cream,
served up in a chocolate-rimmed martini glass

The class is $30 per person and includes recipe cards, demonstrations on bar techniques, cocktails for sipping and appetizers for noshing. Seating is limited. Attendees must be 21 or over. Reservations by phone are required. Please call us at 253.946.0636 to make a reservation for Saturday, February 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

T-birds games come with dinner and a free ride.

Redondo Beach is the place to be before the Seattle Thunderbirds take to the ice. Enjoy a Three-Course Prix Fixe menu before select games and get a free ride to ShoWare Center in Kent following dinner, all for only $58 per person. You will be driven straight to the front door and after the game you will be driven back to Salty’s. No lines, no hassle, just plain family fun! Salty’s offers plenty of free parking.

Dinner is served at 4:45 p.m. on March 10 for the Portland game that starts at 7:05 p.m. Happy Hour drinks are available, too. The ticket with dinner and a free ride price of $58 excludes tax and gratuity. Call us today at 253.945.8248 to purchase tickets and make your reservations.

Redondo Beach live music for February.

Please join us for live music in our bar. Here's the schedule.

January 2012

Wow, 2012 is here! And just to set the tone, I would like to say that the partying and celebrating is going to continue all year long. Here is what is happening in January at Salty’s at Redondo:

Our “Block Party” Happy Hour Music Series will continue every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. featuring live tunes by Mike Roy along with a three course menu including several of Salty’s classics as well as our Happy Hour Menu. Yes, I’ll have our regular Bar Menu available so come on down and join the Fun!!

On Friday, January 13, at 6:00 p.m. we are collaborating with Sozo Wines for a wine tasting and cooking class featuring three appetizers. While we are in the class, my kitchen team will be busy preparing the same appetizers you are learning, so you can enjoy them with wine pairings from Sozo Winemaker Cheryl Jones. Read the full story below.

Lastly, on Friday, January 20, at 5:30 p.m. we are presenting to you another of our famous brewmaster's dinners with five courses paired with Samuel Adams brews. Yes, this will be a blast! If you made it to one of these events before, you know what I am talking about. If you have not come to one of our brewmaster's dinners, then get in here and discover a lively way to enjoy Salty’s! See the full story below.

Sozo Wine-friendly Cooking Class is “Smart” fund-raiser for Federal Way Food Bank.

What happens when an award-winning local winemaker, a chef extraordinaire, an elderlaw attorney (Rajiv Nagaich with Aging Options) and the funnyman Pat Cashman all put their heads together to produce a truly innovative mechanism for supporting the Federal Way Food Bank? You get “Smart Movers,” an evening of appetizer cooking demos, wine tasting and pairings, along with lots of laughs, all for a great cause.

In 2011, Sozo Wines pioneered an ingenious model for providing over 50,000 meals locally (so far, and still counting) through Seattle food banks by way of its partnership with Seattle’s finest restaurants. A “smart thing” to do. So now, we’re out to replicate this successful model here in the Federal Way area, starting with Salty’s on Friday, January 13, at 6:00 p.m. Salty’s Smart Executive Chef Gabriel Cabrera will demo smart local food that’s good for you and pair it with Sozo wines. Here's the appetizers:

First: Sweet Potato & Parsnip Cream Soup
Garnished with carrots, celery, crispy leeks and chives. Paired with Sozo Humanity Riesling
Second: Tenderloin Medallion
Grilled medallion laced with Abundant demi-glace, topped with Rogue River blue cheese, presented with braised turnips, radish, carrots, cabbage, apples and pears, garnished with pecan wood-smoked bacon crisp. Paired with Sozo Abundant Mouvedre
Third: Seared Tiger Prawns
Tiger Prawns seared with orange-ginger marinade smothered with hot pepper jam, served over braised red kale, Napa cabbage and snow peas, garnished with confetti rice. Paired with Sozo Compassion Chardonnay and Generosity Tempranillo

Sozo winemaker Cheryl Jones (former head winemaker for Chateau St. Michelle) will be in attendance to share her knowledge with you. Lastly, “smart–guy” Pat Cashman will serve as emcee (Public Safety Notice: Cashman will not be allowed access to sharp utensils during Chef Gabe’s cooking demo). Our “Smart Movers” fundraiser event is only $30 per person.

Listen to the Aging Options radio show on KTTH 770AM, Saturday, January 7, 11:00 to 11:30, to hear the story about Salty's Sozo Wine-Friendly Cooking Class and why Pat Cashman recommends it for you. Then call Salty’s at 253.946.0636 for your reservation. Reservations by phone are required.

Don’t miss Samuel Adams Brewmaster Dinner at Redondo.

Salty’s at Redondo invites you to their five-course Samuel Adams Brewmaster’s Dinner on Friday, January 20, at 6:00 p.m. For this fun, casual evening, we will partner up with Boston’s most well-known brewery. Our menu is a collaboration of Chef Gabriel Cabrera’s inventive cuisine and Beverage Manager Janae Webb’s keen palate for pairing. Sam Adams Brewmaster Chelsea Bernard will present and discuss each mouth-watering brew. Here’s your menu:

First: Baby Spinach Salad
Tossed with warm bacon vinaigrette, garnished with chopped hard-boiled eggs, red onions and crisp Honey-Cured Bacon. Paired with Cherry Wheat
Second: Dungeness Crab Macaroni & Cheese
Garlic-roasted Dungeness crab meat, macaroni, cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, goat cheese and cream sauce, garnished with Beecher’s cheese bread crumbs. Paired with Winter Lager
Third: Beef Kebobs
Beef tenderloin grilled and basted with Teriyaki sauce, laced with spicy Sriracha hot chili sauce, garnished with sticky rice, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Paired with Boston Lager
Fourth: Tiger Prawns
Crusted with sweet chili rub, grilled and smothered with barbecued hollandaise sauce, served over Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, garnished with baby carrots and asparagus. Paired with Alpine Spring
Fifth: Brownie
Rich chocolate brownie served warm atop chocolate fudge, topped with vanilla bean home-made ice cream. Paired with Cream Stout
The menu is $65 per person (must be 21 or older). Please join us for a night of delicious food, Boston’s most popular beer and great company. Reservations by phone are required. Call 253.946.0636 today. We look forward to seeing you! See more at www.samueladams.com.

T-birds games come with dinner and a free ride.

Redondo Beach is the place to be before the Seattle Thunderbirds take to the ice. Enjoy a Three-Course Prixe Fixe menu before select games and get a free ride to ShoWare Center in Kent following dinner, all for only $58 per person. You will be driven straight to the front door and after the game you will be driven back to Salty’s. No lines, no hassle, just plain family fun! Salty’s offers plenty of free parking.

Dinner is served at 4:45 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. games and at 5:00 p.m. for the 7:35 p.m. games: January 20 (Kamloops 7:35 p.m.) and March 10 (Portland 7:05 p.m.). Happy Hour drinks are available, too. The ticket with dinner and a free ride price of $58 excludes tax and gratuity. Call us today at 253.945.8248 to purchase tickets and make your reservations.

Redondo Beach live music in the bar for January.

Joine us on Mondays for the Redondo Beach Happy Hour Music Series. It's every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy live tunes by Mike Roy along with a multicourse menu we're calling Salty's Classics for only $25 per person.

Monday Night Salty's Classics Menu - Only $25

Small Greek Salad
Small Bay Shrimp and Bay Scallop Ceviche
Surf and Turf with a six-oz. Top Sirloin, Merlot Demi-Glace, Garlic-Butter Grilled Prawns (two), Vermouth Butter Sauce,
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley
A Brownie and Scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Of course our Happy Hour and Bar Menu is also available. Seating is limited for this exclusive bar event, so don’t wait to call 253.946.0636 and reserve your spot right now. Here's a video of our live music on Mondays:

If you can't make it in on Monday for live music, check out our Live Music Schedule for other nights we serve live music.

December 2011

During late fall and all thru the winter months, as we all know, our precious fresh wild halibut and salmon from the Pacific Northwest is not available. Believe it or not, this is when the fun really begins for my kitchen team. We find ourselves calling all of our connections around all the waters of the world like Hawaii, Fiji, Costa Rica, Mexico, Australia, just to name a few. When we find out what species of fresh fish are available, we ask our dear friends to send us a sample so we can try different preparations and decide what would be best for our guests. Sounds like a lot of fun, huh? Well it really is! My kitchen team gets to see and try the very best that each body of water has to offer almost daily. Then we dream up preparations to make the best of the best! So we invite you to come on down or give me a call and find out what I have for you today. I guarantee you’ll be pleased! Oh, and just in case you’re in a state of panic right now, I will still have fresh frozen wild salmon daily and we’ll go out of our way to please you! Just tell me what you want!

Have you been to the Nutcracker Ballet? When you visit us at Salty’s in December, be sure to ask your server for a 15% discount coupon for Pacific Northwest Nutcracker Ballet select performances of the Nutcracker. We have them ready for you!

Taste the magic of Santa brunches at Redondo Beach.

We bend over backwards to dazzle you with our decor, delicious dishes and Santa’s arrival for photos with you—or your kids! Ho! Ho! Ho! Old Saint Nick will join you on December 11 and 18. Ballerinas from Evergreen City Ballet visit December 4 and 11, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Bring the entire family for a photo with Santa! Large party? No problem! Check out our December brunches menu and schedule then make reservations today.

T-birds games come with dinner and a free ride at Redondo Beach.

Redondo Beach is the place to be before the Seattle Thunderbirds take to the ice. Enjoy a Three-Course Prixe Fixe menu before select games and get a free ride to ShoWare Center in Kent following dinner, all for only $58 per person. You will be driven straight to the front door and after the game you will be driven back to Salty’s. No lines, no hassle, just plain family fun! Salty’s offers plenty of complimentary parking.Dinner is served at 4:45 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. games and at 5:00 p.m. for the 7:35 p.m. games: December 9 (Prince George 7:35 p.m.), January 20 (Kamloops 7:35 p.m.) and March 10 (Portland 7:05 p.m.). Happy Hour drinks are available too. The ticket with dinner and a free ride price of $58 excludes tax and gratuity. Call us today at 253.945.8248 to purchase tickets and make your reservations.

Ring in the New Year at Redondo Beach.

Don’t miss South Seattle’s No. 1 location for ringing in the new year. Enjoy a celebration of sparkling wines and Champagne along with live music with Corey Wilds Bandfrom 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. and a gala menu by Executive Chef Gabriel Cabrera. The menu features Wild Salmon, Seared Sea Scallops, Mahi Mahi Oscar, Seafood Cioppino, Dungeness Crab-Stuffed Salmon, along with Live Maine Lobster, King Crab Legs, or choose Classic Filet & Lobster or our Prime Top Sirloin. First seating is at 4:30 p.m. with last seating at 10:00 p.m. View our New Year's Eve Menu then make reservations by phone at 253.946.0636.

Redondo Beach live music for December.

Please join us for live music in our bar. Here's the schedule.

November 2011

I want to invite you and your family and friends to Salty’s at Redondo’s Rockin ’80s 30th Anniversary Party on Friday, December 2. In honor of our 1981 origin on the gorgeous Puget Sound waterfront at Redondo Beach, you’re invited to dance to 1980s live music, play games and be sure to dress in your ’80s best to win prizes. And get this, bring a1980s menu from Salty’s (any Salty’s) and receive a gift card for $30 (limit one gift card per guest).
If you wish us “Happy Anniversary” when you visit us, or post “Happy Anniversary to Salty’s at Redondo” on our Facebook page (like us at Facebook.com/SaltysRedondo), from November 2 to December 2, you’ll receive a free slice of our famous White Chocolate Mousse Cake (just show us the posting on your smart phone or bring a printout with you). Read below for more about our party.

You’re invited to a Rockin '80s Party to celebrate 30 years at Redondo Beach.

Redondo will celebrate its 30th birthday with a Rockin ‘80s Party at the waterfront restaurant on Friday, December 2. The restaurant was opened in 1981 by Gerald and Kathryn Kingen. Executive Chef Gabe Cabrera and Managing Partner Terianne Broyles are planning an open house party to thank guests who have celebrated their own personal parties in the restaurant and lounge over three decades. It will be Happy Hour all day long in the bar.

For our Rockin ’80s Party don your ’80s garb, answer Blondie’s Call Me, take a walk in the Purple Rain, spend Time with the Culture Club and cruise into Redondo with the Material Girl. Come dressed in your best ’80s outfit to win prizes. Just for dressing like a Lucky Star? Or maybe your ’80s retro look is more Boy George. Whatever your look, we can’t wait to see you! Join your fellow Salty’s guests for a Champagne Toast at 7:30 p.m. and enjoy games throughout the evening, with a chance to win prizes that will support the Des Moines Food Bank.

Chef Cabrera has created a special menu for the Rockin ’80s Party available from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and if you have any old Salty’s menus from the ’80s, present them to your server and win a $30 gift card for a future visit (limit one per guest). Celebrate Salty’s 30 big ones. We know how to party. Let us show you how. For reservations, please call 253.946.0636 today.

T-birds games come with dinner and a free ride.

Redondo Beach is the place to be before the Seattle Thunderbirds take to the ice. Enjoy a Three-Course Prixe Fixe menu before select games and get a free ride to ShoWare Center in Kent following dinner, all for only $58 per person. You will be driven straight to the front door and after the game you will be driven back to Salty’s. No lines, no hassle, just plain family fun! Salty’s offers plenty of complimentary parking.Dinner is served at 4:45 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. games and at 5:00 p.m. for the 7:35 p.m. games:

• Nov. 18, Tri-City 7:35 p.m.
• Dec. 9, Prince George 7:35 p.m.
• Jan. 20, Kamloops 7:35 p.m.
• Mar. 10, Portland 7:05 p.m.

Happy Hour drinks are available too. The ticket with dinner and a free ride price of $58 excludes tax and gratuity. Call us today at 253.945.8248 to purchase tickets and make your reservations.

Redondo Beach live music for November.

Please join us for live music in our bar. Here's the schedule.

October 2011

Fall is here and I like to think that the season marks the beginning of many celebrations, gatherings and parties. To get us all in the mood here at Redondo, we came up with a great reason to party. We know you’ll love our Happy Hour Music Series every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. during October, including Halloween (which falls on a Monday). We’re featuring live tunes by Mike Roy along with a Crustacean Feast for only $25 per person. Here’s what I’m serving you:

Chilled Jonah Crab Claws (4 oz.), Chilled Snow Crab Claws (4 oz.) and Chilled Maine Lobster Claws (4 oz.) served with melted Garlic Butter, Drawn Butter, House Cocktail Sauce, a petite Caesar Salad, a Cup of Salty’s Seafood Chowder, steamed Corn on the Cob and steamed Red Potatoes.

Seating is limited for this exclusive bar event, so don’t wait to call 253.946.0636 and reserve your spot today. Only $25 per person.

Come see me at the Tacoma Dome Holiday Food & Gift Festival on Saturday, October 22, at 3:00 p.m. I’ll be demonstrating how to put together a Clam and Lobster Bake, one of our guest’s favorite daily bar specials. It is very easy and a lot of fun to prepare, and it’s a great dish to offer as an appetizer for nibbling at your next cocktail party. See more at www.holidaygiftshows.com (click on Cooking Demos to see more on other demos offered).

Can’t wait to see you at Redondo Beach in October. Be sure to say hello! Check out our menus and then make reservations online or call us at 253.946.0636.

You’re invited to our Georgetown Brewing Co. Brewmaster’s Dinner, Fri., Oct. 28 at Redondo Beach.

Don’t miss our Georgetown Brewing Company five-course Brewmaster’s Dinner on Friday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m. Beverage Manager Janae Webb says that “Guests will enjoy these unique, delightful Northwest beers from one of Seattle’s best known breweries paired with Chef Gabe Cabrera’s special menu items selected to highlight the rich flavors.” Brewmaster Adam Winn will talk about the beers. Here’s your menu:

First Course

Bibb Lettuce & House-Made Rogue River Blue Cheese Salad
with Apple Wood-Smoked Hazelnuts, Scallions, Tomatoes, Crisp Bacon
Pairing—Roger’s Pilsner (Yakima-grown Czechoslovakian
sterling hops give this refreshing pilsner a spicy and earthy hop aroma)

Second Course

Grilled Calamari Steak Strips à la Provençal with Fresh Oregano and Parsley, Served atop Sauce à la Provençal (made with garlic, shallots, white wine, sweet peppers, tomato, onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini and olive oil)
Pairing—Manny’s Pale Ale (Northwest hops, premium barley and unique yeast give this rich ale a complex malty middle with a snappy hop finish)

Third Course

Roasted 3-Oz. Top Sirloin Strip Wrapped with Smoked Bacon and Topped with Sautéed Mushrooms and Merlot Demi-glace, Garnished with Fresh Chives, Served over Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pairing—Choppers Red Ale (Northwest-style with lots of late addition Cascade hops give this malty red ale a floral and spicy aroma)

Fourth Course

Tiger Prawn Scampi on Creamy Polenta, Topped with Cream Sauce (made with sautéed fennel, tomato, garlic, shallots, preserved Moroccan lemons), Parmesan, Italian Parsley
Pairing—Lucille India Pale Ale (floral, citrusy and awesome)

Fifth Course

Pumpkin Cheesecake, Egg Nog Sauce, Cranberry-Orange Compote
Pairing—Georgetown Porter (exceptionally flavorful, medium- bodied porter with tons of chocolate and roasted malt)

Cost is $65 per person (must be 21 or older) and dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required by calling 253.946.0636. Can't wait to see you there!

Don't miss Salty's Chefs’ “Clam Boil” only $25.99 on Oct. 6.

Mark a big “Salty’s” on your calendar for Thursday night, the 6th of October, because this is one night you won’t want to miss. It’s an old-fashioned Clam Boil starting at 5:30 p.m. The clams are fresh and tasty from our local waters and our chefs will boil them up with local corn, sweet onions, potatoes and mirepoix (the wonderful French flavor base of carrots, celery, onions). It’s all about seafood and it’s in honor of our October “Aw Shucks” Amorous Oysters Festival. It’s served with Salty’s world-famous seafood chowder chock full of scallops, clams, bay shrimp and bacon. It comes with our Kicked-Up Caesar Salad with creamy dressing, ground Parmesan and lemon relish. Top it off with some great crusty bread for dipping. Then wash it all down with a pint of Hopworks Urban Brewery’s Organic IPA. This namesake IPA from Portland’s first eco-brewpub is quickly becoming a Northwest classic, with resinous flavors of citrus fruit and pine—a delightful complement to the sweet and briny seafood. Read more.

Free waterfront parking for Husky games.

Say goodbye to the traffic hassles at Husky home games. Adios to traffic jams, parking fees and long walks to the stadium and back afterwards. Park at Salty’s free and speed your way to and from the games on our Husky Express! Catch it at either Salty’s on Alki Beach or at Redondo Beach for just $30, plus receive a free gift card for a future visit to Salty’s. Come early for our world-famous all-you-can-eat Saturday brunch at Alki or lunch at Redondo, and after the game, join our Dawg Day Happy Hour from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Alki and 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Redondo. For reservations and tickets, call 206.905.1956 right now. Here’s the Huskies Game Schedule. Go Dawgs!

Redondo Beach live music for October.

REDONDO BEACH—Please join us for live music in our bar. Here's the schedule.

September 2011

We have a lot of fun stuff going on for you in September. We had so much fun in August with our Bull’s Eye Three-Course Tasting Menu that we’ll continue it in September with a change. I showcased several signature food preparations for you as a three-course tasting feast including one soft drink, tea, coffee, wine or beer for only $19—or you got it free if you landed one of the two darts we provided for our bull’s eye target. This time around I am calling it The Food Fight where anyone coming in for my Food Fight Tasting Menu will have the opportunity to answer two trivia food questions and, if you answer at least one question correctly, you get your menu for free!!! Here’s your menu for only $19 (or maybe free, if you’re food savvy that is):

1st Course: Ceviche, Crab & Artichoke Dip, Calamari, Redondo Sushi Roll

2nd Course: Simply Grilled Wild Salmon, Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus

3rd Course: Salty’s Legendary White Chocolate Mousse Cake,
Creme Brûlée, Ice Cream or Sorbet

Start studying today and then make reservations at 253.946.0636.

We have more ways to play (see full stories below): “We Love Summer at Redondo Beach Deck Party” on September 17; learn how to make creative cocktails on September 24; and save the date October 21 for a Brews ‘n’ Views brewmaster dinner. Watch my blog for the menu!

To top it all off, we want to start celebrating Salty’s at Redondo’s 30th Anniversary. It’s in December, but here are two cocktails we’re featuring to get in the spirit: Classic Coffee Redondo made with Amaretto, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, caramelized sugar rim, coffee and whipped cream. Yummmy. Plus you must try Redondo’s Gem made with Absolut Vodka, Splash of Midori, sweet and sour, sour Apple Pucker and Blue Curacao. Check out our complete Cocktail Menu and then make reservations online or call us at 253.946.0636.

“We Love Summer” Redondo Beach Deck Party is Sept. 17.

Don’t miss our “We Love Summer at Redondo Beach Deck Party.” It’s all for fun in the sun (it’s going to stick around awhile, right?) with live tunes by Mike Roy, a Redondo fave. Come join us on Saturday, September 17, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Here is your menu by Executive Chef Gabriel Cabrera, for only $25 (yes, all this):

• Half Rack of Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
• Boneless Skin-On Chicken Breast Caribbean Style with Mango Salsa
• Steamed Corn on the Cob
• Coconut Rice & Potato Salad
• Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Mozzarella Cheese
• Greek Salad & Cole Slaw

Please make reservations by phone at 253.946.0636 and then find your favorite party hat and try to top what Chef Gabe will be showing off on that fabulous head of his.

Creative cocktail class includes bar techniques and tasty bites for noshing, Sept. 24.

Please join us on Saturday, September 24, for an afternoon cocktail class filled with some of Salty’s at Redondo guests’ favorite concoctions. We will introduce you to some of our most popular summer cocktails paired with tasty bar bites! The class will be led by Salty’s Beverage Manager Janae Webb and Bartender Jason Bosshart.

One of these delightful drinks is our Tangerine Cosmo, pictured here, which is made with our Homemade Tangerine-Infused Vodka. We zest and marinade juicy tangerine in our favorite vodka selection for over two days before combining with Triple Sec, cranberry juice and fresh limes! This treat will be paired with Applewood House-Smoked Holmquist Hazelnuts. Yum! Along with our Tangerine Cosmo we know you’ll love learning how to make our Frozen Mango Mojito paired with Caribbean Mahi-Mahi Kabobs. Salty’s Summer Rita comes next paired with Crisp Jalapeno poppers with Dungeness crab stuffing.

The class is only 25 bucks and includes recipe cards, demo on bar techniques, as well as the cocktails to sip along with appetizers for noshing. Reservations are required (and, well, yes, you must be 21 or older, but you know that!). Call us today at 253.945.8248 to make a reservation for Saturday, September 24, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reservations by phone are required. 

T-birds games come with dinner and a free ride.

Redondo Beach is the place to be before the Seattle Thunderbirds take to the ice. Enjoy a Three-Course Prixe Fixe menu before select games and get a free ride to ShoWare Center in Kent following dinner, all for only $58 per person. You will be driven straight to the front door and after the game you will be driven back to Salty’s. No lines, no hassle, just plain family fun! Salty’s offers plenty of complimentary parking.Dinner is served at 4:45 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. games and at 5:00 p.m. for the 7:35 p.m. games:

• Sept. 24, Portland 7:05 p.m.
• Nov. 18, Tri-City 7:35 p.m.
• Dec. 9, Prince George 7:35 p.m.
• Jan. 20, Kamloops 7:35 p.m.
• Mar. 10, Portland 7:05 p.m.

Happy Hour drinks are available too. The ticket with dinner and a free ride price of $58 excludes tax and gratuity. Call us today at 253.945.8248 to purchase tickets and make your reservations.

August 2011

REDONDO BEACH—How long has it been since you visited my restaurant in the month of August? Well, you only have 31 days to do so, and I recommend you come down as often as you can, if not every day like I do! In my case when I come to “the office” it feels like a vacation with its beautiful setting. You will love my menus with their vast array of choices whether you have a taste for handmade burgers or steak and lobster, plus everything in between.

I want to invite you to my “Bull’s Eye Happy Hour,” starting Mondays in August from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. You’ll get a chance to win a Three Course Petite Tasting Menu of Salty’s Signature Dishes for free—if you hit the bull’s eye, that is. Start practicing today. The Redondo Bar is now featuring a Target just for you. Come in and order my tasting menu for only $19 and ask for prime seating on our north deck (weather permitting) and you’ll get a chance to win it for free. Here’s your menu which includes one soft drink, tea, coffee, wine or beer:

1st Course: Ceviche, Crab & Artichoke Dip, Calamari, Redondo Sushi Roll

2nd Course: Simply Grilled Wild Salmon, Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus

3rd Course: Salty’s Legendary White Chocolate Mousse Cake,
Creme Brûlée, Ice Cream or Sorbet

Reservations by phone are required. Call 253.945.8248 today. 

Have you signed up for my cooking class on Tuesday, September 13? I’ll be at Salty’s on Alki for our fundraiser Cooking with Class where I’ll be proud to rub shoulders with some of the best chefs in Seattle. I’ll have fun teaching you Ahi Poke Salad, a fun, quick preparation where we’ll be flash marinating chunks of center-cut ahi with fresh ginger, garlic and chili sauce, then searing it with sesame oil and sautéing it with sweet peppers and onions, then deglazing with a sauce made with hot chili oil, soy sauce and garlic chili paste, the tasty mixture is then placed on a bed of mixed greens laced with rice vinegar-oil vinaigrette, garnished with creamy wasabi sauce, fresh daikon, carrots and daikon sprouts. If you’d like to join the fun, go to seattledining.com/cwc.

Creative cocktail class includes bar techniques and tasty bites for noshing, Sept. 24.

Please join us on Saturday, September 24, for an afternoon cocktail class filled with some of Salty’s at Redondo guests’ favorite concoctions. We will introduce you to some of our most popular summer cocktails paired with tasty bar bites! The class will be led by Salty’s Beverage Manager Janae Webb and Bartender Jason Bosshart.

One of these delightful drinks is our Tangerine Cosmo, pictured here, which is made with our Homemade Tangerine-Infused Vodka. We zest and marinade juicy tangerine in our favorite vodka selection for over two days before combining with Triple Sec, cranberry juice and fresh limes! This treat will be paired with Applewood House-Smoked Holmquist Hazelnuts. Yum! Along with our Tangerine Cosmo we know you’ll love learning how to make our Frozen Mango Mojito paired with Caribbean Mahi-Mahi Kabobs. Salty’s Summer Rita comes next paired with Crisp Jalapeno poppers with Dungeness crab stuffing.

The class is only 25 bucks and includes recipe cards, demo on bar techniques, as well as the cocktails to sip along with appetizers for noshing. Reservations are required (and, well, yes, you must be 21 or older, but you know that!). Call us today at 253.945.8248 to make a reservation for Saturday, September 24, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reservations by phone are required. 

July 2011

Saunter into the most scintillating summer fundraiser in Tacoma—Zoobilee, the Point Defiance Zoo annual fundraiser on Friday, July 15, and be sure to visit my booth. This year, you’re invited to enjoy the cultural influences of the clouded leopard’s native habitat, Thailand—the inspiration of Zoobilee 2011. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is dedicated to the conservation of clouded leopards and their habitat. Your support of Zoobilee assists the community zoo to continue its conservation work. Come and enjoy specialty drinks and fine food from over fifty local establishments, as you dance the night away on four different stages. Take a stroll through the Thai Market, place a bid at the silent auction, have clouded leopard spots airbrushed onto your arm—all while enjoying the ambiance of Thailand. Hope to see you there where I’ll be serving Salty’s world-famous seafood chowder with a smile.

This time of year it’s a chef’s nirvana out there giving me an opportunity to showcase what I can do for you! Northwest seafood, fruit and produce are at their prime. Halibut and several salmon species are waiting for you. I keep my saltwater tank stocked with live Dungeness crab (a local fave). Albacore Tuna straight from Westport is available mid-July. Premium local WSDA-certified organic produce is here. The sun is shining, our decks are open, our Seafood Bar patio and window are ready for picnics on the beach. Peruse my summertime menus then come visit me at Redondo Beach, bring family and friends, relax, enjoy and let me do all the work for you!

Seafood bar is open for picnics at Redondo beach.

REDONDO BEACH—The promise of sunny summer days at Redondo Beach beckon you and your family to come fish off the local pier here on Poverty Bay, play in the sand, wade in the surf. And then have lunch or dinner at the walk-up window Seafood Bar at Salty’s. The window opens 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily and offers a kid-friendly menu with a wonderful selection of local seafood favorites—cooked to order. After making your selections from our menu, all you have to do is choose which of our outdoor picnic tables suit you best or bring a blanket and picnic on the beach. Call 253.945.1363 ahead so it’s ready when you arrive. Here’s your Outdoor Seafood Bar menu.

June 2, 2011

I told you I would bring back some old faves on my Market Sheets. Now you can order my famous Romano-Asiago Halibut!  See for yourself…

June 2011

Redondo chef's blog.

By Chef Gabriel Cabrera

REDONDO BEACH—Do you have a favorite dish at Redondo you miss and wish you could find on our menus? My June Market Sheets will be just for you and your requests so you can find your faves back in play. I change them weekly so there’s plenty of opportunity. Call me at 253.946.0636 or e-mail me and let me know what you want back!

Our outdoor-window Fish Bar is open for business for the summer, and our decks are open weather permitting. Check out the Fish Bar Menu and call ahead at 253.945.1363 so it's ready when you arrive.

Let’s all pray to Mother Nature for sunshine, especially on Father’s Day when we’ll be presenting our annual brunch smorgasbord of Dad-friendly dishes. We’ll feature Bratwurst with all the trimmings, BBQ beef ribs, build-your-own pulled pork sliders (they are to die for!), mashed potatoes and gravy and grilled corn on the cob, in addition to the usual suspects on our Father's Day Sunday brunch.

Also, we’re planning a spectacular Fourth of July lunch celebration with a live band. If the sun shines, we’ll party out on our decks. If it rains, we’ll party in our dining rooms! Here's the story:

4th of July picnic-style $19 lunch at Redondo includes live music.

REDONDO BEACH—It’s a Picnic to End All Picnics, and we’ll celebrate rain or shine! Gather your family together for a memorable 4th of July lunch at Redondo Beach. We’ll provide all of the fixings to make you see fireworks! Here's your menu:

4th of July Lunch Menu for only $19/Person

Half Rack BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Roasted Bone In-Skin On Half Chicken Breast
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Potato Salad and Baked Beans
Tomato, Cucumber & Fresh Mozarella Salad
Pasta Salad & Coleslaw
Fruit Pies

Lunch is served 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and costs just $19 per person! Yes, all the above is just $19! (Well, it doesn’t include tax, gratuity and alcohol).

We'll also serve Happy Hour beers—$4 Salty’s Amber and $2 Coor’s Light. Dance to the sounds of live music from local band Two Buck Chuck, brothers Ryan and Sean Mefferd, on acoustic guitar and vocals. Their range includes everything from James Taylor to Lady Gaga and surely a rendition of some favorite American tunes to celebrate the day. Mark your calendar, bring your family and friends. Reservations are required by phone, in advance. Please call us at 253.946.0636 today.

May 2011

On Cinco de Mayo we’ll feature our Redondo Fajita with Blackened Salmon for only $7.99. It’s served in a flour tortilla with sautéed vegetables, pico, chipotle cream sauce and black beans. We suggest you pair it with a Corona for only $2. Usually available only on Tuesdays, this is a day to celebrate freedom and democracy. Please join us!

In May, local farmers start calling to invite me to their farms so that I can pick and choose the absolute freshest and most flavorful produce to bring into my restaurant. These local fruits and vegetables will practically be walking through the back door of Salty’s and demanding their place on my menu! To top it off, halibut will be going strong, and there will be fresh, wild salmon runs open all over the region, with Copper River king salmon and sockeye salmon becoming available in mid-May. Winter is over and nature’s bounty is in celebration of spring! My new menus reflect all of the local, seasonal seafood, fruit and vegetables available to me throughout spring and summer. Please come on down and check it out, you won’t be disappointed!

We all know that time flies when we are having fun, and May indeed is one of the best months in the chef’s world as far as fun is concerned. But this beautiful month sails on by, so hurry into Salty’s at Redondo Beach before it’s over. You won’t want to miss all the fresh spring ingredients.

Don't miss Sierra Nevada brew dinner at Redondo, May 13.

By Beermonger Scott McDowell

Premium ingredients and time-honored brewing techniques make Sierra Nevada ales and lagers truly exceptional. We're partnering with them for a Brewmaster's Dinner on Friday, May 13, at 6:00 p.m. You're invited. You'll love these pairings, especially the the Ovila Abbey Dubbel which was developed in collaboration with the centuries-old monastic brewing tradition of the Abbey of New Clairvaux in California. The fifth course, Crème Brûlée Trio, is paired perfectly with Sierra Nevada's 30th Anniversary Brewers Reserve Grand Cru, a very special blend of their three most popular vintages and a tribute to Salty's at Redondo's own 30th anniversary this December. Here's your five-course menu.

Toast: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Fresh Handmade Sushi Roll
California roll with King crab meat, avocado and asparagus dipped in tempura batter, fried to a crisp golden brown.
Served with wasabi tobiko, pickled ginger, daikon sprouts and soy sauce.
Paired with Glissade Golden Bock

G&D Salmon Lox
With fresh dill cream cheese, capers, red onion, chopped hardboiled eggs and baguettes
toasted with smoked paprika-infused oil, garlic, shallots.
Paired with Porter

Beef Tenderloin Medallions
Crusted with dry porcini and morel mushrooms, seared and smothered with creamy mushroom ragout,
roasted Roma tomatoes and fresh chives.
Paired with Ovila Abbey Dubbel

Colossal Tiger Prawn
Filled with fresh Dungeness crab stuffing and roasted with shallot, garlic and fresh herb butter, atop mashed potatoes with picatta sauce.
Paired with Summerfest Lager

Crème Brûlée Trio
Chocolate, vanilla and raspberry, caramelized sugar and fresh strawberries.
Paired with 30th Anniversary Brewers Reserve Grand Cru

The cost is $64.99/person. For reservations, call 253.946.0636.

Redondo Beach seafood bar opens Memorial Day, May 30.

The promise of sunny summer days at Redondo Beach beckon you and your family to come fish off the local pier here on Poverty Bay, play in the sand, wade in the surf. And then have lunch or dinner at the walk-up window Seafood Bar at Salty’s. The window opens Memorial Day weekend, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Our outdoor Seafood Bar offers a kid-friendly menu with a wonderful selection of local seafood favorites—cooked to order. After making your selections from our menu, all you have to do is choose which of our outdoor picnic tables suit you best or bring a blanket and picnic on the beach. Call ahead so it’s ready when you arrive: 253.945.1363.

April 2011

During the month of April, halibut season is in full swing! I'm sure that most chefs would agree that halibut's popularity in the Northwest is due to the fact that it is one of the most versatile fish. It's delicious in almost any preparation. Around this time of the year, I love to go into my coffers and dig out timeless recipes that keep my loyal guests happy, so please stop in for fresh halibut soon.

On March 15, The Mirror unveiled the winners in the 13th Annual "Best of Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Des Moines and Northeast Tacoma" voting. Each year, they ask the residents of our local area—from south Seattle to north Tacoma—to vote for their choice in 70 different categories. Salty's at Redondo Beach is a perennial winner: "Best Seafood Restaurant" 1st Place and "Best Brunch" 3rd Place. Thanks very much to the readers of The Mirror!

Also, I am already organizing another Brewer's Dinner event, so mark your calendar for Friday, May 13, at 6:00 p.m. Please do not let the date spook you! I promise that you will enjoy my food with beer pairings from Sierra Nevada Brewery at this five-course dinner. See the menu in Salty's Beermonger Scott McDowell's story to the right. The cost for the dinner is $64.99 per guest. Make reservations by calling 253.946.0636. I look forward to seeing you there!

Don't miss Sierra Nevada brew dinner at Redondo, May 13.

By Beermonger Scott McDowell

Premium ingredients and time-honored brewing techniques make Sierra Nevada ales and lagers truly exceptional. We're partnering with them for a Brewmaster's Dinner on Friday, May 13, at 6:00 p.m. You're invited. You'll love these pairings, especially the the Ovila Abbey Dubbel which was developed in collaboration with the centuries-old monastic brewing tradition of the Abbey of New Clairvaux in California. The fifth course, Crème Brûlée Trio, is paired perfectly with Sierra Nevada's 30th Anniversary Brewers Reserve Grand Cru, a very special blend of their three most popular vintages and a tribute to Salty's at Redondo's own 30th anniversary this December. Here's your five-course menu.

March 2011

Hope you can join me at the Poverty Bay Wine Festival on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. My team will be giving away samples of Salty's World Famous Seafood Chowder and you can purchase a full bowl, too. This seventh annual event features live jazz music in an historic setting, wine tastings from over twenty Washington State Wineries and delicacies from local food vendors, like Salty's! Funds generated are used for the charitable activities of the Des Moines Rotary Club. Tickets are only $25 (buy tickets online at www.dmrotary.org/winefestival or pay $30 at the door) and include ten tasting tokens. Hope to see you there!

Due to the wild success of the beermaster's dinner we hosted with Deschutes Brewery in January, I've decided to host another dinner on Friday, March 25. We're partnering with local Mac & Jack's Brewery of Redmond, Washington. This time around I would like to personally invite you, my loyal readers, to reserve your seats as early as possible. Consider it a VIP benefit, and a thank you for continuing to follow my blog month after month. I love to see you enjoying yourselves at my restaurant, and this is a wonderful and truly fun event! See my menu below, then call us at 253.946.0636 for reservations today.

Don't miss Mac & Jack's Brewmaster's Dinner at Redondo Beach, March 25.

Local Mac & Jack's Brewery of Redmond, Washington, is partnering with Salty's at Redondo Beach for a five-course dinner on Friday, March 25, at 6 p.m. Join Chef Gabriel Cabrera and Beverage Manager Scott McDowell and they will please your palate with expertly paired food and brew from Mac & Jack's.

McDowell says, "We start you off with the famed Maine Lobster tail perfectly paired with Serengeti Wheat. The finale and fifth course Strawberry-Rhubarb Tart will be paired with an American-style Barleywine called C U Lator (not a misspelling, it's an homage to the old school spelling of a very strong beer). What is Barleywine? Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, although very strong and often intense so perfectly paired with our sweet tart dessert (see beeradvocate.com for more on Barleywine). Here's our amazing menu:

Maine Lobster Tail
Seared sweet Maine lobster smothered with lobster buttercream. Garnished with flying fish caviar and served atop truffle mashed potatoes, baby carrots and asparagus.
Paired with Serengeti Wheat

Hawaiian Tombo
Slices of succulent rare tombo tuna served on a bed of peppery mizuna greens drizzled with grapefruit vinaigrette. Garnished with avocado, fresh pink grapefruit sections, daikon radish and sprouts.
Paired with African Amber

Char Siu Pork Loin
The pork loin is marinated in Chinese black bean BBQ sauce, applewood smoked and then grilled. It's topped with zesty pineapple relish and served over ginger-jasmine rice.
Paired with Two Tun IPA

Jumbo Sea Scallops
Beautifully seared sea scallops are topped with Nueske's bacon jam, laced with beurre blanc and garnished with wasabi tobiko.
Paired with Blackcat Porter

Strawberry-Rhubarb Tart
This spring tart is served à la mode with buttermilk ice cream and garnished with strawberry coulis and fresh mint.
Paired with C U Lator Barley Wine

The price is only $64.99 and reservations must be made by phone. Please call us at 253.946.0636 today. See more about the brewery at www.macandjacks.com.

Prix fixe menu is for Evergreen City Ballet guests.

Bring your Evergreen City Ballet show ticket to Salty's at Redondo and you can choose my Three Courses for $30 Prix Fixe Menu or receive $5 off adult-priced Sunday Brunch. You'll want to take your youngsters to:

Fancy Nancy—See a favorite children's storybook character, Fancy Nancy, come to life!  Based on the book by Jane O'Conner, this charming adaptation of Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly is sure to delight.

Peter & The Wolf—Along with this fun-filled performance, you'll also see the tale of Peter and his friends The Cat, The Duck and The Bird come to life. All ends happily in this delightful tale that introduces the art of dance and music to children of all ages.

Showtimes are March 12 and 13 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Evergreen City Ballet Black Box Theatre. Evergreen City Ballet is a non-profit organization located in a state-of-the art, custom-designed facility in Renton. Call 425.228.6800 or visit evergreencityballet.org evergreencityballet.org for more.

February 2011

Due to popular demand, I will continue my Dungeness Crab Dinner on Sundays and Mondays all throughout the month of February! This excellent deal includes one full pound of Dungeness crab legs steamed and tossed in butter and fresh herbs. Sides include garlic roasted red potatoes, steamed broccolini and a tangy apple-carrot slaw tossed in honey and lemon. Of course, warm melted butter will accompany the crab legs for dipping. A new addition to our service is a basket of French mini baguettes and lavash with flavors like mustard-cheddar, Parmesan, cayenne, sea salt and rosemary. Enjoy this crab feast for only $24.99. Sorry, it's not available on Valentine's Day, when I have a special menu for sweethearts (or come for our Sunday Brunch).

Once again this year, I'll be participating in the Poverty Bay Wine Festival March 4-6. I'll be serving our world famous chowder! In its seventh year, it's held at the Landmark Event Center in Des Moines, which makes for a great ambiance to sip wines from over twenty Washington wineries and enjoy specialties from many local restaurants to the beat of live jazz music. We are proud to be asked to this event each year. Purchase tickets at dmrotary.org for $25 in advance or $30 at the door, with proceeds benefitting the charitable activities of the Des Moines Rotary Club.

January 2011

It's a new year and as they say, "Out with the old and in with the new." To me, that means a new menu! Stop into my restaurant, Salty's at Redondo Beach, the first week of January to check out the incredible winter dishes that I've come up with in celebration of the New Year.

Thanks to Salty's fishmonger, Chris Darst, we're able to offer some fabulous deals this month for both lunch and dinner. At lunch, we'll feature a selection of three-course lunches for only $15.99. Even better, we'll have wild salmon and Alaskan cod for under $20 at lunch and under $27 at dinnertime. Also at dinner, delight in the pleasure of classic Fisherman's Linguine with Alfredo or Tomato Sauce. If you can't decide between all of this mouth-watering seafood, try our Family-Style Platters and order seafood by the pound, like wild salmon, Dungeness crab or prawns. For more casual fare, the new Café-Bar menu will still feature our classics - like Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, Fish and Chips and our Crab Melt sandwich - but I'll be adding fresh baked pizza and a whole lot more, with prices ranging from $9.99 to $13.99.

You must come see me in January for my unbelievable Sunday and Monday Dungeness Crab Dinner, where you'll receive a one-pound crab with all the trimmings for just $24.99. Don't miss out on Dungeness crab while it's in season!

On January 28, I'm hosting a five-course beer-pairing dinner with Oregon's famed Deschutes Brewery. Peruse my menu and call us for reservations at 253.946.0636.

January is a month when anything can be expected in the Northwest as far as weather goes. We can have snow, windstorms, rain, ice or even sunshine when we're lucky. But at Redondo Beach, I assure you that you can expect excellent food, great deals and impeccable service, all with outstanding views that seem to change with Mother Nature's mood. Peruse my menus then make reservations today to experience these great deals in January at Redondo Beach!

 

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