A Few More Precautions

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The governor has set new restrictions on indoor gatherings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Effective Wednesday, November 18th, no guests will be able to dine inside our restaurant.

The new restrictions on restaurants are:

  • Indoor dining will not be allowed

  • To-go/delivery/curbside pick-up/drive-thru for restaurants will still be allowed

  • Outdoor dining is still allowed

  • Maximum table size for outdoor dining will be five guests

  • These will be statewide and in effect until Dec. 14

Washington restaurants have a different story than the rest of the country. We have worked closely with the Governor's office and public health throughout the pandemic to ensure our industry is safe with the right set of regulations. Fewer than one-half of one percent of cases are traced to restaurants.

What does this mean for us moving forward?

 Red Arrow Coffee

  • Thankfully, not too much will change from regular operations

  • Our heated and covered patio allows for us to continue business as usual

  • All our delicious food offerings are available for enjoyment outside, to-go and can be ordered online as much as two weeks in advance.

Brimmer & Heeltap

  • We will halt all inside dining after this evenings service

  • Our covered & heated patio will continue with “normal” dinner service Thursday-Sunday from 5-9 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

  • We only have six tables and will impose 90-minute table limits. We do not want you to feel rushed and can course things out so that it still feels relaxed and enjoyable.

  • Raclette will continue each Sunday alongside our regular dinner menu. You must make a special reservation for this to guarantee a platter.

  • All our delicious food offerings are available for enjoyment outside, to-go and can be ordered online as much as two weeks in advance. Cocktails & wine included!

  • We are adding a stock your bar section if you need any additional goodies for your home cocktail making recipes. You can swing by and purchase to-go or order online.

  • Our annual eggnog release is scheduled for Friday, November 27th from 3-5 pm. We have three boozy flavors: classic, espresso, turmeric-ginger. 750 ml bottles will be sold that day and we’ll also have some to enjoy in the coffee shop or in small vessels to-go. 750 ml bottles will be $45 each and can be reserved by emailing jen@brimmerandheeltap.com. Supplies limited!

  • Temperatures continue to be taken and hand sanitizer upon entry

My goal is to keep our existing team employed during this setback. Your support with take-out, wine & cheese clubs, gift cards, and virtual hugs means the world to us.

The only option is for us to make it on the other side of this pandemic because community is our everything. To say that it has been a devastating year for our industry is an understatement.

Because of the impact on the community at large, please consider supporting the virtual event hosted by the Ballard Food Bank. They provide food to families, elderly and those vulnerable. Due to the pandemic, their need has doubled! A fun & easy way to support is to join in this year’s Turkey Trot. Sign up by clicking here.

As always, know that we’re thinking of you & your families and wishing you the very best in these uncertain times.

Much love & appreciation,

Jen & team

 

WHAT IS THE NEW NORMAL?

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We greatly appreciate your support these last few months as we put pause on “normal” service. Your support infused a heap of hope and a pinch of bandwidth at a crucial fork in the road for our operations. While we cannot look too far into the future, we are actively working on what can we safely offer our team and guests right now.

Laying off an entire team, turning out the lights, saying goodbye to guests, and every other detail associated has been penned by some of the greatest chefs and restaurateurs around the globe. These emotional accounts have helped raise awareness to the fragility of our industry and vital role we play in our communities.

Navigating this safely and being here for the long haul is our highest priority.  In doing so, we have some house guidelines & reminders:

-2 hour curfew on all tables.

-A party of 5 is the largest table we will accommodate and we only have about 10 tables total in house to keep you safely distanced. Only one table currently inside is available, everything else is in the garden and under our covered patio.

-You must wear your mask in common areas at all time. Seated at your tables, masks are optional.

-Our sanitizing solution is changed roughly every two hours to maximize efficiency. Hand sanitizer is found in all bathrooms and studio.

-To limit contact, no morning table service is offered - come find us if you need anything.

- We have contactless payment options and will soon have same-day online orders

-Bus your own tables in the morning, that includes putting your napkins in the compost.

Scroll down to see more about our wine club, coffee shop, and dinner service.


A Monthly Wine Club

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Our wine club is still going strong and such a fun way to drink new wines from around the world. These wines come from real farmers, not factories and from earth that is nurtured not exploited. The wine is affordable and delicious! Cheap and cheerful has its place, but doesn’t great wine that you look forward to drinking sound better? I seek wines that excite me, and I want to share that feeling with you! Click here to learn more.


A Coffee Shop

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Our Red Arrow Coffee & morning café is open 7 days a week from 7 am - 1 pm! We teamed up with Caffe Umbria to bring you delicious pulled espresso drinks in our garden setting. In addition, we’ve added morning bakers creating fresh scones, muffins, cookies, and cake to accompany the morning brew. Need something other than coffee? We also offer wine by the glass, draft beer and kombucha, shrubs, and even a boozy shot added to your coffee or tea. Our menu is modest with housemade ricotta, our beloved bread, a gorgeous garden salad, and a few sandwiches. I recently caught up with Seattle Refined to talk shop with the opening. Click here to read the entire article. 


Dinner is coming!

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Dinner is on the horizon! Starting August 6th we will add evening hours Thursday-Sunday from 4-9 pm. Because we only have 10 tables and limited seating, we will start on a first come, first serve basis. Eventually, we will add a few tables for reservations.

While we still strive for a fun and bold menu, most old dishes are no longer. A bi-product of the current times, we have gone from a four-person cooking team, to one. We designed this to offer a variety of flavors and options while staying true to our mission of flavor. Here’s a teaser of a few items you can look forward to enjoying…

Fingerling Potatoes  - charred green onion pistou, fresh mozzarella, pickled peppers

Heirloom Tomato Salad - house ricotta, basil, balsamic, lemon EVOO, house crouton

Lacquered Bacon - caramelized onion dip

Albacore Tuna Crudo - lemon cucumber

Confit Chicken - drumsticks, salsa verde, shaved zucchini salad


Until our paths cross, please know how much we appreciate your patronage, kind words, and trust. Without you, none of this is possible.

Sincerely yours,

Jen

Times are changing and so are we.

With the weight of the world swirling around us these days, I’d like to offer a little respite into the power of community by harnessing a few creative forms of connection. There is not a clear path or understanding of when we can re-open as a full-service restaurant. So, in the meantime, we’re going to do things a little differently. First up…


A Monthly Wine Club

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Photo by Will Foster

Our food may be off the table for now, but great wine doesn’t have to be! While you’ve got other fish to fry at home (maybe literally), we can help by bringing some of our favorites to you. Hosting a Zoom happy hour? Looking for the perfect wine pairing for your home-cooked masterpiece? Want to brighten a special someone’s day?

I seek wines that excite me, and I want to share that feeling with you! Click here if you’d like to learn more and join.



A Coffee Shop

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We have a beautiful building filled with decades of rich history serving the region around us. Looking back to the late 1800’s, this corner held a general store, followed by a grocery store, and a French-inspired restaurant.

Starting in mid-May we will add another service to our repertoire. Wander through the garden gates, 7 days a week, from 7 am – 2 pm to our little studio to find us pulling espresso and serving up a cup of joe in a quaint, fast & casual coffee shop.

Stay tuned for more information and look for signs pointing to Red Arrow Coffee.


Beyond Our Walls

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Photo by Ron Smith

You have all be so supportive to us over the years and our hospitality industry has suffered a major blow with COVID-19. Thousands of restaurant workers have lost their jobs and need our help.

If you are in a position to consider helping above and beyond what you already do, here are a couple of amazing options.

The Plate Fund created by the Schultz Family Foundation delivers one-time cash payments of $500 to impacted restaurant staff in King-County within 48-hours. Please click here to donate or learn more.

The James Beard Foundation is a widely respected non-profit organization that is launching a fund that will be gathering support from corporate, foundation, and individual donors to provide micro-grants to independent food and beverage businesses in need. Please click here to donate or learn more.


As always, thank you for the motivation to keep improving and evolving. I miss everyone so much and cannot wait to get back into some routine of business as we knew it.

Stay safe and connected!

What's ahead...

We want to be there for you when this passes!

 
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In gratitude and hope!



Dear beloved diners,

Thank you for your continued patronage from inception to temporary suspension. There has been such an incredible exchange of life happenings during this time, we cannot put into words the appreciation we have for your love, trust and support.

We have officially entered into a new chapter. This one is filled with more than a pinch of uncertainty and opportunity. Our valued team members are among the strongest in the industry, yet these fine people are vulnerable. While taking a break is deserved for the exceptional hard work they put in day after day, it won’t pay the bills. The stress from this break may also cause irrefutable damages that will have lasting consequences. We are doing everything in our power to mitigate this.

It is not prudent for us to attempt a long-term take-out model during this mandated shut-down. In order to get to the other side, we need to conserve resources and be ready to bounce back as you know us.

So what’s next and how might you help?

  • We have product we’d like to sell. Starting Wednesday at 4 pm we’re going to sell items to-go until we run out. That includes beer (bring your growlers), wine, and our delicious menu.

  • We will continue to sell gift cards on our website. For those wanting to pick up cards vs. mail them, leave that in the instructions and we’ll add the value of the shipping & handling fee to the gift card.

  • We have also set up a GoFundMe page to help lessen the blow to members of our team and to ensure we’re here on the other side of this unpresented turn of events.

Our goal has and always will be about community. We rely on each other for respite and celebration. For now, we’ll have to get a little creative in our connections until we’re greeting you at the front door with a hug.

Thank you so much for any help you can provide!

Yours truly,

Jen


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What’s New On Market Street In 2020?

The New Season Brings Fun Events & More!

 
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2020 Has Arrived!



Winter is finally official, we even experienced a tiny touch of snow here in Ballard so you know it’s real! Winter weather aside, we’re so excited to jump into the cozy new season while embracing the hope and potential of the new year ahead. To us, the new year represents gearing up for fresh experiences, heart-filled meals packed with delicious local vegetables, beautiful cocktails, and surrounded by our nearest and dearest.

This season is so inspiring to our brilliantly talented team, and we’re thrilled to share some of our delicious seasonal offerings from brunch to dinner, to cocktails and desserts!

Grab your calendars, friends: we’ve got some upcoming events that you won’t want to miss, including our SIXTH ANNIVERSARY! Keep reading to learn more…

 
Baby Carrots, roasted & grilled with a chile-honey glaze, housemate ricotta & watercress salad

Baby Carrots, roasted & grilled with a chile-honey glaze, housemate ricotta & watercress salad


We’re Turning Six —

Join Us To Celebrate!

Six years have flown by and we couldn’t do this without you! To celebrate, we’re going to have a cocktail party on Thursday, January 30th starting at 6 pm, and we’d love to have you!

Our amazing culinary team will have passed hors d’oeuvres and a wonderful dessert buffet. Taylor Shellfish will be on hand shucking oysters, and we’ll also have a fabulous cheese bar by our beloved cheese monger, Alison.

We have always said that familiar faces are the highest form of flattery, and we hope this night is no exception. Gussy up if you’d like, but more importantly, consider joining us for a little revelry and cause for celebration! Our regular dinner menu will NOT be available that night.

Tickets are $60 (tax and service charge included).

Tickets are limited so be sure to click here to join us!

 
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Pop-Ups Worth

Popping In For

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Monthly Bar

Pop-Up



Each month we look forward to hosting a different themed pop-up bar in our back studio, which can be accessed through the garden. Some may have cover charges to benefit a local charity and guarantee you have access, while others may be first come, first serve.  Regardless of the theme, our goal is to create a fun and safe place for community with delicious drinks and food. Save the dates! More details will be announced soon…

Bar Pop-Up Dates:

Thursday, February 13th – History Through Cocktails Class 

Thursday, March 12th – Firehouse Chili Contest

Thursday, April 2nd – Obscure Spirits

Thursday, May 7th – Bar Classics & 101

Thursday, June 4th – Negroni

Thursday, July 9th – Beer & Brats

Thursday, August 6th – Tiki Tiki

Thursday, September 3rd – Cocktails Against Humanity

Thursday, October 1st – Manhattan’s

Thursday, October 22nd – Sweet Wines & Dessert 

Sunday, November 1– Day Of The Dead

Thursday, December 3rd – Eggnog Release Party


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Create the ultimate autumn cheese board with special selections from The Roving Cheesemonger!

Create the ultimate autumn cheese board with special selections from The Roving Cheesemonger!

 

Monthly Cheese & 

Wine Pop-Up


Our cheese & wine events will take place on the last Sunday of each month, (unless otherwise noted), and you’ll get to experience the brilliance of local legend Alison, who owned Brie & Bordeaux, and ran the education program for Sugar Mountain (aka Beecher's). 

In addition, you’ll make friends with an exclusive, curated selection of wines, available for you to taste and purchase at regular retail pricing. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these future cheese & wine shop soirées in our garden studio:

January 26th

February 23rd

March 29th



Carne Asada with chimichurri & grilled Walla Walla onions

Carne Asada with chimichurri & grilled Walla Walla onions

 
Taylor Shellfish oysters with cilantro-garlic butter, cotija, and lime

Taylor Shellfish oysters with cilantro-garlic butter, cotija, and lime

 
Duck Bolognese with tagliatelle, crispy duck & parmesan

Duck Bolognese with tagliatelle, crispy duck & parmesan


Private Dining In Our

Garden Studio


For a more intimate, personalized dining experience, we are thrilled to offer a unique space that serves as a special option for your private dining needs.⁣⁣

Our beautiful, tucked-away back studio features a fully enclosed private room that offers the perfect setting for an intimate gathering or lively bash.

This unique space can accommodate groups of up to 22 people. Additional patio space is available for more guests and overflow during sunny months, weather permitting.⁣⁣

Our culinary team will work to help customize a special menu based on seasonal ingredients and availability.⁣⁣

Rental Fees:⁣

For those looking to save a little as we move into 2020, we offer a first quarter incentive to host your party during January-March with discounted rates. $200 room rental fee any day of the week (brunch or dinner), and $250 off your food and beverage minimums for brunch or dinner!

We love hosting events year-round, so please inquire about reserving the space, and let us work with you to plan an evening to be remembered!⁣ Visit our website for more images and information - to book your next party with us, email: events@brimmerandheeltap.com.


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Community Check-In

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We are committed to looking out for all members of our beautiful community, so we wanted to bring a little more visibility to the amazing work being done at the Ballard Food Bank, along with some ideas for how you might be able to get involved!

“Ballard Food Bank’s mission is to bring food and hope to our neighbors... because there can be enough for everyone. To achieve our mission, we provide access to nutritious foods and services that support self-sufficiency through our food bank, home delivery, and weekend food for kids program, as well as our emergency financial assistance program.”

Their current needs are always listed on their website, and here’s what they need for Winter 2020!

Food Items:

  • Canned Soup (low sodium)

  • Applesauce (no sugar added)

  • Dried fruit, raisins

  • 100% fruit leather

  • Low sugar fruit jams and jellies

  • Fruit cups in their own juices

  • Oats or oatmeal

  • Granola bars

  • Rice, brown or white

  • Bulgur or polenta

  • Whole grain crackers

  • Shelf Stable Milk & Alternative Milks (Soy, Rice, Almond, etc.)

  • Ensure

  • Canned Chicken & Turkey

  • Canned Tuna or Salmon in water

  • Vegetarian Beans & Soups (low sodium)

  • Peanut butter & other nut butters

  • Coffee

  • Cooking Oils, like Olive and Canola

  • Fresh Produce (especially during the off-season: December-April)

Pet Items:

  • Pet food

  • Cat litter

Hygiene Items:

  • Baby (sizes 4, 5, & 6 only) & Adult Diapers

  • Diaper Wipes

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Soap

  • Lotion

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Razors

  • Toilet Paper

  • Feminine Hygiene Items

Other:

  • Gas Cards

  • Metro/Bus Tickets


Almond Citrus Cake with blood orange syrup and whipped cream

Almond Citrus Cake with blood orange syrup and whipped cream


We are hopeful and excited for the beauty that a new year brings, but one thing is certain: we’ll be consistently providing opportunities for you and your favorites to swing by for some delicious & fun moments in time. Thank you again for your support — we look forward to the next time we see you right here on Market Street!

with love,

The Brimmer & Heeltap Team 🧡

Autumn Updates From Your Ballard Friends

The New Season Brings Fun Events & More!

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Hello, Autumn!



Fall is finally official around here, and we’re excited to welcome the cozy new season! To us, autumn means comforting, decadent meals, hearty root vegetables, apple cider, and richer flavors in general as we inch towards the holiday season.

This season is so inspiring to our entire creative & talented team. There’s a cornucopia of exceptional local produce, and we’re thrilled to share some of our delicious seasonal offerings from cocktails to desserts!

Grab your calendars, friends: we’ve got some upcoming events that you won’t want to miss, particularly if you’re a fan of fernet, and in November, Dia de los Muertos!

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Pop-Ups Worth

Popping In For

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Monthly Bar

Pop-Up


As we continue our monthly bar pop-up, the month of October we will journey down the tasty road of Fernet Branca —

For your health or hunger!

Fernet is a bitter and less sweet liqueur stemming from the amaro family, a category of spirits that are often consumed after a meal to help aid in digestion or to help settle an upset stomach. Fernet isn’t actually a brand of spirit, it’s a style of amaro whose intense flavor is an acquired taste.

A household name in Italy, a cult hit abroad and a frequent go-to for industry comrades, Fernet is one of Italy's most enduring and unusual drinks.

According to romefile.com there were many, many health benefits claimed for Fernet Branca; in a sense, it's the world's most successful snake oil. A newspaper advertisement from 1865 claimed this "renowned liqueur" to be "febrifuge, vermifuge, tonic, invigorating, warming and anti-choleric", a drink which had furthermore helped the venerable Doctor Fernet (and several members of his family) to live for over a hundred years. It was also marketed as a cure for menstrual cramps.

The drink's numerous medicinal claims came in handy during the American prohibition; as a medicine, Fernet Branca was still legal.

Many people today claim that Fernet is an excellent digestive aid and hangover cure, just the thing to help you recover from a little over-indulgence.

We’ll explore a few single varieties and cocktails as we navigate the tasty subject.

Meletti

Branca

Florio

Jelinek

The Black Pearl

Dark Rum, fernet, orgeat, lime

Dare I Say

Rye, fernet, sweet vermouth, aperol, hopped grapefruit bitters

No reservations, just show up at your leisure!


Bar Pop-Up Dates:


Thursday, October 3rd - Fernet About It!

Friday, November 1st - Dia de los Muertos

Thursday, December 5th - Eggnog!

Create the ultimate autumn cheese board with special selections from The Roving Cheesemonger!

Create the ultimate autumn cheese board with special selections from The Roving Cheesemonger!

Monthly Cheese & 

Wine Pop-Up


Our cheese & wine events will take place on the last Sunday of each month, (unless otherwise noted), and you’ll get to experience the brilliance of local legend Alison, who owned Brie & Bordeaux, and ran the education program for Sugar Mountain (aka Beecher's). 

In addition, you’ll make friends with an exclusive, curated selection of wines, available for you to taste and purchase at regular retail pricing. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these future cheese & wine shop soirées in our garden studio:

 -October 27th

 -November 24th

 -December 22nd

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Prefer Your Tartare With A Side Of Private Garden?

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For a more intimate, personalized dining experience, Brimmer & Heeltap offers a unique space that serves as a special option for your private dining needs. This beautiful area through our garden can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. Visit our website for more images and information! To book your next party with us, email: events@brimmerandheeltap.com.


Community Check-In

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Registration is open for the 13th annual Seattle Turkey Trot 5K! Join your neighbors on Thanksgiving Thursday for this beloved holiday tradition. Last year we raised over $167,000 for the Ballard Food Bank. Let’s make this year an even bigger celebration for good! For more info and toregister please visit: www.seattleturkeytrot.org


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We are committed to looking out for all members of our beautiful community, so we wanted to bring a little more visibility to the amazing work being done at the Ballard Food Bank, along with some ideas for how you might be able to get involved!

“Ballard Food Bank’s mission is to bring food and hope to our neighbors... because there can be enough for everyone. To achieve our mission, we provide access to nutritious foods and services that support self-sufficiency through our food bank, home delivery, and weekend food for kids program, as well as our emergency financial assistance program.”

Their current needs are always listed on their website, and here’s what they need for Fall 2019!

Food Items:

  • Canned Soup (low sodium)

  • Applesauce (no sugar added)

  • Dried fruit, raisins

  • 100% fruit leather

  • Low sugar fruit jams and jellies

  • Fruit cups in their own juices

  • Oats or oatmeal

  • Granola bars

  • Rice, brown or white

  • Bulgur or polenta

  • Whole grain crackers

  • Shelf Stable Milk & Alternative Milks (Soy, Rice, Almond, etc.)

  • Ensure

  • Canned Chicken & Turkey

  • Canned Tuna or Salmon in water

  • Vegetarian Beans & Soups (low sodium)

  • Peanut butter & other nut butters

  • Coffee

  • Cooking Oils, like Olive and Canola

  • Fresh Produce (especially during the off-season: December-April)

Pet Items:

  • Pet food

  • Cat litter

Hygiene Items:

  • Baby (sizes 4, 5, & 6 only) & Adult Diapers

  • Diaper Wipes

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Soap

  • Lotion

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Razors

  • Toilet Paper

  • Feminine Hygiene Items

Other:

  • Gas Cards

  • Metro/Bus Tickets


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To purchase tickets for this incredible event, follow this link!


We are hopeful for the goodness that a new season brings, but one thing is certain: we’ll be consistently providing opportunities for you and your favorites to swing by for some delicious & fun moments in time. Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to the next time we see you right here on Market Street!

with love,

The Brimmer & Heeltap Team 🧡

Summer On Market Street

New Season Brings New Menu Items,

Fun Events & More!

It’s cocktail time in the garden!

It’s cocktail time in the garden!

Hello, Summer!



Summer has arrived and we could not be more thrilled! To us, it means juicy, fresh tomatoes, long, lazy bbq-filled weekends, giant squash blossoms, cozy beach picnics, the sweetest strawberries, and of course dinner & cocktails on our lovely garden patio!

This season is so inspiring to our entire creative & talented team. There’s an abundance of extraordinary local fruit & produce when the sun has been shining with such determination, and we’re excited to share some of our delicious new seasonal offerings from cocktails to dessert!

Grab your calendars, friends: we’ve got some upcoming events that you won’t want to miss, particularly if you’re a fan of a good tiki party! Speaking of tiki parties, we are excited to welcome an excellent addition to our team — Kevin Mangini has taken on the role of bar manager and he’s got an exciting season of cocktails and bar pop-up’s (TIKI!), scheduled for you.

Kevin Mangini, Bar Manager

Kevin Mangini, Bar Manager


New Sips, Snacks & Sweets

For Summer!

Astral Weeksgin, cocchi rosa, dolin genepy, sidetrack lemon verbena, grapefruit bitters

Astral Weeks

gin, cocchi rosa, dolin genepy, sidetrack lemon verbena, grapefruit bitters

Calabasitasroasted summer squash, grilled corn, tomato jam, micro-cilantro & house made ricotta

Calabasitas

roasted summer squash, grilled corn, tomato jam, micro-cilantro & house made ricotta

Fresas con Cremastrawberry cream mousse & shortbread cookies

Fresas con Crema

strawberry cream mousse & shortbread cookies


Pop-Ups Worth

Popping In For

Create the ultimate summer cheese board with special selections from The Roving Cheesemonger!

Create the ultimate summer cheese board with special selections from The Roving Cheesemonger!

Monthly Cheese &

Wine Pop-Up


Our cheese & wine events will take place on the last Sunday of each month, (unless otherwise noted), and you’ll get to experience the brilliance of local legend Alison, who owned Brie & Bordeaux, and ran the education program for Sugar Mountain (aka Beecher's).

In addition, you’ll make friends with an exclusive, curated selection of wines, available for you to taste and purchase at regular retail pricing. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these future cheese & wine shop soirées in our garden studio:

August 18th

September 29th

October 27th

November 24th

December 22nd

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Monthly Bar

Pop-Up


As we continue our monthly bar pop-up, the month of August we will journey down the tasty road of Tiki — Ahoy Matey! From the 40's-60's Tiki cocktails brought a new vibrancy to the American (and world) cocktail scene. Founding fathers like Donn Beach & and Victor Bergeron (of "Trader Vic's" fame) initially breathed life into this genre of cocktails, but it's grown far beyond its origins, for better or worse. From Mai Tai's to flaming scorpion bowls Tiki cocktails are extremely diverse.

Balance has not always been Tiki's strong suit, sometimes boozy enough to be set aflame and other times sweeter than your Grandma's pecan pie, but no longer. With a few classic Tiki cocktails as well an original interpretation or two, our pop-up aims to bring balance back to the genre.

No reservations, just show up at your leisure. Bonus points for dressing the part!



Bar Pop-Up Dates:


Thursday, August 1st - Tiki Cocktails

Thursday, September 12th - Manhattan style cocktails

Thursday, October 3rd - Fernet About It!

Friday, November 1st - Dia de los Muertos

Thursday, December 5th - Eggnog!


Prefer Your Sunshine With A Side Of Private Garden?

For a more intimate, personalized dining experience, Brimmer & Heeltap offers a unique space that serves as a special option for your private dining needs. This beautiful area through our garden can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. Additional patio space is available for more guests and overflow during summer months, weather permitting. Visit our website for more images and information! To book your next party with us, email: events@brimmerandheeltap.com.


Keep your eyes peeled for chef angela’s hibiscus tacos in the september issue of seattle magazine!


Community Check-In

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We are committed to looking out for all members of our beautiful community, so we wanted to bring a little more visibility to the amazing work being done at the Ballard Food Bank, along with some ideas for how you might be able to get involved!

“Ballard Food Bank’s mission is to bring food and hope to our neighbors... because there can be enough for everyone. To achieve our mission, we provide access to nutritious foods and services that support self-sufficiency through our food bank, home delivery, and weekend food for kids program, as well as our emergency financial assistance program.”

Their current needs are always listed on their website, and here’s what they need for August 2019!

Food Items:

  • Canned Soup (low sodium)

  • Applesauce (no sugar added)

  • Dried fruit, raisins

  • 100% fruit leather

  • Low sugar fruit jams and jellies

  • Fruit cups in their own juices

  • Oats or oatmeal

  • Granola bars

  • Rice, brown or white

  • Bulgur or polenta

  • Whole grain crackers

  • Shelf Stable Milk & Alternative Milks (Soy, Rice, Almond, etc.)

  • Ensure

  • Canned Chicken & Turkey

  • Canned Tuna or Salmon in water

  • Vegetarian Beans & Soups (low sodium)

  • Peanut butter & other nut butters

  • Coffee

  • Cooking Oils, like Olive and Canola

  • Fresh Produce (especially during the off-season: December-April)

Pet Items:

  • Pet food

  • Cat litter

Hygiene Items:

  • Baby (sizes 4, 5, & 6 only) & Adult Diapers

  • Diaper Wipes

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Soap

  • Lotion

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Razors

  • Toilet Paper

  • Feminine Hygiene Items

Other:

  • Gas Cards

  • Metro/Bus Tickets


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In Memoriam

Morgan Belford 4/27/62 – 2/14/19

When I think of owning a business, I often recount the people that we are lucky to come into contact with. Sometimes we are fortunate to have a rapport that goes beyond the front doors. 

Morgan Belford was a shining example. He and his wife Christina became friends and regulars shortly after we opened. After all, their relationship budded at the beloved Sambar that preceded us in business.

Thankfully, we passed the approval test and the two became regulars known to have garden dinners or a rendezvous at the bar. Sometimes Morgan would come on his own, always well dressed, well versed, and ready for a negroni. 

I fondly remember these visits and will always hold close the shared camaraderie.

Regrettably, Morgan’s life was cut short due to depression. It pains me to know people in our midst are suffering from pains this deep. 

Please reach out if you have feelings of darkness. You are not alone even when you believe you are. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline. 800-273-8255 (TALK).

-Jen


*published with permission from his wife Christina*


We are hopeful for the goodness that a new season brings, but one thing is certain: we’ll be consistently providing opportunities for you and your favorites to swing by for some delicious & fun moments in time. Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to the next time we see you right here on Market Street!

with love,

The Brimmer & Heeltap Team 🧡

Spring Is In The Air

New Season Brings New Menu Items,

Fun Events & More!

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Spring has arrived in full bloom and we are celebrating with some wonderful new menu items, (like our Hibiscus Tacos, pictured above), plus fun pop-up events here on Market Street! As you may have noticed, the last big storm of winter damaged our beloved Bay Laurel tree beyond repair and we were so heartbroken to say goodbye to the lovely centerpiece of our garden. In addition to perfectly shading areas of our outdoor space, our special tree also offered us delicious flavors from its leaves and branches that our creative kitchen team utilized often.

Though we were saddened by this loss, we are also reminded of the beauty of change and the promise of growth. Springtime has a way of reviving everything it touches, and despite the loss of our Bay Laurel giant, we are looking forward to the newness and growth of this season!


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Our Gardens Are Growing!

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One of our former chefs, Alex, is helping us reclaim our garden spaces and we are actively working to cultivate the ground and plant beautiful new friends like lots of herbs, edible flowers, beets, sugar snap peas, lettuce, and more. We are so excited to share the fruits of our labor with you on the menu when they’re ready! In the meantime, our feline garden guardian will keep watch over the seedlings.

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Popping In For

Now that we’re all ready to jump into spring, let’s talk about some of the upcoming events that we’re creating to add a little extra spice to your month. Every single month we are having an incredible cheese & wine pop-up with Alison Leber, along with a rotating bar pop-up. We’re setting up in our beautiful studio space, just through the garden from the penny room, and you’ll feel like you’ve suddenly escaped the city!

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Monthly Cheese &
Wine Pop-Up



Our cheese & wine events will take place on the last Sunday of each month, (unless otherwise noted), and you’ll get to experience the brilliance of local legend Alison, who owned Brie & Bordeaux, and ran the education program for Sugar Mountain (aka Beecher's).

In addition, you’ll make friends with an exclusive, curated selection of wines, available for you to taste and purchase at regular retail pricing. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these future cheese & wine shop soirées in our garden studio:

May 19th

June 30th

July 14th

August 18th

September 29th

October 27th

November 24th

December 22nd


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Black Magic Sweets & Lady Grey Pop-Up — May 5th




The only way to make brunch at Brimmer & Heeltap even better is to add an amazing pop-up for you to peruse before or after your meal! Join us on Sunday, May 5th for some gorgeous sweet selections from our friends at Black Magic Sweets, and Lady Grey custom cakes.

Swing by on May 5th from 10am-3pm for a sweet & delicious pre/post Sunday brunch treat from Black Magic Sweets and Lady Grey!

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Helpings For Hope Fundraiser

We are proud to be participating in Helpings for Hope at Lagunitas Brewing on May 20th at 5:30pm!  

We are delighted to be participating in a wonderful event to benefit our neighbors at the Ballard Food Bank. Please join us for a happy hour-style evening of amazing neighborhood bites and brews, an inspiring look at our mission, and an opportunity to raise your paddle to support the Ballard Food Bank as we bring food and hope to our neighbors!

5:30 p.m. - Doors Open | Food Booths and Raffle

7:00 p.m. - Program | Video and Raise the Paddle Fundraiser

8:30 p.m. - Event Ends

Please note, this event is 21 and over, with ID. Please be prepared to show your ID at the door.

Tickets include food. Beer will be available for purchase.

And 100% of proceeds from beer sales will be donated back to Ballard Food Bank by Lagunitas!

Hearty bites of culinary delights will be generously provided by local restaurants, including:

  • Brimmer & Heeltap

  • Cupcake Royale

  • Delancey

  • Staple & Fancy

  • Stoneburner

  • The Walrus and the Carpenter

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Monthly Bar
Pop-Up


As we continue our monthly bar pop-up, the month of May we will journey down the tasty road of rosé wines from all over the world. Thursday, May 2nd from 6-10 pm we’ll be selling special flights, carafes, and bottles of rosé wine from amazing small domestic and foreign producers.

Regions you can expect to taste from include: Washington, Oregon, France, Italy, Greece, and many more! No reservations necessary. Just show up and hang out to drink some tasty with us!


We’ve got an entire summer of fabulous bar pop-ups planned for you so be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram page and on our events page for the next party -- like our June Negroni Soirée on the 6th, one of our most popular pop-ups in this series!

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Bar Pop-Up Dates:

Thursday, May 2nd - Rosé All Day!

Thursday, June 6th - Negroni’s (This was one of our most popular ones for 2018!)

Thursday, July 11th - Summer Pool Party

Thursday, August 1st - Tiki Cocktails

Thursday, September 12th - Manhattan style cocktails

Thursday, October 3rd - Fernet About It!

Friday, November 1st - Dia de los Muertos

Thursday, December 5th - Eggnog!


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Prefer Your Beets With A Side Of Private Garden Space?




For a more intimate, personalized dining experience, Brimmer & Heeltap offers a unique space that serves as a special option for your private dining needs. This beautiful area through our garden can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. Additional patio space is available for more guests and overflow during summer months, weather permitting. Visit our website for more images and information! To book your next party with us, email Courtney: events@brimmerandheeltap.com.


In addition to our upcoming events, specials, and special occasions, we welcome you to join us for dinner service from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday, and brunch service from 9:00am to 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.


We are so thrilled to see what this gorgeous new season brings, but one thing is certain: we’ll be consistently providing opportunities for you and your favorites to swing by for some delicious & fun moments in time. Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to the next time we see you right here on Market Street.

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with love,




The Brimmer & Heeltap Team 🧡

What's New On Market Street?

New Year, New Celebrations!

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As the new year kicks off, we want to take a moment to touch base with our beloved friends, guests, and family to thank you for your unbelievable support. Our 5th anniversary celebration is January 31st, and we’re celebrating with a giant dinner party! We are fully booked for reservations, however we’ll have limited space for some walk-in friends. We can't imagine experiencing the last several incredible years without your encouragement and love. From long, delicious brunches to all those evenings laughing + imbibing at the bar, meeting your beautiful children, partners, and adored 4-legged family members: it’s been an honor and joy to be a part of your lives and we look forward to the next five years.

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In Other Exciting News…



2018 marked the promotion of Angela Ortez-Davis as our new Executive Chef! The transition marks a milestone for the restaurant with two women at the helm.

Ortez-Davis joined Brimmer & Heeltap in the spring of 2017 to lead the restaurant’s popular brunch menu. She is a second-generation chef, growing up with a chef and cookbook author mother and restaurant-owning father. Her vision for the menu is to showcase local proteins and produce with a nostalgic and comforting flair. 

“Food is like a puzzle,” says Ortez-Davis. “It’s about simple elegance, sustainability, beauty and respect. Basically, it’s all about balance.”

Prior to joining the Brimmer & Heeltap team, Ortez-Davis worked at Circadia and Mamnoon.  She graduated from Seattle University in 2008 and Seattle Culinary Academy in 2016.


Pop-Ups Worth

Popping In For


Now that we’re all diving feet-first into the new year, let’s talk about some of the upcoming events that we’re creating to add a little extra fun to your month. Every single month we are having an incredible cheese & wine pop-up with Alison Leber, along with a rotating bar pop-up. We’re setting up in our beautiful studio space, just through the garden from the penny room, and you’ll feel like you’ve suddenly escaped the city!



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Monthly Cheese & Wine

Pop-Up


Our cheese & wine events will take place on the last Sunday of each month, (unless otherwise noted), and you’ll get to experience the brilliance of local legend Alison, who owned Brie & Bordeaux, and ran the education program for Sugar Mountain (aka Beecher's). In addition, you’ll make friends with an exclusive, curated selection of wines, available for you to taste and purchase at regular retail pricing. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these future cheese & wine shop soirées in our garden studio:


February 24th

March 31st

April 28th

May 19th

June 30th


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Monthly Bar

Pop-Up

Our first bar pop-up of the year is happening during the month of love, so on February 21st we’re starting this series out with a BANG! Grab your favorite wing-person, plus few extra single friends, and join us for Stupid Cupid: Singles Unite!

This sensational event kicks off with a delicious lineup of cocktails & snacks for you to enjoy, along with personal energy readings courtesy of Vibe Elevated, a professional photographer to snap the perfect profile pic for you, a talented local writer to help you compose the ideal online dating profile, plus we're going to be celebrating the launch of a new dating app called Wowzer, specifically designed for those of us who love animals.⁣⁣

You don't want to miss this fun event, but we completely understand why you might want to bring your best pal for support, so please bring along your favorite wing-person and get ready for a fun party just for you! ⁣⁣We welcome singles and wing-people of every orientation — this is an inclusive event that celebrates and supports all.

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If the singles night event isn’t your bag, don’t worry we’ve got a variety of fantastic bar pop-ups planned throughout the year, so grab that calendar:



Thursday, February 21st  - Singles Night

Thursday, March 7th - Stouts & Oysters

Thursday, April 4th - Zero Waste & Earth Day Awareness

Thursday, May 2nd - Rosé All Day!

Thursday, June 6th - Negroni’s (This was one of our most popular ones for 2018!)

Thursday, July 11th - Summer Pool Party

Thursday, August 1st - Tiki Cocktails

Thursday, September 12th - Manhattan style cocktails

Thursday, October 3rd - Fernet About It!

Friday, November 1st - Dia de los Muertos

Thursday, December 5th - Eggnog!


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Need A Little Privacy With That PB&J?


For a more intimate, personalized dining experience, Brimmer & Heeltap offers a unique space that serves as a special option for your private dining needs. This beautiful area through our garden can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. Additional patio space is available for more guests and overflow during summer months, weather permitting. Visit our website for more images and information!

We are also running a Winter Special for your upcoming events that will be happening before April 1st, 2019 that includes discounted room rental along with food & beverage minimums. Book your amazing spring soirée for March 31st or sooner! For more information, email Courtney: events@brimmerandheeltap.com.


In addition to our upcoming events, specials, and special occasions, we welcome you to join us for dinner service from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday, and brunch service from 9:00am to 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.


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We are so thrilled to see what this new year will bring, but one thing is certain: we’ll be consistently providing opportunities for you and your favorites to swing by for some delicious and fun memory-making. Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to the next time we see you right here on Market Street.

with love,

The Brimmer & Heeltap Team 🧡

Brimmer & Heeltap Q&A with AM Sous Chef Angela Ortez-Davis

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We started brunch on Mother’s Day weekend two years ago. Since then, we have enjoyed serving hungry diners an evolving menu inspired with full flavors and regional influences. One of the people so instrumental to its success is our AM Sous Chef, Angela Ortez-Davis.

Originally from Los Angeles, Angela moved to Seattle back in 2004 to get her undergraduate degree at Seattle University in Political Science and Latin American Studies. According to her, culinary school was a way to avoid graduate school.

We couldn’t be more delighted to have this intelligent, kind, and resourceful chef as a part of our team!

When asked about her influences, she was quick to acknowledge her roots: “A great deal of my upbringing influences me today. My mom is chef from Mexico who taught me about art and food. My dad is a mechanical engineer from El Salvador who taught me about history and work ethic. Both of them are activists who instilled social justice values in my siblings and me. I’m also influenced by where I grew up. I love Los Angeles! Living in such a diverse and multifaceted place always kept me hungry for more. There’s always something new to try, some new way to live that I hadn’t considered. I feel like that same restlessness keeps me motivated.”

A few of her newest menu additions include:

Housemade Granola, (pro tip: get it to-go) made with steel cut oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, dried cranberries, chia seeds, butter, honey, brown sugar, and nutmeg. She accompanies this with house made yogurt. Morning brain power people!

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Greens, Egg & Ham, (Jen’s personal favorite thing on the menu) made with lentil, spinach, sunny-side egg, lardon, bacon fat vinaigrette, citrus-herb crema.

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When Angela isn’t working, she’s likely cooking for her husband, playing pinball, or eating out with friends.

We were curious what her favorite menu items are right now and here’s the inside scoop…

“For dinner, I love the beef cheeks with masa gnocchi. That texture reminds me of a beef tamal , but feels fresh and new at the same time! Swoon.

On the brunch side, our Scotch Egg is pretty special. I think it’s a true example of how collaborative our kitchen is. The dish kept evolving and I love where it is right now. Rather than a traditional caraway profile, we have house made green chorizo in our Scotch Egg. It’s served on a thick slice of brioche, toad-in-the-hole style. Then it’s topped with rotating pickled vegetables, pickled mustard seeds and a delicious sorghum demiglace. A lot of love goes into that dish and it’s so much more than the sum of its parts.”

What changes can we expect to see next on the menu? She’s looking forward to the summertime bounty of corn and peppers, not to mention preserving them for our pantry.

I think it’s safe to say a few of us are excited about that too!

Thanks to all of you for making our brunch so worthwhile for us to cook and take care of you on weekend mornings!

Author: Jen Doak

Images: Will Foster