The DWWF is partnering with the Union Bulletin for the "Julia Child Boeff Bourguignon Cookoff" on Feb 5^th at Someone's in the Kitchen, 132 W Rose.  The event starts at 5pm, with 20 contestants submitting their version of the dish which will be judged by 7 local chefs.   The grand winner will receive the 2 volume set of 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking'.  Tickets are $15 each for participants who will receive SITK's version of the dish, a pairing of wine from Sapolil Cellars, and entertainment from Topher Murphy assuming the role of the 'Culinary Queen" herself!

The inspiration for the event was the "Julie and Julia" movie. With Valentine's Day the next week, participants will be inspired to prepare their own dish.  So Lady's, put on your pearls and Men, don your bowties - and be prepared to have fun!

Space is limited - tickets can be purchased at Book & Game Co., DWWF office, Destination Walla Walla on Main St. and at SITK.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Providence St. Mary's Medical Patient Care.

From One Legend to Another

Olive Marketplace and Cafe set to open Friday, February 5th (headline)
The tranformation is almost complete - the former Merchants space at 21 E Main is nearly ready for a new life as Olive Marketplace and Cafe!  A casual place to grab a coffee on your way to the office, meet up for lunch, enjoy a cheese plate and glass of wine before you head home or after a movie. And did we mention the flatbread pizzas?  Tom Maccarone and Chef Jake Crenshaw, the dynamite team behind T. Maccarone's, will open Olive to the public next Friday.
The cafe menu features a variety of T. Maccarone's favorites with the addition of new breakfast entrees, sandwiches, house-made pizzas, and a full selection of espresso drinks, beer, and wine. Tom describes the menu as a little bit of Merchants mixed with a little bit of T. Mac's sprinkled with a little bit of Jake's magic.
Olive Marketplace and Cafe will be open daily from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M, with breakfast served from 7-11 A.M. and cafe menu available from 11 A.M. to closing.

 Check out this view from the upper balcony  of what used to be Merchants, and is now called "Olive Marketplace & Cafe."

Moving the custom-built bar to it's new home at the heart of the restaurant

 Keep reading our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on all of the happenings at Downtown's newest hot spot, "Olive."

Downtown Events:

Julia Child Cook-Off Contest- February 5^th, 5-7pm at Someone's In The Kitchen, 132 W Rose.  The chefs are practicing to compete! Be sure to save the date for the 'Julia's Classic Boeuf Bourguignon Cookoff Contest'- taste SITK's version, indulge in delightful wine pairings courtesy of Sapolil Cellars and "meet the grand lady"! The grand prize will be the two-volume set of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking".  Ticket are on sale at the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation office, Book and Game & Destination Walla Walla .  This event is sponsored in partnership with the Union Bulletin and the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation.  Call the DWWF office 529-8755 for more info!

Walla Walla Wine Works- 31 East Main, Also, Music Wednesdays with New Vibe, New Vino!  Spend your "mid-week" sipping some wine and enjoying some great music, every Wednesday, 7-9.  No cover. 

Open Mic @ Walla Walla Village Winery 107 S. 3^rd, Thursday nights 7-10 pm. Hosted by Blue Mt. Spanish Sound. Come in for some great wine and fun. Also, ask for the new CD Platinum Moon.  Play what's in your heart! Sign ups by phone okay!  Call 876-1444 after 4pm.

Live @ Sapolil Friday, Jan 29th, 8-11pm, Apartment 101, Don't miss this solid lineup of musicians: Rick Phillips keyboards & vocals, Mike Campanelli on bass, and featuring the outstandingWhitman Junior Ross Eustis on trumpet.  Originals & covers with a light jazz flavor will fill the night! $5 Cover.

Stephenson Cellars- 15 S Spokane, Sat, Jan 30^th, Ken Wilson featuring Glenn Ayers on percussion will be performing 7-10pm, No Cover.

Red Monkey Downtown Lounge- 25 W Alder.- Sat. Jan 30^th, 1^st 'Little Red Dress Party'- No cover for ladies dressed in Red, before 11pm.  DJ Warren will be spinning hits starting at 9 pm. Wed. Feb. 3^rd.-Richard Lane , multi talented keyboard & vocalist will perform.  No Cover, 21+ event. 

Vintage Cellars- 10 N 2^nd, Monday nights, Open Mic, 7-11pm.  For more information call 529-9340.

GRAZE- 5 S Colville, Yipee!  John & Becca have announced that Graze has extended their hours.  Starting Monday GRAZE will be open 10am-7pm Monday-Saturday.  The same menu will be available all day, with beer and wine!  Homemade soups & the pastrami seem to be a hit.  If you can't sit down & eat, they will wrap it to go.  They hope to see you soon!

Salumiere Cesario -20 N. 2nd Avenue, Walla Walla's Gourmet Grocery.  Come visit us for lunch & explore the great array of cheeses & wines!  Fantastic selection of lunch choices to eat in or take out!

Walla Walla Bread Co.- Main Street, Now open 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday 7-4pm, Closed Sundays (but rumors are that they may be open for Spring release!)