TIPS, STORIES & PAST EVENTS
As the seasons change, enjoy tips, new stories and harvest updates from our restaurant.
Washington Grown highlights
Aerlume’s Chef Douglas Jones whipping up
his mouthwatering Hazelnut Cappelletti.

Elevating Table Settings for Memorable Events
By Caitlynd Davison, Aerlume Event Director
Entertaining Tips
How To Plan For Business Entertaining Success
How To Plan For Business Entertaining Success By Whitney Twede, El Gaucho Bellevue Event Director In both our personal lives and the realm of business, the cultivation of strong relationships [...]
Choosing the Right Set Up for Your Event
Choosing the Right Set Up for Your Event By Kristina Thorne, Event Director at AQUA by El Gaucho and El Gaucho Seattle The simplest details can truly make or break [...]
How to Craft a Memorable Menu for Your Special Occasion
How to Craft a Memorable Menu for Your Special Occasion By Kate Carr, El Gaucho Vancouver and Witness Tree Lounge Event Director Planning an event involves a multitude of factors, [...]
Creating Meaningful Events with the Power of Ambiance
Creating Meaningful Events with the Power of Ambiance By Angie Lowrance, El Gaucho Portland Event Coordinator It may seem as though the most important factors of an event are the [...]
The Experts Guide to Planning an Impressive Corporate Holiday Party on a Budget
The Experts Guide to Planning an Impressive Corporate Holiday Party on a Budget By Merica Ocsan, El Gaucho Tacoma Event Director We get it - it’s summer, and while vacations [...]
The WOW Factor: The secret ingredient to a successful event
The WOW Factor: The secret ingredient to a successful event By Sivi Mennen, Fire & Vine Sales Strategy Director Creating a WOW factor will elevate your guests’ experience, evoke emotion, [...]
Stories
Service Charge 101: How this model works for us
Service Charge 101: How this model works for us The hospitality industry is evolving in Washington and Oregon, as it is across the country. With recent legislation at the federal, [...]
Crossbuck Brewing Beer Arrives in Western Washington
Crossbuck Brewing Beer Arrives in Western Washington The beer is here! Fire & Vine Hospitality is excited to announce that Crossbuck Brewing beer is now on tap at all of [...]
Past Events
Copperworks Spirits Dinner
Copperworks Spirits Dinner An evening that celebrated the best of our community - homegrown ingredients, top-notch quality, and supporting local business. Aerlume was thrilled to showcase the Copperworks Distilling [...]