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Turkey Trot Registration Now Open!

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2nd Annual Montlake 5K Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run
Make the Montlake Community Club’s Turkey Trot part of your Thanksgiving morning tradition! All registrants will receive a Turkey Trot t-shirt.

Register now! Visit the Turkey Trot page for complete info– or head straight to the the race registration page.

Net Proceeds will be donated to the University District Food Bank
Last year, Turkey Trot sponsors and participants raised $10,000 for the U-District Food Bank. This year our goal is $25,000!

Learn more about the work of University District Food Bank and the people it helps. Please take a moment to watch this short video:

We are grateful to our ever growing list of 2017 Turkey Trot Sponsors
Audi Seattle, Cafe Lago, Capitol Hill-Montlake Dentistry, Darcy LaBelle Real Estate, Flatiron West, Inc., Glam & Tonics AVEDA Salon, KHBB Law Firm, Mayo Therapy Associates, Montlake Boulevard Market, Purr Cocktail Lounge, Rivalry Events, and Stokes Lawrence Law Firm.

If you or your employer are interested in event sponsorship please Click here for more info.  All net proceeds benefit the University District Food Bank.

 

 

 

 

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Little Lago Quietly Opens

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Carla Leonardi

While yesterday’s opening of Portage Bay’s Little Lago may have been quiet, inside was anything but! Laughter & chatter filled the space when owner Carla Leonardi fired up the oven and little-lago-openingopened Little Lago’s doors to those who have been anxiously following Little Lago on Instagram or Facebook.

A simple photo was posted announcing the soft opening as final details will be completed in the coming weeks (deli & gelato).

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fullsizerender-36Yours truly stopped by and enjoyed an absolutely perfect pizza at the beautiful wood bar while Carla tossed pizza dough and promised to teach my little ones her secrets.

In addition to our tasty pizza, I picked up a bottle of one of my favorite white wines from the wine wall.

fullsizerender-35I won’t give away all the details, do yourself a favor and stop by this little gem and order up a pizza or calzone while you peruse the shelves.

Little Lago
2919 Fuhrman Ave East
(206)922-3324

Café Lago Owner Set to Reopen Canal Market

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Photos by Suzi-Pratt.com

Neighbors will be pleased to know, Canal Market won’t be closed for long! The much-loved owner of Café Lago, Carla Leonardi, has rented the market and has plans to reopen as a neighborhood market and deli with an emphasis on Italian food.

From cooking classes for the Montlake elementary students to hosting fundraisers, Carla’s commitment to the neighborhood shines through in running a successful local shop.  A longtime Montlake resident herself, Carla understands what it takes to run the charming neighborhood market on Fuhrman Ave.

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Recently, Carla reached out to Portage Bay & Roanoke neighbors to share the news and receive their thoughts and comments on the new market. The Montlake Flyer contacted Carla to get her permission to share some of the tidbits.

  • Neighborhood markets are in her blood. Carla grew up in her parent’s Cincinnati corner grocery. “I was excited about the possibility of opening a neighborhood market and deli with an emphasis on Italian food.”
  • Canal is zoned for grocery/deli and her intent is to keep it that way. The store will have several rows of grocery items-everything from toothpaste to ketchup and a deli that will include rotisserie chickens, stone hearth pizza and Italian sandwiches (meatball subs and sausage and peppers) made to order. Items such as Lago lasagna will be offered as take away items for dinners at home.
  • Mornings aren’t complete without a piping hot cup of coffee or tea and a quick bite to eat. Carla’s market will offer fast paced espresso service with take away breakfast items.
  • Families (well at least the kids) will love the made-in-house gelato that will be available in a cup or cone. Perfect take-away item on your walk to the playground.
  • Carla shared, “we want everyone to feel welcome and well fed.” Prices will be kept as low as possible.
  • Seating – The market is allowed a few stools for seating. Carla hopes the “neighbors will find our market to be a delightful place to sit and enjoy life with others from near home.” Canal Market has applied for a beer/wine license that will allow the glass pours of 2-3 everyday wines and a small selection of beers for neighbors to enjoy.
  • Neighborhood meeting location – Canal will be offered as a meeting place for community events, cooking classes, book readings, etc.

Have an idea to share with Carla? Post a note in the comments section below, all comments will be forwarded for her review.

Valentine’s Festivities In & Around Montlake

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Stop-by the Dahlia Press studio in Portage Bay Thursday, February 11th from 4-7pm to pick up valentine’s and chocolates for Soulever Chocolates for your special someone!

 

 

V-Day_Recycle_Card_HThe annual Montlake Co-op Valentine’s Day Party is Saturday, February 13th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Montlake Community Center. Montlake families are invited to enjoy the activities including a Valentine’s photo booth, crafts and snacks for all ages. A wonderful social to meet new families and visit with those you haven’t seen in awhile.


cafe lagoValentine’s Day at Cafe Lago
Enjoy lovely new menu items with your Amore, with your lovely family or with your sweet friends. Reservations are limited so please call 206-329-8005 to reserve your table.

 

Twas A Wonderful Night at Café Lago

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KerryLast Sunday night, Café Lago was hopping with Montlake neighbors, family, and friends enjoying the very first Montlake Holiday Light Fundraiser and what a wonderful evening it was! The event raised money to help the Montlake Community Club fund the festive white holiday lights you see throughout downtown Montlake and on the Montlake Boulevard Market. Something we want to continue year after year.

Café Lago generously donated 10% of their proceeds from the night while members of the Montlake Community Club board were on hand selling raffle tickets to those hoping to win one of four gift baskets filled with items donated by the Montlake businesses including Glam & Tonics, Jay’s Dry Cleaners, Montlake Boulevard Market, Fuel Coffee, Montlake Bicycle Shop, Mr. Johnson’s Antiques, Mont’s Market, Coven Salon, and Edward Jones Financial.

Picture-008The Montlake Community Club would like to thank everyone who attended the event, the businesses and their amazing generosity, and those that donated their time, money, and effort to help make it a very enjoyable and successful evening. Photos provided by Jonathan Phillips.

Happy Holidays!

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Holiday Light Fundraiser at Cafe Lago

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IMG_4083Please join us this Sunday, December 6th, between 5-9 pm for a special Montlake Holiday Light Fundraising Party at Cafe Lago.  There will be free hot apple cider for the kids, a free glass of Prosecco for the adults, festive music, a raffle, and of course, fabulous food!

IMG_4020The holiday season is upon us and the Montlake Community Club wants our neighborhood, like many others, to have an inviting festive atmosphere, so the beautiful white holiday lights are once again up in downtown Montlake and on the Montlake Boulevard Market.  Cafe Lago has generously offered to sponsor this fundraising event and will contribute 10% of their proceeds for the night toward the cost of the lights.

Please call Cafe Lago at 206-329-8005 to make a reservation or go to CafeLago.com.  Thank you for your support, we hope to see you there!

Cafe Lago to Host 25th Anniversary Party with Armandino Batali

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CHB_4167HDRCome Sunday, September 27 at 6pm, Café Lago will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a unique, 5-course Italian Family Big Sunday Meal with very special guest chef, Armandino Batali, Co-Founder and Principal Salumist of Salumi Artisan Cured Meats.

In true Italian fashion, this grand, 5-course meal will be one to remember.

Guests will begin the evening with cocktail hour featuring options from the Lago Negroni, Prosecco, white and red wines, and beer. Following the generous variety of aperitifs, the dinner will kick off with Burrata featuring prosciutto, house pickled vegetables and olives.

Next will be Armandino Batali’s Timpano made at Café Lago. The Timpano is a unique dish made famous by the 1996 hit Stanley Tucci film “Big Night.”

A light Chicory Salad will follow the Timpano and the meal will be topped off with a Roast Beef and Marrow with a plethora of roasted and braised vegetables. Finally, the dessert will be a Tiramisu rounded out with dessert wine and coffee.

Tickets are $175 per person and include everything from cocktails, beer, food, tax and gratuity.

Tickets available here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2221539

About Café Lago

Founded in 1990, Café Lago is an artisanal Italian restaurant located in the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle – near University of Washington. Café Lago has been preparing handmade pasta by morning and baking its pizza over apple wood fires by night for more than 25 years. To portray even more passion for the industry, Café Lago hosts a series of classes on various aspects of Italian food and culture called Doposcuola. For more information please visit www.cafelago.com.

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Good Jazz, Good Food, Good Company–All At Cafe Lago

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MG_0909Café Lago welcomes YOU and the JAZZ HANDS on June 10 (7-9 p.m.) for an evening of Good Jazz, Good Food, and Good Company. This isn’t just your ordinary Wednesday night in Montlake. It’s a celebration of Montlake Unabridged— when our community spotlights its talent for neighbors and friends, hosted by our fine local Montlake businesses.

The Jazz Hands band plays jazz standards, Gypsy jazz, and more. Included in this versatile group, are Edgar Haimerl, Ben Wheeler, Traci Staffen, and Bonnie Birch, all talented musicians who clearly enjoy playing together. (You may remember them from our 2013 and 2014 All-Montlake Music & Arts Happenings.)

On the 10th, Café Lago will be offering their fantastic wood-fire pizzas for $15, and other superb, seasonal Italian delights to tempt your palate. And, of course, wines and other beverages to complement. Finally, who could resist the desserts? Lemon tart for me; Panna cotta for you?

Make a reservation right away for Café Lago –ph. 206-329-8005 or cafelago.com/reservations.html

Come on out to enjoy The Good Times — sponsored by your Montlake Community Club.

New Garden Shed Coming For Montlake Elementary

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IMAG0229With donations by Café Lago, The Pike Brewing Company, Noble Wines, support from Montlake Community Club and Montlake Elementary PTA and by all of the community pizza enthusiasts who purchased event tickets, the “Benefit Pizza Party” was a heartwarming success that will fund a new shed for the Montlake Elementary Garden Program.

Carla Leonardi, Café Lago owner, was presented with the fundraising opportunity by LeAna Alvarado-Smith, Montlake Community Club board member, after the Community Club received a request from Cheri Bloom, Montlake Elementary Garden Program.

IMAG0234Carla, who kept the wood fired pizza flowing, was absolutely thrilled at the success of the event, shared “What a wonderful event! I was overwhelmed by Montlake’s generosity! Everyone was in such great spirits, the kids were all smiling, sun was shining, the whole afternoon had a magical feeling. Thank you Montlake!”

Elementary PTA provided assistance to facilitate online ticket sales.  “It was amazing to have so many groups work together for this fun and beneficial event; I am honored to have been involved and proud to live in such a wonderful neighborhood” said LeAna.

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Cheri Bloom shared a similar sentiment, “It was wonderful to see support for the project from community members as well as parents and students of Montlake Elementary School. Carla and her staff were amazing and the entire event exemplified community. We are filled with gratitude.”

Cheri will keep the community posted on installation timing but hopes to have it up this spring.

What’s Happening In & Around Montlake

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wh0120Events in and around Montlake for the week of Jan 20th – Jan 26th.

Upcoming Special Event

Sunday, January 25th

In Montlake

Saturday, January 24th

Ongoing

Around Montlake

Sunday, January 25th

Visit our neighborhood calendar to keep track of upcoming events. All registered users of Montlake.net are authorized to submit events via our Post Your Event tool.