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Hyatt Regency Bellevue, a leading Seattle luxury hotel, is pleased to announce the introduction of a new and refreshed Twisted Cork and Twisted Cork Lounge to downtown Bellevue. Located off of the Seattle hotel’s lobby, Twisted Cork and Twisted Cork Lounge have reopened under new management along with a new look and a new menu featuring fresh, local ingredients and a ‘twist’ on the expected. Both the Seattle luxury hotel’s restaurant and lounge offer seasonal, rotating menus full of local ingredients from some of the area’s most beloved purveyors, including Macrina Bakery, Beecher’s Cheese and Pacific Seafood. Under the direction of Executive Chef Greg Kurtz, Twisted Cork is open for breakfast, with Twisted Cork Lounge opening in the evening for tapas-style dining, cocktails and entertainment.
Twisted Cork is open for breakfast every morning, featuring a full menu and buffet. Guests can also enjoy $3 mimosas and Bloody Mary’s available throughout breakfast until 10:30 a.m. weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on weekends.
In the evenings, guests will enjoy the comfortable and relaxing atmosphere of Twisted Cork Lounge. Offering plush, modern armchairs to unwind with friends or a seat at the bar to admire the mixology, the contemporary décor provides a perfect setting for the innovative menu. Delicious libations, including Washington wines and select Northwest microbrews on tap, are accompanied by vibrant tapas-style plates. Additionally, Twisted Cork Lounge offers a selection of tantalizing cocktails including the champagne and raspberry infused Bellevue Bling, vodka and grapefruit based Pink Panther, Mango Peach Sangria featuring Grand Marnier and viogner, and more. Sip one of these specialty drinks during happy hour Monday through Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. when all specialty cocktails are only $5, and beer and wine is available for $4. Twisted Cork Lounge also features live music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday night.
Twisted Cork was taken under management by the Seattle hotel after the original restaurant was closed in March 2010. The hotel was excited by the opportunity to expand upon and develop the space into something truly unique for hotel guests, and Bellevue residents and visitors alike.
“We saw the chance to offer something unexpected,” said Rolf Osterwalder, general manager of Hyatt Regency Bellevue. “Bellevue was in need of a great breakfast spot, as well as a comfortable lounge with intriguing food, and that’s just what we’ve accomplished with the new Twisted Cork and Twisted Cork Lounge. It’s a place to bring your family for brunch, have a relaxed breakfast meeting, or unwind in the evening and take in some live music – it’s the perfect combination.”
about bellevue: city fast facts
An Urban Pacific Northwest Destination
-Located just nine miles east of Seattle – nestled between Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains – Bellevue has been designated by The New York Times as one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
-More than 145 companies have chosen Bellevue as their national headquarters, making downtown Bellevue the second largest city center in Washington.
-The Pacific Northwest is the ninth largest technology hub in the country and Bellevue is home to many of the nation’s top tech companies including Microsoft, Expedia, T-Mobile and Nintendo.
Nationally Known As “The Best”
Last year, Fortune Small Business rated Bellevue the best place in the U.S. to live and launch a new business.
-Money named Bellevue one of 2008’s 100 best places to live.
Diverse Entertainment Options
-Bellevue is home to one of the highest performing retail markets in the country. The Bellevue Collection is the Northwest’s premier shopping, entertainment and dining destination, attracting more than 16 million visitors a year. This bustling urban streetscape boasts 250 stores, 45 sit-down restaurants and lounges, a landmark cinema, the stylishly hip Parlor Billiards & Spirits and connected Parlor Live Comedy Club, Lucky Strike Lanes and more. The Bravern brings additional fashion icons to the city, including Neiman Marcus, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, four signature restaurants and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.
-Scenic adventures are minutes away. Lake Washington offers abundant boating opportunities while the Summit at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass offer both day and night skiing. A short drive will put you at the base of Mt. Rainer for a weekend climb, on the shores of Puget Sound for kayaking with the Orcas, rushing down the mountain rapids of the Skykomish or hiking through the rain forest.
-Washington Wine Country neighbors Bellevue; a quick trip to Woodinville offers you access to vineyards, the barreling process and tasting at more than 40 wineries.
-The lush greens of Newcastle Golf Course offer panoramic views of Mt. Rainer and Mt. Baker, as well as the downtown skylines of both Seattle and Bellevue.
Bellevue: “A Beautiful View”
-Bellevue is situated on 31 miles of rolling landscape with the Cascade Mountain range to the east and the Olympics to the west. The city is a picture postcard of Northwest vistas.
-Dubbed “a city in a park,” Bellevue is home to nearly 100 parks and retains a friendly, small-town atmosphere with thriving neighborhoods and a vast network of green spaces featuring lakefront beaches, golf courses and nature trails.
Hyatt Regency Bellevue Welcomes Guests to a Spectacular Expansion that Doubles Hotel's Capacity
BELLEVUE, Wash. (August 10, 2009) – Today, Kemper Development Company and Hyatt Regency Bellevue announced the completion of their much anticipated second-tower expansion. Located on Seattle’s Eastside, just nine miles from downtown, Hyatt Regency Bellevue now offers a total of 733 guest rooms and suites and more than 70,000 square feet of premium event space, including the third largest ballroom in Washington State.
“Hyatt Regency Bellevue has a twenty-year history of providing first-class accommodations and event space. The new $185 million Olympic Tower expansion will continue our heritage as the go-to choice for Northwest accommodations,” said General Manager Rolf Osterwalder.
Adding to the already distinguished ambiance of the hotel, the expansion includes the addition of a welcoming two-story Koa wood accent wall to the hotel’s signature Wintergarden lobby space, as well as a curved, Ambar stone grand staircase. The new tower is also decorated with artwork from well-known local and national artists. Featured artists include Jessica Bodner who designed the ten-foot tall antique bronze “Beehive Chandelier,” and Amber Brookman who created the colorful and abstract sixty-piece “Primal Squares.” In addition, the hotel now features a prominent 9-by-12-foot oil on canvas commissioned by Michael Schultheis.
The crown jewel of the Olympic Tower is the distinctively elegant Grand Ballroom. Gold, brown and deep Chinese reds form the predominant color palette for this 17,745 square foot space, which features soaring 23-foot ceilings and 48 custom drop-glass chandeliers. Offering unparalleled setup flexibility, the Grand Ballroom is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, 58 hang points capable of holding up to 1,500 pounds apiece and 90 Mbps bandwidth for both wired and wireless high-speed Internet, which is also now available throughout the hotel. Additional event space highlights include:
- The Evergreen Ballroom: This 13,755 square foot ballroom exudes a warm, luxurious ambiance complete with high end finishes and custom light fixtures. The ballroom foyer features oversized 12-foot two-inch exterior “elephant doors,” making the foyer space ideal for events requiring easy street access for large item setups.
- The Executive Auditorium: This sloped 135-seat space is ideal for presentations or seminars, and is equipped with THX® surround sound and individual power stations. Guest speakers can relax before their presentations in the adjoining green room.
- Seven Unique Conference Suites: Conveniently located on the first floor near the Auditorium, these spacious suites offer all the luxury of a standard guest room, with the added space and benefit of a separate parlor area, complete with a six-person conference table, wet bar and wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Averaging 726 square feet, each suite also features 10-foot ceilings in both the bedroom and parlor.