Water Grill Bellevue Welcomes Crab Week!
Crab week is August 15 - 23!
We're participating in the Bellevue Crab Week! Come down to Lincoln Square and dine with us at to enjoy some of the best the ocean has to offer, including a locally-sourced specialty in Wild Washington Dungeness Crab, or an East Coast favorite like Wild Maryland Soft Shell Crab.
Crab Week marks the perfect occasion to try a new addition to our menu: Soft Shell Crab Curry. Wild Maryland soft shell crab meets the bold flavors of Thailand in a dish that celebrates the crab's sweet, briny and slightly nutty notes.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WILD WASHINGTON DUNGENESS CRAB
When they're in season, Dungeness Crabs are a fixture in our live saltwater tanks. Known for their mildly sweet and firm but delicate texture, these crabs have been commercially harvested since 1848. Although they're named from where they can be found in the Pacific Northwest, these crabs are fished by crab pot all over the west coast of North America--from Alaska's Aleutian Islands down to Santa Barbara, California.
Read more about the Dungeness Crab in our blog!
LEARN MORE ABOUT WILD MARYLAND SOFT SHELL CRAB
As waters in the Chesapeake Bay begin to warm in spring, blue crabs are carefully monitored and plucked out of the water at peak tenderness, just as they molt and their shells have yet to harden. Soft Shell crab is an East Coast delicacy known for its seasonality and unique flavor--sweet and earthy with olive-like notes imparted from the shell.
The Wicked Truth Craft Cocktail
As the sun shines bright and the days stretch longer, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing cocktail. Meet the “Wicked Truth”, a concoction that beautifully balances earthy, herbal and zesty flavors. The drink is a refreshing aperitif style cocktail inspired by the popular Gordon’s Cup. The name is in reference to the good and “evil” cocktails can portray. With lower proof than most classic cocktails, this health-conscious drink should be suggested at the beginning of our Guests’ dining experience but can be enjoyed at any time.
Ingredients
At the heart of the Wicked Truth are muddled mint leaves and crisp cucumber slices, which lend a refreshing base to the cocktail. The Italian herbal liqueur Nonino L’ Aperitivo perfectly balances the gin, which form the backbone of this spirited blend. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens the drink, while the Chareau Aloe aids in the herbaceous. Turmeric ginger honey syrup introduces a warming spice with a hint of sweetness. The finishing touch? A bubbly splash of club soda, providing just the right amount of effervescence to make it truly refreshing.
Presentation
The “Wicked Truth” is as beautiful as it is delicious. Served in a tall Collins glass, it showcases its vivid hues, crowned with a cucumber ribbon that spirals elegantly around the glass. A bouquet of fresh mint and twist of black pepper finishes the look of the cocktail.
Bartender's Special At-A-Glance
- Approximately 10 mint leaves
- 5 cucumber slices
- 1 oz. Nonino L’Aperitivo
- 1 oz. Prairie Organic Gin
- .75 oz. Lime juice
- .5 oz. Chareau Aloe
- .5 oz. Turmeric/Ginger Honey Syrup
- 1 oz. club soda
Garnish
- Cucumber Ribbon
- Mint
- Black Pepper
Glassware
- Collin’s glass
