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A Taste of Seattle History Giveaway

by Sarah on May 14, 2012

Photo courtesy of the MOHAI

Because we love giving things away, we’re offering another chance for you to experience Seattle’s waterways.  You could win a chance to join us this Saturday, May 19th, on the Taste of Seattle History Lunch Cruise!

It’s our favorite new tour, we can’t get enough of the menu and stories.  We could eat the fresh-churned butter and sourdough like Klondike gold-miners all day.  And then eat shortcake from Fisher Mills and reminisce about Bainbridge strawberries all night.  Here’s a little more about this new tour.

Each day this week we are giving away two tickets for this Saturday’s departure of the Taste of Seattle History Cruise.  That is five chances for you and a friend to be onboard this weekend!

Check back each day to see how to enter each day. We’ll post the previous day’s winner and how to enter for that day’s drawing!

Monday: The winner is Jenn @MissFlipFlop007!

Congrats! Entered by tweeting her favorite sunny Seattle activity.

 Tuesday: The winner is Jenni S!

(By telling us your favorite item on the Taste of History Menu menu)

Wednesday: The winner is Julie K!

Entered the drawing by a guess on what year the photo of water skiers behind our Goodtime II appeared in the Seattle Times.  The answer is 1977!

Thursday: Winners are @jdnorthwest and @Gerald212

The winner of A Taste of Seattle History Lunch Cruise (May 19th, 12pm)  is @jdnorthwest!  AND  The winner of the Salsa Dance Dinner Cruise (Friday, May 18th, 7pm) is @Gerald212!!

Friday: Congrats to Katherine B!

 

Congratulations to all of our winners!   Have a great time cruising on Saturday!

 

1977 Seattle Times front page of Argosy employees having a good time behind the Goodtime II

Here’s the Fine Print: Eligible winners must be 18 years of age or older and must Follow @ArgosyCruises on Twitter through the duration of the contest and until the winner is announced. One valid entry will be accepted per day of the contest starting 5/14/2012 and ending 5/18/2012. The prize will include two adult tickets on the May 19th Taste of Seattle History Lunch Cruise.

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Chef Ron Arbour Featured as Guest Chef in Seattle Events

by Sarah on February 10, 2012

Argosy's Executive Chef Ron at FareStart Guest Chef Night

Argosy's Executive Chef Ron at FareStart Guest Chef Night

Giving back to the community through Argosy Cruises’ Chef Ron Arbour

In the past month, we have had the opportunity to donate our chef’s expertise to some great local programs.

Our Executive Chef Ron Arbour has over 30 years of culinary expertise at prominent Seattle and East Coast restaurants, and has been with Argosy for the past 11 years as Executive Chef of the Royal Argosy.  With Argosy’s recent purchase of Tillicum Village, Chef Arbour also took on restructuring the Tillicum Village menu last year. His culinary style has been described as detailed and respectful of the product.  His fine expertise also includes a commitment to supporting our local farmers and suppliers, including local wineries.

In January, Chef Ron participated in South Seattle Community College’s ‘Gifts From the Earth Gala’.  It is an auction and dinner fundraiser to support college’s programs and scholarships.  The Gala also creates an opportunity for the Hospitality program’s students to work with some of the area’s premier chefs.

Last night, Chef Ron Arbour was featured at FareStart’s Guest Chef Night.  FareStart is a culinary arts job training and placement program.  They use the fruits of that training to feed homeless and struggling families.  On Thursday evenings, they feature a guest chef.  This gives the students a chance to work with the region’s premier chefs to provide a three-course for about 200 guests.  The proceeds from ticket sales go back into supporting the program.

Here is a sampling of the menus he created for these evenings:

1st Course   -    Maine Lobster Cake, Served with Washington State Granny Apple Slaw & Apple Cider Aioli

2nd Course   -    Hawaii Ahi Tower   -   Ahi tuna, avocado, papaya salsa, wonton triangle, ginger lime sauce

3rd Course   -   East Coast Scallop   -   Seared scallop, bacon, pears, brown butter sauce

4th Course   -   Ellensburg Washington Lamp Chop   -   Herb crusted lamp chop, rosemary risotto cake, and Rainier cherry demi-glaze

5th Course   -  Banana Split Foster   -    Baked Banana in a Rum, Butter, Sugar, Specialty Ice Creams & Sauces, Whipped Cream and a Cherry on Top