NWSFS MFRs for June and July 2008

Be sure to check the NWSFS MFR Page for any schedule changes.


NWSFS My Favorite Restaurant for June 2007 - Buca Di Beppo

Join us at one of the Pawtowski's favorite restaurants, Buca Di Beppo, Lynnwood at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, June 4.

Buca Di Beppo,
4301 200th St. SW at 44th St.,
Lynnwood, WA,
(425) 744-7272

Named one of the best new restaurants in America by Bon Appétit magazine, Buca di Beppo serves up giant platters of its signature spaghetti and meatballs, chicken cacciatore, pizza, tiramisu and dozens of other Southern Italian and Sicilian specialties. Buca di Beppo means "Joe’s basement" in Italian, and the warmth and fun of this Southern Italian eatery will make you feel really Italian.

NOTE: The food is served family style, so there is usually one bill. Expect to pay between $15 and $25 a person.

Please RSVP to ( beppos.20.epawtows AT spamgourmet.com) or 425-771-1626. We'd prefer to get your RSVP by early evening of Tuesday, June 3th, but any attempt to RSVP will help us plan for you. Please RSVP. No REALLY. If we have an accurate count, we can reserve "The Pope Room". (NOTE this email address is a disposable email address Eric is using for spam reasons. People who have his regular email address can use that if they wish).

Directions:
From North-bound I-5 (regular exit):
Take exit 181-A (right-side exit ramp).
Turn left at the light at the end of the exit. This will put you on 44th Ave W.
Turn right at the second light. 200th St SW.
Driveway will be on the left.

From North-bound I-5 (HOV lane):
Take the left-side exit ramp at Exit 181 to the Lynnwood Park & Ride
(NOTE: This ramp is for HOV-2 ONLY)
Turn left at top of ramp.
Go straight at stop sign inside Park & Ride.
Turn right at light at 200th St. SW
Go straight at light, crossing 44th Ave. W.
Driveway will be on the left.

From South-bound I-5:
Take exit 181 to 196th St SW (westbound).
Go straight at the light at the end of the exit.
Turn left at the next light onto 40th Ave W.
Turn right at the end of the road. 200th St SW.
Buca di Beppo will be on your right, before crossing 44th Ave. W.

(NOTE: If HOV-2, you can use the left-exit HOV ramp at the Lynnwood Park & Ride from Southbound I-5. See above).

From North-bound I-405:
Take I-405 to the end, and get onto South-bound I-5.
Follow the directions for South-bound I-5.

Transit access:
Beppo's is approx two blocks east of the Lynnwood Transit Center/Park-n-ride.



NWSFS My Favorite Restaurant for July - The Black Bear Diner

Please join us on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM at one of Jim Cox's favorite restaurants, The Black Bear Diner, 14804 NE 24th ST., Redmond, WA. (Tel: 425-641-5444 )

The diner is located in the Overlake area of Redmond, on the North side of NE 24th ST. just a block East of the intersection of 148th and NE 24th. ST. in the same complex as the Overlake Safeway about a block South of the NE 148th Overpass of SR 520.

The Black Bear Diner is a great place for good old "eats", with portions large enough you will most likely need a doggy bag. Some of Jim's favorites include the French Dip, and the "Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak" ( a real monster! ). There are steaks, ribs, classic sandwiches, and of course burgers. There's also lighter fair along with some fantastic salads. And get this, Breakfast is served all day long!

Address: 14804 NE 24th ST. Redmond, WA.
Tel: 425-641-5444
Web site with menu and restaurant locater: http://www.blackbeardiner.com/

Directions from I-405 South:
1. Head south on I-405 S
2. Take exit 14 to merge onto WA-520 E toward Redmond 2.5 mi
3. Take the 148th Ave NE S exit 0.3 mi
4. Merge onto 148th Ave NE 0.4 mi
5. Turn left at NE 20th St/Northup Way 0.2 mi
6. Turn left at 152nd Ave NE 0.3 mi
7. Turn left at NE 24th St 0.2 mi

Directions from I-405 North:
1. Head north on I-405
2. Take exit 14 for WA-520 W/WA-520 E toward Seattle/Redmond 0.2 mi
3. Keep right at the fork to continue toward WA-520 E and merge onto WA-520 E 2.0 mi
4. Same as steps 3 - 7 above.

If you are coming over from Seattle, pick your bridge of choice and follow the appropriate directions. If you are coming from any where on the Eastside, use your best judgment to get on 148th and get to the intersection of NE 24th ST., and if you are coming over from Forks, you are in for a long drive.

RSVPs should be made to ( club-info AT nwsfs.org ) or to the NWSFS info hotline 360.438.0871. If possible please RSVP by July 5st to help us get an idea of the numbers, so the manager can bring on extra staff if necessary (the sooner the better though)