Betz Family Wine Dinner – November 8, 2012

We are pleased to have Tyson Schiffner, Assistant Winemaker from Betz Family Vineyards join us for a winemaker’s dinner at Coho Restaurant. Betz wines start in the vineyard where winemakers and growers work closely together to ensure the production of the highest quality grapes. The focus throughout the entire process is on quality of the wines [...]

Global Cuisine Itinerary Continued This Fall

We had such a fabulous turn out on our 1st world tour, we are planning a second Global Cuisine tour this winter. Stay tuned as we finalize our “ports of call.” If you have any favorite countries or cities that we should not miss, please let us know.

San Juan Vineyards Winemaker’s Dinner with Chris Primus – October 11, 2013

Join Chris Primus, winemaker from San Juan Vineyards for our 6th annual wine dinner, Friday October 11th at 6 p.m. at Coho Restaurant. Chef Bill Messick will create an autumnal menu paired with the wines. Six courses and five wines – $45/person food + $25 for wine pairing. Make a night of it - the Tucker House [...]

German Beer and Wine Dinner October 4, 2013

Join us for Oktoberfest – Coho Style. Due to the overwhelming response to our spring Cask and Kegs dinner, we are going to do it again this fall. What could be a better them than German Beer and Wines aptly timed for Oktoberfest. We will offer six courses with five flights, that’s right a beer [...]

Winemaker’s Dinner – Bergevin Lane Vineyard, June 14, 2013

We had our tasting for the Bergevin Lane Vineyard’s Winemaker’s dinner and all the wines showed beautifully. We wanted to include all 8 wines but decided a bit of restraint was in order. We will showcase six at our upcoming dinner on Friday night, June 14th at 6 p.m. So there will be 6 courses and 6 wines, instead of the usual [...]

Coho’s New House Blend – Tre Uve Vino

We finished the label design for our new house wine, Tre Uve Vino, and now await federal approval. We are so excited to offer this private label “Super Tuscan” red made by winemaker Brian Carter. This bold, complex and aromatic wine is made with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It will complement Chef Bill’s Mediterranean-inspired [...]

One Hand

Since the publication of our latest newsletter, we’ve had many people comment on or ask us why we promote other restaurants in our newsletters and blog. It seems to some a crazy folly, like we are shooting ourselves in the foot. But many readers don’t realize just how very small this town and island is. [...]

Shrimp & Pistachio Crusted Halibut

Serves 4 10 (16-20 size) shrimp, peeled, de-veined and chopped small ½ cup pistachios, toasted, cooled and chopped 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 each Egg whites Salt & pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients and season to taste. Lightly season 4 portions of halibut and spread crust evenly on [...]

Mike’s Wine Bar and Cafe

Mike’s Wine Bar and Café opens in early June, on 2nd Street across from the Court House, offering a savory and sweet menu of lite bits and bites paired with Washington Beer and Wines. The all vegan tapas style menu will include Panini sandwiches, appetizers, root vegetable chips and dips, breads, cheeses and charcuterie platters, salads [...]

San Juan Island Cheese

The much anticipated opening of Friday Harbor’s new cheese and wine shop is almost here. By the end of this month, San Juan Island Cheese (temporarily called The Maker and the Monger) will have a full stock of artisan cheeses and wines ready for retail, along with prepared products from regional small food producers. Owners [...]