Experience the bountiful flavors of the region through $42 fine dining specials, a food-focused short film festival, and the annual BrewFest celebrating Pacific NW beers
(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — There aren’t many things that cost the same as they did a year ago. But during February’s Walla Walla Restaurant Month, a $42, three-course meal from nine of Walla Walla’s top restaurants is one of them. One of the Northwest’s most anticipated culinary experiences, Walla Walla Restaurant Month returns for its 14th year with a month-long celebration of the region’s agricultural richness and culinary prowess, joined by February Film Feast and Walla Walla Brewfest to further elevate the already flavorful month.
Named America’s Best Wine Region in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for three consecutive years (2020-2022), Walla Walla has long enjoyed a reputation as a cradle of world-class wines. The Valley’s wine and deep agricultural roots have also fostered a thriving restaurant scene worthy of being named the West’s Standout Wine-and-Dine Region in the 2022 Sunset Travel Awards.
“Combined with February Film Feast, Walla Walla Brewfest, and Valentine’s Day all falling within the month, Walla Walla Restaurant Month is the perfect recipe for a winter getaway to Walla Walla,” says Guy Glaeser, executive director of Visit Walla Walla. “It’s an opportunity to visit during a slower and more intimate time of year. Whether for the food, the films, the beer, or all three in addition to wine, February has quickly become a favorite time of year to experience all the Valley has to offer.”
Among the highlights awaiting visitors to Walla Walla during February include:
WALLA WALLA RESTAURANT MONTH – FEB. 1-28
Held each February, Walla Walla Restaurant Month highlights nine local fine-dining restaurants and the acclaimed chefs who have contributed to the elevated culinary reputation of the region. Offering chef-curated three-course set menus for $42, locals and visitors are invited to indulge in the Valley’s seasonal flavors and culinary creativity to see why this time of year is one of Walla Walla’s best-kept secrets. In addition to the special $42 prix fixe menus at the nine restaurants, Walla Walla Restaurant Month lodging specials provide further value at some of the Valley’s best hotels and inns.
The nine participating restaurants, which showcase their role in helping shape Walla Walla’s highly acclaimed food scene, include Brasserie Four, Hattaway’s on Alder, The Kitchen at Abeja, The Marc Restaurant, Passatempo Taverna, The Restaurant at Eritage Resort, Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen, TMACS, and Walla Walla Steak Co.
WALLA WALLA FILM FEAST – SATURDAY, FEB. 1; 5:30-9 p.m.; $55
Hailed as “Films for foodies, foods for filmies,” February Film Feast kicks off Walla Walla Restaurant Month on Feb. 1 with a perfect blend of food, film, and wine. Held at the historic Gesa Power House Theatre, and featuring food prepared by the Marcus Whitman Hotel chefs, can sample locally sourced culinary creations before the curtain rises. Starting at 7 p.m., guests will enjoy a series of culinary short films curated by the theater’s Director of Film Programming Warren Etheredge. To purchase tickets, visit phtww.org/show/february-film-
WALLA WALLA BREWFEST – SATURDAY, FEB. 15; Noon-4 p.m.
A celebration of the renowned hops and flavors of the Pacific Northwest, Walla Walla Brewfest invites beer lovers to downtown Walla Walla on Feb. 15 from noon-4 p.m. to taste a variety of beers and ciders from dozens of breweries across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Unlike traditional beer festivals, Brewfest turns the town into a taproom, with local downtown retailers pouring beers from inside their shops. More information and BrewFest tickets are available at: downtownww.com/brewfest.
About Walla Walla:
As the unofficial capital of Washington wine country, Walla Walla is home to more than 130 wineries, a nationally recognized culinary scene, access to an abundance of outdoor recreation, and an arts & entertainment scene that rivals cities many times its size. This community of just over 30,000 residents is known for many things, including its friendliness and hospitality, the quality of its wine, and of course, the famous Walla Walla Sweet Onion. An easy and scenic four-hour drive from Seattle, Portland, or Boise, Walla Walla can also be accessed via Alaska Airlines’ daily non-stop flights from Seattle. For more information and to begin planning a trip to Walla Walla, visit www.visitwallawalla.com.
