Tom Olsson Celebrates 20 Years at Ray’s!

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Tom Olsson Celebrates 20 Years at Ray’s!

Tom Olsson, Controller at Ray’s, started with us in 1995 as a banquet cook, he progressed to Chef Charles Ramsayers’ right hand man, and then to Food Purchaser. During his time as Food Purchaser he attended night school and earned an accounting certificate from City University of Seattle and was promoted to Controller.  Tom is an …

Celebrate the 2015 Copper River Salmon Season at Ray’s

Starting Friday, May 15th and just in time for the 2015 Copper River salmon season, Ray’s Boathouse & Café will be offering a selection of Pinot and Copper River salmon pairings. The offers will run May 15-June 15, 2015. This year’s Copper River run is slated to begin on Friday, May 15th. Ray’s seafood restaurant …

Ray’s Hosts Woodward Canyon Winery – Winemaker Dinner

Don’t miss out on Woodward Canyon’s Winemaker Dinner! Join us at Ray’s Boathouse as we celebrate Woodward Canyon and the pioneering efforts of Rick and Darcey Small. Chef Paul Duncan will prepare five courses of classic Northwest cuisine showcasing the Washington heritage that both Ray’s and Woodward Canyon are proud to share. The wine dinner …

Polar Plunge & Hot Clam Chowder

Ray’s Executive Chef Paul Duncan was on-site last Saturday at Golden Gardens Park to warm up the brave locals participating in the 2015 Polar Plunge. It was a fun and lively event to help raise awareness and support for the Washington Special Olympics. In recognition of this event we would like to share with you …

Chef Paul and Ray’s Continue to Lead by Example

by Paul Duncan, Chef de Cuisine WHAT WERE YOUR EARLY INFLUENCES AS A CHEF? I’m proud to be from the Northwest. When I cooked in Portland, there was a movement happening with a handful of chefs before it was called ‘farm to table” We had farmers that only we used to buy from, and they’d …

The Evolution of Washington Wine

by Douglas Zellers, General Manager Washington Wine month is upon us again, spring is in the air, and we find ourselves preparing for another great Taste Washington event! As we go about our planning, we focus on the multitude of wines that Washington offers us, and we frequently find ourselves looking for the next great winery, …

Yours In Service

by Douglas Zellers, General Manager Ray’s was presented an opportunity in February to host a group of six private wine collectors who wanted to enjoy a very special tasting and dinner. My task was to personally help plan and execute a 5-course menu with wine pairings and coordinate both wine and food service for the …

Introducing the new Ray’s Loyalty Card!

In January, we proudly launched our new frequent diner program, the Ray’s Loyalty Card! This program allows you to earn Points and Dining Credits that you may use to offset your future guest check. Loyalty should be rewarded with more than a discount and Ray’s is excited to offer this program to our passionate, caring, and loyal …

Cafe Refresh Helps Us Cater to You

Following the beautiful remodel of our Ray’s Boathouse dining room downstairs last winter, we are ready for the next phase of our refresh, as we begin the evolution of Ray’s Café upstairs. The first step is refurbishing the northern section of the Cafe dining room, affectionately referred to as the “Top Deck.”   By early November, …

Fall Brewmasters Dinner Oct. 27

by Jaci Kajfas, Beverage Director Our sizzling summer season is officially cooling off, though the deck is still open for those true Northwesterners. With the layers of gray and fog come another of Ray’s passions – seasonal events! One of the most popular with our locals is our bi-annual Brewmasters Dinner, scheduled for Sunday, October …

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Lunch Has a Fresh New Look at Ray’s Cafe

Patio season has arrived in Seattle, and there’s no better place to soak it all in than Ray’s Cafe on the Ballard waterfront. Just in time for sunnier days and waterfront lunches, we’re excited to introduce a refreshed lunch program that brings new energy—and plenty of flavor—to your midday plans. Our 2nd floor Cafe now …

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