Sample the wine and cuisine of Italy’s Piemonte region with a special dinner, prepared by chef Madden at STEPS wine bar & cafe, Friday Harbor’s cutting edge dining experience.

Wednesday, February 6, 6:00 PM

$100 per person (includes tax & gratuity)

(360) 370- 5959

Ho! It looks like a month off left Chef Madden rested and inspired for the new year. The new menu is out, at long last. You can view it HERE, but take heed: viewing this link can cause hunger pangs insatiable anywhere but Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Steps exquisite cuisine is available for in-room dining at ELEMENTS San Juan Island hotel & spa, or just three blocks away at the cutting-edge Cafe. Reservations at 800-793-4756 or ONLINE.

ELEMENTS hotel & spa room service from Steps Wine Bar and Cafe is on hiatus all December while the crew takes a well-deserved vacation. You won’t go hungry, though, because there are nearly 2 dozen other dining options within a four block radius of ELEMENTS. Our knowledgeable, friendly front-desk staff are dying to turn you on to some exquisite cuisine. Steps will re-open with a bang for a fantastic New Year’s Eve champagne dinner. Space is limited, so reserve today at (800) 793-4756 or ONLINE. View the Menu.

San Juan Island is a far off the mainstream as it is off the mainland; not so far that it feels like a different planet, just far enough that is feels like a different country. Chef Madden’s creative menus are a case in point at Steps Wine Bar and Cafe. If you’re coming out to the island this turkey day, you’re in for a real treat at Steps.

In other island foodie news, Chef Gretchen Allison of Duck Soup Inn is getting ready to launch her winter cooking classes. Her joint is closed for the winter, so this is a great way to sample some of the things she has on her mind.

Our room service is provided by Steps Wine Bar & Cafe, but many of our guests prefer to walk three blocks to visit the restaurant in person.  It’s a great experience, with a showcase kitchen where you can watch Chef Madden hard at work on your meal and ask questions about the extensive wine list.  Occasionally you’ll find room service unavailable as Madden and crew present themed wine-pairing dinners throughout the slower season on San Juan Island.  These dinners make for an excellent excuse to visit San Juan Island.  Like you really needed another reason to get out of town for a day or two, right?