New 7,000 Square Foot University Village store to feature Williams Sonoma kitchen products, local food offerings, and Williams Sonoma Home furnishings
Williams Sonoma announced today that it will open its largest new
concept store in Seattle on Saturday, June 24, featuring a contemporary
look for the brand. The lifestyle store will include Williams Sonoma
kitchen and food products, including a curated assortment of food from
local businesses, as well as Williams Sonoma Home furnishings catering
to the booming Seattle real estate market. Complimentary in-home design
services, wedding registry product experts, a cookbook club and monthly
cooking classes for adults and children will be offered at the new
Pacific Northwest flagship location.
“I love visiting Seattle. It is a very vibrant city on the rise with
talented bartenders, chefs and designers,” said Janet Hayes, President
of Williams Sonoma. “We had a great time picking local food assortments,
with many more products in the queue to launch throughout the balance of
the year. I am so proud to bring our new retail concept to this city.
Seattle is full of forward-thinking people and they deserve a place to
shop that is experiential as well as community-minded.”
In celebration of the opening, the store will host a weekend of
festivities starting on Saturday, June 24th. The Grand
Opening will kick off with a Navy Strength Bar Pop Up with Oysters XO
with 15% of the proceeds benefiting United Way of King County, a
beneficiary of No Kid Hungry. There will also be a meet and greet with
James Beard Award winning Chef Renee
Erickson of Seattle’s The Whale Wins, The Walrus & the Carpenter,
Barnacle, Bar Melusine, Bateau, and General Porpoise Doughnut & Coffee.
Events continue with a Junior Chef ice cream cooking class, a
Thaifusions cooking demonstration with Chef Max Borthwick and a local
artist pop up featuring Seattle based Etsy artist Honeyberry Studios. A
Summertime Cooking Class highlighting how to use cast iron and a Fortnum
& Mason High Tea tasting will also be offered. Local lifestyle blogger
Cassandra LaValle of Coco + Kelley will be hosting an interior design
class as well as one-on-one styling appointments. Full schedule of
events below.
Saturday, June 24
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9:00am – Ribbon Cutting
10:00am – Junior Chef Cooking
Class: Ice Cream Party for children ages 8-13.
12:00-2:00pm – Thaifusions
Cooking Demonstration and “Meet the Maker” with Seattle-based Chef Max
Borthwick. RSVP by visiting: https://wsuniversityvillage-thaifusions.eventbrite.com
12:00-4:00pm
– Williams Sonoma Local, open house featuring local food and
beverage artisans. Taste, learn & experience products from the producers
themselves.
2:00-4:00pm – Join Cassandra from Seattle’s Coco
+ Kelley blog to help decorate your space. Learn tips and reserve
one-on-one styling appointments. Secure your spot now by visiting: https://wsuniversityvillage-cocokelley.eventbrite.com
5:00-6:30pm
– Grand Opening Celebration
Navy Strength Bar Pop Up with
Oysters XO
RSVP by visiting: https://wsuniversityvillage-grandopening.eventbrite.com
15%
of the proceeds from the evening benefit United Way of King County (a
beneficiary of NKH).
6:30pm – 8:30pm - Meet James Beard
Award winning Chef Renee
Erickson of Seattle’s The Whale Wins, The Walrus & the Carpenter,
Barnacle, Bar Melusine, Bateau, and General Porpoise Doughnut & Coffee.
RSVP by visiting: https://wsuniversityvillage-reneeerickson.eventbrite.com
Sunday, June 25
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10:00am – Ina Garten’s Summertime Cooking with Cast Iron ($30
includes a Lodge Cast Iron Pan)
RSVP by visiting: https://wsuniversityvillage-castiron.eventbrite.com
12:00pm
– Fortnum & Mason High Tea ($30 includes a Fortnum & Mason Tea Tasting
and Tea to take home!). RSVP by visiting: https://wsuniversityvillage-tea.eventbrite.com
2:00-4:00pm
– Local Artist Pop Up featuring Seattle Based Etsy Artist Honeyberry
Studios. RSVP by visiting: https://wsuniversityvillage-honeyberry.eventbrite.com
For all event information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/williams-sonoma-university-village-8376024600
The new store will also represent the unique flavors of Seattle with an
assortment of high-quality, locally-produced food and beverage products.
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Bear’s
Breath Ketchup: A unique low-sugar ketchup alternative made with
natural ingredients and a savory flavor profile featuring a subtle,
spicy finish.
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Bow
Hill Blueberries: Established in 1947, Bow Hill Blueberries is the
oldest family-run blueberry farm in Skagit Valley.
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Crafted
Confections: Bite-sized treats made by combining quality, local
ingredients with a giant scoop of love.
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Girl
Meets Dirt: Girl Meets Dirt Archipelago Preserves are inspired by
the long history of orchard keeping on the beautiful isle of Orcas in
the San Juan Islands.
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Jcoco:
Jcoco draws inspiration from cultures across the globe to create a
fresh, exquisite new chocolate experience.
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The
Kitchen Imp: Assortments of fresh, bright spices, salts, and
sugars, sourced and crafted in Washington.
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Mustard
and Co: Mustard made with high quality ingredients, employing a
raw process to craft bold flavors.
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Rub
With Love: Local crafted spice rubs, sauces and gift packs.
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San
Juan Island Salt: San Juan Island Sea Salt offers solar evaporated
local sea salt made from the beautiful waters of the San Juan Islands.
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Seattle
Canning Co.: Vashon based Seattle Canning Co. is a small batch,
farm to jar processor and purveyor of handmade specialty foods and
pickled season-fresh produce.
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Seattle
Pickle Co: Seattle Pickle makes local artisan pickle products by
combining & brining the freshest ingredients to bring you a great
Northwest flavor and experience.
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The
Shrubbery: The Shrubbery is a Seattle based, small batch shrub
maker specializing in seasonal flavors sourced locally.
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Spiceologist:
Spiceologist is the world's most innovative spice company with 11
gourmet rubs great for grilling and everyday cooking and the award
winning Spiceologist Block.
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Thaifusions:
Authentic handcrafted sauces and curries created by a celebrated Thai
chef using his mom's special family recipes.
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Trilby’s
BBQ: Award winning BBQ sauce, dry rub, seasonings & dip mixes
handcrafted in the Pacific Northwest since 1976.
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WOODINVILLE
WHISKEY CO.: Crafters of bourbon and rye whiskey handmade in
Woodinville, Washington.
Williams Sonoma Home at University Village will have a dedicated retail
space that includes living room, bedroom, dining room and home office
furniture, as well as decorative accessories, bedding, bath, pillows and
throws, lighting and artwork. The brand is known for high-quality
furniture and décor that is elevated, yet approachable and draws on the
entire spectrum of design, spanning from traditional to modern,
industrial to organic, rustic to refined. Williams Sonoma Home’s
in-house team of expert designers combine textures, colors and materials
to create products that are as unique and functional as they are elegant
and sophisticated.
The newly added Williams Sonoma Home space will give customers the
opportunity to take advantage of the company’s complimentary in-home
interior design services. Williams Sonoma Home’s team of Design
Specialists are available to help with the selection of furniture and
décor, floor plans and paint colors.
Trade customers will also benefit from the expanded retail presence with
access to new collections, fabric swatches and wood finishes in stores.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. To The Trade offers accredited designers,
architects, students, and more, exclusive discounts and services across
all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands.
For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events, customers
are encouraged to “like” the Williams Sonoma University Village store on Facebook
and follow the store on Instagram: @wsuniversityvillage.
Store hours are Monday thru Saturday from 9:30am to 9:00pm and Sundays
from 11:00am to 6:00pm. The store’s address is 2530 NE University
Village, Seattle, WA 98105 and the phone number is 206-523-3733.
ABOUT WILLIAMS SONOMA
Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma brand
has been bringing people together around food. A member of
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams Sonoma
is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen
and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer
experience. Products include cookware, cooks’ tools, cutlery, electrics,
bakeware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as
furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store offers
cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. A
comprehensive gift
registry program for weddings and other special events is available
in stores and online. On williams-sonoma.com and
the Williams Sonoma blog, Taste,
customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create
delicious meals and wonderful memories. Williams Sonoma is a proud
supporter of No
Kid Hungry, a nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood hunger in
America. Follow Williams Sonoma on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube.
WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME
Williams Sonoma Home started in 2004 as an extension of the Williams
Sonoma lifestyle, offering furnishings for every room in the home.
Williams Sonoma Home products are expertly designed in house at the
corporate headquarters in San Francisco. Known for authentic
craftsmanship, superior quality and enduring design, Williams Sonoma
Home has become a mainstay for consumers and design trade alike. The
brand draws inspiration from the entire spectrum of design, spanning
from traditional to modern, industrial to organic, rustic to refined,
giving customers the ability to create spaces that reflect their
personal style. Products include furniture, decorative accessories,
bedding, bath, pillows and throws, lighting, window treatments and
outdoor furnishings. Williams Sonoma Home design specialists are
available at all Williams Sonoma stores and provide complimentary
in-home design services to help customers bring their design dreams to
life. Follow us on Instagram (link to: https://www.instagram.com/wshome/)
and Pinterest (link to: https://www.pinterest.com/wshome/).
