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Three New Event Venues

By Haley Haddock & Sheila Mickool

The Foundry // Seattle

Caterer Herban Feast’s new event site inSeattle’s SoDo neighborhood is now open for business. Located in a former copperand steel manufacturing and fabrication plant, The Foundry can accommodate events ranging from intimate gatherings of 25 to a standing reception cocktail-style for up to 500 guests. This contemporary space allows for unique layout capabilities, offering a variety of spaces that can be used individually or together. The Foundry is equipped with state-of-the-art meeting rooms, a house A/V sound system, service essentials-like tables, chairs, china and glassware-lounge furniture, a gas fireplace, a floating waterfall to set the mood, a fully equipped kitchen and, of course, the award-winning event coordination and catering team of Herban Feast.

The Robert Bateman Center // Victoria,British Columbia 

Located in the Inner Harbor of Victoria, British Columbia, The Robert Bateman Centre opened May 24, 2013. Robert Bateman is arguably one of the greatest wildlife painters in the world, and this venue was created to not only honor his works and efforts in nature education, but also serve as a venue for receptions, dinners, breakfas tmeetings, weddings and smaller intimate functions. The art gallery and venue can hold up to 125 people and is equipped for catering and A/V sound system rentals. The historic building offers floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the water, as well as artwork that sheds light on environmental concerns, setting the stage for an inspiring and thought-provoking meeting or event that will keep your guests or meeting attendees talking long after it’s over.

Marché // Seattle 

Located in Pike Place Market with expansive windows offering stunning views of Elliott Bay, Marché occupies the glorious space that once housed Campagne. The venue has been remodeled and updated to a more contemporary look with red banquettes, gray walls and concrete-looking tabletops and is under the management of head chef and proprietor Daisley Gordon. Marché serves French-bistro-style food that’s full of flavor along with quality, affordable wine. Both the environment and the menu are a mix of rustic, modern, familiar, exotic and elegant, yet relaxed, with items like salade verte, bouillabaisse and the Marché burger on the menu. The entire restaurant is available for buyout for private parties and accommodates 50 guests seated or 75 standing.

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