FOOD & BEVERAGE
Every event should begin with food...
Take a look at our food & beverage options that are available to our attendees. These are in addition to our networking events (see Networking page for more details).

CONFERENCE PROVIDED F&B
As a part of our ongoing commitment to making your experience as enjoyable as possible, we are once again able to provide our attendees with a limited assortment of daily drinks and lite bites.
We are pleased to offer an assortment of light continental bites along with coffee, tea and juice to jump start your morning.
Our morning and afternoon breaks will be your chance to refuel with an assortment of additional light bites; just enough to tide you over till lunch.
Remember to visit our exhibitors as you sip your beverage or enjoy your snack!

DINNER AND MORE - ON YOUR OWN
REDMOND
There is no shortage of dining and entertainment options in and around the Microsoft area. For just a few ideas to get you started, check out some options provided by your conference staff.
Redmond Town Center - Known by the locals as RTC, this outdoor town center is only a 5-20 minute drive from our host hotel (depending upon traffic) and has shops, events and food options to explore.
Redmond Town Center - Listing of RTC dining options
Nearby RTC staff favorites include:
The Matador $$
Zeeks Pizza $$

DINNER AND MORE - ON YOUR OWN
BELLEVUE
You won't find more dining, shopping and entertainment options in one place that is a mere 10-30 minute drive from the host hotel (depending upon traffic).
Bellevue Square and Lincoln Center combine to make up The Bellevue Collection and offer more than you'll be able to see and taste during your stay with us this week.
Other nearby staff favorites include:
Daniel's Broiler $$$ - Great dining view of Seattle and surrounding area
El Gaucho $$$$
Bellevue Collection - A list of various downtown restaurants to peruse.

DINNER AND MORE - ON YOUR OWN
SEATTLE
If you have the time, a visit to downtown Seattle is always a tourist highlight. Aside from the hit attractions like the Space Needle, Seattle Great Wheel, Pike Place Market, Museum of Pop Culture and much more.
Downtown is a 15-60 minute drive (depending upon traffic) from the host hotel or take advantage of public transit if you wish (there is a transit center within walking distance to the hotel).