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Carnavale in Seattle!

On March 8th is Carnevale, one of the biggest parties of the year in the Catholic world! More commonly known as Mardi Gras in America, this event has great cultural importance for Catholics and those who live in Catholic countries, and the Venice Carnival is famed for the antics of those who participate, the costumes and masks, and the parties. The Italian Club of the University of Washington is hosting an event to promote Carnevale and prepare for the main event (and also celebrate!)

Continue Reading Add comment February 18th, 2011

Poggi Bonsi Holiday Open House November 13

Poggi Bonsi at The Landing in Renton (920 N 10th Place, Unit F, 425.988.3906) and in Olde Burien (907 SW 152nd Street, 206.859.6401) will be decorated for the holidays.

Stop by and enjoy demos and tastings all day, and register for hourly give-aways and a grand prize drawing.

Get an early start on your holiday shopping; choose from our selection of Italian ceramics, French pottery, olive wood utensils, fine European linens, kitchenware and gourmet gifts.

See complete schedule of events at each store below or visit
Poggi Bonsi Gifts:

Continue Reading Add comment November 6th, 2010

Poggi Bonsi Featured in the Renton Reporter

By CELESTE GRACEY
Renton Reporter Staff Writer
May 14 2010, 5:16 PM · UPDATED

All roads lead to Poggibonsi, or at least that’s what it appeared when one Renton business owner was lost in Tuscany more than 10 years ago.

And so Keli DeRitis convinced friend Michelle Codd that the name Poggi Bonsi, split for tongue-tied Americans, would be perfect for a European-style kitchen store.

The import-savvy business is among 20 other companies in the United States to take part in the Made in Italy national promotion this week.

Along with free events, the storefront is packed with special Italian wares through May 22, Codd said. “We’re just celebrating Italy.”

Continue Reading 3 comments May 17th, 2010

Give Mom Le Creuset this Year

In Stock and Ready for Mom!
See our full line of Le Creuset at our stores in Renton and Burien
and at PoggiBonsiGifts.com 
 
Le Creuset French Ovens
le creuset french ovensSince 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting Enameled Cast Iron cookware, and particularly Round French Ovens (or Dutch Ovens), in Northern France. The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, plus it’s dishwasher-safe. These pots are extremely versatile and there are endless recipes that can be made in them, your imagination is the only limit! 

 

Le Creuset Olive Jar

 

Le Creuset Stoneware
The enameled surface of Le Creuset’s stoneware bakeware and accessories make them incredibly resistant to scratching, chipping, and staining. Poggi Bonsi carries a variety of baking dishes as well as adorable accessories like honey pots, syrup pitchers, salt jars and this new olive jar. 
 
  

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

1 comment May 5th, 2010

Made in Italy 2010 Coming to Poggi Bonsi at The Landing in May

Poggi Bonsi has been selected by the Italian Trade Commission as one of only 20 retailers in the United States to host the 2010 “Made in Italy” national promotion.

From May 9 to 22, 2010 Poggi Bonsi will host the work of Italian artisans — including hand painted ceramics, terra cotta, jewelry, olive oil and more — these products will be featured in our store at The Landing in Renton. On May 16 from 4-7pm Poggi Bonsi will host a reception featuring Italian food and wine.

Continue Reading Add comment April 14th, 2010

Garnier Thiebaut Trunkshow & Petosa Italian Food Tasting

Join us
Saturday, December 19, 2009
in our new store at
The Landing in Renton
920 N. 10th Pl.
(Sunset exit off I-405 N)

A Special Garnier Thiebaut
French Linen Trunk Show
4-7pm

Joe Petosa of
Petosa Italian Imports
will be sampling marinara, olives and other Italian specialties
3-6pm

2 comments December 16th, 2009

Grand opening celebrations planned Friday, December 4

Poggi Bonsi and c’est La Vie are now open at The Landing in Renton and plan a joint grand opening celebration December 4 from 5-9pm. The two new stores, which share a connecting doorway, provide the ultimate holiday shopping experience.

Continue Reading Add comment December 1st, 2009

Visit Poggi Bonsi at Festa Italiana in Seattle this Weekend!

Poggi Bonsi is delighted to be exhibiting at the 22nd annual Italian Festival at the Seattle Center this weekend ~ September 26-27, 2009. The festival celebrates Italian culture with food, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, wine tasting and fun for the entire family.

Stop by our booth in the Fisher Pavilion and visit with Keli and Michelle. Visit www.FestaSeattle.com for complete schedule and visit www.poggibonsigifts.com to see our selection of imported Italian Ceramics, fine European linens and Italian gifts.

Add comment September 22nd, 2009

Turkish Tapestry Boot, Shoe & Sandal Trunk Show

A Selection Vintage Velvet Tapestry Boots by Edoche
Men love them, ladies covet them! One thing’s for sure–you’ll get noticed in a pair of Vintage Velvet Tapestry Boots designed by Edoche. We wore our Edoche boots on a buying trip to Milan, the shoe capital of the world, and were amazed that women stopped us on the street to ask us about them.

Continue Reading Add comment May 23rd, 2009

Burien Arts-a-Glow, Saturday, September 6

Saturday, September 6th, 2008 on and Around 152nd Street in Downtown Burien. Do the Art Walk! 11:00am-6:00pm. Enjoy art and performance in the shops and on the street. Buy $2 wristbands at the information booth for discounts at area retailers and resturants.

Continue Reading Add comment August 27th, 2008

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