Block 41 Holiday Party
Venue // @block41_seattle
Photographer // Jamie Zill @jamielee_z
Event Design, Planning, Decor, Custom Artwork // @blueribboncooking
Event Catering & Bar // @blueribboncooking
Decor Rentals // @blueribboncooking & @cortpartyrental
DJ // @magnolia_rhapsody
Bingo & Karaoke // Edsonart Entertainment // @mingomaniac
We were delighted to host SEIU’s holiday party in Seattle! As you stepped into Block 41, you were transported back to the 80’s and 90’s with bright neon lights, retro details, and playful nods that made every corner feel like a blast from the past.
Guests enjoyed a retro, neon-inspired celebration filled with bold colors, custom artwork, interactive entertainment, glowing signature cocktails, and a delicious feast — including a full buffet and our Throwback Snack Bar featuring favorites like 1990’s-style mac ’n’ cheese, homemade hot pockets, and sloppy joe sliders. Our Mashed Potato Martinis offered a playful twist on a comfort classic, finished with nostalgic toppings from the 1990’s and early 2000’s.
The buffet menu featured tender boneless braised beef short rib in a rich red wine reduction, classic chicken Parmesan topped with melted fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomato basil sauce, and a creamy rosemary polenta paired with Sicilian eggplant caponata, golden raisins, and toasted pine nuts. Guests were also treated to a chef-attendee pasta station!
The décor brought everyone’s favorite throwback moments to life. The bar featured custom graffiti artwork that fully immersed guests in the theme, while playful 90’s-inspired accessories added an extra layer of fun throughout the night. With glowing lights, bold décor, and nostalgic details around every corner, the celebration sparkled from start to finish.
Throwback Snack Station
1990’s Mac n’ Cheese Bites with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Sloppy Joe Sliders on Housemade Hawaiian Rolls
Mini Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup Shooters
Individual Seven Layer Dip Cups with Freshly Fried Tortilla Chips (GF)
Veggie Cups with Hummus (GF/DF/Vegan)
Bite Size Pizza Bagels
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites (GF/DF/Vegan)
Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets
Individual Cups of 1990’s Fan Fav Chex Mix (DF/Vegan)
Packets of Fruit Flavored Gushers (GF/DF/Vegan)
Dinner Buffet
Boneless Braised Beef Short Rib served in a Red Wine Reduction Sauce (GF/DF)
Chicken Parmesan with Melted Fresh Mozzarella and Heirloom-Tomato Basil Sauce
“Creamy” Rosemary Polenta with Sicilian Eggplant Caponata, Golden Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts (GF/DF/Vegan)
Roasted Pike Place Market Winter Vegetables (GF/DF/Vegan)
Chef Attended Pasta Station
Gluten free and regular pasta
Tomato-Basil Sauce, Roasted Garlic Alfredo and Basil Pesto Cream Sauce
Meat Toppings: Roasted Chicken, Italian Meatballs and Italian Sausage
Toppings: Sauteed Mushrooms, Mixed Market Vegetables, Artichoke Hearts, Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
Self-Serve Toppings: Crushed Red Pepper and Parmesan Cheese
(Contains GF/DF/Vegan options)
Mashed Potato Martinis
Martini Glasses filled with Creamy Mashed Potatoes with a Toppings Bar
Toppings Bar: Assorted Cheeses, Alderwood Smoked Bacon, Chives, Scallions, Sour Cream, Whipped Butter, Fried Shallots, Jalapeno, Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper (GF)
(Contains GF options)
Garden Salad Bar
Greens: Romaine and Spring Mix
Toppings: Hard Boiled Egg, Sliced Cucumbers, Garbanzo Beans, Pickled Beets, Heirloom Tomatoes, Peas and Shredded Carrots
Dressings: Cesar Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch and Champagne Vinegarette (vegan),
Garnishes: Grated Parmesan, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Crumbled Gorgonzola, Dried Cranberries and Croutons
(Contains GF/DF/Vegan options)
Dessert Station
1980’s/1990’s themed cupcakes
Assorted Gourmet Gluten Free Vegan Cookies
Retro themed and styled candy bar with neon signage
Signature Sips
Hasta Lavesta Margaritas – Lime margarita with a salted rim
Don’t Be Fooled by The Rocks That I Got - Manhattan on the rocks
Ice Ice Baby – Spiked blue lemonade
Sip Me Bay One More Time – Pretty in pink cosmo