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Graze Craze Charcuterie Store Opens Woodinville Location

Local food industry veteran expands access to the concept's premium grazing options for enhancing gatherings

Graze Craze®, a popular charcuterie company specializing in hand-crafted grazing boards, boxes and more, opened a new location in the Seattle metropolitan area at 13990 178th Place, Unit B, in downtown Woodinville near Town Center. The Woodinville charcuterie store is under the leadership of Melanie Bard, a local restauranteur who opened the first Seattle-area Graze Craze location in Bellevue last year.

Graze Craze is a fine purveyor of charcuterie arrangements that are created by a team of experts, known as Grazologists™. These artisans skillfully craft beautiful food displays that incorporate a variety of flavors, colors and textures that ignite the senses for the ultimate grazing experience. Each design features high-quality ingredients that complement one another, including premium meats and cheeses, fresh fruits, crisp veggies, house-made sauces, dips, jams and more.

Drawn to the Woodinville area by its variety of wineries, breweries, distilleries and more, the Graze Craze team is looking forward to providing a new culinary experience that offers an elevated, convenient solution to feeding a crowd. With the support of her team, Bard plans to use her industry expertise and learnings from her first Graze Craze endeavor, to make the Woodinville store a resounding success and unique resource for the public.

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“I have owned a café for over 20 years and a food truck for 30, so I’ve been in the restaurant business my whole life,” said Bard. “I love hospitality and being involved in my community – it’s so special for us to provide incredible service and a beautiful catering option that we know will make events, like family parties, business meetings and office gatherings, more memorable and meaningful.”

Graze Craze boards provide options for every lifestyle, dietary preference or palate and are available in various sizes to cater to any occasion. They incorporate a plethora of flavors, like the fan-favorite Gone Grazey board, a perfectly balanced mix of cured meats, premium cheeses, crackers, fresh produce, nuts and more. The Vegegrazian is impeccably designed with a medley of fresh fruits and vegetables for anyone embracing a plant-based lifestyle. Those with a sweet tooth can enjoy the Sweet & Grazey, which is hand-crafted using an abundance of delectable desserts like chocolates and baked goods paired with sweet dips to accent the irresistible flavors.

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As a great alternative to the typical bagel-and-donut brunch lineup, the store offers a Brunch Board that is packed with breakfast meats, fresh fruits, eggs, pastries and more, providing an innovative gourmet twist on any morning routine. Grazers can also impress guests at family gatherings with the seasonal Springtime Spread board, featuring a vibrant feast of fresh ingredients, like watermelon radish, Italian prosciutto, dried apricots and red wine merlot cheese, to name a few.

The artisan-inspired charcuterie offerings at Graze Craze are available in different size options, from Char-Cutie-Cups and Picnic Boxes for nibbling to sharing-size boards with enough fresh food to feed a large party. The food displays are ideal for elevating work meetings, family gatherings, lavish events and more, while they also make for memorable gifts that impress.

Graze Craze Woodinville is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (425) 472-2828.

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