Game-On! An Elite Event @ Goldbergs’

This was a wonderful event and a nice change of pace as far as EE’s go. The musician was great and a cool toned down vibe instead of usual beats in the background. Pretty awesome food; I enjoyed the sandwiches and hope people took as much to-​go as possible since the end had many leftovers. Awesome staff, too. Thanks KatyFace!

I was here for a Unilocal elite event and enjoyed it very much. My favorite foods were the cabbage rolls and the potato latkes. I unfortunately had gone to the dentist earlier that day so I couldn’t enjoy the more hard stuff like the reuben sandwich. These types of delis are rare on the west coast I feel like and it’s nice to have somewhere so close to where I live. When I’m feeling the craving for some Jewish deli food I’ll be sure to come back here!

I thought once I became a parent, my social life would go down the toilet. I certainly didn’t think I’d get to come to the Unilocal elite events ever again. Thank you Katy for helping two new parents get out of the house for such a fun night!
We’ve been to factoria mall many times (hello nordy rack!) but we’ve never been to Goldbergs and i don’t really know why. i’m glad we had a chance to sample the food last night, because we’ll definitely be back! The reuben sandwiches and latkes were delish and we give Goldbergs an A+ for their family friendly environment.
Bill, the owner was so warm and welcoming and supplied us with an endless amount of food and open bar all night. Noone went home hungry and my husband and i were thankful to kick back a few drinks after a week of sleepless nights with the new baby.
The live music was really great. The performer gave the event a great mellow lowkey vibe that made it fun to get to know the other Unilocalers in. We had fun getting to know the «super-​yelper-​elite» from the westside… this is one of the first elite events where we really got a chance to meet some new people and the super Unilocaler elite are some amazing people.
And if that wasn’t enough… the super kind Unilocal community voted our baby Taylor best dressed of the night with her WSU socks! thanks Katy for Taylor’s awesome new Unilocal bib, and thanks to all the Unilocaler elite for showing Taylor such a great time! See you at the next EE!

It seems like it’s been forever since I had the ability to make it out to an Elite Event, and I’m glad it was at Goldbergs! I hadn’t been back to the restaurant since new management had taken over and they were really friendly and helpful and treated us to an awesome night of delicious food and boozin’! Added bonus is GB’s is like 5 minutes from my apartment so no worrying about toll bridges or traffic.
The cabbage rolls, potato pancakes, sandwiches, the fruit platter… everything was awesome and it was great to be in the company of many Unilocalers I rarely get the opportunity to see as well as make friends with new ones.
Thanks Katy for putting together yet another awesome event! I’m psyched for what’s coming up next…

I missed awesome deli-​food from the East coast! Excellent sandwiches, desserts, the service was great, and the live music was stellar. I didn’t get a chance to see if they had Cel-​Ray there, but I could find most everything I wanted in a South Florida Miami deli: D

I guess it’s true when they say 3^rd time’s a charm!
I had rsvp-​ed for the past two Unilocal events and did not make the list but finally! Upon arriving, I wasn’t sure how to locate the Unilocalers but fortunately, there was a Unilocal stand right by the door and folks to point the way. Easy breezy.
The food and live music were great. I really like the lettuce wrap thing and took some home. Tasted even better the next day. As for the the music, it was impressive. For a while my friend and I thought it was a CD being played and not someone singing.
Since it was my first event, I didn’t really mingled but Katy was kind enough to offer introducing folks but I am a shy gal and just wanted to take a peek into the Unilocal world as an observer first. Overall, I had a good first impression. Good location and yummy food. And folks did dressed up for the sport theme. I did too… go Mariners!

As always, another great event by the wonderful Katy H!
As an Eastsider, I kinda can’t say no to an event in my ‘hood. It’s great to be able to enjoy such a low-​key fun event on a weeknight close to home. I have never been to Goldbergs, but when you say reuben, challah bread and latkes, I am totally going to be there. You know what too? All the food was delicious! Admittedly, as usual, I ate too much. The best part though? They gave us boxes for left overs. Us Unilocalers eat like A-​holes, there are never leftovers. Goldberg’s went above and beyond to make sure we had plenty of food and drinks. I was excited to get a to-​go box of food for my lunch today. We were given 2 drink tickets each, but at the end of the night, they were handing out more. As the DD though, I didn’t get to partake in more beer or wine.
It was nice to get to meet some new Unilocalers, and to actually be in an environment that wasn’t too loud or crowded, which helped us all to catch up and talk a lot.
Personally, I think the costume contest was rigged. Who can say no to an adorable baby??? I voted for the adorable Asian girl in the Cheer-​leading costume though, because I can’t say no to that. (How did so many men say no to that?).
The service was fantastic too, the owner was there talking to all of us, explaining about the food, the idea behind the restaurant, and just being an all around nice guy. The music was great, the food delicious, the alcohol plentiful, and the people awesome. An all around great event!

Endless latkes + open bar = my favorite event yet.
Seriously, this event was really fun! We walked in, received drink coupons, then went to a huge buffet of food! Latkes, knish, challah, cabbage rolls… honestly though, I’m a latke-​fiend, so I just had a huge pile of them with applesauce and sour cream — the latkes were perfect though, not too thick and the perfect crispiness without the excess oil! I’ll be back for more!
While eating, we got to enjoy live music, mingling and playing with our new Unilocal bike bells. It was great meeting Eastside Unilocalers and the beautiful Unilocal baby Taylor and also seeing Seattle Unilocalers there! The owners of Goldbergs’ were also very gracious — who knew all their meat got shipped from NY? That sounds about as authentic east coast as we have around here.
Thank you Katy for reading my mind about my endless latke craving, and thank you Goldbergs’ for totally delivering and more!

Déjà vu experience x 2
(A) the event is… where? A what?
(B) ADORABLE Unilocal BABY TAYLOR
If I’d been skeptical, and let me tell you — I was, about the recent locations for Elite events on the Eastside… you can forget it. I’m a believer now!
Goldberg’s outshines even some of the «fanciest» places we’ve been to as Elite Unilocaler’s over the years tonight.
With a vast array of food, in quantities so large anyone who wanted it got huge to go boxes, hands-​on heartfelt amazing service from the entire staff (including owner Bill), dedicated space (despite remaining open to the public-​whixh is a near unheard of rarity during our events) and even shout-​out explanation and welcome to what Unilocal is all about.
If you know me, then you know I do NOT subscribe to the «food in city (a) sucks because famous-​er city (b)» line of comparison. The memory has a way of white-​washing things for the better, and it’s just a slant of passive-​aggressive bs, IMO. If you don’t raise your expectations to mythical lore, urban legend or rose-​colored memories and nostalgia. I promise-you’ll enjoy a lot more and be viewed as less of a douche.
So, not every item offered was to my personal liking, but those items were few… and what I did like, I LOVED. It is clear the food speaks to the heart of the owner, his desire to share his loves, and the competency of his staff to create it with consistency and quality.
The live music was fantastic. I wish I had caught the performers name, his range of songs and voice lent a great mood to the entire place and helped keep a wonderful vibe going throughout the night. Music is apparently offered here often, so add that to your list of places to hear live performers on the Eastside in a casual setting.
Thanks Katy, for thinking outside the «hang out in a bar» event box, and for all the event love for us Eastsiders!

My first EE of the year, and first one on the Eastside — and I am so glad I made it! Sure, we Unilocalers get used to some high-​profile, fancy schmancy events. These are awesome and have their place. However, Goldberg’s was a low-​key event that could not have come at a better time. Life has been stressful and having such a warm, welcoming environment that wasn’t a crazy hub-​bub of activity was just what the Dr. ordered.
Goldberg’s itself was fabulous — from the copious amounts of food offered to the genuinely warm and friendly staff who served us and made sure we were having a good time. I loved most everything on the menu (though, not the biggest fan of the cabbage rolls, but keep giving me anything with potatoes please), the bartender was sweet and surly at the same time (which is the best sort of mix if you ask me), and the owner an absolute peach by taking the time to welcome us all and explain how much this food and restaurant meant to him.
The entertainment was surprisingly good — and like everyone else I did not catch this man’s name. Dude could sing just about any song — From Gordon Lightfoot to Men At Work. He was relaxed and cool, and helped set the casual mood for the evening.
A baby won the dress up contest, but really — how is anyone gonna beat a snuggly bundle of joy like that? It was nice to see everyone in their sports gear, even though the best I could manage was football stripes painted on my face. Was nice to meet some new people and chat with familiar faces.
Thanks so much Katy for a great evening! And thank you Goldberg’s as well for solving my mid-​week blues and sending me home with a box of tasty leftovers!

Just call me the challah loaf bandito bwahaha (yes I totally jacked an entire loaf at the end of the night, I mean … they were going to toss it and who could let good carbs go to waste?!)
This was my first elite event of 2012, and what better way to kick off the year than by exploring the mysterious «east side»? (all joke’s aside, it’s rare that I venture out here, but this place warrants a return for sure!).
As usual, Katy went above and beyond setting up this one — talk about foodie explosion! I don’t think I’ve ever been to an event with as much free grub as this place, and it felt like the platters were bottomless! The vibe of the evening was relaxed but lively, and not too loud, but just loud enough to encourage a little raucous banter :) The bartender was a good sport and handled the crowd well, and although the restaurant seemed a little flustered, everyone was very gracious and accomodating (after all, we are a rough and tumble crowd sometimes!).
potato & cheese knishes, a gorgeous fruit platter, and oh, dessert platter? just find me parked behind it stuffin’ my face, kthx! (good thing I have a gym membership this year, whew!)
Hat’s off to another great night of minglin’ and snackin’! I can’t wait to see what Katy comes up with next!

Katy sure knows how to throw Awesome Elite Events! 5 Stars oh yeah!
Goldbergs’ Famous Delicatessen offered us a vast array of food & beverages!
It seemed like an infinite supply of Reuben sandwiches, Latkes, knish, challah, cabbage rolls & more!
It was a good time seeing all of us Unilocalers smile! :)
Heres a link to Photos of the event on Unilocal’s Flickr page!
Unilocaltastic!!!

Sport Themes… Game On!
This is my kind of event… I have so many sport jerseys, I settle on my authentic Oakland Raiders Randy Moss Jersey. I also won second place after baby Taylor… winning a Goldberg tee shirt. Thank you, Bill (owner).
My first Eastside Unilocal Event, so I help out at the check in and handing out booze vouchers and 15% off to their next visit with Mariuo from Goldbergs. One for you and one for me. *winks* It also was nice to meet new Unilocalers putting a face to the names. We had a good turnout, about 100 people.
I found out from Heather (PR) and the Bill the owner that Goldbergs Famous Delicatessen is from the East Coast. They carry the best quality, authentic fish, products, and meat that comes from New York.
The food was outstanding. Goldbergs Famous Reuben — double-​baked grilled crisp rye bread piled high with meat, hot sauerkraut, melted imported Swiss cheese and Russian dressing with my favorite. Buffet style and so much food that Unilocalers were given takeout boxes to bring food home!
I was in love with drinking Dr. Brown Cream Soda… it was my first time and it was crack in the can! I want more Dr. Brown please!
The staff was on point… great customer service!
We had Steve Olsen playing and singing music this night and they have different entertainment of talent each night like Brian D. Morris on the piano bar every Saturday evening from 6:30 — 9:30pm.
I can’t wait to come back to Goldberg’s to use my 15% off to get more delicious sammies like their Famous Reuben or Fried Salami, chicken pot pie and of course, more Dr. Brown cream soda!
Thanks to Katy H for throwing another awesome Unilocal Elite Event and Goldberg for hosting us!

A GREAT event on east side! Thanks Katy!
I kinda like the east side events even though I am not an esstsider. The last couple east side events I’ve been was very warm, small, and intimate. I really enjoyed! This time, the event was in Goldberg’s. They sponsored all the food and beverages. Katy decorated the event as «sports» theme. There were Mariers games/​baloons, mini football games, Unilocal logo free goodies, etc. I didn’t wear a jearsey. But, a lot of the Unilocal fellows wore their jearsey of their favorite sports teams. It was fun.
I absolutely loved the food. Unfortunately, my eyes were bigs than my stomach. I had a plate and I was already full. Goldberg’s gave two beverage vouchers to each of us. I had two beers. The food was really good, my favorite was the meatloaf looking thing wrapped in cabage.
Towards to the end of the night, we were voting for the best dressed up Unilocaler. Both my guest and I voted for a baby. S/​he was really cute with WSU socks on :-)
Thanks Katy again for putting such a great event together! You are AWESOME!

Looks like a lot of good food samples and beer and wine!
Wow the corned beef was excellent a highlight of my night I always like a good corned beef and you can find it here at Goldbergs’
I Enjoyed the potato pancakes also, but everything was good.
The had a great red wine available for us 14 hands which was excellent.
All in all a great time hanging out with my Elite buddies!

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There have been other events on the east side, but this was the first I was able to attend and it was really cool to see a different part of the greater Seattle area get some love. Goldbergs’ Famous Delicatessen prepared a feast for attendees that featured several different varieties of sandwiches, salads, pickles, latke, and so much other stuff I can’t even remember it all. There was even a selection of free beer and wine!
Entertainment was provided by a singer (I did not get his name) that was belting out anything from the latest hit songs to such classic tunes as «Rainbow Connection» from the original Muppet Movie! Live music is a regular feature at Goldberg’s and not just something that was provided for the event. The singers I have seen before have all been very good and having them there gives a really unique vibe that you don’t get at most restaurants.
The theme of the night was sports and most everyone showed up representing their favorite sports teams which made for a really fun atmosphere. I saw everything from the home town Hawks, Mariners, and Sounders to Raiders, A’s, and even Florida Gators! There was even a contest to see who had the most team spirit that had everyone walking around judging each others sports gear.
I would say the best part of the night was how casual of an event it was which gave everyone a chance to mix and mingle while getting to know each other. Once again, I still felt like I could have talked to more people, but it seems like there’s just never enough time. This just means that Katy H will have to keep producing awesome events like these so we can keep gathering for more fun times!