Sep
6
Sat
YPFP’s Affairs of State @ National Press Club
Sep 6 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

YPFP’s annual Affairs of State Gala is DC’s premier event for young professionals working in international relations and foreign affairs. We’ll be celebrating ten years of YPFP’s history with a two-hour open bar, whiskey tastings, music, and more!

What: Affairs of State Gala

When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 8:00pm

Where: National Press Club

Notes: tickets available now (age 21+ only)

Advanced Tickets (before Aug. 31) – $55

Last Minute Tickets (Sept. 1-5) – $65

At the Door – $75

Sep
12
Fri
Raise a Glass Star-Spangled Banner Gala Event @ Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Sep 12 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History‘s Raise a Glass Star-Spangled Banner Gala Event will be held September 12, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. This cocktail showcase honoring the Star Spangled Banner will support the American Food History Project at the National Museum of American History. The event will be emceed by Simon Majumdar from the Food Network and feature music by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Quartet. Guests will learn how to mix their own cocktails at home, participate in mixology demonstrations, hear from cocktail historian David Wondrich, and see collections objects out of storage. 

 
Fifteen mixologists will feature cocktails inspired by the Star Spangled Banner, and each mixologist (see full list here) is available for interviews (as well as Simon Majumdar will be available for interviews on the day of the event). In addition, we’d be happy to offer tours of the objects out of storage in advance at the museum. 
 
Tickets are $200 and sold online. All proceeds will support the American Food History Project at the National Museum of American History.

 

Oct
22
Wed
Share Our Strength’s London Calling Dinner @ Charlie Palmer Steak
Oct 22 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

On Wednesday, October 22nd, culinary tastemakers chef José Andrés, restaurateur Danny Meyer and chef Charlie Palmer will host an exclusive dinner celebrating the culinary community’s 30-year long commitment to fighting hunger at home and abroad in partnership with Share Our Strength.  The October 22 dinner will offer guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience cuisine from acclaimed chefs hailing from London, united for a cause: ensuring all children have the healthy food they need, every day.

The multi-course dinner will be preceded by a cocktail reception and will feature a live auction in which guests can bid on a variety of luxury culinary and travel items. All proceeds from the event will support Share Our Strength’s work to fight hunger in the U.S. and internationally.

Date:                                                     Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Location:                                             Charlie Palmer Steak

101 Constitution Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20001

Time:                                                    Rooftop cocktail reception begins at 6 pm, dinner is served at 7 pm

Admission:                                         Individual tickets are $500, table sponsorships start at $5,000

Guest Hosts:                                      José Andrés, Chef & Owner, ThinkFoodGroup, Washington, DC

Danny Meyer, CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group, New York, NY

Charlie Palmer, Chef & Owner, Charlie Palmer Group, New York, NY

Participating Chefs:                        Richard Corrigan, Corrigan’s Mayfair

Angela Hartnett, Murano

James Knappett, Kitchen Table at Bubbledogs

Jeremy Lee, Quo Vadis

Danny Bohan, The River Café

These renowned London chefs have been inspired by the success of Share Our Strength’s work in the U.S. While in DC, they will have the opportunity to learn more about the strides the organization has made towards ending childhood hunger in America.

“I’m thrilled to host the London Calling dinner,” said chef Charlie Palmer, co-host of the event. “As chefs, we feed people every day and we need to ensure all kids have the healthy food they need, every day. Together, we can make that happen.”

“Everyone has the opportunity to use their time, talents and passion to change someone’s life. Through food, we can make a big impact on the lives of children around the world,” said chef José Andrés.  “We are honored to have these great chefs join us here in Washington and help us continue the fight against hunger.”

Share Our Strength was founded in 1984 in response to the Ethiopian famine.  Since that time, more than half a billion dollars have been invested in the United States and around the world to fight hunger.

For tickets and more information about the event, please visit NoKidHungry.org/London-Calling  

Nov
8
Sat
Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show @ Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Nov 8 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show

November 8th and 9th

 

MetroCooking DC’s Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show has become DC region’s premier event for the specialty food, culinary, and entertaining community. The 9th edition of MetroCooking DC will be held November 8-9, 2014 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Join me and Dolci Gelati in the Grand Tasting Pavillion for a two day culinary and entertaining event brings together more than 18,000 consumers to shop, dine and drink. MetroCooking DC engages the consumer market by offering a unique culinary experience featuring appearances by Food Network celebrities, a multitude of DC’s James Beard award winning chefs, tastings from DC’s most noted restaurants, beer wine and spirits samplings, culinary classes, entertaining workshops, book signings, and more. Plus a marketplace full of shopping!  Purchase tickets here: http://www.metrocookingdc.com/tickets/

Nov
9
Sun
Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show @ Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Nov 9 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show

November 8th and 9th

 

MetroCooking DC’s Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show has become DC region’s premier event for the specialty food, culinary, and entertaining community. The 9th edition of MetroCooking DC will be held November 8-9, 2014 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Join me and Dolci Gelati in the Grand Tasting Pavillion for a two day culinary and entertaining event brings together more than 18,000 consumers to shop, dine and drink. MetroCooking DC engages the consumer market by offering a unique culinary experience featuring appearances by Food Network celebrities, a multitude of DC’s James Beard award winning chefs, tastings from DC’s most noted restaurants, beer wine and spirits samplings, culinary classes, entertaining workshops, book signings, and more. Plus a marketplace full of shopping!  Purchase tickets here: http://www.metrocookingdc.com/tickets/

Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show @ Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Nov 9 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show

November 8th and 9th

 

MetroCooking DC’s Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show has become DC region’s premier event for the specialty food, culinary, and entertaining community. The 9th edition of MetroCooking DC will be held November 8-9, 2014 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Join me and Dolci Gelati in the Grand Tasting Pavillion for a two day culinary and entertaining event brings together more than 18,000 consumers to shop, dine and drink. MetroCooking DC engages the consumer market by offering a unique culinary experience featuring appearances by Food Network celebrities, a multitude of DC’s James Beard award winning chefs, tastings from DC’s most noted restaurants, beer wine and spirits samplings, culinary classes, entertaining workshops, book signings, and more. Plus a marketplace full of shopping!  Purchase tickets here: http://www.metrocookingdc.com/tickets/

Nov
11
Tue
DC Central Kitchen Capital Food Fight @ Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Atrium)
Nov 11 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

DC Central Kitchen Capital Food Fight

Nov 11th

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Atrium)

Over 75 of the Washington area’s greatest restaurants will offer tastes of their best dishes for Capital Food Fight guests.  Join Dolci Gelati and many others for a night of fun, eating and drinking all for a great cause to support the DC Central Kitchen.  Purchase tickets here http://capitalfoodfight.org/buy-tickets/

Nov
18
Tue
Sean Brock Introduces Book “Heritage” @ America Eats Tavern
Nov 18 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

On Tuesday, November 18, José Andrés and ThinkFoodGroup will host Sean Brock—the James Beard Award-winning Chef of McCrady’s and Husk Restaurants—at America Eats Tavern to celebrate his new cookbook: Heritage. For $60, tickets include a taste from the cookbook courtesy of America Eats Tavern Head Chef Nate Waugaman, local wines from Virginia’s own Trump Winery, and a signed copy of the book.

The reception will take place in the front bar and private dining room in a passed bite/drink format. The restaurant will remain open for business should guests decide to stay for dinner (price not included in ticket).

What: Sean Brock cookbook party at America Eats Tavern

When: Tuesday, Nov 18 from 6:30—8:30pm

Where: America Eats Tavern (1700 Tysons Blvd inside the Ritz Carlton at Tysons Corner; McLean, VA) *By Metro – Silver Line to Tysons Corner

How: To purchase tickets, visit https://nvite.com/BrockatAmericaEats/brockatamericaeats

Nov
20
Thu
The Resolution Social @ The Gryphon
Nov 20 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

The Resolution Social: Washington DC

Thursday, November 20th, 6:30-8:30pm 

The Gryphon

 

Come join me and others  for the inaugural Resolution Social: Washington DC!  Taking place at The Gryphon in Dupont Circle, this will be an exciting evening dedicated to social entrepreneurship and volunteerism.  With a two-hour open bar and a fantastic group of people, come learn about how young leaders around the world are being galvanized to take on the world’s challenges together, today.  We hope to see you there!  https://resolutionsocialdc.eventbrite.com

 

THE RESOLUTION PROJECT is a unique pathway to action for aspiring young leaders committed to changing the world.  Resolution identifies and empowers undergraduate students around the world who are launching new social ventures, supported by Resolution’s global network of resources.  Resolution finds young social entrepreneurs through Social Venture Challenges held at existing youth conferences like the Clinton Global Initiative University, the Youth Assembly at the United Nations, and others.  Resolution helps the winners of its competitions to make a positive impact today through Resolution Fellowships.  In the words of Chelsea Clinton, The Resolution Project has shown that socially-responsible young entrepreneurs who want to create a positive change no longer have to wait for tomorrow, but are capable of leading today.”  Please see our Resolution Digital Book and our Website for further information on our work and narratives from some of our Fellows.

Dec
3
Wed
Peruvian Brothers Charity Pisco Reception at the Embassy of Peru @ Embassy of Peru
Dec 3 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Peruvian Brothers Charity Pisco Reception at the Embassy of Peru

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Embassy of Peru

1700 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington, DC 20036

Tickets $25.00

 

Cocktail Attire

Peruvian Brothers Catering: Pan con Chicharron, Pan con Pollo, Pan con Asado, Empanadas

Pisco Sours Courtesy of Macchu Pisco

Live Music Courtesy of Piscura Networking