Just because you slept through Black Friday doesn’t mean you need to resort to sending e-cards this holiday season. Come out and shop local at Yelp’s Totally Bazaar at Monroe Street Market! Join us anytime between 10 am – 2 pm, December 13th at the Arts Walk on Monroe Street Market to shop handpicked gifts primed for giving!
And hey, Yelp retail therapy would not be complete without some complimentary treats so don’t miss out on a DIY S’mores bar, ice sculpture demonstrations, carolers, visits from Yelper the Red Nosed Reindeer, holiday tag making station, massages, and photobooth. That’s right, all of these activities are free with check in!
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On Saturday, December 13th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm, Black’s Bar & Kitchen pastry chef Melanie Parker will lead a demonstration on the art of making chocolate truffles, while guests enjoy a three-course lunch and a glass of Champagne.
It will be a fun, lively demonstration for home cooks seeking to make a great impression on their guests during the upcoming holidays. As guests dine and enjoy festive Champagne, Parker will demonstrate the step-by-step process of truffle making—how to mix a well-balanced ganache, rolling truffles to size and decorating—as well as answer questions and offer tips on creating great holiday treats.
The ticket price of $50 per person includes a starter and entrée from Black’s prix-fixe lunch menu (http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/lunch-menu/desserts/), a glass of Champagne and a gift box of six truffles from the demo. Additional boxes of six truffles will be available for guests at $12 each.
The demo is $50 per person; availability is limited. For reservations, call 301.652.5525.
WHAT: Approach the holiday season with style and grace courtesy of härth Restaurant and Saks Fifth Avenue! Filled with plenty of good cheer, this day of pampering offers some of the finest holiday shopping and dining in Tysons Corner. Kicking off at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, guests are treated to complimentary parking and an elegant champagne toast in the warm and inviting härth bar. After the festive bubbly, Hilton McLean will provide private shuttle service to Saks Fifth Avenue for a holiday-themed Master Make-up Class with Laura Mercier’s top, make-up artists. Artists will share tricks of the trade for perfecting the quintessential holiday look before presenting a special gift bag of Saks Fifth Avenue goodies and a $50 gift card towards any Saks Fifth Avenue purchase. Following the make-up class, each guest will have an hour of shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue before shuttling back to härth for a private, three course dinner. Highlighting Executive Chef Luc Dendievel’s hearty, seasonal fare, the prix-fixe menu will be served in the intimate private dining room surrounded by the restaurant’s signature, glass-encased fireplaces. This ultimate holiday shopping event concludes with one last surprise: a gift bag of delicious goodies from Chef Luc and his talented team!
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2014
2:00pm – 8:00pm
2:00pm: Arrive at Hilton McLean for complimentary parking and champagne toast
3:00pm: Take Hilton shuttle to Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria
3:15-4:45pm: Laura Mercier Holiday Master Make-up Class, presentation of Saks Fifth Avenue gift bags and gift certificate
4:45- 5:45pm: Holiday shopping
5:45pm: Take Hilton shuttle back to härth
6:00-8:00pm: Private dinner at härth, presentation of härth gift bags
WHERE: härth Restaurant
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner – Overnight accommodations can be secured for $89!
7920 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
COST: $100 ticket includes the following:
· Champagne toast
· Laura Mercier Master Make-up Class at Saks Fifth Avenue
· $50 Saks Fifth Avenue gift card
· Saks Fifth Avenue gift bag
· Three course dinner at härth
· härth gift bag
HOW: To purchase tickets, contact Tracy Thomas or Candice Tinner at (703) 761-5200 on weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Over 50 examples of sustainable and social Dutch Design, including baskets made out of used flip-flops, chairs made out of used refrigerators, and clothing that generates energy.
Exhibition open to the public Sunday, December 14th from 11am-4pm 4200 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008. No RSVP needed, please join us!
On Thursday December 18th from 5-8 PM, Slate is hosting its monthly wine tasting. This month, Slate proudly presents the wines from winemaker David Pagan Castaño. At $25 per person for the tasting, this is a perfect opportunity to taste 5 premium local wines. As with all monthly wine tastings, Slate’s are exclusive and done per table, with each separate group having their own personal interactive time with the sommelier and guest, for an intimate experience that is exclusive to them.
David is a third generation winemaker from Yecla, Spain beginning with his grandfather who founded what is now Bodegas Castano, one of Southeast Spain’s premier wineries. After obtaining his Master’s degree in Oenology and Viticulture from Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain with post-graduate Master classes at the prestigious Ecole Superieure d’Agriculture d’Angers & De Toulouse, France; David officially began his career in winemaking at his family’s winery, Bodegas Castaño.
Throughout his career, David has worked with over 40 different grape varietals and over the past five years he has won more than a dozen gold and platinum international awards for his wines.
For more information on David Pagan Castaño, visit http://www.potomacpointwinery.
Wine selection includes:
Potomac Point Chardonnay 2013, Fredericksburg, VA
Potomac Point Viognier 2012 Fredericksburg, VA
Potomac Point Abbinato 2012 Fredericksburg, VA
Potomac Point Cabernet Franc 2012 Fredericksburg, VA
Potomac Point Vino Camino 2012 Fredericksburg, VA & Yecla, Spain (link http://www.potomacpointwinery.
http://www.potomacpointwinery.
The full menu will be available as well.
Slate is located at 2404 Wisconsin Avenue and is open fro lunch, dinner and brunch Monday–Thursday 11:30 am-10 pm; Friday–Saturday, 11:30 am-midnight; and Sunday, 11 am-9 pm. For further information and reservations, call 202-333-4304 or log into slatewinebar.com or http://opentable.com/slate-
JOIN W WASHINGTON DC AND CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT POV
WITH AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY BURLESQUE
FEATURING THE EVER-TALENTED
DELYSIA LA CHATTE
EVELYN VINYL
HAZEL HONEYSUCKLE
PENNY WREN
WITH MASTER OF CEREMONIES
MATTHEW HOLTZCLAW
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
SHOWS AT 8 PM AND 10 PM
POV
W WASHINGTON DC
515 15TH STREET NW
RSVP: WDCSTRIP.EVENTBRIGHT.COM
Born from the sumptuous elegance of the Edwardian era only to be shaken by a world war and landing in a modern Eden. The Roaring 20’s marked history with iconic images of personal expression. Hyper charged fashion and style were all the rage. Think Chanel’s streamlined column shape, Charles Worth’s luxurious beading, or Fortuny silk dresses; the functionality of shorter skirts and the powerful alluring lines of men’s suiting. The twenties had everything! The decade left us with youthful elegance, vice influenced trends, and rhythmic style.
The women truly explored personal style an expression with higher hemlines to due to the convenience women experienced during the previous war, in which hemlines fell above the ankle in an effort to conserve fabric for uniforms and supplies. The body was a slim long line with a swan like neck topped with a sharp yet effortless bob hair cut.
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Men’s Fashion streamlined and peacocked at the same time. With bright new colors for day suits and skinny black tie Tuxedos for night. Gatsby cool boy chic filled the stores and their expensive shiny cars filled the streets.
“The Great Roar” is a fashion and art event opening December 20th at The Manor in downtown DC for a night of exploration into an exuberant era. VIP guests will be treated to a Yesteryear photo exhibition by Jay Snap, stunning living fashion installation of period clothes provided by collectors Jessamyn Goshorn and Randy Green; black and white silent film, and a live burlesque performance.
THE 63rd ANNUAL MISS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA USA PAGEANTS
“GODDESS OF THE THROWN”
WHO: Miss District of Columbia USA and Miss District of Columbia Teen USA
WHAT: The 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia USA pageants will showcase 39 of the most elegant, poised and professional women in the District of Columbia as they compete for the coveted titles of Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA 2015. In commemoration of the beauty and strength of our Nation’s Capitol the pageant will be honoring several service men and women throughout the weekend. The Grecian Goddess theme pageant will also feature a special performance by a local artist during the final show on December 21st. Miss Teen USA 2010, Kamie Crawford and Chris Saltalmacchio, owner and operator of “Pageantry by Chris” will be returning hosts
WHEN: Preliminary Show Saturday, December 20th 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 PM)
Final Show & Crowning Sunday, December 21st 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 3 PM)
WHERE: The Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street NW, Washington D.C 20001
The 2015 Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA titleholders will be available throughout the evening of December 21st for press interviews.
2015 Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA Ticketing Information
December 20th and 21st
The Renaissance Hotel
Washington D.C
Preliminary Show: Saturday, December 20, 2014 General Admission $30
Final Show and Crowning: Sunday, December 21, 2014 General Admission $40
VIP: Diamond Circle Tickets: Two Day Event Passes $95
Tickets now available on Eventbrite!
Click the link: Eventbrite: 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia Tickets
About Miss District of Columbia USA Pageant
Since 1952, the Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA pageant has served as a platform for young women to pursue their goals and dreams with the support of educational scholarships and career development opportunities. Miss District of Columbia USA is a subsidiary of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, a joint venture of Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal. For more information visit www.missdcusa.com.
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, wishes come true, and holiday magic comes alive again – culinary masters Chef Michel Richard and Chef/Partner David Deshaies bring back the glory of DC’s beloved Michel Richard Citronelle – recreated on Pennsylvania Ave (for the sake of auld lang syne). On New Year’s Eve the chefs have designed an haute cuisine tasting menu experience. It’s a “Best of”, it’s a “Pop up”; it’s a joyful celebration of the whimsical chef’s award winning signature cuisine.
“People have been asking me, ‘when is Citronelle going to reopen – we miss it’. So, for New Year’s Eve we decided to celebrate – Citronelle style”, says Michel.
Michel and David’s Citronelle-At-Central celebration includes two seatings, with two exquisite menus and optional wine pairings.
For the early birds, theatregoers, and party hoppers who want to begin the night with Champagne and caviar, a $55 three-course menu is available 5-6:30pm, and designed to get you to the show on time. The early seating menu includes hamachii tartare with Osetra caviar, citrus, and cauliflower foam; followed by an entrée of Roasted Pennsylvania Veal loin, with winter black truffle, butternut squash, celeriac, and turnips; and meringue and ice cream Snowball 2015 dessert. A $25 optional wine pairing may be enjoyed; a glass each of Champagne Gosset NV and Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Cambon de la Pelouse.
“My roots are in the cuisine I cooked with Michel at Citronelle. Central guests come everyday for American bistro fare with a French twist – but on New Year’s Eve they want to experience something special, so it’s time to show off”, says Chef/Partner David Deshaies
The Citronelle-At-Central $105 five-course haute tasting menu reservations are available from 7-11pm. Favorite dishes grace the menu, such as Hamachi Tartare and Osetra Caviar, with citrus, and cauliflower foam; a Foie Gras Duo: cold with balsamic-lentils & seared with praline sauce; Michel’s signature Maine Lobster “Porcupine”, with lobster-raspberry sauce, and apple risotto; Roasted Pennsylvania Veal Loin, winter black truffle, butternut squash, celeriac, turnip pearls. The menu finishes with a festive Snowball 2015, meringue filled with ice cream and whipped cream; and the final fine dining touch, Chocolate Grapes & Macaron petits fours by the master pastry chef himself.
An optional five-course French wine pairing, completes the culinary experience for $75. Wine selections include Champagne, Gosset, “Excellence”, Ay, Brut, NV, Chenin Blanc, Domaine Champalou, Couvee Fondraux, Vouvray, 2013, Chardonnay, Jean Marie Guffens, Vergisson La Rouche, Macon, 2013, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Cambon de la Pelouse, Haut-Medoc 2010, Crémant de Loire, Marcel Martin, NV. Total price of the fine dining menu with wine pairing is $180.
For Central’s 7th Anniversary celebration, the Central bar will remain open throughout the evening right into the New Year for walk-in guests. All guests are invited to join the revelry with a Champagne toast at midnight, complete with noisemakers, party hats, and confetti. The James Beard Award winning restaurant heralds the big night with al spirit of frivolity to carry us happily into 2015.
CITRONELLE-AT-CENTRAL NEW YEAR’S EVE
EARLY BIRD /PRE-THEATER
Served 5 to 6:30 pm
3-course Menu $55
Optional Wine pairing $25
Hamachi Tartare and Osetra Caviar
citrus, cauliflower foam
Champagne, Gosset, “Excellence”, Ay, Brut, NV
Roasted Pennsylvania Veal loin
winter black truffle, butternut squash, celeriac, turnips pearls
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Cambon de la Pelouse, Haut-Medoc 2010
Snowball 2015
Chocolate Grapes & Macarons
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CITRONELLE-AT-CENTRAL NEW YEAR’S EVE
NEW YEAR’S EVE PROMENADE GOURMAND
Second seating 7 to 11 pm
5-course Menu $105
Wine pairing $75
Hamachi Tartare and Osetra Caviar
citrus, cauliflower foam
Champagne, Gosset, “Excellence”, Ay, Brut, NV
Foie Gras Duo:
cold with balsamic-lentils & seared with praline sauce
Chenin Blanc, Domaine Champalou, Couvee Fondraux, Vouvray, 2013
Maine Lobster “Porcupine”
lobster-raspberry sauce, apple risotto
Chardonnay, Jean Marie Guffens, Vergisson La Rouche, Macon, 2013
Roasted Pennsylvania Veal Loin
winter black truffle, butternut squash, celeriac, turnips pearls
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Cambon de la Pelouse, Haut-Medoc 2010
Snowball 2015
Crémant de Loire, Marcel Martin, NV
Chocolate Grapes & Macarons
SPECIAL NOTE: Only the two prix fixe menus will be served at Central on New Year’s Eve; the regular a la carte menu will not be available on this special occasion.
The award-winning Mad Fox Brewing Company, Northern Virginia’s upscale brewpub, will once again ring in the New Year with international recording artists – and legendary Washington area blues singer/guitarist – The Tom Principato Band. A limited number of tickets, priced at $80 per person, will be sold for this event, exclusively through Eventbrite.
The Mad Fox New Year’s Eve Celebration will include live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu with passed appetizers and both a dinner and a dessert buffet, party favors and a celebratory toast at midnight. Appetizers will be passed from 8:00 until 9:00 pm, and the menu features:Pork Belly Skewers (Leiland Farms Pork Confit, Scotch Ale BBQ, Charred Scallions), Tuna Sashimi Taco (Ahi Tuna, Wasabi Cream, Seaweed Salad, Black Sesame Shells), Chicken Satay (Grilled Chicken Breast, Kölsch Peanut Sauce, Sambal) and Roasted Squash Hummus (local Acorn Squash, house made pita chips, smoked paprika oil, chives), when the dinner buffet opens.
The dinner buffet options, served until 11 pm, are: Winter Salad (Spinach, Pomegranate Seeds, Roasted Chestnut Vinaigrette, Chevre Goat Cheese ); a Cold Bar (Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, Jonah Crab Claws, Chesapeake Gold Oysters, Cider Mignonette, Radish Cocktail Sauce, Sriracha Cream); Prime Rib (1885 Prime Rib Roast, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Horseradish Cream, Festivus Ale Au Jus); Slow-Roasted Turkey (Turkey, House Made Porter Honey Mustard, Cranberry Chutney, Rustic Rolls); Mushroom Gnocchi (Seasonal Local Mushrooms, Sage, Shaved Parmesan); Roasted Winter Vegetables (Seasonal Selection Of Root Vegetables, Hubbard And Butternut Squash, Balsamic Marinade), and a Cheese Platter (Mix Of Artisanal Cheese, Dried Fruits, Honeycomb, Wine Syrup ).
Finally, from 11:00 pm until 12:30 am, the Dessert Buffet will be open, offering: Porter Brownies (Homemade Chocolate Porter Brownie, Whiskey Whipped Cream, Fresh Mint); Banana Cream Pie Cups (Graham Cracker, Banana Pudding, Porter Whipped Cream); Wee Heavy Crispy Squares
(Rice Crispies, Orange Zest, Wee Heavy Ale Mallow), and a Fresh Fruit Display
(Selection Of Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Orange Liquor, Greek Yogurt).
Musical entertainment will be provided by The Tom Principato Band. A Falls Church native who has traveled the globe showcasing his talents for more than 25 years, Principato will perform three sets (approximately 45 minutes each) with his band, beginning at 9:00 pm. His sound has been described as a combination of rich blues and high-energy rock, helping earn him 22 “WAMMY” Awards from the Washington Area Music Association during his career and providing Mad Fox customers with an entertaining evening to celebrate the new year. Principato band members are Jay Turner (bass), Josh Howell (percussion/vocals/harmonica), Joe Wells (drums) and special guest Tommy Lepson (vocals/organ).
Tickets are $80 per person and do not include additional beverages. This year, for the first time, Mad Fox is using Eventbrite for tickets, which may be purchased here: http://madfoxNYE.eventbrite.com. All guests are required to have a ticket, including minors who are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Located in the heart of the City of Falls Church at 444 West Broad Street, Mad Fox brews all its British, Belgian and German style beers in-house on a 15-barrel Premier Stainless brewing system with 180-barrels of fermentation space. Under CEO and Master Brewer Bill Madden’s and Head Brewer Charlie Buettner’s leadership, Mad Fox has taken home numerous nationwide awards. This year alone, Mad Fox earned three “Best of 2014” honors by readers of Northern Virginia Magazine: Brewpub, Brewery and Craft Beer.
