On Thursday, December 8th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm Dean & DeLuca is excited to host a holiday entertaining tasting experience where guests will be invited to browse and shop the store’s array of gifting options, discover new dishes and recipes, and learn some tips to create the most memorable experience for celebrations with family and friends this season.
From artfully presented gifts to décor samples, Dean & DeLuca is truly a one-stop shop for everything you need this holiday season, offering a seamless shopping experience for customers to enjoy and discover including:
- A curated and intriguing collection of one-of a kind gift basket.
- DIY experience making you the curator.
- In-store gift concierge on hand in every store to guide you through the thoughtfulness of each gift.
- Gifts at ever price point including under $50, under $150, and gifts over $150.
- Gourmet holiday catering options for the ‘at home’ and ‘at work’ crowds.
Let’s drink and eat our feelings! The Washington City Paper will hold its annual Bacon & Bourbon whiskey festival at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain on Thursday, December 8th. Guests are invited to taste their way through more than 30 premium whiskies and mouth-watering bacon dishes from some of the region’s best restaurants.
What: Washington City Paper’s 4th Annual Bacon & Bourbon: A Whiskey Festival
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2016
7 – 9:30pm (VIP ticket gains early entry at 6pm)
Where: Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain – 2801 16th Street NW, WDC
Price: $85 general admission; $125 for VIP
Note: ticket prices listed go into effect on 11/21; early bird pricing is $55/$110 respectively
Tickets: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/events/
It’s an evening of bacon, bourbon, beer, bites, butchering and bluegrass unlike any other! All guests will enjoy unlimited tastings of whiskey and bacon, have the opportunity to watch a master butcher at work, and be able to take home their glass as a souvenir. VIP ticketholders gain entry an hour early, starting at 6pm, among other perks.
Whiskey:
Distilleries from across the globe will be pouring at this year’s festival, including Michter’s, Reservoir Distillery, Four Roses Bourbon, Pine Barrens, District Distilling, Catoctin Creek, and many more!
Restaurants:
Enjoy sweet & savory bacon dishes from local restaurants, including The BBQ Joint, Rural Society, The Pig, Boss Shepherd’s and others. More restaurants are being added daily!
Butchering Demo:
Ever wonder how to break down a whole hog? Master butcher Marc Pauvert of the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore will take guests through a demonstration on the art of butchering a whole hog from Spring House Farm in Loudoun County, VA.
Bluegrass Music:
Dry Mill Road will be providing the evening’s entertainment with their “NewGrass” blend of old, new & traditional with a surprising twist that will transport you down a road that’s ‘Older than the Hills.’ The international touring band picks its way through high-energy, heartfelt original material with a good mix of traditional music and “not so” traditional takes on Led Zeppelin, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles thrown in for a full-blown entertainment experience. Find out more at www.drymillroad.com.
The fifth annual DC Santa Crawl will be celebrating another holiday season with a fun-filled bar celebration. Join thousands of festively dressed bar crawlers on Saturday, December 10th in Dupont Circle as they jingle-bell rock from stop to stop on a jolly winter excursion. Friends will gather at over a dozen participating bars, joining in song and laughter as they showcase their holiday cheer and spirit.
Donate an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and help a great cause.
When: Saturday, December 10th from 2pm-10pm
Price: $20 early bird tickets by signing up online. $40 at the door. Use promo code: “BLOG” and save 20% off your ticket. (http://dcsantacrawl.com/)
Specials:
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$2 Yuengling Lagers & Light Lagers
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$3 Yuengling IPLs
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$3 Rails
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$4 Holiday shots
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Food Specials
Participating bars: BlackFinn, The Front Page, Public Bar, Rumors, Irish Whiskey, Ozio, 1831, The Bottom Line, The Mad Hatter, Cafe Citron, Eden, Recessions, Kabin, and more bars to be announced!
What you get: A refillable signature Santa mug, access to some of DC’s best bars, exclusive drinks & food specials and a raffle entry to win great prizes.
Dress Code: Participants are encouraged to dress in whatever best expresses the holiday season, whether it be a full-body candy-cane suit, a snuggly turtleneck, or tinsel-streaked hot pants. For more information visit: www.dcsantacrawl.com
Event Title: | Taste for Toys at The Mayflower Hotel |
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Start: | December 20 2016, 6:00 pm |
End: | December 20 2016, 9:00 pm |
Location: | 1127 Connecticut Ave NW |
Description: | Taste for Toys – A time to give and a time to receive. Get back when you give back. Bring a toy and enjoy a complimentary reception at EDGAR hosted by top culinarians and mixologists. All toys will be donated to the Children’s National Hospital. Raffle prizes include two, $100 gift certificates to EDGAR, plus one overnight weekend at the Mayflower Hotel with breakfast. For reservations, please call 202.347.2233 or email edgar@themayflowerhotel. |
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All-Inclusive Gala @ The Historic Union Station
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Multiple Open Bar Stations
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4-Hour Premium Open
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Hors d’oeuvres & Dessert Bar
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Music by DJ Phlipz
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Access to Main Hall, East Hall, Columbus Club & Palm Court
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Midnight Celebration & Champagne Toast
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Multi-level Entertainment Areas
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Complimentary Coat Check
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Discounted room rates at Kimpton The George (while availability lasts)
The longest running annual designer warehouse sale today announced the date for its once a year winter event. Deemed in the region as the “Super Bowl of Shopping Event” (always occurring the Saturday of Super Bowl weekend), the 12th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, February 4th in Alexandria. Due to the growing popularity of the sale, last year’s event had to expand and move to a new location at the Westin Alexandria and will be held again at the hotel located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria. The fun, yet casual, free to enter event will include a variety of new boutiques and retailers not only located in Alexandria, but throughout the Metro region. Over the past several years, the sale has averaged approximately 1,000 shoppers throughout the day.
Deal seekers will find the very best from Alexandria’s and the regions finest retailers and indie brands with various brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise, and throughout the day the sale has a steady pace of shoppers. Folks that decide to wait until the last few hours of the sale can score even more markdown deals with merchants looking to move seasonal merchandise.
Participating merchants include (as of January 5th):
Clothing
Beau and Ro
Brit Ryan
CCH Collection
Duchess M
Ellsworth and Ivey
Gossypia
J McLaughlin
Kiki Lynn
Lettie Gooch
Lululemon
Lynn Louisa
Periwinkle
Sara Campbell
Sherman Pickey
Shop Refine
Stifel & Carpe Vintage
The Hive
TSALT
Wrabyn
Home & Culinary
Coco Blanca
Olio Tasting Room
Stuart Nordin
Jewelry & Accessories
Eye to Eye
Queen Bee
Mystique Jewelers
Top It Off Accessories
She’s Unique
Kids
Bambeeno Cashmere
Little Birdie
Shoes
Bishop Boutique
Eight Royale
The Shoe Hive
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. Visit www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com or Facebook atwww.facebook.com/ALXWarehouse for details.
Shoppers can enjoy ample street parking and $5 garage parking at select garages surrounding the Westin Alexandria (visit website for location details). The Westin will also offer a shuttle the King Street Metro starting at 7 a.m.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 12th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 4, 2017
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter: @OTBoutiques
Saturday, February 4, 2017, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Celebrate La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, in festive French fashion. Enjoy crêpes, storytelling, art projects and more amidst Hillwood’s spectacular gardens, magnificent mansion, and exquisite French treasures.
$18, $15 senior, $12 Hillwood member, $10 student, $5 child (ages 3-18), free for children under 3
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Tony Duquette: Wild Child of Hollywood Design
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 5:30-8 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed designer Hutton Wilkinson will present an illustrated lecture about his friend, mentor, and business partner, American design icon, Tony Duquette.
$20, $10 Hillwood member, $7 student
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Join FGIDC for a workshop that explores the international RTW runway trends curated by FGI, and the impact they make on today’s fashion and beauty professionals.
Theresa Watts
Owner, Lettie Gooch Boutique
Sophie Blake
Jewelry Designer, Sophie Blake NY
Jeff Enriquez
Celebrity Makeup Artist, Jeff Enriquez Makeup
Kait Elizabeth
Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger, Basking in Burgundy
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Canvas Co/Work
1203 19th Street NW
Washington DC 20036
Members – $25
Non-Members – $35
Fashion | Networking | Open Bar