WHAT: SEOULSPICE, a new fast-casual restaurant specializing in Korean comfort food hosts its grand opening to the general public in the District’s Tenleytown neighborhood. SEOULSPICE offers a choice-driven menu of quick, healthy, and delicious Korean dishes served in a modern setting. For the full menu, please visit www.seoulspice.com.
WHERE: 4600 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
WHEN: Monday, November 13, 2017 from 11am-10pm
WHO: Open to the general public
SPECIAL OFFER: A free first entree to all visitors on November 13, 2017
The arrival of crisp, fall weather calls for a celebration of seasonal cuisine and spirits from Virginia! For the first time ever, and for one night only, beloved homegrown establishments BRABOand Catoctin Creek will present a special evening of autumnal flavor pairings in Old Town Alexandria.
On Monday, November 13, Catoctin Creek founders, Becky and Scott Harris, will be taking over BRABO’s brasserie to offer an exclusive tasting of the distillery’s popular products including the Roundstone Rye whiskey, the Pearousia Pear Brandy, the Quarter Branch Apple Brandy, the 1757 Virginia Grape Brandy, and the “Distiller’s Reserve” 92 Proof Roundstone Rye whiskey. Becky and Scott will share the stories behind the creation of each product while pouring a healthy taste for guests to enjoy.
As whiskey and brandy enthusiasts decide whether they prefer their beverage neat or on the rocks, BRABO’s Executive Chef Sebastien Rondier will serve a menu of Belgian-French hors d’oeuvres thoughtfully created to pair with the featured spirits, proving how food-friendly whiskies and brandies are. The evening’s menu will be presented side by side with each spirit and includes the following highlights:
- Belgian tart with roasted pear, bacon, and French blue cheese
- Venison lollipop with dried apricots, toasted walnuts, vanilla, and orange zest
- Foie gras torchon crostini with brandied cherries, duck fat popcorn, and black pepper
- Boar slider topped with charred scallion & jalapeño jam, and sweet & spicy grape condiment
- Apple terrine with cocoa-smoked pork belly and puff pastry
The fall evening will be filled with lively conversation, plenty of whiskey and brandy, and surprising flavor pairings reflecting the best of the season!
What: BRABO & Catoctin Creek Present: Fall Flavor Pairings
When: Monday, November 13
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: BRABO. 1600 King Street. Alexandria, VA 22314
Tickets: Tickets are $75 each, include all food and drink, and available at https://catoctincocktails.eventbrite.com. Guests must be 21+ to attend.
On Saturday, November 18, VIDA Fitness is hosting its third annual VIDA-Thrive 5K run/walk at East Potomac Park (Hains Point). VIDA Fitness is donating 100 percent proceeds from the event to Thrive DC — a local nonprofit dedicated and committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the D.C. area. 94.7 Fresh FM’s hosts of The Tommy Show, Tommy McFly, Kelly Collis and Jen Richer, will emcee the race. To learn more about the 5K fun run/walk, please visit www.vidathrive5k.com.
On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.
Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.
On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.
Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.
Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 14th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard and lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Filled with tiny white lights and shimmering Christmas trees, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden the perfect venue for a holiday celebration.
Families will take the chill off with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards, members of the United States Marine Corps Reserves will perform a presentation of colors, and Santa Claus and Rudolph will make a special guest appearance. All families are welcome to take a photo with Santo in his Winter Wonderland Suite.
Kelly Collis and Tommy McFly, hosts of 94.7 Fresh FM’s Tommy Show, will serve as the masters of ceremonies.
The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit The U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program, a non-profit organization that collects toys throughout the holiday season and delivers them to needy youngsters. Those attending the event are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated. Additionally, monetary donations are accepted on the organization’s website, www.ToysForTots.org.
The newly renovated Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, at 2401 M Street, NW, is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 413 rooms and luxury suites, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.
WHAT: The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant contributions to the quality
of life in Greater Washington. More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington,
The Greater Washington Board of Trade, and The Washingtonian. Honorees must be either in the capstone years of their career or retired from the company most closely associated with their business accomplishments.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 29
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum
WHO: Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Terri McClements, Managing Partner, PwC Mid-Atlantic, and Chair, 2017 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2017 Laureates:
Philip D. M. de Picciotto – Founder and President, Octagon, Inc.
Michael N. Harreld – Immediate Past President, PNC Bank, Greater Washington
Gracia C. Martore – President & CEO, TEGNA Inc.
Christopher J. Nassetta – President & CEO, Hilton
Presenting Sponsors:
Capital One
PwC
For profiles of this year’s laureates as well as ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic
accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant
contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington. The annual black-tie gala and awards
ceremony brings together 1,200 business and civic leaders and raises over $1 million annually
to support Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s innovative financial literacy, work
readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 students.
More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of
Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Greater
Washington Board of Trade, and The Washingtonian. Honorees must be either in the
capstone years of their career or retired from the company most closely associated with their
business accomplishments.
For profiles of this year’s laureates as well as ticket and sponsorship information, please visit
www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 29, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum
WHO: Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Terri McClements, Managing Partner, PwC Mid-Atlantic, and
Chair, 2017 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2017 Laureates:
Philip D. M. de Picciotto – Founder and President, Octagon, Inc.
Michael N. Harreld – Immediate Past President, PNC Bank, Greater Washington
Gracia C. Martore – President & CEO, TEGNA Inc.
Christopher J. Nassetta – President & CEO, Hilton
Title: Winternational- 6th Annual Embassy Showcase
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 11 am- 2 pm
Location: Atrium at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Description: Winternational is an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open the public, guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some fun holiday shopping-all during the lunch hour!
Participating embassies include (list subject to change): Afghanistan, African Union, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union, Georgia, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Lithuania, Malawi, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center), Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Price: Free
Register at: http://itcdc.com/winternational/
