Events/Things To Do

How hard is it for women food entrepreneurs to start and run some of DC’s top bakeries, breweries and food companies? Find out on January 11, at Hook Hall, when eight of the region’s most talented female food creators dish it out at an epic night of storytelling called “Bite Your Tongue.” The event, priced at $20, will be from 7 until 9:30 p.m.

Bite Your Tongue will feature untold stories from the women who fuel DC–stories that are heartbreaking, hilarious and have the added benefit of being 100% true.

“Live storytelling is the best forum to express the insane ups and downs of creating a successful food business…” said Sara Polon, CEO of Soupergirl and a co-founder of Bite Your Tongue. “That’s why we created the Bite Your Tongue series, to use live narrative to let these bad-ass local business women share their successes and failures with a live audience.”

“Bite Your Tongue: The Unhospitable Edition” is the first in the BYT speaker series. The inaugural January 11 event will include a live musical performance from One Lane Bridge. Proceeds from the event will go to N Street Village, a community empowering homeless and low-income women in D.C. to claim their highest quality of life.

The eight entrepreneurs sharing their stories are: 

• Violeta Edelman, co-founder & co-CEO, Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee, a gelateria using local ingredients to create homemade flavors.
• Sarah Frimpong, CEO & founder, Wellfound Foods, which manufactures and distributes modern grab-n-go food to quality foodservice buyers and retailers in the DMV.
• Sarah Gordon, co-founder, Gordy’s Pickle Jar, a pickle manufacturing company based in D.C.
• Jenna Hunstberger, founder, Whisked! D.C., an award winning online bakery that delivers desserts across the country.
• Doron Petersan, founder & president of Sticky Fingers Sweets and Eats, an award-winning vegan bakery.
• Anna Valero, founder, Hook Hall/Kraken Axes. Hook Hall is a traditional tavern and event space, while Kraken Axes are axe throwing bars.
• Sara Polon, founder, Soupergirl, a soup company cooking plant-based, healthy, delicious soups by hand.
• Julie Verratti, co-owner, Denizens Brewing Company, a brewery offering fresh craft beer made in Maryland. 

On Friday, January 17^th, 2020, Chef Charlie Palmer takes the famous wine country event Pigs & Pinot on the road! In honor of its 15^th year, he’s bringing it to Charlie Palmer Steak Washington D.C. where guests will sample highly acclaimed Sonoma and Willamette Valleys Pinot Noir wines, alongside a variety of pork dishes from local chefs.

With all net proceeds benefiting No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America, “Taste of Pigs & Pinot” presents a remarkable line-up of food and wine tastings. The event is supported by sponsors including family-owned Joyce Farms, dedicated to using humane, all-natural and regenerative farming methods and providing sustainably raised, heritage breed, antibiotic-free pork, as well as participating wineries and allied restaurants, working together to make this charitable celebration possible.

Chef Charlie Palmer and the Charlie Palmer Steak team will be joined by their colleagues and fellow chefs:

• Nathan Anda, Chef Red Apron Butchery, The Partisan
• Marjorie Meek-Bradley, Chef St. Anselm
• Scott Drewno & Danny Lee, Co–Chefs CHIKO
• Victor Albisu, Chef/Owner Poca Madre, Taco Bamba

The participating Pinot Noir wineries are:

• Balletto Vineyards
• Brooks
• Croix Estate
• Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
• Freeman Winery
• Papapietro Perry Winery
• Siduri
• Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards
• Twomey Cellars

Taste of Pigs & Pinot Event

Friday, January 17^th, 2020 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Charlie Palmer Steak Washington D.C.

$95

Guests in DC will sample 10 highly acclaimed Pinot Noir wines alongside a variety of pork dishes, including homemade sausages, charcuterie, grilled pork, patés and other special creations from Chef Palmer, Charlie Palmer Steak, and local guest chefs including Nathan Anda [Red Apron Butchery + The Partisan], Marjorie Meek-Bradley [St. Anselm], Scott Drewno and Danny Lee [CHIKO], Victor Albisu [Poca Madre + Taco Bamba]. All pork generously provided by Joyce Farms.

Inka Road Food Fiesta

Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Potomac Atrium

Visitors can explore the foods found in communities that live along the Inka Road of South America. Freddie Bitsoie (Diné), executive chef of the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, and other guest chefs will share the stories and food traditions that sustained and continue to support the diverse peoples of the intricate road system. Visitors can enjoy Andean music between tastings and take part in Cultural Interpreters’ tours of the museum’s “The Great Inka Road” exhibition.

Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru. The Inka Road Food Fiesta is free, but tickets are required. See the museum’s website for details.

Mardi Gras All-You-Can-Eat Bayou Brunch
12PM – 3PM, Tickets are $85.

This year there will be a DJ dropping beats all through brunch; in addition to a fierce drag performance in the lounge.

Enjoy the performance and great music while you help yourself to a full all-you-can-eat oyster and raw bar station, with all of Pearl Dive’s famed accoutrements.

Brunch libations include All-You-Can-Drink of the following: Abita Beer, Creole Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Both savory and sweet brunch bites will be provided.

Don’t worry, Black Jack’s Sunday Happy Hour still applies, starting at 4PM when we open to the public.  We will also continue the Mardi Gras drinks specials from open to close!  [Abita Beer $4, $12 Hurricane or Irish Coffee Slushies, $12 Mardi Gras Specialty Cocktails, $16 Yard Drinks.]

Tickets are $85 for all you can possibly eat and drink!

Astro Beer Hall, the newest partnership concept between Tin Shop and Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, is partnering with dance party fitness class, 305 Fitness, for a brunch pop-up on Leap Day. Hosted on the mezzanine level of Astro Beer Hall, the morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructor’s, Byron Smith. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can enjoy items from Astro Beer Hall’s recently launched weekend brunch menu including bottomless coffee, a mimosa, and of course, hot cake doughnuts. Hosted on Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 a.m., tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased here. Each ticket includes:

• The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
• 1 brunch entrée, choice of:
  • French Toast Doughnuts OR
  • Bacon/Sausage Egg and Cheese on a Biscuit and a side of Tater Tots OR
  • Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich on a Doughnut Bun with honey butter and hot sauce and a side of Tater Tots
• 1 Mimosa OR Bottomless La Colombe Coffee
• Dessert: two made-to-order hot cake doughnuts: cinnamon sugar and vanilla glaze

Astro Beer Hall is located at 1306 G St. NW DC. For more info visit www.astrobeerhall.com and follow on social media at @astrobeerhall. For more info on 305 Fitness visit https://305fitness.com/.

 Dirty Habit is collaborating with The Macallan to host an exciting, premium steak and scotch experience in the heart of Penn Quarter. Upon arrival to Dirty Habit, guests will be ushered to a welcome reception in a private room by an ambassador from The Macallan, where a handcrafted Macallan scotch whisky cocktail will greet them. A selection of luxe passed canapés and original cocktails will precede the immersive dinner experience. Executive Chef Kyoo Eom will serve an impressive five-course steak dinner, featuring certified Japanese A5 Wagyu beautifully prepared in dynamic and unique cooking styles. Each course has been designed to pair with tastings from The Macallan collection, including limited edition scotches and those from rare casks. Chef Kyoo will take guests through a sensory journey pairing each of his wagyu dishes with dynamic and storied pours. Following dinner, Dirty Habit will offer guests the option of enjoying a select cigar to close the evening relaxing by one of the urban courtyard patio fire pits. At departure, each guest will receive a special parting gift from The Macallan to remember the evening.

WHEN:                 Wednesday, March 4, 2020

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST

WHERE:                Dirty Habit

 555 8^th Street, NW

 Washington, D.C. 20004

 Entrance on 8^th Street | Valet on F Street

ADMISSION:        $275 per person. Guests must be 21+ to attend and RSVP on Eventbrite.

Events DC announces tickets on sale now for 12^th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge, scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2020. This year, the event will be held in a new location at the extraordinary Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is an annual gathering of embassy chefs representing countries across the globe. The event offers guests an immersive culinary experience that is unique to Washington, DC. The 12^th annual event has historically featured more than 40 participating embassies, who have proudly come together to showcase their home countries’ rich culture, unique flavors and traditions, culminating in a friendly food competition. The event’s new location within the Ballroom of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will allow for even more culinary delights and exciting entertainment, as well as educational programming, new for 2020. The culminating awards program will highlight outstanding beverages, regional cuisines and overall presentation.

WHEN:  Thursday, May 28, 2020
5:30 p.m. – VIP Early Admission
6:30 p.m. – General Admission

WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

            Ballroom

801 Mount Vernon Place NW

Washington, DC 20001

PRICE:   General Admission – starting at $65.00

All-inclusive ticket includes globally inspired sips, bites and live performances.  Admission also includes complimentary beer, wine and spirits.

VIP – starting at $135.00

 VIP ticket includes one-hour early access to event as well as a dedicated bar and seating area in addition to enjoying global sips and bites from participating embassies.