“Intriguing Past, Vibrant Future” is the theme for this year’s WalkingTown, DC tours of Mount Vernon Triangle on Sunday, September 20th from 10:00 AM to Noon and Monday, September 21st from Noon to 1:00 PM. Tours are led by Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District President, Claire Schaefer Oleksiak. As one of Washington, DC’s most beloved and historic neighborhoods, participants will learn about the history and recent development of this lively downtown community just east of Mount Vernon Square, a few blocks north of the Verizon Center and just south of Petworth and other longstanding residential communities. Learn about its roots as the home of the original Northern Liberties Market and visit Prather’s Alley, one of DC’s original commercial alleyways, as you hear about the social and economic forces that led to Mount Vernon’s development, decline, and current revitalization. The tour will end with a rooftop visit.
Registration is at http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/walkingtown-dc1, then proceed to one of the two Mount Vernon Triangle tour listings. WalkingTown, DC is sponsored and programmed by Cultural Tourism DC, Inc.
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible and will be an easy walk of less than one mile. There are a number of local restaurants and coffee shops nearby for breakfast or lunch including A Baked Joint, Le Pain Quotidien, Busboys & Poets, Taylor Gourmet, Chipotle, Sweetgreen, L’Hommage Bistro Francais, Alba Osteria, Silo and Philos.
“Intriguing Past, Vibrant Future” is the theme for this year’s WalkingTown, DC tours of Mount Vernon Triangle on Sunday, September 20th from 10:00 AM to Noon and Monday, September 21st from Noon to 1:00 PM. Tours are led by Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District President, Claire Schaefer Oleksiak. As one of Washington, DC’s most beloved and historic neighborhoods, participants will learn about the history and recent development of this lively downtown community just east of Mount Vernon Square, a few blocks north of the Verizon Center and just south of Petworth and other longstanding residential communities. Learn about its roots as the home of the original Northern Liberties Market and visit Prather’s Alley, one of DC’s original commercial alleyways, as you hear about the social and economic forces that led to Mount Vernon’s development, decline, and current revitalization. The tour will end with a rooftop visit.
Registration is at http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/walkingtown-dc1, then proceed to one of the two Mount Vernon Triangle tour listings. WalkingTown, DC is sponsored and programmed by Cultural Tourism DC, Inc.
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible and will be an easy walk of less than one mile. There are a number of local restaurants and coffee shops nearby for breakfast or lunch including A Baked Joint, Le Pain Quotidien, Busboys & Poets, Taylor Gourmet, Chipotle, Sweetgreen, L’Hommage Bistro Francais, Alba Osteria, Silo and Philos.
Enjoy the ultimate Japanese libation from 20 sake brewers. Guests will also find Japanese beer and sochu, along with exceptional cuisine.
SMITHSONIAN at 8, in cooperation with Smithsonian Gardens, presents “A Party for the Season: A Garden of Colors”
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, 8 to 11 p.m. (7 to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)
WHERE: Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Independence Ave., SW (Enter on Independence Ave. or Jefferson Dr., SW)
There’s no better place to celebrate the colors of fall than the Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian’s fabled Castle. Spend an early-autumn evening exploring the seasonal beauty of the garden guided by staff from Smithsonian Gardens, dancing to music by DJ Alkimist, raising a toast with seasonal brews in our pop-up beer garden, and showing off your own party-going colors.
Some of the evening’s features include:
• Tours of the grounds with staff from Smithsonian Gardens, with a special focus on plants that change color in the fall
• A beer garden featuring seasonal specials courtesy of Ommegang Brewery and Boulevard Brewing Company
• A photo booth to capture pics you’ll want to share
• A pumpkin-carving demo
• A cash bar provided by Tortoise and Hare
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SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Exclusive early access to the event from 7 to 8 p.m., including an open bar featuring beer, wine, and specialty cocktails and small bites. (Please note that these VIP benefits are available only between 7 and 8 p.m.)
Note: The party happens no matter the weather! In case of rain, we’ll move inside the historic Smithsonian Castle.
General admission $25
VIP admission $50 (includes early access, open bar, and small bites from 7 to 8 p.m.)
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID to attend.
For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com
About SMITHSONIAN at 8
Inspired by the world of the Smithsonian, the SMITHSONIAN at 8 event series offers one-of-a-kind experiences for guests 21+. With themes from the local to the global, these after-hours gatherings combine music, food and drink, and unique settings to create evenings that are smart, adventurous, and memorably entertaining.
Prost! Capitol City Brewing Company will host its sixteenth annual Oktoberfest beer festival celebration on Saturday October 3 from noon to 7 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington. Ticket sales begin at 11:00 a.m. and beer taps close at 6:00 p.m. Entrance is free for children and non-drinkers.
Enjoy a “familiennachmittag” or “family afternoon” like the Germans do in Munich. Capitol City invites beer-drinkers and festival-goers alike to dress in traditional German garb and enjoy the tastes of authentic Bavarian brews, bratwurst and pretzel –or brezlen as the Germans call it. More than 65 regional breweries will set up taps and share ale and lager samples with the thousands of anticipated guests from the national capital region. Several participating local, regional and national breweries include Starr Hill, Mad Fox, Fair Winds, Hellbender, Ocelot, Ballast Point, Firestone Walker, Blue Mountain, Green Flash, Parkway, Schlafly, St. George, Terrapin, New District, Adroit Theory, Avery and Hardywood. For a full list of participating breweries, please visit http://capcitybrew.com/oktoberfest15.php.
Capitol City will feature three signature Oktoberfest beers — the Dr. Punkinstein, Smoketoberfest and the popular Oktoberfest Lager (full beer descriptions below). Beer lovers can dance to live Alpine folk music as they taste select handcrafted beers and snack on authentic German cuisine from numerous food tents and a variety of Shirlington Village eateries. Capitol City Brewing Company will also serve traditional German favorites including bratwurst, sauerkraut and the signature fresh soft pretzels.
Capitol City’s three featured Oktoberfest beers include:
Dr. Punkinstein – Pumpkin Porter brewed with chocolate, honey, and crystal malts and flaked oats for a smooth finish. Brown sugar, cinnamon, clover, ginger, nutmeg and allspice are all in the boil in addition to 150 lbs. of “gourd-y” goodness.
Smoketoberfest – A hearty spin on a traditional Marzen, this copper beer is packed with six kinds of malt and noble hops. Capitol City Brewing Company uses Apple/Cherrywood smoked barley that is grown in the northern Neck of Virginia and floor malted by Copper Fox Distillery. This brew blend produces a pleasant, smoky character that is ideal with brats, bacon and grilled meats.
Oktoberfest Lager – An easy- drinking fall lager, brewed with Munich, Abbey, and Carahell malt, then moderately hopped with noble German hops. Full and complex malt profile, lovely copper hue; perfect for the festival season!
The $30 admission ticket for beer drinkers includes an official Oktoberfest wristband, a Capitol City branded tasting glass and 10 drink tickets. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase for $1 each with a five-ticket minimum. Admission is free for non-drinkers. Beer-drinkers must be 21+ to purchase a ticket.
For more information on Capitol City Brewing Company, please visit: www.capcitybrew.com. Find Capitol City Brewing Company on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapCityBrew and on Twitter: @CapCityBrewers.
WHO: Capitol City Brewing Company
More Than 65 Area Breweries, Local Restaurants and Vendors
WHAT: 16th Annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest
#CapCityOFest
Featuring Fall Seasonal Brews
Live Authentic Alpine Music and Dancing
Traditional German Fare including Pretzels and Bratwurst
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2015
Noon – 7 p.m.
All Beer Taps Close at 6 p.m.
*Oktoberfest 2015 will be held rain or shine*
WHERE: The Village at Shirlington
4001 Campbell Avenue
Outdoor Streetscape
Arlington, VA 22206
COST: $30 includes: wristband, tasting glass and 10 drink tickets
Additional drink tickets $1 each with a five-ticket minimum
Ticket sales start at 11 a.m.
Free for non-drinkers
December 9, 2015
11:00am – 2:00pm
Atrium
Join us for Winternational – 4th Annual Embassy Showcase. This year there will be many opportunities for 1:1 interviews with diplomats, embassy exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. This festival has the atmosphere of an international bazaar with displays of visual arts, handcrafts, travel and tourism information as well as samples of national specialties, coffees and teas. Guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some holiday shopping — all during the lunch hour!
Participating embassies include: African Union, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, European Union Delegation, Fiji, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Latvia, League of Arab States, Macedonia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and more to come!
To register for this free event, please visit: http://itcdc.com/Upcoming-Events/Winternational
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The Source will ring in Chinese New Year with a one-night-only special event that will include a festive prix-fixe menu honoring the Year of the Monkey by executive chef, Scott Drewno, on February 11, 2016, along with a spectacular lion dance taking place at 6:30 p.m.
Drewno created a three-course menu that begins with a Whole Jumbo Head-on Prawn, which represents family togetherness, along with smoked Chinese bacon and garlic-scallion sauce. The second course, which represents the five blessings of the New Year including longevity, riches, peace, wisdom, and virtue, includes Cumin-Soy Marinated Wagyu NY Strip with a five vegetable stir-fry. The final course includes Monkey Bread Sticky Cake with tangerine ice cream, which was chosen because the pronunciation of the word“tangerine” sounds much like the pronunciation of the word “monkey” in Mandarin.
Prior to dinner, guests will also have the opportunity to indulge in five live-action stations with food from guest Chef Erik Bruner-Yang of Toki Underground and Maketto and Chef Danny Lee of Mandu. Expect delicacies such as Whole Suckling Pig; Chinese New Year Dumplings; Chinese Hot Pot with Claims; Dduk Guk; and Steamed Rice Pouches. The entire evening is priced at $85 per person with an additional $35 per guest for an optional wine pairing.
From February 8th to the 19th, the restaurant will offer a special Chinese New Year tasting menu in lieu of regular tasting menus. Highlights include Chinese New Year Dumplings with Cauliflower, Pork, and Lobster; Scallion Flower Rolls with Fermented Black Bean & Mushroom Chutney; and Whole Roasted Chicken with Satsuma-Pepper Sauce and Crispy Garlic. This menu is priced at $110 per guest, with an additional $45 for a wine pairing. Regular a la carte items will also be available.
Rounding out the holiday, chef Drewno will host guest chef Peter Chang who together will collaborate on a special menu that will be available in the lounge on February 17. The cocktail reception-style dinner begins at 7PM and is priced at $75 per person for unlimited food and beverage.
For more information about The Source’s Chinese New Year celebrations or to make reservations, visit www.wolfgangpuck.com or call202-637-6100.
