Brainfood Burger Battle at Poste
Sunday, 9/20, 3:30-6:30pm
Poste Moderne Brasserie
700 F St NW, Washington, DC
Brainfood’s 4th annual fundraiser and burger grill-off on Poste’s patio will feature some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs including Poste’s Chef Kyoo Eom, Osteria Morini’s Chef Matt Adler, Brookland’s Finest’s Shannan Troncoso, Macon Bistro & Larder’s Dan Singhofen, Firefly’s Matt Hagan and more! DC Brau and Three Stars brews will be available as well as specialty cocktails from three of DC’s top bar leaders.
For each ticket purchased, attendees are entered to win a luxury box for 10 people at the Washington/Dallas game on December 7th.
Box includes 10 tickets, 3 parking passes and food (a $6,000 value!).
ABC 7’s Scott Thuman will MC this wildly fun food event and Porn Burger’s
Mathew Ramsey will serve as a battle judge.
Tickets are $75; and available on Eventbrite: http://burgerbattle2015.eventbrite.com
Hank’s Oyster Bar is thrilled to host its 3rd Annual Hula at Hank’s Luau on Saturday, September 26th from 11AM-3PM at Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle, 1624 Q Street NW, Washington, D.C, 20009. Feast on all-you-can-eat Roasted Pig, BBQ Oysters, Kalua Pork Sliders, Shrimp & Local Catch Skewers, Huli Huli Chicken, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, Exotic Fruit and Steamed Jasmine Rice made by Dupont Circle Chef de Cuisine Theary So. For dessert there will be unlimited Malasadas with Guava Custard and Haupia Coconut Cream. Each guest will receive a souvenir Tiki mug to fill with Mai Tais and an array of other Tiki drinks. For the month of September, to kick off the excitement, Hank’s Dupont will feature dishes inspired by Hawaiian flavors.
This year also marks the inaugural Hula at Hank’s Tiki Competition. Eight of the District’s top bartenders from the DC Craft Bartenders Guild will mix up an array of tropical concoctions to compete for the coveted title of “Tiki Emperor(ess).” Guests will have a chance to sample the entries before a winner is chosen live by a panel of judges.
Tickets are priced at $75 each. The luau will take place rain or shine. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.hanksoysterbar.com.
FreshFarm & Urbana Present: Dupont Harvest Dinner
Tuesday, 9/29, 6:30pm
Urbana
2121 P Street, NW, Washington, DC
FreshFarm and Urbana present a special market inspired family-style dinner highlighting Dupont urban gardens and benefitting FreshFarm’s Food Prints program. FreshFarm and Food Prints beneficiary Francis Stevens will share their successes, as Chef Ethan McKee serves dishes made with ingredients from Urbana’s rooftop garden, Dupont market vendors, and Francis Stevens’ school garden. A selection of local wines will complement this tribute to Dupont bounty.
$95 per person; call (202) 956-6650 to purchase tickets
Guest Chef Series at BRABO: Wiedmaier Group
Tuesday, 9/29, 7pm
Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier
1600 King Street, Alexandria, VA
The next installment of Brabo’s Guest Chef Series unites the renowned Chef Robert Wiedmaier and his family of talented chefs for an unforgettable dining experience. Wiedmaier fans will delight in a five-course dinner collaboration from Chef Paul Stearman of Marcel’s, Chef Dean Dupuis of Brasserie Beck, Gene Sohn of Mussel Bar Bethesda, and of course, Brabo’s own Chef Harper McClure. Menu highlights include a mussel gazpacho and a hamachi crudo with northern neck cantaloupe.
Call (703) 894-3440 or email events@braborestaurant.com for a reservation.
Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated epicurean festival, the annual Taste of Georgetown, celebrates its 22nd year on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. with more than 60 creative tastes from over 30 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, as well as an expansive Craft Beer & Wine Garden. The popular foodie event will take place in the heart of Georgetown, on K Street NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Presale early bird ticket deals are now available atwww.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Keep up to date with the event via the Facebook Event.
Attendees can stop by the Kids Canteen for FREE activities including facepainting, bocce ball, and more fun for kids of all ages. Plus, meet your favorite characters on WETA Kids, Peg + Cat!
The longstanding event is presented and sponsored annually by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) and benefits the homeless support services of the Georgetown Ministry Center. The event began over 20 years ago by Grace Episcopal Church and its former rector David Bird and congregant Robert Egger, who went on to establish DC Central Kitchen.
View a list of participating restaurants and their “tastes” here.
WHAT: The 22nd annual Taste of Georgetown, an outdoor epicurean festival presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) featuring more than 60 signature dishes from more than 30 of Georgetown’s top restaurants. The all-day event will feature sizeable samples of sweet and savory tastes, a Craft Beer & Wine Garden, foodie competitions, kid’s activities, and much more.
WHO: More than 30 Georgetown restaurants, Birreria Paradiso, ENO Wine Bar and Chez Billy Sud in the Craft Beer & Wine Garden, and the Taste Marketplace, featuring local and national merchants.
WHY: Discover signature dishes from Georgetown dining spots, from new concepts to established favorites, while supporting the Georgetown Ministry Center’s homeless support services.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on K Street, NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street along scenic Georgetown Waterfront Park.
COST: FREE to attend; Tickets are $5 for one tasting or $20 for five tastings (online presale only); Craft Beer and Wine Garden tickets are $4 for one tasting or $10 for three (also available day-of). Presale tickets are available NOW at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Tickets are available onsite at the event for $5 per tasting and $4 per Craft Beer & Wine Garden tasting and will be CASH ONLY.
Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated epicurean festival, the annual Taste of Georgetown, celebrates its 22nd year on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with creative tastes from more than 35 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, as well as an expansive Craft Beer & Wine Garden. For the second year in a row, the Taste will move from Wisconsin Avenue to K Street, along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Presale tickets will be available soon at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com.
Founded by former Grace Episcopal Church rector David Bird congregant Robert Egger—who went on to establish DC Central Kitchen—Taste of Georgetown is presented and sponsored annually by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) and benefits the Georgetown Ministry Center.
WHAT: The 22nd annual Taste of Georgetown, an outdoor epicurean festival presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) featuring signature dishes from more than 35 of Georgetown’s top restaurants. The all-day event will feature sizeable samples of sweet and savory tastes, a Craft Beer & Wine Garden, foodie competitions, kid’s activities, and much more.
WHO: More than 35 Georgetown restaurants, plus the Taste Marketplace, featuring local and national merchants. Stay tuned for the list of participating merchants!
WHY: Discover signature dishes from Georgetown dining spots, from new concepts to established favorites.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on K Street, NW along Georgetown Waterfront Park.
COST: FREE to attend; Tickets are $5 for one tasting and $20 for five tastings (online presale only); Craft Beer and Wine Garden tickets are $10 for three (online presale only), and $4 for one tasting. Presale tickets will be available soon at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Tickets are available onsite at the event and are $5 per tasting and $4 per Craft Beer & Wine Garden tasting.
SHARE & DISCOVER: Follow event announcements, updates and offers using #TasteofGeorgetown across social media.
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Come experience the newest of Dame Christiana Chiang‘s restaurants at Kizuna, opened in May 2015 at Tyson’s Corner, Virginia! Christiana and Rock Fu, Proprietor, will talk about the fascinating history and creation of the dishes served.
Co-founder and CEO of Charlie Chiang’s Inc., which currently has restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area and Florida, Christiana also contracts with organizations such as Sodexho and GSI. She has created many successful fusion, fast food and commissary concepts including Ping by Charlie Chiang’s and Charlie Chiang’s Kwai. Christiana is the author of Life is a Banquet, a cookbook published in 2011.
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DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2015
PLACE: Kizuna Sushi and Ramen, 8221 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 www.kizunatysons.com
TIME: 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
PRICE: Dames $30; Non-members $40 (non-members’ price includes a $10.00 tax-exempt donation for LDEI-DC scholarships)
Price includes luncheon menu (below). Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages are extra.
RESERVATIONS: Reservation or cancellation deadline October 6, 2015
REGISTER: Click here to register on Eventbrite
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WHO:
Taste of DC will take over Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2015. The Mid-Atlantic’s largest culinary festival, established in 1989, will bring to America’s Main Street two days of the region’s very best food, drink and entertainment.
WHAT:
Attendees will be able to sample from more than 60 of the region’s most popular restaurants, taste over 50 brews in the Beer Garden, try more than 50 wines on the Taste of DC Wine Walk and enjoy nonstop entertainment on three different stages. Among the restaurants: Morton’s, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Carmine’s, Smoke & Barrel, Del Frisco’s, Tortilla Coast, CRAVE Bethesda plus more than a dozen food trucks.
Saturday, October 10 – 3 PM: The 5th Annual Ben’s Chili Bowl World Chili Eating Championship. Contestants include some of the world’s most famous professional eaters including defending Chili Eating champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and Sonya “The Black Widow” vying for the World Championship title. The competition takes place on the Taste of DC Main Stage.
WHERE:
Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW
WHEN: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11 – Noon to 7 p.m. each day.
Special ticketing packages will be available for every Taste, including Beer Lovers, Wine Lovers and more. Information on these packages is available at www.thetasteofdc.org/tickets.
PRICE: General admission and packages start at $20 per person. Children age 12 and under $10; children under 5 free.
WHO:
Taste of DC will take over Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2015. The Mid-Atlantic’s largest culinary festival, established in 1989, will bring to America’s Main Street two days of the region’s very best food, drink and entertainment.
WHAT:
Attendees will be able to sample from more than 60 of the region’s most popular restaurants, taste over 50 brews in the Beer Garden, try more than 50 wines on the Taste of DC Wine Walk and enjoy nonstop entertainment on three different stages. Among the restaurants: Morton’s, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Carmine’s, Smoke & Barrel, Del Frisco’s, Tortilla Coast, CRAVE Bethesda plus more than a dozen food trucks.
Saturday, October 10 – 3 PM: The 5th Annual Ben’s Chili Bowl World Chili Eating Championship. Contestants include some of the world’s most famous professional eaters including defending Chili Eating champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and Sonya “The Black Widow” vying for the World Championship title. The competition takes place on the Taste of DC Main Stage.
WHERE:
Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW
WHEN: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11 – Noon to 7 p.m. each day.
Special ticketing packages will be available for every Taste, including Beer Lovers, Wine Lovers and more. Information on these packages is available at www.thetasteofdc.org/tickets.
PRICE: General admission and packages start at $20 per person. Children age 12 and under $10; children under 5 free.
