DC’s new Opaline Bar and Brasserie, is bringing Paris to downtown DC by celebrating with a Bastille Day Picnic.
On Saturday, July 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., guests will enjoy fantastic French picnic fare, specially priced champagne & rosé, photos with famous French cutouts, a caricaturist, tri-color snow cones and French musical entertainment.
Prizes will be given for best French attire and parasols such as; overnight hotel stays, dinners and cocktails.
Sofitel’s Bastille Day Picnic is free and open to the public. Space is limited and tickets must be reserved on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
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Opaline Bar and Brasserie serves classic French food – food that people love and remember because it is consistent and simply prepared every time. The all-day menu features favorites including oysters on the half shell, croquet monsieur , steak frites, tuna niçoise, herb roasted chicken and Opaline’s signature burger topped with gruyere and caramelized onions Opaline Bar and Brasserie is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar will host a rum dinner featuring Brugal Rum, which is produced by Brugal & Co., C. por A in the Dominican Republic. Guests of this special evening will learn the history of the Brugal distillery, which has been producing farm-to-bottle, distilled, triple-filtered and aged rums since 1888. Distilling for dryness, the Brugal family method of distillation removes much of what other rums leave in, resulting in a spirit that is cleaner, dryer and less sweet. Brugal is dedicated to cask-aging every drop of their rum, using the same wood policy as the world’s finest Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. Because the rum is cask-aged in the year-round heat and humidity of the Dominican Republic, maturation is accelerated, contributing to a balanced, sophisticated family of rums unlike any other. The evening will begin with cocktail hour featuring light bites and a Brugal Mule with Brugal Añejo, ginger beer and fresh lime juice. A five-course dinner, prepared by newly appointed Executive Chef Pablo Catalan, will follow with dishes paired with Brugal’s finest rums. Standouts featured for the evening include Añejo, Extra Dry Supremo, Extra Viejo, Brugal XV as well as Siglo De Oro. The cost of the dinner is $85 per person (all inclusive).
WHEN: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:30 PM, limited seating is available, and reservations can be made online at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
WHERE: Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar is located at 801 9th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001; Phone (202) 408-1600. For additional information, please visit www.cubalibrerestaurant.
Boundary Stone’s fifth annual barrel-aged beer competition will take place Tuesday, August 21 from 5:30pm – 9pm for DC Beer Week.
Tickets for the event will be $25 in advance and $30 at the door and can be purchased online at boundarystonedc.com. Each ticket includes a four ounce taster of each beer and a vote in the contest.
The Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer pits local breweries against each other as they each try to wow the public and the judges with a special barrel-aged brew. Each year’s winner gets to choose the beer or barrel style for the following year. Defending champions Right Proper have chosen white wine barrels for this year’s contest. In addition to selecting the style for next year’s competition, the winner will receive a dedicated tap line at Boundary Stone, a special Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer trophy, and the love, admiration and respect of beer drinkers across D.C.!
The official event begins at 5:30pm with the winner being announced at 9pm. Special guests include brewers and representatives from all competing breweries as well as local celebrity judges.
DATE: Wednesday, August 22nd
TIME: 11:00AM- 3:00PM – PRESS CONFERENCE followed by BEN’S BLOCK PARTY
PLACE: BEN’S CHILI BOWL, 1213 U St, NW
At 7:30PM the celebration continues at the Lincoln Theater with Ben’s Chili Bowl’s 60th Anniversary Celebration Gala, “A Tribute To Virginia Ali” benefitting theBen’s Chili Bowl Foundation (www.benschilibowlfoundation.
Visitors to Washington, DC have usually heard about Ben’s Chili Bowl long before their arrival. Many remember the news of President Obama stopping by to enjoy a Chili Half Smoke. Ben’s has been seen on The Steve Harvey Show, The Daily Show, Man vs. Food, CNN, Oprah, Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Larry King Live, Larry the Cable Guy, and countless other local, national and international shows, newspapers and magazines.
Ben’s Chili Bowl has also been seen in films like Russell Crowe’s State of Play, Denzel Washington’s The Pelican Brief, and Don Cheadle’s Talk to Me. In the old days, guests included Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and many other luminaries. More recently, French President Sarkozy, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, members of the US Congress, and many other noteworthy political and sports figures have stopped by to sample the world famous Ben’s cuisine. Other recent visitors include Dave Chappelle, Bruno Mars, Serena Williams, Taraji P Henson, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, George Lopez, Terrence Howard, Jimmy Fallon, Usher, Bono, Nick Cannon, Sara Jessica Parker, Tyrese, Lance Gross, George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Joe Mantegna, Rachel Ray, Chris Tucker, Tommy Davidson, Pauly Shore, Harry Belafonte, and Danny Glover to name a few.
In addition to being known as the place in DC where everyday people brush shoulders with celebrities, Ben’s Chili Bowl has also been honored to receive numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious “America’s Classics” award from the James Beard Foundation. In 2008, Ben and Virginia Ali were given the Key to the City by DC Mayor Adrian Fenty, and in 2009 Ben’s was honored by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. In 2010, the George Washington University enshrined Ben’s Chili Bowl’s historic papers, documents and photos into its main Gelman Library, and all documents have been digitized for students and scholars throughout the world to examine.
Yet, in spite of all the world recognition and fame, local residents of DC, Maryland and Virginia know the real truth about Ben’s Chili Bowl, and that truth is simple. They know that Ben’s is first and foremost about FAMILY and COMMUNITY. For 60 years, Ben’s has graciously served the people, and every guest has always been embraced as family. When segregation was still alive, Ben’s offered a peaceful gathering place and safe haven for ALL people, regardless of any differences in background or perspective. Society has grown and changed, but Ben’s remains the same and continues to celebrate people from all walks of life as they come together to eat, laugh, and discuss life as they see it. On Wednesday, August 22nd, please join everyone at Ben’s Chili Bowl as they celebrate 60 years.
“National Dog Day Brunch” at Radiator – Sunday, August 26
In celebration of “National Dog Day,” the Radiator team will spoil man’s best friend with an honorary outdoor brunch on the patio. Pet owners may indulge in themed cocktails and brunch dishes from Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden such as Crab Beignets, Duck ‘n’ Grits and Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo Hash, all while spending quality time with their four-legged friends. Additionally, the Radiator team will offer a “Mason & Woof” menu with a selection of dog-friendly foods including chicken & rice, a burger patty, and steak frites (steak with doggy treats).
Radiator’s “National Dog Day Brunch” will be held on Sunday, August 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. Radiator seats patio guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for Radiator’s dining room may be made by calling 202.742.3150 or visiting www.radiatordc.com.
Stop by Adams Morgan gathering place Roofers Union as they help local brewery Atlas Brew Works celebrate their 5th anniversary. Starting at 6pm, enjoy over 10 special Atlas drafts including a special “Batch 500” wine barrel-aged barleywine with Brettanomyces.
Compassion Over Killing is proud to present the 10th annual DC VegFest on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Hosted outdoors at famed Yards Park in the nation’s capital, the DC VegFest is a free fun-filled festival of food, music, education, and inspiration with more than 20,000 attendees who join the celebration each year.
Featuring over 120 vendors and exhibitors, thousands of festival-goers – vegans and pre-vegans alike – will experience plant-based eating’s many flavors, and learn how each of us can protect the planet, our health, and animals simply by enjoying vegan meals.
On the main stage, emceed by rapper Grey, celebrity speakers will share inspiring talks and expert chefs will dazzle the crowd with their culinary creations.
This year’s DC VegFest keynote speakers include:
● Carol Adams (Author & Activist) and Ginny Messina (Registered Dietician & Author)
● Joe Yonan (Food and Dining Editor, The Washington Post)
● Tracye McQuirter (30-Year Vegan, Author, Public Health Nutritionist)
● Dr. Neal Barnard (President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine)
● Jerri Evans (Owner, Turning Natural)
● Beverly Kumari (Cookbook Author and Chef)
● Mike Wolf (Director of Investigations, Compassion Over Killing)
● Chef Nikki (Chef, Activist, and Fitness Competitor)
A new TryVeg tasting booth will be hosted by Jessica Carter, COK’s talented Vegan Food & Lifestyle
Coach, seen often on DC morning shows. The Kid’s Zone will have interactive activities including
storytime, a cooking demo, and a talk by author Eric Lindstrom, COK’s Director of Marketing.
Popular local restaurant chain Busboys and Poets will host our Beer Garden and Music Tent with local brews and musicians. Tails will be wagging in the shaded Barking Lot sponsored and operated by Humane Rescue Alliance, which will also have adoptable animals on site.
“Since 2009, DC VegFest has been bringing the community together, through fun and flavors, for a day of compassionate celebration that pre-vegans and vegans can all enjoy,” says Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing.
“As we mark our 10th annual DC VegFest, expecting 25,000 to join us, Compassion Over Killing is thrilled that Washington, DC is home to an abundance of delicious and nutritious plant-based food and, as the nation’s capital, is setting a positive tone for a much-needed national dialogue about the far-reaching impact of our food choices on the planet, our health, and animals,” Meier adds.
Vegan food will be served by dozens of vendors including Vegan Treats, Amsterdam Falafelshop,
Brewing Good Coffee, Bakeshop DC, Revolution Gelato, and YogiDog.
Over 100 nonprofit and commercial exhibitors will set up shop for the day: Dr. Bronner’s, A Well-Fed World, Roots Market, Barnard Medical Center, TryVeg.com, and many more.
Drawing a line of 2,000 people before the start of the festival, free commemorative tote bags, stocked with gifts and samples from our sponsors, will be given out to the first 1,000 attendees.
Tzedek DC, DC’s new legal services organization, will host its second annual Eat Well, Do Justice! fundraiser on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:30pm as top DC chefs take on the Battle of the Blintzes! Tickets are on sale now.
Each ticket includes a taste of each blintz, heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and one ballot to vote for your favorite blintz. Tickets can be purchased at eatwelldojustice18.eventbri
EVENT DETAILS
Monday, September 17, 2018
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
University of the District of Columbia Student Center
eatwelldojustice18.eventbrite.
EVENT VIPS
Chefs:
- Amy Brandwein, chef and owner of Centrolina
- Tiffany MacIsaac, chef and owner of Buttercream Bakeshop
- Ryan Ratino, executive chef of Bresca
- Ed Scarpone, executive chef for the Schlow Restaurant Group
- Paula Shoyer, aka The Kosher Baker, pastry chef and cookbook author
Guest Judges:
- Marcia Greenberger, co-founder of the National Women’s Law Center
- Alex Levin, Eat Well, Do Justice! Winner in 2017 from the Schlow Restaurant Group
- Ruth Marcus, deputy editorial page editor for The Washington Post
- Karl Racine, Attorney General of the District of Columbia
Fly me to the moon…or to Dupont Circle! In celebration of the Feast of San Gennaro, Urbana is giving Washingtonians an evening full of one-night-only specials on Saturday, September 22.
Feast of San Gennaro Celebration – Saturday, September 22
On Saturday, September 22, the Urbana team will host a festive dinner in honor of the Feast of San Gennaro, an Italian-American holiday observed on September 19 every year. Guests may enjoy a special menu of Executive Chef Ethan McKee’s take on Italian-American classics such as eggplant parmesan and tiramisu. Urbana’s dining room will be dressed in red and white, checkered tablecloths while a jazz quartet covers the music of Frank Sinatra and other Italian-inspired greats, adding cheerful ambiance throughout the evening.
Vino, Peroni, & All-Night Saluti
To ensure the holiday is well celebrated, Urbana is adding an exclusive, one-night-only wine special of 50% off all bottles priced $100 and up. Additionally, from 10:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., guests may partake in a celebratory drink package. For $50, the package will include unlimited pours of select wines including Italian blends, Californian reds, and Old World favorites; bottles of Peroni; and rail cocktails.
Urbana’s Feast of San Gennaro Celebration will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22. The last dinner seating will be at 10:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. To reserve a table, call 202.956.6650 or visit www.urbanadc.com. The drink package may be purchased prior to the event via Eventbrite or upon arrival at Urbana.
Wunder Garten (1st & L St NE) is excited to announce the 4th Annual Oktoberfest which will begin Friday, September 28 and continue through Sunday, September 30th. This year’s celebrations include a big celebration on Saturday night and a Dogtoberfest on Sunday alongside a weekend of traditional German food, games, beer and pet-friendly events.
Each day will feature live Oktoberfest music and a special lineup of events and entertainments (see below) to bring the real Oktoberfest atmosphere to Washington. Draft beers in Märzen-style hail from Bavaria’s oldest breweries like Spaten, Weihenstephaner, and Hofbräuhaus, accompanied by a select lineup of seasonal, locally brewed beers. Throughout the weekend, Café Berlin will provide authentic German fare, including grilled bratwurst, bauernwurst, bretzels und obatzter, original potato salad, gurkensalat, and sauerkraut.
Friday, September 28, 3pm – 12am
3pm: Doors open.
4pm: Taping of the first Spaten Oktoberfest Keg of the weekend.
Traditionally, each Oktoberfest begins with the mayor of Munich tapping the first keg of Spaten beer with the jubilant cry of “O’zapft is!” (“It’s tapped!”). Incidentally, the skill the mayor displays and the number of hammer blows he has to use, play a large role in his popularity.
3pm to 7pm: Traditional live Oktoberfest music by “Die Drei Band,” beer, food, and games like the perennial favorite: the stein holding competition.
7pm-12am: The Oktoberfest party continues with a DJ.
Saturday, 12pm – 12am
12pm: Doors open.
12pm to 4pm: Traditional live Oktoberfest music by “Die Drei Band.”
4pm to 7pm: Bavarian Olympics with Herman the German. Join the competitive fun of stein holding, yodeling, and other games to win prizes.
7pm to 12pm: Saturday night will be “The Big Oktoberfest Party,” a celebration and dance party with DJ and MC Lederhosen on the turntables.
Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
12pm: Doors open.
12pm to 4pm: Traditional live Oktoberfest music by “Die Drei Band.”
2pm to 6pm: Dogtoberfest! Oktoberfest continues for humans and fur-babies, including a costume contest for best-dressed pets and a toy drive to support shelter dogs. Guests are encouraged to bring a *new* toy, blanket or food item to donate.
No prior ticket purchase required.
For more information, visit www.wundergartendc.com.
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About Wunder Garten:
Inspired by the Bavarian beer gardens made famous in Germany, Wunder Garten began in 2015 as a pop-up beer garden, taking advantage of the unused lots throughout NoMa, giving the underserved residents of the neighborhood a fun place to gather with family and friends for ice cold beers and sunshine. In 2016 Wunder Garten moved to a more permanent location after signing a multi-year lease in the same neighborhood where they have been ever since. Wunder Garten has become known for their dog-friendly policies and annual celebrations of traditional Bavarian events like Oktoberfest, Fruhlingsfest and Winterfest.
