Aug
1
Sat
Late Night at Daikaya @ Daikaya Izakaya
Aug 1 @ 11:00 PM – Aug 2 @ 1:00 AM
On Saturday, August 1st from 11pm to 1am, Daikaya Izakaya (705 6th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 589-1600; www.Daikaya.com; @DaikayaDC) continues its ‘Late Night at Daikaya’legacy, this time featuring an epic Burger Smackdown. Burger-loving back of the house crew

​members​ including Kristian Felix, Nick Cezar, Benjamin B​rowning, Jacob Weismann, Jordon C​hirumbolo, and Saul Herrera will be going ‘Bun to Bun’ to create the ultimate custom burger of which will be critiqued live​ by a panel of celebrated local​ burger and food-writer​ friends as judges.
Chef/Owner Katsuya Fukushima will also be on-hand assisting his team of chefs throughout the competition by expediting dishes. ​

A burger-themed trophy will ​be ​ awarded to one lucky winner at the end of the culinary competition.

Open to the public, burgers will be priced at $5 each, and resident mixologist Jamie MacBain and team will be on-site slinging an assortment of boozy milkshakes and Pony beers at the bar, while DJ Smudge serves up serious beats throughout the evening.
Located on the 2nd floor – Daikaya’s izakaya is a modern and eclectic space that serves as Chef Katsuya and teams culinary playground boasting a full bar and rustic dining room where food and drink are intended to be enjoyed seamlessly. ‘Late Night at Daikaya’ occurs on selected Saturday’s each month and allows Chef Fukushima and team the opportunity to create and share exciting and interactive culinary collaborations and/or themed culinary-driven events. Reservations available but not required.
 
Aug
2
Sun
BBQ World @ Mess Hall
Aug 2 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Pitmaster Rob Sonderman and the DCity Smokehouse team are halting operations at 8 Florida Avenue NW for just one day as they partner with Mess Hall for Barbecue World, an all-inclusive mid-summer soiree.

This highly anticipated summertime celebration will highlight DC’s best BBQ professionals, brews, music, specialty cocktails, and most importantly – food. Unlimited food.

In addition to the DCity Smokehouse team, BBQ World will also showcase Joe Neuman from Sloppy Mama’s. Not only can guests expect ribs, brisket and DCity’s beloved half-smokes and dozens of yummy sides, attended will also be treated Logan’s sausages, brews from kegs of DC Brau, games, and contests in an indoor-outdoor interactive event. Westray’s Finest Ice Cream will rollout their brand new ice cream truck to help keep party goers cool. Westray’s has linked up with One Eight Distilling and Tory Pratt of True Tonics to create booze milkshakes.

In true DC fashion, the BBQ party highlight some of the most popular and renowned brands around DC, but it’s also for a great cause. Mess Hall will donate a percentage of ticket sales to Miriam’s Kitchen.

About DCity Smokehouse

While small in size, DCity Smokehouse restaurant is big in flavor! The current location in Truxton Circle (8 Florida Avenue NW) first opened in October 2013 and quickly became known for serving up “DC style BBQ” cuisine and has received much attention and numerous awards for everything from their ribs to the popular half-smokes, the Meaty Palmer sandwich (voted best sandwich in town) and their delicious sides like the crispy brussels sprouts and green chile cheddar grits. DCity Smokehouse  is looking to expand later this year with their new full-service restaurant DCity Smokehouse Taphouse in the Bloomingdale neighborhood.

About Mess Hall

Mess Hall is a unique culinary incubator, born out of a 10,000 square foot warehouse and a need for commercial kitchen space in the city. Shared by food professionals who come together to cook share and collaborate, Mess Hall also houses premium event space with an open demonstration kitchen. The space is often used for pop-up restaurant concepts or other events that revolve around local food concepts. Mess Hall also provides exclusive resources, support, and innovative programs to help pave a path to success for its Members. The facility is located at 703 Edgewood Street, NE, in the historic Edgewood section of Washington, DC – and a 10 minute walk from either Brookland or Rhode Island Avenue Metro Stations.

 

Location:

Mess Hall
703 Edgewood St, NE
Washington, DC 20017

Date/Time:

Sunday, August 2nd, 2-5pm

Tickets:

$60-$80

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mess-hall-presents-bbq-world-tickets-17752921466?ref=estw

*We do not expect to have tickets at the door as this is likely to sell out

Connect:

#BBQWorld

facebook.com/dcity.smokehouse

twitter.com/dcitysmokehouse

instagram.com/dcitysmokehouse

Aug
8
Sat
Sapporo Ramen 101 @ Daikaya Ramen
Aug 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Continuing the already popular​ and often sold out ‘Sapporo Ramen 101’ ​lecture, demo, and tasting experiences hosted atDaikaya Ramen (First Floor Ramen Shop – 705 6th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; Phone: (202) 589-1600; www.Daikaya.com; @DaikayaDC) partners Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima and Daisuke Utagawa are teaming up​ yet​ again to educate and satiate scores of local​ Sapporo​ ramen lovers by announcing their next date to host the educational and engaging experience – Saturday, August 8th – with possible additional dates offered later in the month – for their interactive live culinary lecture, demo, and tasting sharing the intricate history and background of making authentic Japanese Sapporo ramen. 
 
Priced at $28 per person (tax and gratuity not included), each ‘Sapporo Ramen 101’ experience begins at 10AM, and lasts an hour, ending at 11AM. Guests are greeted with a detailed document providing them with the step-by-step process of making authentic Japanese/Sapporo ramen, are invited to take a seat at the ramen counter, and are then provided with an up close and personal history of ramen including demos, and tastings. 
 
Although the ‘Sapporo Ramen 101’ is not a traditional hands-on cooking class, the experience invites attendees to taste, touch, smell, listen, and learn as Fukushima and Utagawa demo each crucial step in the​ Japanese Sapporo​ ramen making process from creating the base for the broth, to the toppings, and even how to eat the signature noodle soup. In order to ensure a personable experience, a maximum of 10 tickets are available per class.
 
At the end of each class, guests will enjoy a bowl of their favorite Sapporo-style ramen along with a complimentary soft drink, and will also walk away with a mini goody bag filled with Japanese treats and Daikaya Ramen branded goodies.
 
Reservations are required to attend the class and can be secured by calling (202) 589-1600. Follow Daikaya on twitter @Daikayadc and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Daikaya.

 

Aug
15
Sat
Old Ebbitt Grill’s 3rd annual Brewhaha @ Old Ebbitt Grill
Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Aug
16
Sun
Hank’s on the Hill 2nd Annual Beer-B-Que @ Hank's on the Hill
Aug 16 @ 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hank’s Oyster Bar is pleased to present its 2nd Annual Beer-B-Q event on Sunday, August 16th located at Hank’s On The Hill, 633 Pennsylvania Ave SE, D.C., 20003. With all-you-can-eat food specials and all-you-can-drink beverages, it’s the place to be for a brew and ‘cue.

This year, Hank’s On The Hill is proud to partner with Flying Dog Brewery to offer 10 unique Flying Dog draft beers, Beer Cocktails made with Flying Dog, Margarita Watermelon, an adult version of Flav-Or-Ice and additional Flying Dog beers not available to the public. The kitchen will be serving up coastal summer staples including Raw Oysters, Chesapeake Fried Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Sweet Corn Hush Puppies, Grilled Chicken Wings, Seasonal Salads, Fried Oysters, Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw, as well as Key Lime Pie and Peach Cobbler for dessert.

Hank’s On The Hill is celebrating Beer-B-Q twice with the afternoon session, which runs from Noon-4PM or the evening session, which runs from 5-9PM. Tickets are $65 each and available for purchase here. The show will go on, rain or shine. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend. For more information, please visit http://www.hanksoysterbar.com.

Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge is a neighborhood restaurant featuring New England beach fare classics and coastal favorites. The original Hank’s Oyster Bar is located at 1624 Q Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20009 with additional locations at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, D.C., 20003 and 1026 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314. For additional information please call(202) 462-4265 or http://www.hanksoysterbar.com.

Sep
8
Tue
Guest Chef Series at BRABO: Todd Gray @ BRABO
Sep 8 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Guest Chef Series at BRABO: Todd Gray

Tuesday, 9/8, 7pm

Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier

1600 King Street, Alexandria, VA

 

The next installment in Brabo’s Guest Chef Series is a one-of-kind culinary collaboration with Chef Harper McClure and Equinox’s esteemed Chef Todd Gray. The five-course dinner features seasonal masterpieces such as seared raw fatty tuna belly with crispy sweetbreads,charred summer squash, Thai basil, and shiro dashi aioli and black mission fig tart with spiced pork ribeye, dehydrated black olive, and toasted fennel jus.

$65 per person; call 703-894-3440 or email events@braborestaurant.com for a reservation.

Sep
12
Sat
MIC Ballston Block Party @ Patio at The View
Sep 12 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

MIC Ballston Block Party

On September 12, Mike Isabella is hosting a block party to celebrate the 2015 openings of his three MIC restaurants in Arlington. The event will feature live entertainment along with signature food and drinks. There will be sips and bites from Kapnos TavernaPepita and Yona, which is opening this fall. 

  • When: September 12, 1-4pm
  • Where: Patio at The View, 4000 Wilson Blvd, entrance on North Quincy St. 
  • Tickets: $65 inclusive of food, beverage and live entertainment by jazz duo The Potash Twins and DJ Toast
End of Summer Pasta Class at Urbana @ Urbana
Sep 12 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

End of Summer Pasta Class at Urbana

Saturday, 9/12, 2-4pm

Urbana

2121 P Street, NW, Washington, DC

 

This September, Urbana’s Chef Ethan McKee will bring back his popular cooking classes emphasizing handmade pastas. The first installment will highlight the end of summer with pasta dishes made with produce from Chef Ethan’s rooftop garden on property.

Guests will take turns rolling and shaping gnocchi, pappardelle, an ravioli while learning how everyday kitchen tools can be used to fashion fresh, fast-cooking pastas. Featured dishes will include potato gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and arugula pesto butter; Tuscan kale pappardelle with zucchini  leeks and organic mushrooms; and ricotta ravioli with spicy eggplant Bolognese.

$45 per person; call 202-956-6650 for reservations.

Sep
17
Thu
Soil to Soul @ Jackson 20
Sep 17 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Soil to Soul

Saturday, 9/17, 6-9pm

Jackson 20

480 King Street, Alexandria, VA

 

Jackson 20’s neighborhood block party benefitting Old Town Farmers’ Market SNAP program returns. The evening will feature live music, fresh seasonal bites from local farms, Jackson 20, BRABO, The Grille at Morrison House, Mason Social, Vermillion and Society Fair, and cocktails made with farmers’ market herbs & berries.

 Tickets are $35 and available on Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/soil-to-soul-tickets-18062052084

Sep
19
Sat
Bottled Cocktail Class at Zentan @ Zentan
Sep 19 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

September Bottled Cocktail Class at Zentan

Saturday, 9/19, 2-4pm

Zentan

1155 14th St NW, Washington, DC

 

This September, Zentan’s head bartender Matt Allred will teach a class on bottled cocktails. Guests will uncover the history and technique behind the classic ‘Southside Fizz,’ and apply different carbonation and bottling techniques to create Zentan’s housebottled cocktail, the Thomas Circle Fizz. Matt will also give instruction on how to start your own home bottle production for creative gift ideas ahead of the holidays.  Following the instruction portion of the class, attendees will head upstairs to enjoy the fruits of their labor on the rooftop.

 $40 per person; call 202.379.4366 for reservations or visit EventBrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/zentan-summer-class-series-bottled-cocktails-with-matt-allred-tickets-18030780550