On May 1, Mike Isabella will host a Greek Easter celebration at Kapnos Taverna in Arlington.
The festival will be held on the Ballston restaurant’s large patio, and feature spit-roasted meats, homemade spreads and flatbread, live Greek music, Greek wines and more. Tickets are $69.57, all inclusive, rain or shine.
- Sunday, May 1, 12–3pm
- $69.57 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity
- Tickets available through Eventbrite
- Kapnos Taverna Patio: 4000 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203
| Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar partners with friend and Neighbor Chef Ryan Gordon of British Pub Queen Vic for the third year in a row to present the popular, always sold out, Kentucky Derby Pig Roast on Saturday May 7th at 3 pm. Chef Ryan’s 2016 menu boasts an array of bourbon infused selections featuring this year’s partner Bulleit Bourbon, Beer Braised Sausage featuring Brewery Partner Anderson Valley and mouth-watering sides such as Pimento Mac and Cheese.
To sip; Bulleit Rye Mighty Mint Juleps with house-made, mint simple syrup and mint infused Bulleit Rye, as well as select brews from Anderson Valley; Summer Solstice Seasonal Ale (slightly sweet and malty), Briney Melon Gose (tart with subtle watermelon flavors and aromas), Boont Amber Ale (herbal, spicy, bitter) and Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout (toffee, espresso, chocolate, barley), all on tap.
The $48 ticket prices includes all you can eat and all you can tap from the Anderson Valley kegs. Mint Juleps, Little Miss Whiskey’s 130 plus craft beers, 60 plus whiskeys and full bar will be available for purchase. The Derby will be aired live at 6:34 pm and women are encouraged to wear hats. Tickets can be purchased here: https://lmw.ticketspice.com/kentucky-derby-pig-roast-saturday-may-7th-2016
Chef Gordon continues to out do himself and this year’s roast is no different. The 2016 Kentucky Derby Pig Roast Menu:
Apple & Bulleit Bourbon Injected Whole Roasted Pigs
Bulleit Bourbon & Caramel Dipped Pork Belly Lollipop
House-Made Sausage Braised in Beer & Sauerkraut Peach & Bulleit Bourbon Glazed Slow-Cooked Ribs
served w/ sides of Jalapeno Cheesy Grits Pork Belly Potato Salad Bacon & Bulleit Bourbon Baked Beans |
On Monday, May 23trd, 38 of the area’s best chefs and mixologists will serve up special tastings of their signature dishes at Chef’s Best: A Taste of Compassion presented by AT&T. Hosted at the historic National Building Museum, Chef’s Best will benefit Food & Friends, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC serving those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses.
Thanks to the efforts of this year’s Celebrity Chef Chair Michael Friedman of The Red Hen & All Purpose, guests will enjoy tastings prepared by some of the region’s most talented chefs including: Victor Albisu, Del Campo & Taco Bamba; Erik Bruner-Yang, Maketto & Toki Underground; Jeff Black, Black Restaurant Group; Patrick Curran,Momofuku; Haidar Karoum, Doi Moi, Estadio & Proof; and Robert Wiedmaier, Mussel Bar, among other notables from the DC dining scene. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on an array of exciting silent and live auction items featuring fantastic trips, one-of-a-kind experiences and private dining opportunities.
Proceeds from Chef’s Best will ensure the delivery of medically-specialized meals and personalized nutrition counseling to Food & Friends’ clients living with cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses. This year, Food & Friends will provide more than 1 million meals to more than 2,800 individuals in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland.
Food & Friends depends on the support of corporations, foundations and individuals and is grateful for the sponsors who have contributed to Chef’s Best.
“AT&T is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Chef’s Best: A Taste of Compassion. We are a longstanding supporter of Food & Friends because of its lasting impact on the community — from its service learning education program to its work restoring health and hope in the lives of those facing life-challenging illnesses. AT&T is grateful for what Food & Friends does every day to serve the DMV community,” said Erik Hower, Vice President, Public Affairs for AT&T and Food & Friends Board Member.
The event will also honor long time Food & Friends Board Member Christopher Wolf with the first annual Compassion in Action award
“There is no more basic charity than feeding sick people, and that is what Food & Friends does every day, providing not only food but compassionate friendship to so many men, women and children in need,” said Christopher Wolf, Food & Friends Board Member. “It’s hard to believe, but I have now served on the Food & Friends Board for more than 20 years. I have gotten so much out of the board experience, especially from the opportunity to see what a difference the staff and volunteers make in people’s lives. To be recognized for that service is ‘icing’ on the cake.”
In addition, Minority Whip Steny Hoyer will be presented with Food & Friends’ Public Servant Spirit of Caring award for his demonstrated commitment to the fight for health care accessibility and his work as a champion for thousands of Food & Friends clients.
Tickets are $350 and sponsorships begin at $1500. Visit www.foodandfriends.org/chefsbest to purchase tickets and see a current list of chefs and sponsors. The President’s Reception for sponsors begins at 5:30pm. Doors open for the main event at 6:30pm, with bidding for live auction starting around 8:15pm.
DC Greens, an organization aimed at supporting food education, food access and food policy in the nation’s capital, will host its second annual “Spring Dig” at Dock 5 at Union Market on May 24, 2016. Top chefs will prepare a seasonal, gourmet meal utilizing local purveyors, paired with Virginia wine and DC-distilled spirits. As with last year’s event, table sponsorships will come with customized, unforgettable culinary experiences in lieu of an auction.
What: DC Greens’ Spring Dig will highlight local food, wine and spirits, while working toward their mission of building a healthy food system in DC that can be a model for the nation. Guests will enjoy a multi-course, family-style dinner prepared by a talented culinary team of chefs from the country’s best restaurants. During the pre-dinner cocktail reception, guests will be treated to drinks from Green Hat Gin, as well as wine from Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards, served from their Airstream. Early Mountain will also be providing wine throughout the dinner. The evening will be MCed by chair of the DC Food Policy Council and chef Spike Mendelsohn (Bearnaise/Good Stuff Eatery).
Who: Participating chefs include Bryan Voltaggio of VOLT and Family Meal, Michael Voltaggio of Ink. (LA), Jeremiah Langhorne of The Dabney, Spike Gjerde of Woodberry Kitchen, Dan Giusti of Brigaid (formerly Noma), Rob Weland of Garrison, Ruben Garcia and Rick Billings of ThinkFoodGroup, and Robb Duncan of Dolcezza. Appetizers will be provided by Chaia Tacos, Rappahannock Oysters, EcoFriendly Foods and Righteous Cheese. Wine and spirits from Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards and DC’s Green Hat Gin, respectively, will be served.
When: Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The cocktail reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Dock 5 at Union Market, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Tickets: General admission tickets are $250 per person and include the cocktail reception and dinner. Tickets can be purchased at http://dcgreens.org/springdig/. Dress code is festive attire and valet parking will be available. With three levels of table sponsorships, guests are offered different on and off site experiences, including “Cool Experiences” such as a private shopping party at Salt & Sundry or a bottling party for 15 at Green Hat Gin distillery, or “Unforgettable Events” such as backstage VIP passes for the Sweetlife Festival or a cooking class for 10 with Chef Ruben Garcia.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 | 6-8 pm
Beuchert’s Saloon (623 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003)
Tickets at gourmetsymphony.org/events
Ticket includes: beer tastings, passed small plates & live chamber music.
What: SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in DC again this year. Recognized as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, in its ninth year, unites thousands of craft beer and food lovers for a unique culinary experience.
Along with indulging in distinctive craft beer and culinary creations from a diverse lineup of 76 small and independent craft breweries, guests will be able to mingle with the remarkable personalities behind the craft beers being served.
When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Where: National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Who: Small and independent craft brewers from around the country
- 28 states and Washington, D.C. are represented
- 50 percent of breweries are first time SAVOR participants
- 70 percent of the participating breweries were not at SAVOR last year
Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, created the food pairing menu with collaboration from several world class chefs, Cicerones and Brewers Association staff.
Why: With craft beer continuing to grow in popularity and new breweries emerging daily, the industry has gained increased traction in the culinary sphere. SAVOR embraces this synergy by bringing together some of America’s finest food and craft beer pairings, all curated by Chef Dulye, in order to draw attention to the diverse offerings craft brewers continue to present us with. Attendees will be able to sample appetizers and craft beers from 76 different small and independent craft brewers. Additionally, SAVOR gives guests the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the tasting Salons; these directed educational experiences provide thought-provoking information and discussion on a variety of craft beer topics.
Ticket Member Pre-Sale*: March 22, 2016
Info: Public Ticket Sale: March 23, 2016
* Note: You must be a Brewers Association or American Homebrewers Association member by 5:00 p.m. MT on March 13, 2016 to participate in the member pre-sale.
Grand Tasting Ticket ($135 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday) includes:
- Craft beer and food (small plate) pairings—a variety of food items and two-ounce tastings of craft beer
- The opportunity to meet and talk with many luminaries and innovators of the craft beer world
- A commemorative tasting glass
- An event program with room for tasting notes
- An exit gift
Grand Tasting + Salon Package Ticket ($155 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday + one Salon) includes:
- Entrance to Grand Tasting
- One private tasting or education Salon of your choice. Review the Salon schedule to identify your preferred selection in advance of the ticket sale.
SAVOR ticket sales are limited to two tickets per night, per order. There is limited availability.
*Admission to each Salon requires a separate salon ticket and is limited to those who have already purchased a General Admission ticket for that evening.
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Website: SavorCraftBeer.com
Blue Point Brewing Company is bringing its laid-back east coast flair to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4 as part of its national Toasted Tour. The action-packed outdoor event will feature an afternoon of live music, seafood cooking demos with Celebrity Chef Jeremy Ford (Top Chef Season 13 Winner), and of course, Blue Point beer! The event will help support the D.C. chapter of the Surfrider Foundation which works to protect the world’s oceans, and will include:
- Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo: Top Chef Season 13 Winner Jeremy Ford will lead interactive cooking demonstrations on Seafood + Beer Pairings and Cooking with Beer Recipes
- Live Music: Vacationer with
Cheerleader and local supporting act U.S. ROYALTY - Brewer Session: Learn how to Tap a Firkin with Blue Point Brewing Company Head Brewer Eric Ahlberg
- Blue Point Bingo: Fill up your Blue Point Bingo card and win great prizes by competing in challenges, playing games and sampling great Blue Point beers
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 2 – 7 pm
- 2:00 pm: Gates open, beer starts flowing with live music from Cheerleader
- 2:30 – What the Firkin? Learn how to tap a Firkin with a Blue Point Brewer
- 3:30 – Cooking with Beer demo with Chef Jeremy Ford (Mosaic IPA-battered oyster po’boy with sweet pea remoulade and pickled vegetables)
- 4:00 – Live Music- U.S. Royalty
- 5:30 – Seafood and Beer Pairing with Chef Jeremy Ford (Oyster on the half shell with a yuzu-based Toasted Lager mignonette)
- 6:00 – Live Music- Vacationer
WHERE: Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro stop (New Jersey Ave. Exit) on the Green Line
TICKETS: $5 general admission. Reserve tickets here. Beer, food and other goodies will be available for purchase. VIP tickets for $25 include 3 beer tokens, a food voucher and Blue Point swag!
What: SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in DC again this year. Recognized as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, in its ninth year, unites thousands of craft beer and food lovers for a unique culinary experience.
Along with indulging in distinctive craft beer and culinary creations from a diverse lineup of 76 small and independent craft breweries, guests will be able to mingle with the remarkable personalities behind the craft beers being served.
When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Where: National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Who: Small and independent craft brewers from around the country
- 28 states and Washington, D.C. are represented
- 50 percent of breweries are first time SAVOR participants
- 70 percent of the participating breweries were not at SAVOR last year
Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, created the food pairing menu with collaboration from several world class chefs, Cicerones and Brewers Association staff.
Why: With craft beer continuing to grow in popularity and new breweries emerging daily, the industry has gained increased traction in the culinary sphere. SAVOR embraces this synergy by bringing together some of America’s finest food and craft beer pairings, all curated by Chef Dulye, in order to draw attention to the diverse offerings craft brewers continue to present us with. Attendees will be able to sample appetizers and craft beers from 76 different small and independent craft brewers. Additionally, SAVOR gives guests the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the tasting Salons; these directed educational experiences provide thought-provoking information and discussion on a variety of craft beer topics.
Ticket Member Pre-Sale*: March 22, 2016
Info: Public Ticket Sale: March 23, 2016
* Note: You must be a Brewers Association or American Homebrewers Association member by 5:00 p.m. MT on March 13, 2016 to participate in the member pre-sale.
Grand Tasting Ticket ($135 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday) includes:
- Craft beer and food (small plate) pairings—a variety of food items and two-ounce tastings of craft beer
- The opportunity to meet and talk with many luminaries and innovators of the craft beer world
- A commemorative tasting glass
- An event program with room for tasting notes
- An exit gift
Grand Tasting + Salon Package Ticket ($155 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday + one Salon) includes:
- Entrance to Grand Tasting
- One private tasting or education Salon of your choice. Review the Salon schedule to identify your preferred selection in advance of the ticket sale.
SAVOR ticket sales are limited to two tickets per night, per order. There is limited availability.
*Admission to each Salon requires a separate salon ticket and is limited to those who have already purchased a General Admission ticket for that evening.
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Website: SavorCraftBeer.com
On Tuesday, June 14, DNV Rooftop will host the summer installment of “Chefs Behind Bars,” the popular cocktail competition featuring six of Washington, DC’s most acclaimed chefs. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Share our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, which works to end childhood hunger in America.
Guests are invited atop one of DC’s hottest rooftop bars for an unlikely chef showdown for best cocktail. Each chef will be paired with a liquor sponsor to create one signature drink, which they will serve to the crowd and a panel of notable industry experts throughout the evening. A “people’s choice” award will be presented based on cash tips from the general public, while a “judges’ choice” award will be based on ratings from the judging panel.
In addition to cocktail sips, DNV Rooftop will provide tastes from their Japanese street food-inspired menu.
The confirmed line-up includes Chef Yo Matsuzaki (Zentan, DNV Rooftop), Chef Jonathan Dearden (Radiator), Chef Matt Adler (Osteria Morini), Chef Ryan Hackney (Macon Bistro and Larder), and Chef Seng Luangrath (Thip Khao).
“This event brings together six great restaurants in the District, their talented chefs, and host DNV Rooftop for a fantastic evening in support of No Kid Hungry. Chefs Behind Bars will raise critical funds and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring kids get the healthy food they need every day,” said Billy Shore, founder and CEO of Share Our Strength.
“I’m thrilled to host ‘Chefs Behind Bars’ on our rooftop this summer,” said Chef Yo Matsuzaki. “The friendly competition among local DC chefs is a fun way to fundraise and bring awareness to No Kid Hungry’s great work in the community.”
In the event of rain, “Chefs Behind Bars” will be rescheduled for the following Tuesday, June 21.
WHO:
General Public
Foodies
Share our Strength/No Kid Hungry Supporters
Cocktail Aficionados
WHERE:
DNV Rooftop
155 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
COST:
Tickets are available online for $45. Purchase yours today at http://bit.ly/1WjGmhk.
For more information about “Chefs Behind Bars,” visit: http://ce.strength.org/events/chefs-behind-bars.
