On Monday, March 15 at 6:30 pm ET, Folger’s O.B. Hardison Poetry Series, in collaboration with the Embassy of Ireland, welcomes Irish poet and writer Doireann Ní Ghríofa to read from her work—in both Irish and English—in a live virtual reading.
Her prose debut A Ghost in the Throat was awarded Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.
Following the reading, she will be joined in conversation with poet LeAnne Howe. The two poets will discuss the special and long-standing connection between the Irish and indigenous communities of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The online reading will be followed by a moderated conversation with Doireann Ní Ghríofa, LeAnne
Howe, and Teri Cross Davis, Poetry Coordinator at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
The
Honorable Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States of America, welcomes the poets.
East City Bookshop is the online bookseller for this event.
Tickets are $5-$15 and can be purchased at the Folger Box Office at 202.544.7077 or by visiting
www.folger.edu/poetry.
THE BEAUTY OF THE BREW: A VIDEO JOURNEY & CONVERSATION CELEBRATING SAKE & SAKE MAKING
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
7:00PM-8:00PM USA/Eastern Time
This webinar will feature the world premier of SBANA’s animated video illustrating sake’s unique tradition, craft, and range of enjoyment for sake newcomers. The video will be followed by a panel discussion with three SBANA member brewers relating their passion for sake and sake-making: Mr. Andrew Centofante of North American Sake Brewery (Charlottesville, VA); Ms. Euka Isawa of Katsuyama (Miyagi, Japan) and Mr. Patrick Shearer of Ben’s American Sake (Asheville, NC). The March 23 event will be held in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the nation’s greatest springtime celebration commemorating the enduring friendship between the people of Japan and the United States.
THE BEAUTY OF THE BREW: A VIDEO JOURNEY & CONVERSATION CELEBRATING SAKE & SAKE MAKING
Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
9:00AM-10:00AM Japan Time
This webinar will feature the world premier of SBANA’s animated video illustrating sake’s unique tradition, craft, and range of enjoyment for sake newcomers. The video will be followed by a panel discussion with three SBANA member brewers relating their passion for sake and sake-making: Mr. Andrew Centofante of North American Sake Brewery (Charlottesville, VA); Ms. Euka Isawa of Katsuyama (Miyagi, Japan) and Mr. Patrick Shearer of Ben’s American Sake (Asheville, NC). The March 23 event will be held in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the nation’s greatest springtime celebration commemorating the enduring friendship between the people of Japan and the United States.
The Yards is continuing its spring restaurant celebration series and partnering with Pacers Running to host its first-ever Brunch On The Go fun run! Running newcomers and high-milers alike are invited to join Pacers for a guided stretch and run along the riverfront, followed by a curated to-go brunch from Yards restaurants Osteria Morini, Shilling Canning Co., and Chloe. Tickets for two are available for $50 and include 2 branded water bottles, 2 Yards champagne glasses, 1 bottle of bubbles, brunch for 2 from your selected restaurant, and the guided run and stretch with Pacers!
Don’t miss out on the chance to win some free goodies by taking a photo of your favorite running spot in the neighborhood, and tagging @TheYardsDC, to be entered to win a gift card from Lululemon and Pacers for you and your running partner! Like running with your pup? Bring your furry friend along, post a photo and enter to win a gift card from Unleashed.
Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com!
WHERE/WHEN:
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Pacers Running | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C., DC 20003
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April 17 – Osteria Morini
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
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2 Rucola salads – arugula, pickled onion, pomegranate, goat cheese crema, balsamic vinaigrette
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2 Stracotto Panini – braised short rib, fried egg, Calabrian chile aioli, side of crispy potatoes
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April 24 – Shilling Canning Co.
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
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2 Yogurt parfaits with house-made granola and fruit
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Signature Deviled Eggs for 2
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Pastries for 2
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May 1 – Chloe
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
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Warm Banana Bread with caramel sauce and chantilly cream
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Tuscan Black Kale Salad with radicchio, parmesan, croutons, and garlic-anchovy vinaigrette
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Fresh Ricotta with local apple, Really Raw Honey, olive oil, grilled bread
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Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese, soffrito, thyme, pecorino romano
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Spice Grilled Chicken with jalapeño-cilantro emulsion, jasmine rice, cabbage slaw
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The Yards continues its series of springtime celebrations with VineYards April 22 & 23.
Centered around the neighborhood’s chef-driven restaurants, The Yards invites guests to enjoy a curated dinner and wine tasting experience that comes with everything you need for a fun night in: a stylish insulated wine bag, tablecloth, cloth napkins, napkin rings, and Yards branded wine glasses! This opportunity is available as a pick-up experience, featuring virtual tutorials and short educational clips from winemakers so you can learn how to pair wines with your favorite meals from home.
Participants can also enter a social media contest by posting a photo of their favorite part of the dining experience for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Steadfast Supply to complete their wine tasting night! Tickets are available here, and orders will be available for pick up at their respective restaurants on April 22nd and 23rd.
For $75 or $150, guests will receive the following items in addition to their meal for two and bottle of wine
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1 insulated wine bag
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1 tablecloth
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2 cloth napkins
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2 napkin rings
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2 branded wine glasses
MENU:
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Shilling Canning Co. | 360 Water St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003
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Option 1: $75
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Shilling House Ground Burger & Fries for 2
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Edward’s bacon, cheddar, onion, ketchup, mustard, B & B pickles, & thick-cut fries
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Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company
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Option 2: $125
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Steak Frites for 2
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7 Hills bavette, thick-cut fries, & ramp butter
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Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company
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Maxwell Park | 1346 4th St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003
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Option 1: $75
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1 Tahini Brownie
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All the meats and cheeses
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Nuts and olives
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Half Bottle Gourgonnier Rose
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Option 2: $125
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2 Tahini Brownies
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All the meats and cheeses
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2 Truffle Pimento Grilled Cheese
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Bottle Gourgonnier Rose
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The Yards continues its series of springtime celebrations with VineYards April 22 & 23.
Centered around the neighborhood’s chef-driven restaurants, The Yards invites guests to enjoy a curated dinner and wine tasting experience that comes with everything you need for a fun night in: a stylish insulated wine bag, tablecloth, cloth napkins, napkin rings, and Yards branded wine glasses! This opportunity is available as a pick-up experience, featuring virtual tutorials and short educational clips from winemakers so you can learn how to pair wines with your favorite meals from home.
Participants can also enter a social media contest by posting a photo of their favorite part of the dining experience for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Steadfast Supply to complete their wine tasting night! Tickets are available here, and orders will be available for pick up at their respective restaurants on April 22nd and 23rd.
For $75 or $150, guests will receive the following items in addition to their meal for two and bottle of wine
-
1 insulated wine bag
-
1 tablecloth
-
2 cloth napkins
-
2 napkin rings
-
2 branded wine glasses
MENU:
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Shilling Canning Co. | 360 Water St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003
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Option 1: $75
-
Shilling House Ground Burger & Fries for 2
-
Edward’s bacon, cheddar, onion, ketchup, mustard, B & B pickles, & thick-cut fries
-
Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company
-
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Option 2: $125
-
Steak Frites for 2
-
7 Hills bavette, thick-cut fries, & ramp butter
-
Bottle of Smoke Tree Pinot Noir from The Wine Shop at Shilling Canning Company
-
-
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Maxwell Park | 1346 4th St SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20003
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Option 1: $75
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1 Tahini Brownie
-
All the meats and cheeses
-
Nuts and olives
-
Half Bottle Gourgonnier Rose
-
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Option 2: $125
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2 Tahini Brownies
-
All the meats and cheeses
-
2 Truffle Pimento Grilled Cheese
-
Bottle Gourgonnier Rose
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The Yards is continuing its spring restaurant celebration series and partnering with Pacers Running to host its first-ever Brunch On The Go fun run! Running newcomers and high-milers alike are invited to join Pacers for a guided stretch and run along the riverfront, followed by a curated to-go brunch from Yards restaurants Osteria Morini, Shilling Canning Co., and Chloe. Tickets for two are available for $50 and include 2 branded water bottles, 2 Yards champagne glasses, 1 bottle of bubbles, brunch for 2 from your selected restaurant, and the guided run and stretch with Pacers!
Don’t miss out on the chance to win some free goodies by taking a photo of your favorite running spot in the neighborhood, and tagging @TheYardsDC, to be entered to win a gift card from Lululemon and Pacers for you and your running partner! Like running with your pup? Bring your furry friend along, post a photo and enter to win a gift card from Unleashed.
Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com!
WHERE/WHEN:
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Pacers Running | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C., DC 20003
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April 17 – Osteria Morini
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
-
2 Rucola salads – arugula, pickled onion, pomegranate, goat cheese crema, balsamic vinaigrette
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2 Stracotto Panini – braised short rib, fried egg, Calabrian chile aioli, side of crispy potatoes
-
-
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April 24 – Shilling Canning Co.
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
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2 Yogurt parfaits with house-made granola and fruit
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Signature Deviled Eggs for 2
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Pastries for 2
-
-
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May 1 – Chloe
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
-
Warm Banana Bread with caramel sauce and chantilly cream
-
Tuscan Black Kale Salad with radicchio, parmesan, croutons, and garlic-anchovy vinaigrette
-
Fresh Ricotta with local apple, Really Raw Honey, olive oil, grilled bread
-
Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese, soffrito, thyme, pecorino romano
-
Spice Grilled Chicken with jalapeño-cilantro emulsion, jasmine rice, cabbage slaw
-
-
The Yards is continuing its spring restaurant celebration series and partnering with Pacers Running to host its first-ever Brunch On The Go fun run! Running newcomers and high-milers alike are invited to join Pacers for a guided stretch and run along the riverfront, followed by a curated to-go brunch from Yards restaurants Osteria Morini, Shilling Canning Co., and Chloe. Tickets for two are available for $50 and include 2 branded water bottles, 2 Yards champagne glasses, 1 bottle of bubbles, brunch for 2 from your selected restaurant, and the guided run and stretch with Pacers!
Don’t miss out on the chance to win some free goodies by taking a photo of your favorite running spot in the neighborhood, and tagging @TheYardsDC, to be entered to win a gift card from Lululemon and Pacers for you and your running partner! Like running with your pup? Bring your furry friend along, post a photo and enter to win a gift card from Unleashed.
Additional details can be found below and at theyardsdc.com!
WHERE/WHEN:
-
Pacers Running | 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C., DC 20003
-
April 17 – Osteria Morini
-
Includes:
-
1 bottle of bubbles
-
2 Rucola salads – arugula, pickled onion, pomegranate, goat cheese crema, balsamic vinaigrette
-
2 Stracotto Panini – braised short rib, fried egg, Calabrian chile aioli, side of crispy potatoes
-
-
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April 24 – Shilling Canning Co.
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
-
2 Yogurt parfaits with house-made granola and fruit
-
Signature Deviled Eggs for 2
-
Pastries for 2
-
-
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May 1 – Chloe
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Includes:
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1 bottle of bubbles
-
Warm Banana Bread with caramel sauce and chantilly cream
-
Tuscan Black Kale Salad with radicchio, parmesan, croutons, and garlic-anchovy vinaigrette
-
Fresh Ricotta with local apple, Really Raw Honey, olive oil, grilled bread
-
Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese, soffrito, thyme, pecorino romano
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Spice Grilled Chicken with jalapeño-cilantro emulsion, jasmine rice, cabbage slaw
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As part of a series of events commemorating AAPI Heritage Month at Hook Hall a group of noted DC chefs will prepare a three-course dinner and offer a conversation between courses. The event, to be held at the Park View bar and event space and benefitting “Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate” will take place May 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The evening of food and drink will feature dinner prepared by Chefs Michelle Brown, Teaism; Kevin Tien, Moon Rabbit; and Eric Bruner Yang, Maketto.
Each course will be paired with cocktails by House of Suntory.
Christine Platt, managing director of American University’s Antiracism and Policy Center, will lead a conversation with Chefs Brown, Tien, Bruner Yang and Tim Ma of Lucky Danger.
Tickets are priced at $190 per person. Ticket information: https://www.exploretock.com/hookhall/ Hook Hall is located at 3400 Georgia Ave NW
