The Big Cake Exchange
2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20005
On July 20, 2025, from 4pm to 6pm the National Museum of Women in the Arts invites you to an afternoon full of cake, art, and community building in collaboration with The Big Cake Exchange.
Participants are invited to contribute a whole cake and, in return, sample slices from a wide array of fellow attendees. The event will be hosted in the museum’s iconic Great Hall, with views of the assembled cakes from the mezzanine. To-go boxes will be provided to encourage sharing and minimizing waste. Whether amateur bakers or seasoned pastry chefs, guests are encouraged to befriend fellow cake enthusiasts while sampling sweet delights surrounded by beautiful art.
Standard event ticket includes museum entrance, a box to fill with cake slices, and complimentary yuzu green tea provided by YUZUCO. VIP ticket-holders can attend and sample cakes, without bringing a cake of their own; limited quantity.
Tickets and Reservations
Registration required.
General admission: $25
VIP: $75
When
Sunday, July 20, 2025
4 pm to 6 pm ET
Where
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Additional Information

Each attendee must bring at least one, whole, uncut cake (6” minimum diameter; 7-8” recommended). Guests are welcome to bring more than one cake.
Purchased cakes are permitted; homemade baking is not required.
No cupcakes, bars, or pre-sliced cakes will be accepted.
All attendees must bring a cake to enter; sharing tickets is not allowed.
Cakes containing nuts will be displayed separately; we encourage all attendees to label their cakes with ingredients and potential allergens.
Water and complimentary yuzu green tea, provided by YUZUCO, will be available onsite.
Each ticket includes museum admission and a cake-to-go box.
Further information on NMWA website.

Shuck It! Oyster & Beer Festival
2025-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Tony & Joe’s, 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20007
Fish & Fire Food Group is celebrating the region’s favorite shellfish with oyster-forward food and drink specials and the return of Shuck It!, the restaurant group’s annual oyster and beer festival. From unbeatable happy hour deals to an oyster-forward waterfront celebration, Fish & Fire continues to highlight the beloved Chesapeake oyster and support bay restoration efforts.
Shuck It! Festival Returns This Fall at the Georgetown Harbor
A beloved tradition for oyster enthusiasts, Shuck It!, is back for the 12th year in a row on Saturday, October 18. The highly anticipated oyster and beer festival features bottomless local oysters, an unlimited selection of local craft beer, and live music from 1-5 pm, all set at Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place on the picturesque Georgetown Harbor. A percentage of proceeds from the event benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a nonprofit working to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s native oyster population and improve water quality. Early bird tickets are now available to purchase.
Event Date: Saturday, October 18 from 1-5 pm
Location: Tony & Joe’s on the Georgetown Harbor
Tickets: HERE

Fairmont's 4th Annual Whiskey Pairing Dinner
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce its fourth annual whiskey pairing dinner with Uncle Nearest Whiskey* on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 6pm in the Courtyard Bar. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler will conduct whiskey pairings during dinner.
Executive Jaime Montes de Oca and his culinary team will create a four-course culinary feast prepared to complement delicious cocktails curated by Fairmont’s mixologists with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
The reception begins at 6:00pm in the Ballroom Foyer with the Uncle Nearest Cocktail and the four-course dinner begins at 6:30pm in the Grand Ballroom.
At 8:30pm, guests are invited to an after party in the Courtyard, where they will enjoy more cocktails, a cigar tasting and the sounds of local DJ,
The Uncle Nearest Whiskey Pairing Dinner includes the reception, four-course dinner, specialty cocktails, whiskey pairing by Victoria Eady Butler and after party. The evening is $225 per person including tax and gratuity. Additional cocktails, wine, beer and cigars will be available for purchase along with bottles of Fairmont’s Uncle Nearest Single Barrel. For reservations, please visit: Whiskey Dinner.
*Nearest Green, affectionately nicknamed Uncle Nearest by his friends and family in Lynchburg, Tennessee, is the world’s first known African American master distiller. Nearest is credited with helping perfect the globally recognized Lincoln County Process, which is the defining distinction between Kentucky Bourbon from Tennessee Whiskey. This unique filtering of whiskey through sugar maple charcoal was named after the county where Nearest lived and made his highly regarded whiskey.
Nearest Green Distillery, a 323-acre Tennessee walking horse farm that has been dubbed by the press as “Malt Disney World,” was purchased in 2017 by Uncle Nearest, Inc. and opened for public tours in 2019. https://unclenearest.com/

Chefs For Equality 2025
2025-10-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Various
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announces the return of Chefs for Equality (CFE), a culinary event supporting LGBTQ+ rights and equality. This year’s edition—Everything Everywhere All at Once—takes place Monday, October 27, 2025.
Chefs for Equality 2025 is reimagining its signature experience with a fresh, elevated format: five exclusive collaborative dinners hosted by some of the DMV’s most celebrated chefs, mixologists, and restaurateurs. Each intimate event (welcoming 60–80 guests) will deliver bold flavors, powerful storytelling, and shared commitment to LGBTQ+ equality — all in unforgettable settings designed to spark conversation and connection. Each experience will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an extravagant cocktail reception, followed by a multi-course paired dinner and guest appearances.
“Chefs for Equality shines a spotlight on the strength and solidarity of the DMV’s vibrant restaurant scene,” says writer David Hagedorn, the gala’s creator and chair. “This new format is a powerful expression of the resilience and inventive spirit that celebrates culinary excellence while championing equality.”
Tickets are now available at chefsforequality.org for five exclusive, immersive dinner experiences:
CUT by Wolfgang Puck – Host Chef Wolfgang Puck in collaboration with Chefs Andrew Ho and Ligia Barros (CUT), Amy Brandwein (Centrolina), Harley Peet (Bas Rouge), and Bryan Voltaggio (Wye Oak Tavern)
Moon Rabbit – Host Chefs Kevin Tien and Susan Bae, in collaboration with Chefs Rob Rubba (Oyster Oyster), Ryan Ratino (Bresca, Jont) and Eli Collins (a.kitchen+bar), Satang Ruangsangwatana and Prapavadee Limvatana (Six Ways to Sunday), Seng Luangrath (Baan Mae), and Paolo Dungca (Kaya)
The Duck and the Peach – Host Chefs Katarina Petonito and Rochelle Cooper in collaboration with Chefs Johanna Hellrigl (Ama), Matt Adler (Caruso’s Grocery), Carlos Delgado (Causa), Jova Urriolla (Colada Shop), Mike Friedman and Robert Cain (Red Hen), Simon Lam (Tiger Fork), Ria Montes (Fish Shop Bar & Restaurant), and Kareem Queeman (Mr. Bake)
Acqua Bistecca – Host Chef Colin Clark in collaboration with Chefs Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra (MITA), Ruben Garcia (Casa Teresa), Tony Chittum (Iron Gate, Vermillion), Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss (Pascual) and Scott Drewno (Fried Rice Collective)
Perry’s – Host Chef Masako Morishita in collaboration with Audrey Angeles (Forst & Flourish) and David Guas (Neutral Ground)
For those unable to attend one of the five immersive dinner experiences, Chefs for Equality invites supporters to join the celebration through its extraordinary online auction from Monday, October 20th through 27th. From October 27th through November 2nd, participating restaurants and bars around the DMV will be participating in “Chefs for Equality Promotional Week,” offering exciting specials and donating a portion of those sales to the HRCF. For a full list of auction items and restaurants participating in “Chefs for Equality Promotional Week,” please visit chefsforequality.org.

DC Central Kitchen Capital Food Fight
2025-11-06 18:00 - 22:00 | The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
DC Central Kitchen, with support from Presenting Sponsor Tyson Foods, is hosting its annual Capital Food Fight Thursday, November 6 at The Anthem. The event benefits DC Central Kitchen’s ongoing work to fight hunger and poverty through job training and job creation in our nation’s capital. Guests will enjoy a thrilling stage show featuring four rising stars of DC’s culinary scene, tastes from more than 70 restaurants and bars from across the region, and appearances from some of the biggest names in food.

What: Capital Food Fight 2025

When: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Doors open at 6pm; Battles begin at 6:30pm

Where: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tickets: Available online at capitalfoodfight.org
This is a 21+ event

Chef Spike Mendelsohn and Tommy McFly head a notable lineup of celebrity judges, including Chopped judge and Iron Chef competitor Amanda Freitag, Hawaiian cuisine innovator and James Beard Award winning chef & restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef All-Star Eric Adjepong, Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman, and television personality and New York Times cookbook bestseller Rocco DiSpirito. They will be judging offerings featuring secret ingredients created during thrilling head-to-head culinary battles on stage between 2025 RAMMY Rising Chef of the Year Surseh Sundas of Daru and Tapori, Chef Julie Cortes of Kayu (formerly at Michelin Bibb Gourmand recognized Kaliwa), Chef Matt Price, aka “Mr. Make It Happen” of Fraiche, and Fava Pot’s Owner and Chef Dina Daniel.

Main Event tickets, which include unlimited bites from more than 70 restaurants, open bar, and entertainment activations throughout the venue, are $350. A limited number of exclusive Front Row Experience tickets are available for $725, which include access to a stage-front lounge area featuring small bites and drinks from The Bazaar by José Andrés + Jaleo, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, Fish Shop helmed by 2023 CFF Champion Ria Montes, and more. Tickets are available online at capitalfoodfight.org.

Some of this year’s silent auction highlights include a jazz & dining trip for two to New Orleans, a golf trip to Monterey, California for two, a suite for 18 at Capital One Arena, Owners Tickets for a Washington Capitals game, courtside seats for a Washington Wizards game, dinner for six at home catered by Chef Fabio Trabocchi, dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington, and a handful of amazing staycations. The silent auction will be open to the public starting on Thursday, October 23 for everyone who wants to support DC Central Kitchen, even those who can’t attend the event on November 6.

Special thanks to this year’s Presenting Sponsor Tyson Foods, as well as our Pantry Sponsor Wegmans, and Showcase Sponsors CoBank, Instacart, and Lineage Foundation for Good; Executive Chef sponsors ADM, Bloomberg Philanthropies, DoorDash, and Elevance Health; and Sous Chef sponsors AGNC, AARP Foundation, CareFirst, Clark Construction, Cuisine Solutions, Guest Services, Hilton, Nestle, PNC Bank and Singer. With additional thanks to Keany Produce & Gourmet, B&W, and Meat & Livestock Australia who are providing this year’s secret ingredients for the culinary battles. For a full list of this year’s sponsors, please visit capitalfoodfight.org/sponsors.

All proceeds from Capital Food Fight, including tickets, silent auction, and additional donations, support DC Central Kitchen’s essential programs, from providing culinary job training to previously unemployed adults to serving scratch-cooked school meals to delivering fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables to corner stores. For more information about DC Central Kitchen, visit dccentralkitchen.org.

Slices & Softserve to Benefit Capital Area Food bank
2025-11-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 05:00 - 21:00 | Dolcezza, 600 H Street NE, Washington, DC
On November 9–10 (5–9 PM) Dolcezza and The Little Grand will host a Slices & Soft Serve Party to raise funds for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Guests can grab a $16 ticket for a night of good food and good will — featuring:
A slice of The Little Grand’s signature sourdough pizza (Italian sausage & peppers or cheese)
A DOLCEZZA dulce de leche soft serve dipped in chocolate
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank, with a fundraising goal of $2,000.

Where: Start at The Little Grand (807 7th St. NE) for your slice, then stroll to DOLCEZZA’s newest shop (600 H St. NE) for dessert — or reverse it, we won’t judge.
When: November 9 & 10 (5–9 PM),
Tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/thelittlegrand/event/576445

Pumpkins, Petals, and Pals at Pitango Gelato & Café
2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Pitango Gelato & Cafe, 1841 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20009
Pumpkins, Petals, and Pals at Pitango Gelato & Café
Pitango Gelato’s Adams Morgan location will celebrate Autumn with a festive Pumpkins, Petals, and Pals workshop in collaboration with Danie of Dandelion’s Flower Stand. On Tuesday, November 11th from 6:30-8:30 pm, the gelateria and café invites guests for an evening of arranging pumpkin bouquets alongside an array of Italian snacks and seasonal sips.

Throughout the event, guests will be able to craft seasonal pumpkin bouquets using autumnal decor and locally sourced flowers with professional guidance from Danie throughout the event. During the workshop, Pitango will serve a special Happy Hour Plate featuring authentic Italian snacks and a drink of the guest’s choice. Additional beverages and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Ticket for the Petals, Pumpkins, and Pals workshop can be purchased here for $75. For more information, visit pitangogelato.com. Follow along on Instagram.

Pitango Gelato & Café is located at 1841 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Four Seasons Wine & Dine
2025-11-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Four Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20007
It’s the return of Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine—back this fall for its fourth annual edition, November 13–14, 2025.
This two-night culinary celebration brings together celebrity chefs, acclaimed local talent, and world-class wines and spirits, all in support of cancer research at MedStar Health.
Event highlights include:
Thursday, November 13 – Culinary Showcase at Bourbon Steak DC (6–10 PM)
An immersive evening featuring chef action stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, and curated wine and spirit tastings. Guests will mingle with an all-star lineup of culinary icons, including:

David Burke – James Beard Award-nominated chef known for inventive American cuisine

Antonia Lofaso – Acclaimed restaurateur and Top Chef alum

Michael Mina – Award-winning celebrity chef and event host

Quentin Welch – Executive Chef of Bourbon Steak DC

Plus, some of DC’s most celebrated local chefs cooking alongside the headliners! More details to come.

Friday, November 14 – Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Dinner
The celebration continues with a four-course seated dinner from celebrity chefs with wine pairings curated by Company Fine Wine, featuring Bella Oaks, Laurent-Perrier, Lost Mountain Vineyards, Rudd Estate, and more, followed by a dessert and spirits lounge with Rare Character Whiskey, The Macallan, and IWA Sake of Japan.
Proceeds from Wine & Dine benefit MedStar Health’s cancer research initiatives, supporting clinical trials, innovative therapies, and essential survivorship services for patients and families across the region.
Tickets are now available online.

Four Seasons Wine & Dine
2025-11-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Four Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20007
It’s the return of Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine—back this fall for its fourth annual edition, November 13–14, 2025.
This two-night culinary celebration brings together celebrity chefs, acclaimed local talent, and world-class wines and spirits, all in support of cancer research at MedStar Health.
Event highlights include:
Friday, November 14 – Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Dinner
The celebration continues with a four-course seated dinner from celebrity chefs with wine pairings curated by Company Fine Wine, featuring Bella Oaks, Laurent-Perrier, Lost Mountain Vineyards, Rudd Estate, and more, followed by a dessert and spirits lounge with Rare Character Whiskey, The Macallan, and IWA Sake of Japan.
Proceeds from Wine & Dine benefit MedStar Health’s cancer research initiatives, supporting clinical trials, innovative therapies, and essential survivorship services for patients and families across the region.
Tickets are now available online.

Love & Broken Hearts: Whiskey & History at Hard Rock Cafe
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Hard Rock Cafe, 999 E Street NW, Washington, DC
Love & Broken Hearts: Whiskey & History
Tuesday, February 18, 2026 | 7–9 PM | $60
Part dinner, part history lesson, part whiskey experience. This ticketed event features a three-course dinner, premium whiskey pairings, and captivating historical stories centered on love, heartbreak, and legend.
Tickets here:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/whiskey-history-love-hard-rock-cafe-washington-dc-tickets/14103044

Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine Dinner
2026-04-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Park Hyatt Washington, 1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. will host a Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a seasonal culinary & beverage experience on Wednesday, April 22, with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in celebration of Earth Day and sustainable wild seafood. This seasonal culinary series salutes the local ingredients and flavors with a one-of-a-kind experience for guests in attendance. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a four-course sustainable seafood feast presented by Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.’s Director of Culinary and Food & Beverage Jean-Claude Plihon and Blue Duck Tavern Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cleverdon. Each course will reflect the seasonal, ingredient-driven philosophy of Blue Duck Tavern while honoring fisheries that support healthy marine ecosystems for future generations. For the perfect pairing, guests will also enjoy thoughtfully selected wines to help complement the menu and enhance the natural character of each dish.
This special dinner brings together the environmental sustainability values of the MSC with the culinary expertise of Blue Duck Tavern, offering guests an opportunity to explore how sustainable sourcing and refined technique can shape a memorable evening. Together, the menu and wines create a dialogue between sustainability, craftsmanship, and the flavors of the sea. Tickets are priced at $250 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Advanced reservations are required. The complete menu is listed below.

April 22 Masters of Food & Wine Dinner Menu

Reception Snacks

Cured Fluke, Verjus, Candied Kumquats, Mustard Seed, and Trout Roe
Tuna Crudo and White Sturgeon Caviar
Haddock Fishcakes and Green Goddess
Telmont Champagne NV, Reserve De la Terre, France (Organic)
Château Les Arromans, Entre-deux-Mers, Sauv Blanc/Sauv Gris. Bordeaux (Organic)

First Course

Scallops, Blue Crab-Uni Custard and Benne
Pouilly-Fumé, Jean-Max Roger, “Les Alouettes,” Loire Valley, France (Organic)

Second Course

Sablefish, Dashi, Spruce, Smoked Shoyu and Peas
Riesling, Zind-humbrecht, Roche Calcaire, France (Organic)

Third Course

Halibut, Smoked Potato, Lovage, Parsley and Caviar
Chardonnay, Soliste, “L’Age d’Or,” Russian River Valley, CA (Organic)
Forth Course

Strawberries, Vanilla, Rhubarb and Spirulina
Charles Orban rose, Troissy, Champagne, France (Organic)

Mignardises

WHERE: Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, reception, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and dinner, from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.

HOW: Tickets are available for purchase through SevenRooms at: https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/blueducktavernhyatt/masters-of-food-wine-an-evening-with-the-marine-stewardship-council-6263702296248320. Seating is limited for this one-of-a-kind event, and advance reservations are required.

3rd Annual Spring Night Market
2026-05-14 17:30 - 22:30 | Hi-Lawn, 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, DC, 20002
Michelin-honored Cantonese restaurant Tiger Fork and its sister bar Hi-Lawn once again come together to host their 3rd annual “Spring Night Market” — a traditional Chinese festival celebration on Thursday, May 14. They will transform the 1000-person rooftop atop Union Market, plus the building’s second-level Dock5 event space, into a lively Hong Kong night market, decked out with illuminated lanterns, food stalls from new-this-year guest chefs, pop-up shops from local artisans, cultural performances, DJs, baijiu and sake bars and more.
This is Tiger Fork & Hi-Lawn’s semiannual collaborative night market, the other being a Mid-Autumn mooncake festival in the fall, which draws thousands of attendees each year. May is National AAPI Heritage Month, and Tiger Fork & Hi-Lawn are bringing more than two dozen local restaurants and vendors to one of DC’s largest rooftops.
Tiger Fork’s executive chef Simon Lam will cook savory street food-inspired fare and unique sweets alongside guest chefs/restaurants such as Chai Pani, Canton Disco, Love, Makoto, CHIKO, Daikaya, CHIBOO, Dan Dan Boy, TOIMOI Bakery, Yume Asian Fusion, Yunnan by Potomac, Gwenie’s Pastries and more to be announced soon at food stands throughout the open-air rooftop and the covered Dock5 event space.
Guests can peruse specialty gifts and wares (such as jewelry, ceramics, artwork and more) from pop-up market stalls throughout the celebration.
Festival drinkers will enjoy a special Baijiu + Sake Bar, pouring China’s national spirit, plus an assortment of sake, and other liquor, cocktails, beer and wine.
There will also be cultural performances such as lion dancing from Shaolin Hung Fut Kung Fu School, face painting, a Dumpling Eating Competition sponsored by Laoban, and a DJ to keep the spirited energy going all night long.
Tickets to Tiger Fork and Hi-Lawn’s 3rd annual Spring Night Market are $5 on Eventbrite. All food, beverage and artisan crafts will be sold a la carte, first-come, first-served.
WHO: Tiger Fork & Chef Simon Lam
Hi-Lawn
& many more guest chefs and vendors
Shaolin Hung Fut Kung Fu School
WHEN: Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:30-10:30pm

WHERE: Hi-Lawn (on the rooftop of Union Market) and Dock5
1309 5th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002

Uncle Nearest Whiskey Brunch
2026-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown has announced its annual brunch with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey* taking place on Sunday, May 17 beginning at 11:30am. The captivating Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest Master Blender and great, great granddaughter of Nearest Green, will present whiskey flights. Executive Chef Jaime Montes de Oca and Executive Pastry Chef Lyndsey Barton will prepare a three-course culinary feast.
Upon arrival in the courtyard, guests will be treated to an Uncle Nearest Grown Folk Mimosa. At 12:15, all will be seated to enjoy brunch paired with cocktails created by Uncle Nearest Mixologist Akinde.
The brunch menu includes:
Bread Basket with Whipped Rooftop Honey Butter
Truffle Parker House Rolls, Cornbread, Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuit

First Course:
1884 & Smoked Avocado Tartine
Country Bread, Farm Egg, Radish, Micro Sprouts paired with an
Uncle Nearest Cocktail

Second Course:
Maryland Crab Cake and
Black Angus Short Rib
New Potato Hash, Grilled Asparagus, 1956 Grain Mustard Butter paired with an
Uncle Nearest Cocktail

Dessert:
Coconut Plant Pot
Uncle Nearest Soaked Chocolate Cake – Caramel Creamux, Cocoa Crumble
Matcha Bread Stick – Nearest Green Whiskey Chocolate Sauce
Uncle Nearest Flight – Including Fairmont’s Own Single Barrell

Fairmont’s Brunch with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is $99 per person including all of the above, tax and gratuity or $219 with a bottle of Fairmont’s own Uncle Nearest Single Barrel. Additional cocktails and cigars will also be available for purchase. For reservations, please visit
Ticket Spice.

*Uncle Nearest is the pioneer spirits brand to bear the name of a Black American. The brand’s portfolio boasts the Most Awarded Straight Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey titles for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, amassing over 1,450 awards and accolades since its launch in 2017. The Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee is now the seventh most visited distillery in the world. . https://unclenearest.com/

Fairmont's Uncle Nearest Whiskey Brunch
2026-09-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Fairmont Hotel – Washington DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce its annual brunch with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey* taking place on Sunday, September 27 beginning at 11:30am. The captivating Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest Master Blender and great, great granddaughter of Nearest Green, will present whiskey flights and lead lively discussions. Executive Chef Jaime Montes de Oca and Executive Pastry Chef Lyndsey Barton will prepare a three-course culinary feast.
Upon arrival in the courtyard, guests will be treated to an Uncle Nearest Grown Folk Mimosa. At 12:15, all will be seated to enjoy brunch paired with cocktails created by Uncle Nearest Mixologist Akinde.
The brunch menu includes:
Bread Basket with Whipped Rooftop Honey Butter
Truffle Parker House Rolls, Cornbread, Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuit

First Course:
1884 & Smoked Avocado Tartine
Country Bread, Farm Egg, Radish, Micro Sprouts paired with an
Uncle Nearest Cocktail

Second Course:
Maryland Crab Cake and
Black Angus Short Rib
New Potato Hash, Grilled Asparagus, 1956 Grain Mustard Butter paired with an
Uncle Nearest Cocktail

Dessert:
Chocolate Plant Pot
Uncle Nearest Soaked Chocolate Cake
Caramel Creamux, Cocoa Crumble, Fresh Mint
Matcha Bread Stick – Whiskey Chocolate Sauce
Uncle Nearest Flight – Including Fairmont’s Own Single Barrell

Fairmont’s Brunch with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is $99 per person including all of the above, tax and gratuity or $219 with a bottle of Fairmont’s own Uncle Nearest Single Barrel. Additional cocktails and cigars will also be available for purchase. For reservations, please visit Ticket Spice.
*Uncle Nearest is the pioneer spirits brand to bear the name of a Black American. The brand’s portfolio boasts the Most Awarded Straight Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey titles for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, amassing over 1,450 awards and accolades since its launch in 2017. The Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee is now the seventh most visited distillery in the world. . https://unclenearest.com/
