Dining In Dc – Food and Restaurant Blog

Taste of Mount Vernon Triangle

Taste of Mount Vernon Triangle: Don’t miss this fun event!  Explore the new restaurants of Mount Vernon Triangle on May 5, 2012 from 2-5 pm, by walking around the neighborhood while tasting appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts from 10 different establishments with one all-inclusive ticket!  Tickets in advance are $20 at http://bit.ly/Je8dce; $30 at the door. Ticket office is 5th...

Foodie Itinerary: Delicious To-Do Events April 23-29

Dining in DC’s Foodie Itinerary or To-Do List: Looking for some food-related events for this week or upcoming weeks? April is chock full o’ fun and delicious things to do and … eat! Below is a compilation of various, food-related events, such as tastings, festivals, and workshops or classes throughout the Washington, DC  Metropolitan area for the weekend or upcoming weeks. Also,...

Embarking on a journey of taste at Zengo: Test Kitchen: Hanoi-Havana

How many times have you wished that you could be in two places at once? Well now thanks to Richard Sandoval’s ZENGO (781 7th St., NW), you can! From now until June 30th, diners can enjoy Test Kitchen: Hanoi-Havana, a special menu that was created to blend two incredibly diverse countries (and cultures) Vietnam and Cuba – allowing diners to embark on a journey of taste to enjoy the...

Cuisine Des Artistes: Where chefs and artists create culinary masterpieces

Cuisine Des Artistes is an exciting and popular event that pairs well-known DC area chefs with artists who collaborate to create culinary masterpieces for your dining delight. The evening features appetizers; a main course made up of samplings of over a dozen chef and artist creations, desserts with artistic flair, coffee, tea, beer, wine and sparkling water. This biennial fund-raising event is...

Sunday Experience Cocktail Class at Cedar: 4/29

Cedar presents the next edition of their popular workshop series, “Sunday Experience” being held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 as mixologist Matt Perkins, cocktail maker, creative mind and bar connoisseur conducts an engaging, lively, and informative class. Inspired by pre-Prohibition Era cocktail recipes, local ingredients and whimsical twists, be prepared to be dazzled with crafty concoctions....

Sunday Experience Cocktail Class at Cedar

Cedar presents the next edition of their popular workshop series, “Sunday Experience” being held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 as mixologist Matt Perkins, cocktail maker, creative mind and bar connoisseur conducts an engaging, lively, and informative class. Inspired by pre-Prohibition Era cocktail recipes, local ingredients and whimsical twists, be prepared to be dazzled with crafty concoctions....

Foodie Itinerary: Delicious To-Do Events April 16-22

Dining in DC’s Foodie Itinerary or To-Do List: Looking for some food-related events for this week or upcoming weeks? April is chock full o’ fun and delicious things to do and … eat! Below is a compilation of various, food-related events, such as tastings, festivals, and workshops or classes throughout the Washington, DC  Metropolitan area for the weekend or upcoming weeks. Also,...

Making Food Your Religion: Gospel Sunday Brunch at The Hamilton

You can be like me and join the church of Yum and make food your religion. Now there’s a place to worship for people like us. See! You’re already a welcome member! We’re very accepting folks. The Hamilton (600 14th Street, NW), a landmark building that was originally constructed in 1929 and operated as the flagship store for Garfinckel’s department store until 1990, is now...

Making Food Your Religion: Gospel Sunday Brunch at The Hamilton

You can be like me and join the church of Yum and make food your religion. Now there’s a place to worship for people like us. See! You’re already a welcome member! We’re very accepting folks. The Hamilton (600 14th Street, NW), a landmark building that was originally constructed in 1929 and operated as the flagship store for Garfinckel’s department store until 1990, is now...

Making Food Your Religion: Gospel Sunday Brunch at The Hamilton

You can be like me and join the church of Yum and make food your religion. Now there’s a place to worship for people like us. See! You’re already a welcome member! We’re very accepting folks. The Hamilton (600 14th Street, NW), a landmark building that was originally constructed in 1929 and operated as the flagship store for Garfinckel’s department store until 1990, is now...

Cedar: More Than Just Fair Game

My latest dining discovery, Cedar (822 E Street, NW), located in the heart of Penn Quarter, is a contemporary, rustic American local favorite specializing in wild game fine dining in a modern upscale hunting lodge atmosphere, among scenery of nature’s wild beauty. Every dish is delicately prepared and well-executed by their new Executive Chef, Aaron McCloud, formerly with the Vintage Restaurant...

Cherry Blossom Inspired Menu at Equinox

The Cherry Blossoms are gone around the tidal basin, but you still have time to enjoy the special Cherry Blossom 3-course menu at Equinox Restaurant (818 Connecticut Ave., NW) available now through April 27th! This special menu will celebrate the observance of the centennial cherry blossom festival with festive dishes complete with wine pairings. Start with a Cherry Lime Collins Cocktail upon...

Brunch at Cedar

Saturdays: Brunch at Cedar. Located in the heart of Penn Quarter, Cedar (822 E St., NW) is a contemporary, rustic American restaurant specializing in wild game where Executive Chef Aaron McCloud artfully prepares well-executed dishes that will blow you away. After just 4 months at Cedar, McCloud is creating inventive dishes that leave you wondering why you never gave wild boar or bison a chance....

Tax Day Dining Freebies, Deals, and Discounts

As you know April 15th is normally the day that income taxes are due to the IRS; however, in 2012 tax day falls on a Sunday. The next day, Monday April 16th is a federal holiday — Emancipation Day. So Tuesday, April 17th is TAX DAY! Many DC area restaurants, bars, and services are offering a little relief to us all. Check out my listing below. If I missed any, feel free to comment below. If...