TGIF! It is time for the weekend and time to get out and about. The Nationals may be out of town, but the Navy Yard is still the place to be thanks to the one-day gastronomical celebration that is Bite of D.C.!
This Saturday, May 18, five elite chefs will be serving up elegant dishes to [...]
Take a taste this weekend with Bite of DC
Spring Suds and Silent Disco: The LivingSocial Beerfest Experience
There is an old D.C. saying that I just made up that says “April showers bring May growlers.” The sun comes out and people begin to venture outside for a season worth of outdoor events complete pints full of beers. For many this means patios and barbecues. For LivingSocial, this means a celebration worthy of [...]
Summer Food Festivals and County Fairs 2013
From fests to parades, there’s always something going on in the nation’s capital in the summertime. Us locals are a little spoiled, especially since visitors often save for months or spend their life savings to come here when we have access to the greatest tastings, festivals, fairs, and events year round. Don’t be afraid to [...]
Meat Week 2013: A “Low and Slow” Affair to Remember
It was four years ago that Washington, DC took its first steps down a wonderful and historic path. Now, I am not talking about the election of a politician or the signing of a bill. No dear readers, I am talking about a glorious week known as Meat Week. For 2013, this annual tradition will [...]
“I Love Crab Cakes!” Competition Postponed Till Monday, November 5
Due to the severe storm in the DC area,the 7th Annual “I Love Crab Cakes!” competition at Phillips Flagship Restaurant (900 Water St., S.W) will be postponed until Monday, November 5th.
The annual competition and fundraiser in remembrance of Karen Cathey will take place on Monday, November 5, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Guests will sample each [...]
La Sandia Mole Festival Through December
La Sandia (7852L Tysons Corner Center) will host its 2nd Annual Mole Festival. This year, they are cooking up four featured moles including Mole Pipian, Rojo, Poblano and Negro. Guests are invited to taste Mexico’s national dish over a selection of proteins including chicken, steak, shrimp, pork and vegetables.
Chef Richard Sandoval has chosen to celebrate [...]
Pulling the Trigger on Festival Fun at the National Harbor
The National Harbor has been buzzing with events all throughout the summer, including numerous promoted by the Trigger Agency. They hosted huge events drawing thousands of locals encouraged to “drink, eat, relax” and enjoy the fresh tastes of summer, including crabs, lobster, local brews, and flavorful bourbons among other tasty treats. Below is our recap of these [...]
Wine Lovers Upcoming Food & Wine Events
Summer may be coming to an end, but with harvest time right around the corner the wine world is just beginning to gear up. As a result, Washingtonians will see a plethora of wine events and festivals in the Washington, DC area throughout September. Below is a compilation of various, food-related events, such as tastings, and food and wine festivals.
Last Chance for Chile Relleno Festival at La Sandia
August is coming to a close. September is on the horizon. While we’re getting in the back-to-school mindset, La Sandia offers us all one last chance (literally) for some hot and spicy good times. For the entire month of August (the last few days of it anyway), Chef Richard Sandoval offers a culinary festival of Mexico’s most [...]
Kraut Rocks DC This September
This September, a band of influential chefs will rock the Washington D.C. food scene with a multi-sensory gastronomical experience called “Kraut Rocks. ” Top Chef alum and Washington D.C. restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn will host the month-long culinary experience that puts sauerkraut, the classic fermented cabbage, on center stage (yes, you read that correctly).
The DC State Fair: Sept. 22
DC State Fair will be joining The Barracks Fall Festival on Saturday, September 22. The festival takes place at 8th Street, Southeast, below Pennsylvania Avenue. Join us for a festive day displaying and celebrating DC residents’ agricultural, culinary, crafty, and artistic talents! More details about our partners, the judging schedule, and education.
Last Chance for the Montgomery County and Prince William County Fairs
From fests to parades, there’s always something going on in and around the DC area. Us locals are a little spoiled, especially since visitors often save for months or spend their life savings to come here when we have access to the greatest tastings, festivals, fairs, and events year round. Don’t be afraid to venture [...]
Summer Suds: DC Beer Week 2012
The Summer 2012 Olympic games may be over, but your liver’s Olympics have just begun. DC Beer Week(DCBW) 2012 runs from August 12-18, 2012, and DC’s local breweries and bars have more events lined up than America has gold medals. From educational seminars to tap take overs, there is something for hopheads and light beer [...]
Dupont Hanksters Got Lei’d on Saturday
If you were anywhere near Dupont on Saturday and smelled the roast pig wafting around the ‘Circle, then you already know that us lucky folk were getting our tiki on. If you missed it, then I will be the first to tell you that dozens of oyster slirpin’, tiki drinkin’ Hanksters in Dupont Circle (including [...]
