Find your perfect pairing at Whole Foods Foggy Bottom this Valentine’s. On February 12th they’ll be spoiling you with gourmet treats and a selection of European wines for an evening of all you can taste! Purchase a wine glass for $5 — yours to keep — and roam the aisle as love jams play to sweeten the mood. The mouth-watering menu includes Asparagus Salad with Mushrooms, Pecans & Chipotle Mustard Vinaigrette, Danish Blue Stuffed Dates with a Balsamic Reduction, Local Oysters on the Half Shell, Sweetheart Rib Eye with Chocolate Mole, and Vanilla Cheesecake with Bananas. Each dish will be paired with a fine European wine and guests are encouraged to mingle and savor from 5-7 PM.
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One of my most vivid childhood memories is of marveling at the sleek pages of my fathers National Geographic magazines. Thus, I was beyond excited to learn that Nat Geo is hosting live presentations by leading explorers, scientists, photographers, and performing artists right here in DC, thereby bringing those glossy images to life.
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Like any respectable race competition, it all starts with registration. You show up, pumped and energized, ready to dominate the scene… you get your race number, you safety pin it to your finest, luckiest race day athletic shirt and/or short shorts, and you’re ready to head toward the finish line for a victorious ending to a grueling speedy haul.
Well, this race wasn’t like that.
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Few combinations are as decadently delicious as wine and chocolate, or as good for your heart. If you need to justify indulging in this wicked combination, you can absolve your guilt by attending this year’s Wine & Chocolate Tasting Benefitting the National MS Society. The tasty event will be held February 12, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 at Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro at the Westin Hotel in Reston. Proceeds also go to support the Determined Soles Team participate in the Challenge Walk for the National Capital Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Comedian, storyteller, and podcast Jockey Charlie Visconage and Executive Producer, Tohper Bellavia bring you a new late-night talk show focused on connecting audiences with DC-area artists. Premiering on Jan 26th at the DC Arts Center in Adams Morgan, The Charlie Visconage Show will be filmed in front of a live audience every Thursday night featuring monologues, interviews with DC artists, live music performances, comedy, and audience interactions.
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On Thursday night, local 90s cover band, White Ford Bronco, rocked the house at Public Bar DC to kick off the venue’s new Public Rocks music series. On one Thursday of every month, Public Bar will host a live music night in support of the DC area local music scene! Star Hill provided their beer of the month (the Amber Ale) for only $3 all night, and the guests were more than pleased to hear it.
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Get ready to channel your inner Dragon and Celebrate New Year’s. Again. Yes, that’s right, again. This celebration will involve fireworks too, but the similarities end there. This time you’ll be ringing in 4710, which, on the Chinese calendar, is the year of the Dragon. You won’t have any dull ball drops to watch for this party thank goodness, just 15 days of colorful parades, beautifully costumed dancers, and fun galore. Make sure you reserve enough time during the festivities to sample China’s diverse cuisine because eating is serious business during New Year. Choosing the right restaurant is paramount if you want to feed your inner dragon, and for the money, that means getting a table at ZENTAN.
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The Turkish Coalition of America celebrated its new home at 1015 H Street with traditional Turkish food and a stunning view of the National Mall. The event hosted guests including congressional members, Turkish Ambassador Namik Tan and leaders of academia and international affairs.
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What’s Next DC claims they’ve cut the fat from your typical bloated marketing conference. For one day only they’ll jam as much information at you it’ll leave you spinning…or floating with the experts they’ll have onsite. Think brain storming, case studies, energized networking and strategic discussions.
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Cuba Libre is offering District residents a new way to experience Cuba… legally.
This year, the restaurant and Rum bar’s James-Beard award-winning chef, Guillermo Pernot, is hosting four of his Cuban counterparts to collaborate on unique menus that represent Cuba’s current culinary movement towards innovative and fresh cuisine. The series of collaborations marks the first time in many decades that an American chef is able to host Cuban chefs to cook in the States.
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The ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival débuts it’s DC tour this February. The award-winning national film festival promotes awareness and appreciation of the lives of people with different disabilities. Through features, documentaries and shorts it showcases their unique experience and highlights their artistic expression. The films present stories of people living with, and overcoming, extraordinary disadvantages including autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, blindness and mental health issues.
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The saying goes that we eat with our eyes, but listeners of Foodie and the Beast (D.C.’s top show for all-things food) routinely pig-out with their ears every Sunday morning when the show airs on 1500-AM. However, instead of tuning their dials this week, fans were able to experience the sensational show with both their eyes and ears during its first live audience broadcast from Carmine’s DC.
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