EAT N’ DRINK
Kababji Debuts New DC Food Truck
Kababji Grill, in Dupont Circle, debuted its new food truck to local food writers Thursday night.
The menu offers reasonably priced Lebanese fare, including kabab and rice platters ($9.00), pita platters ($9.00), sandwiches ($6.00), salads ($6.00), and hot and cold mezza ($4.00). Ground lamb is the signature dish to try here, but the baba ganouj and kababji salad I sampled are both delicious choices among the many vegetarian sides. The food is prepared in the restaurant kitchen daily and assembled on the truck. The menu, which corresponds closely to the brick-and-mortar location’s offerings, is set, but it will feature rotating kabob specials and a soup of the day to add variety.
Wine Riot Back in DC This Weekend!
Did you check out Wine Riot last October? It happened to fall on the final day of DC Wine Week leading to a very happy ending. Well they’re back this weekend and you’re invited to wine up at Daughters of the Revolution Constitution Hall. Prefer to sip on a Saturday afternoon or shake up your Saturday night? Choose from a 1-5 PM or 7-11 PM riot and walk your way through 250 wines from around the globe.
Michelin-style Dining is Alive and Well at Blue Duck Tavern
For years now, devoted foodies have known that the Park Hyatt Hotel’s Blue Duck Tavern is one of Washington, DC’s best food destinations.
Located at 1201 24th Street, NW, Upper Georgetown’s busy corridor for locals and visitors, the Park Hyatt is a subdued sanctuary. Tuesday night, the hotel launched its newly redesigned event space called The Gallery, and, of course, there were plenty of Washington’s food cognoscenti on hand to help with Beta testing. From the sleek, luxurious, modern décor, to the award-winning food, The Gallery will mirror the stylish approach to hospitality that has been this luxury property’s hallmark.
“PAWS AT THE PARK” Happy Hours at the Park Hyatt
Do you ever feel guilty leaving your best canine buddy home alone to go to happy hour, even after they’ve waited all day for you to come home from work? I do! That’s why I can’t wait for Park Hyatt’s Dog-friendly happy hours to support animals in need.
Spring Hops Patio Party
You know it’s spring when DC patio’s are packed. Come check out Station 4 on May 1st for complimentary booze and bites from 5-7 PM and food and drink specials all night. With $3 Blue Moon and Peroni draft, prize giveaways, and Leinie’s summer shady cans there’s no better patio to pounce on.
Wine Dinner Delights at Agora Restaurant
Agora Restaurant hosted its second wine dinner this week at its 17th Street, NW DC location. The Turkish and Greek fusion restaurant’s wine director, Thierry Lesparre, was on-hand to pair four wines from the country of Georgia alongside Executive Chef, Ghassan Jarrouj’s, four-course menu.
With archeological proof of winemaking going back as far as the Stone Age, Georgia is known by many as the birthplace of winemaking. According to Lesparre, the country’s rich soil and varied terrain–which ranges from near desert to subtropical lowlands–contributes to its success in grape and wine production.
Whole Foods Rocks Multiple Events for One Year Anniversary
The folks in Rockville might recall this time last year when WholeFoods open their doors on Woodglen Drive — and now it’s time to party! To honor their first anniversary, WholeFoods Rockville has created a series of fun events throughout the week encouraging the community to join them in celebration.
On Thursday, April 12th come by any time throughout the day to enjoy music and hourly raffles with birthday cake from 2-3PM and again from 5-7PM alongside grilling delights from WholeFood chefs and local vendors. There’ll also be specialty cooking classes and a seafood contest — a foodies heaven! Here’s the breakdown…
Foursquare Day is Back and We’re Taking YOU Offline!
Check in to kstreet lounge with DCeventjunkie and Sisarina on Monday, April 16th as we join others around the world in celebration of Foursquare Day. Local social souls and technophiles will gather from 5-8 PM where the first 100 drinks are compliments of my team at Pappas Group! Better yet, we’ll have the entire venue (AND outdoor patio) to ourselves.
10th Annual Carpenters Cook-Off
Another winter is behind us, and while warmer weather and brighter days are ahead it can be easy to forget those who have to brave the elements in search for food and shelter. Homelessness is a very real problem in the DC area, but one which you can help alleviate.
Carpenter’s Cook-Off is an annual fundraiser hosted by Carpenter’s Shelter. Each year 30 of the DC area’s best restaurant’s chefs serve tasting portions of their favorite dishes. Then Cook-Off attendees get to vote for the yummiest bites while enjoying live music and a live auction on trips, tickets, meals and more. All proceeds go toward ending homelessness in the national capital region.
Beers for Becas
We know you don’t need an excuse to drink a margarita or two – But just in case you are looking for one, we have the perfect defense. On March 29, the more drinks (and delicious Salvadoran/Mexican food platters) you consume, the more children you send to school. Simple, right? Bottoms-up.
L’Enfant Society Ball on the Mall Kick-Off
The annual Ball on the Mall is coming up — May 5th will be upon us before we know it! But you don’t have to wait until then to get in on the fun. On March 26th, the L’Enfant Society will host the Ball on the Mall Kick-Off at The Federalist at The Madison Hotel from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Kick-Off is complimentary for L’Enfant Society members with a $25 fee for non-members. The Ball on the Mall is not only an opportunity to don your favorite ball gown or black tie getup, it also raises awareness and funds for efforts to preserve the National Mall, the ground of some of America greatest moments in history.
Support Local and Help Global with Whole Foods Planet Fondation
It’s around the corner — and you can’t miss it! Our favorite foodie market, Whole Foods, invites you to Support Local Help Global Fundraiser this Tuesday, March 13th, 2012. With 12 wine tastings, 4 select beers and 10 fabulous food stations, this is a fun-foodie-fundraiser not to be missed. Not to mention, local DC hottie Ted Garber will entertain you All Night Long. Lee Valkenaar, co-chairman of Whole Planet Foundation, will beg your ear; there’ll be a complimentary keepsake wine glass or beer tasting pilsner, raffle, and silent auction.
