• 03Mar

    Free Tickets To The Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show!

    I registered a few days ago through a friend that offers Costa Rica tours, but this was in my inbox.  Sounds like they have some food features.

    -JAY

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    Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show!
    Hurry! Limited Time Only: Get your free ticket to the Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show, March 12-13, Washington Convention Center.

    As a Cultural Tourism DC Events Update subscriber you have been selected to receive this special offer (regularly a $15 value). This ticket will offer you access to amazing travel deals, cultural performances, and seminarsfrom notable travel experts including Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown, Pauline Frommer, CBS Travel editor Peter Greenberg, Nat Geo WILD!’s Mireya Mayor, and more. Plus, test your taste buds at the International Fiery Foods Challenge and see Embassy Chef Demonstrations sponsored by Cultural Tourism DC.

    To get your free ticket, register at www.adventureexpo.com/tickets Promo Code: CTDC

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  • 03Mar

    Fit Week Happy Hours

    In my inbox:

    DC Fit Week is March 21-25, 2011. It is concentration of three areas: physical, mental, and financial health. Here is info on 2 of their Happy Hours.

    -JAY
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    DC Fit Week: Kickoff Happy Hour
    Monday, March 21, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)
    Washington, DC

    The DC Fit Week Kickoff Happy Hour is a Fit happy hour at America’s first FIT Restaurant and Bar, FunXion. Enjoy a variety of artfully prepared superfood-enhanced dishes and products that are low in calories and rich in nutrients.

    DC Fit Week is sponsoring Stop Colon Cancer Now that night & putting together a raffle to raise money for their incredible organization. Bring cash so you can donate & win great prizes. If you’d like to donate prizes, contact us.

    WHERE: FunXion
    WHEN: March 21, 2011 5-8pm
    HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS: TBD
    FOOD: TBD

    RAFFLE PRIZES:
    Be the first to donate!

    SPONSORS:
    Listed shortly!

    ADMITTANCE: You will not be admitted unless you RSVP. If you are unable to attend after RSVP’ing, please contact us so we can remove you from the list. We expect a packed event.

    Sign up for classes, workshops, and events or get coupons at www.dcfitweek.com
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    DC Fit Week: *Decompression* Happy Hour sponsored by Monavie
    Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)
    Washington, DC

    Who doesn’t need to decompress after a long day at work, a long workout pushing yourself running/strength training/yoga/cardio or just because….

    DC Fit Week is well underway, why not come and enjoy some tasty drinks created just for this event. Join us in the Executive Lounge at Lounge 201, enjoy healthy cocktails and get your DRINK ON, all while having a good time. What’s a week of fitness without being able to wind down. So come hang while we taste some awesome mixes like the Amazon Bliss or a Monajito.

    WHERE: Lounge 201
    WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 6pm-9pm

    Happy Hour Specials: $6 Monavie cocktails and martinis

    $5 House red/white wine by the glass
    $4 Select bottled beer

    Raffle: We will raffle off a bottle of Monavie m(mun).

    SPONSOR: MonaVie

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  • 03Mar

    March Cooking Class Schedule for Wholefoods Arlington

    Thanks Chef Michael Kiss for keeping us updated.

    -JAY
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    March 8th: The Bean Show

    Beans are true powerhouses of nutrition! But sometimes it is hard to know how to harness all of their power. Join Chef Michael Kiss as he shows you why he is a cool bean and learn about the amazing varieties available, and how to include them in our meals. This is the best class that has ever bean! This is a vegetarian class.

    March 15th: NO CLASS

    Happy St Patrick’s Day! Eat Well! See you next week!

    March 22nd: Fast and Delicious

    With our fast paced lives we live it is hard to make time to prepare a great meal. Join Chef Michael Kiss as he takes you on a fun and fast paced ride and shows you tons on time saving techniques. No Camera tricks or magic ovens, just real cooking real fast! This is an omnivore class.

    March 29th: I can Cook Vegetarian

    Are you up for the Challenge? Can you commit to MEAT FREE WEDNESDAY? Well, it won’t be a challenge when you join Chef Michael Kiss on this Tuesday night primer on how to cook without animal protein. Nutritionally complete and filling meals with amazing flavor that will keep even the biggest steak lover in your family coming back for more. A fun way to make healthy choices sustainable; Take the challenge!

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  • 02Mar

    Here’s To The Lamb Section Of The Supermarket…

    Now I know where those cuts came from.  Chef Nick Stefanelli broke down an entire sheep for us at Bibiana in late January.  We got to meet Craig Rogers (from Border Springs Farm) and another shepherd, and got to hear about the dogs they use to herd sheep.

    It was a great evening featuring local lamb and Washington State wines.  The food was excellent and a couple of the red wines were phenomenal..but what stole the show for me was the lamb ravioli in butter sauce; I didn’t expect it to be a showstopper by looking at it, but it was, and there wasn’t a ravioli left on a plate at our table.  I need to find out if that dish is on the regular menu. 🙂  The other dishes (including the milk chocolate mousse with gianduia center) are definitely worth a trip back as well.

    -JAY

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  • 02Mar

    Discount for Kabob Bazaar

    Kabob Bazaar

    Today Capitol Dish has $10 for a $20 certificate to the Bethesda or Arlington locations of Kabob Bazaar, which is my favorite Persian restaurant in the area.

    I’m not a fan of KB’s swordfish, but love all the poultry and meat kabobs.  The Tuesday lunch special of lamb shank with fava beans and green rice is awesome and they have other great lunch specials as well (although the certificate is for dinner).

    They do a good job with the rice and also have great vegetarian sides such as eggplant dishes, rice dishes, and pickled garlic (yum). Plus, your table gets a basket or flat bread and herbs, so that you can roll the bread upwith herbs and dip into the mint yogurt sauce.

    -JAY

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  • 01Mar

    FREE FryDay, March 4 @ Chick-fil-A/Celebrating Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup

    In My Inbox.

    -JAY

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    HEINZ® AND CHICK-FIL-A CELEBRATE FREE FRYDAY ON MARCH 4TH

    In celebration of the national availability of Heinz® Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup, March 4, 2011 is being declared FREE FryDay at Chick-fil-A® restaurants nationwide.  Between 2 and 4 pm local time, ketchup lovers who ask for Heinz Dip & Squeeze at all Chick-fil-A restaurants will receive a FREE medium order of Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, limit one per customer.

    Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup is an innovative new package that allows for both dipping and squeezing and holds three times as much Heinz® Ketchup as the traditional packet. Chick-fil-A is the first restaurant partner to carry it nationwide.

    Ketchup lovers can join the fun by posting photos of FryDay dipping and squeezing action on the Heinz Ketchup and Chick-fil-A Facebook pages:  www.facebook.com/HeinzKetchup and www.facebook.com/ChickfilA. Twitter users can follow @DipAndSqueeze and @ChickfilA and use the hashtag #FreeFryDay on FryDay, March 4 for a chance to win prizes!

    WHAT:                Heinz® Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup’s Free FryDay at Chick-fil-A

    WHEN:                Friday, March 4, 2011
    2:00 – 4:00 pm local time

    WHERE:              All Chick-fil-A restaurants. Visit HeinzKetchup.com for location information.

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  • 01Mar

    Marcātus: A Creative Market Near Nationals Ballpark

    In my inbox from Art Whino.

    -JAY

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    Marcātus, a creative market near the Nationals Ballpark, will be a multidimensional event different than any other to reach the District. Marcātus invites you to come out for the whole day to enjoy the sounds of live music, smells of exotic foods, eye candy of art, to hunt for creative treasures, or simply to relax on the Great Lawn with a frosty beverage taking in the picturesque views of the Anacostia River.

    Location: The Yards Park
    10 Water St SE Washington, DC
    (Intersection of 3rd St SE and Water St SE)
    Three blocks from the Navy Yard Metro (New Jersey Ave Exit)

    Schedule:
    First Sunday of every month (Except July which will be Second Sunday).
    April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 10th, Aug 7th
    Hours every Sunday: 11am-6pm.

    ARTISTS TENTS – Water Street
    50+ 10’x10′ Artist Tents.
    Each artist will have the opportunity to display a large array of artwork

    PRODUCE VENDORS – Park Pavilion
    24 – 10’x10′ Produce Tents
    Stock up on fresh produce from various local farmers.

    SPONSOR TENTS – Park Pavilion
    10 – 10’x10′ Sponsor Tents
    Browse through various companies and their goods and services.

    FOOD VENDORS – Park Pavilion
    8 – 10’x10′ Food Tents
    Try the many yummy delights from local food vendors and discover a new favorite DC Eatery.

    ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS – Terraced Steps
    60 – 2’x8′ Arts and Crafts Tables
    Explore through seas and seas of unique and amazing goods, ranging from robots hand-built from clock parts to jewelry made from found objects.

    MUSIC
    At Marcātus music will be an integral part of each Sunday. This year’s premiere opening on Sunday, April 3rd will host the FORWARD Festival’s Closing-Day Party. Entering its 4th year in the DC Area FORWARD Festival is a 5 day celebration of electronic creative culture featuring music, educational workshops and digital art installations. On Sunday, April 3rd the festival, along with presenting partners LilSoSo, will curate 2 sound systems of music featuring local and national DJ’s and Live electronic talent. To find out more about the FORWARD Festival visit: www.forwarddc.com

    Would you like to participate?
    Email artiststents@artwhino.com for information on reserving an artist tent.
    Email artsandcraftstents@artwhino.com for information on reserving a arts & craft table.
    Email shane@artwhino.com for information on reserving a produce, sponsor or food tent.

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  • 01Mar

    Chef Ana Victoria Mas Featured On Next Episode of Capital Cooking.

    I know both Lauren and Ana, and have had Ana’s food before. Too bad I don’t have the Dish Network.

    -JAY
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    Capital Cooking Explores Panamanian Cuisine

    THE NEXT EPISODE AIRS ON FEBRUARY 28TH WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANA VICTORIA

    Washington D.C. : The next episode of Capital Cooking features the tropical fruits, vegetables, and herbs of Panamanian Cuisine. Join host Lauren DeSantis and special guest, Embassy Chef Ana Victoria Mas, as they create 3 authentic dishes: Fish Ceviche with Pixbae, Sea Bass with Yucca Strings, Mojo Sauce and Avocado, and Fried Plantain Gnocchi with Cilantro-Basil and Cashew Pesto, as well as a Panama Red cocktail to set the mood.

    The Panama Red Signature Cocktail kick-starts the show. Lauren gives step-by-step directions for this Panamanian margarita, mixing tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and grenadine syrup. It’s sweet and tangy and not-to-be missed!

    Next, Lauren dives into the light and refreshing flavors of ceviche with the help of her special guest. First, they make a fresh Shrimp and Fish Ceviche with Pixabe, followed by a Ceviche Sea Bass with Yucca Strings, Mojo Sauce and Avocado. This is a great way to be healthy in a delicious and simple fashion!

    Finally, a classic Panamanian ingredient gets a D.C. twist. Lauren will show you how to make Fried Plantain Gnocchi with Cilantro-Basil and Cashew Pesto.

    The amazing thing about DC is that you can visit the embassies and feel like you’ve taken a mini-trip to a new country. Get a breath of fresh air (and fresh food too!) on the next episode of Capital Cooking, as Lauren and Ana Victoria lead you into the world of Panamanian Cuisine.

    Be sure to watch this latest episode of Capital Cooking and brunch is sure to become a regular event in your home. Watch Capital Cooking on the Dish Network channels 9396 and 9407. Panamania will air EST:
    Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
    Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
    Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and midnight
    Friday at 3 a.m.

    Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

    Capital Cooking is the first television show of its kind and now airs in more than 20 millions households on Dish Network through CoLours TV. Capital Cooking highlights cooking traditions of regional cuisine from all areas of the country as well as international dishes. Throughout the series, DeSantis will incorporate entertaining tips into the shows, will cook with local chefs, and will demonstrate how to make recipes with ingredients that viewers can find at local grocery stores and farmers markets. Visit www.capitalcookingshow.com for more information on upcoming events and http://capitalcookingshow.blogspot.com for daily updates.

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