• 17Jun

    Pic by Potomac Riverboat Co.

    We had a blast on Potomac Riverboat Company’s Skipjack Minnie V a couple of weeks ago (hosted by Travel Onion).  We boarded at National Harbor.  The retired oyster boat was built in 1906 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and was in the oyster dredging business for 87 years.  The weather was gorgeous and the captain pointed an osprey nest out to us; the “fish eagle” then dived into the water seeking prey but came up empty.  I was kind of afraid it would come up with a boot.

    The event was catered by Bittersweet in Old Town, and while I’ve had their food before at the storefront, this seemed a bit better.  The river scenery may have made the (rapidly melting in the sun) food taste better.  Or, maybe I just haven’t had their catering before.  You can’t go wrong with chocolate covered strawberries and smoked salmon (served separately) regardless.

    -JAY

  • 17Jun

    In my inbox.

     

    -JAY

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    Friends,

    Please come out to a Fair Trade Mixer this Wednesday (22) at Vinoteca
    on U Street.  This event is open to all – whether you’ve been in the
    movement for awhile, are looking to get involved or just want to learn
    what fair trade is about. Help build the connections we need to
    increase social and trade justice in our global society.

    RSVP at the facebook page for updates (not required).  Please spread the word!

    DC Fair Trade Mixer

    Wednesday, June 22 · 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro

    1940 11th Street NWWashington, DCFacebook event link:
    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215197968500912

    Cosponors/Organizers include:
    United Methodist Church-General Board of Church and Society
    Fair Trade Resource Network
    Green America
    Fair Trade Federation
    United Students for Fair Trade
    Alta Gracia Apparel
    and
    Global Exchange Fair Trade DC-VA

  • 16Jun

     

    From my inbox. I know that we have some food industry readers so I’ll share this.

    -JAY

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    The Fall shows are fast approaching as are the application deadlines. Don’t miss your chance to participate in these great shows. Below you will find the deadlines and links to the applications. Apply today to reserve your space.

     

    2nd annual Big Cherry Block Party – take 2 – Sunday JULY 31st

    DEADLINE JULY 1st

     

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    After the great success of last year’s Big Cherry Block Party, we had our second annual show in April. It was a great show until bad weather closed us down. We are redoing the show on Sunday, July 31st, 11am-7pm. There are a few more spaces available for exhibitors so check out the website for applications.

    www.capitolmarketplaceevents.com

     

    adams morgan main street

    Adams Morgan Main Street presents:

    33rd annual Adams Morgan Day – Art on Belmont Art on Belmont

    Sunday September 11th, 2011 10am-7pm

    DEADLINE JULY 1st

    One of the largest city street festivals in the Nation’s Capital, Adams Morgan Day is an amazing day of celebration, food, music, and art. Art on Belmont is a special section open only to artists and crafters who make all their own work. There are 45 tree shaded spaces available on Belmont. Fine art and craft exhibitors, you do not want to miss this one. Over 35,000 attendees make this one of the best festivals for exhibitors in the area. Apply online for Art on Belmont: www.capitolmarketplaceevents.com

     

     

    First annual Taste of America – Labor Day Weekend ToA logo

    Saturday, Sunday, Monday September 3, 4, 5, 2011

    DEADLINE JULY 15th

    Produced by our sister company Taste of Americana, LLC, this food

    festival in the heart of downtown Washington, DC will be one of the

    largest food events in the capital. Showcasing local and national restaurants, chefs, demos, wine and beer pavilions, two stages, artists, crafters and fair trade exhibitors. Applications are available for all types of exhibitors. Check out the website for details: www.tasteofamericanadc.com

     

    See you at the shows!

     

    All the best,

    Avner Ofer

    President Capitol Marketplace Events

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  • 15Jun

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    Taste of Dupont 2010:

    Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 6-10 pm.

    Create your own progressive dinner with $5 individual tasting tickets redeemed at any one of the participating dining establishments, many of which will have special priced cocktails or wines paired with your tasting.

    Now open an hour longer due to popular demand!

    $5 for each individual tasting, or a five tasting ticket package for just $20! Larger ticket packages also available for groups!

    Avoid the Long Lines: Tickets purchased online will be mailed and/or held at Will Call at the Dupont Resource Center at 9 Dupont Circle (one story brick building, west side, between P Street and Mass Ave).

    Buy yours today at: http://bit.ly/2011TasteofDupont

    Tickets are also available for purchase at the Dupont Circle Resource Center Tuesday evening, June 21 beginning at 5 pm!

    Credit Cards accepted!

    Participating Dining Establishments last year included Annie’s, Bertucci’s, The Burger Joint, Cafe Dupont at the Dupont Hotel, Cafe Green, Darlington House, Firefly, Floriana, Gazuza, James Hoban’s, Level One, Lupe Cantina, Maddy’s, Madhatter, Nandos Peri Peri, One Lounge, Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro, Scion, Soho Tea & Coffee, Twist at the Carlyle Suites Hotel, and Urbana at the Hotel Palomar.

    Sincerely,

    Paul Williams

    Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets

     

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    Cool Off and Play at the Georgetown Waterfront Celebration Featuring the 1st Ever Great Georgetown Water Balloon Battle on June 26

    Outdoor Grilling, Kids’ Activities and DC’s Largest Outdoor Water Balloon Battle Highlight Day of Waterfront Festivities at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown, DC

    Come out and play in Georgetown! To celebrate summer, DC’s favorite waterfront neighborhood is hosting a fun-filled Georgetown Waterfront Summer Celebration on Sunday, June 26th at the Washington Harbour from 12 – 3 p.m. An exciting way to cool down while having a blast, the highlight of the celebration will be The Great Georgetown Water Balloon Battle, inviting Washingtonians to toss hundreds of pre-filled water balloons and compete to win prizes at this memorable summertime water battle.

    Starting at 2 p.m., the playful competition will begin with a Boardwalk Water Balloon Toss, where teams of contenders will try their hardest to pass balloons back and forth without letting them burst on the ground. The festivities will culminate with a Water Balloon Battle at the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Super Soakers and other fun water toys are also welcome.

    To fuel people up for the playful combat, Tony and Joe’s and Nick’s Riverside Grill, two of Georgetown’s favorite eateries, will be grilling up summertime favorites like gourmet burgers and fresh seafood  Restaurants will keep participants hydrated and cool with cold drinks, refreshing cocktails and fresh, creamy gelato.

    The rhythmic sounds of steel drums will transform the Washington Harbour into a tropical getaway, with a live steel drum band performing from 12 – 3 p.m.. Families are also encouraged to bring the kids, as there will be a special children’s area with balloon sculptors, face painting and more where kids can play and join in on the festivities.

     

    WHO: Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) and the Washington Harbour

    WHEN: Sunday, June 26, 2011

    12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

    Water Balloon Battle starts at 2 p.m.

    WHERE:       Georgetown Waterfront at the Washington Harbour

    3000 K Street, NW

    Washington, D.C. 20007

    For more information please visit georgetowndc.com.

     

  • 15Jun

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    Next week, Freixenet will roll into DC June 23-26 to wrap up its 5-city tour to offer consumers a wonderfully unexpected experience – the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck! Up to the minute tour information and details on where the truck will be, as well as “wonderfully unexpected” happenings along the way, can be followed at www.freixenetusa.com/cavatruck, via Twitter (@FreixenetUSA) and on Facebook (facebook.com/freixenetusa).

    The Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck will reach out to consumers and show that the “Black Bottle Bubbly” is ideal for everyday enjoyment.  During the tour, the truck will make appearances at local hot spots, participate in unique festivals and offer a taste of Spanish nightlife at scheduled evening stops with tapas and fun games to play for Freixenet prizes.

  • 14Jun

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    Tenleytown Z-Burger to hold 3rd Annual Independence Burger Eating Contest

    Washington, D.C.– Z-Burger Tenleytown, a popular DC area hamburger chain, is holding its third annual Independence Burger Eating Contest to kick off Independence Day weekend 2011. Due to the great success of previous competitions, this year’s contest has expanded to include separate contests at both Z-Burger’s Tenleytown and White Marsh locations. In the weeks preceding the contests, Z-Burger is actively recruiting a range of competitors—from local amateurs to international professionals—to compete for the title.

    For the past two years, one man has dominated the competition:  Canadian Pete “Furious Pete” Czerwinski. Last year, Czerwinski stomached a record 23 burgers within the allotted ten minutes to take home the title and the grand prize. To prevent a Canadian three-peat, Z-Burger is searching far and wide for contestants to topple this insatiable Ontarian.

    Serious rewards await serious eaters. In addition to custom-made trophies and bragging rights, Z-Burger will give away almost $9000 worth of prizes between the two locations! At the Tenleytown location, the prize breakdown is as follows:  first- $1750 cash and $ 750 Z-Burger tokens; second- $750 cash and $500 Z-Burger tokens; third- $400 cash and $400 Z-Burger tokens; fourth- $300 cash and $300 Z-Burger tokens; fifth- $200 cash and $200 Z-Burger tokens. Contestants will have the option and be encouraged to donate food prizes to local charities of their choice.

    Interested persons should visit www.zburger.net for the contest application and more information. The Tenleytown competition will be held on July 1 at 12:30 at 4321 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC, 20016. The White Marsh competition will be held on June 30 at 12:30 at 8145 Honeygo Blvd, Nottingham, MD 21236.
    Those not interested in personally consuming 23 hamburgers in 10 minutes are encouraged to attend nonetheless. Just for attending, audience members will be treated with American-theme food samples and a free burger.

    About Z-Burger
    Z-Burger is a quick-casual American restaurant known for its burgers, fries, onion rings and 75 milkshake flavors. Z-Burger operates two locations in northwest DC at 4321 Wisconsin Ave and 2414 Wisconsin Ave NW and one location in Nottingham, Maryland at 8145 Honeygo Blvd.

  • 10Jun

    Biagio Fine Chocolate‘s next Sample Day will be Saturday, June 25, from 3pm-6pm.

    Complimentary – no R.S.V.P. needed. What is Sample Day? It is a monthly event that has been wildly successful with our customers. We will have over a dozen varieties of some of the world’s best chocolate available for tasting. Sample day is held in Studio B, the tasting room/gallery behind Biagio Fine Chocolate.

    Biagio Fine Chocolate and Studio B are located at:

    1904 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

  • 08Jun

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    “What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam?”
    Come celebrate the opening of the new National Archives exhibit with José Andrés. The James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef discusses the history of American food and cooking with Atlantic Senior Editor, Corby Kummer.

    Friday, June 10, at 7 P.M.
    The National Archives
    William G. McGowan Theater

    Join us for the inaugural program of “America Eats,” a series developed in conjunction with José Andrés, who is Chief Culinary Advisor for the new exhibit “What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam?” This opening program features the award–winning chef himself. Chef Andrés will discuss the history of American food and cooking, science and cooking, and why food is the solution to many of the challenges we face as a nation. Joining Chef Andrés in conversation will be Atlantic Senior Editor, Corby Kummer. A book signing of Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen will follow the program.

    This is a free event; reservations are not required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For McGowan Theater programs, the doors to the building will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue.

    http://www.archives.gov/nae/news/#andreas

  • 01Jun

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    In my inbox.

    Update: A consultant of  Sur La Table has emailed me asking that I include their web address.  Ok, done. 🙂

    -JAY

     

  • 31May

    This week at G40. In my inbox from Art Whino.

    -JAY
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    Tuesday May 31st
    The Touring Exhibit in a truck will be at the G40 TODAY from 6-Midnight
    International Urban Art Festival in Los Angeles, presents “FIND Art Across America,” a touring concept that brings the art to the people. Rather than waiting for the artists to come to us, we’re going to FIND them, and share them and their work with the entire world, creating both an unprecedented arts phenomenon while bringing together for the first time a national arts community!
    http://findartmagazine.com/2011/find-art-across-america/

    6-8pm PHOTO PANEL feat. Josh Sisk, Josh Yospyn, Dakota Fine, Kyle Gustafson, and Chris Chen (aka, all your favorite DC music and fashion shooters)/ 8pm and onward- The Folly Literary Magazine/Holly Bass Variety show. FREE

    Wednesday June 1st:
    7pm-12am Surfrider Foundation BIG WEDNESDAY Benefit w/ DJ Neville C, DJ Ru, and DJ Volz + (free) PIZZA from We, the Pizza!

    Thursday June 2nd:
    2pm: Resume building session with College magazine.
    7pm till close – Nostalgia Comedy Night: relive 80s and 90s with Hillary Buckholtz and guests followed by an 80s and 90s dance party with DJ Smudge

    Friday June 3rd:
    John L. Sullivan Exhibit Reception on 3rd Flr
    Irish Whiskey Tasting
    Live Irish Music by Conor Malone
    6-9 pm

    Painted Face/ Lightwaves/Beyond Modern– live show/DJ night – $5 + happy hour with DJ Chris Nitti 6-9pm (happy hour is free: come early and stay late for the show)

    Saturday June 4th:
    ARTAPOOLAZA!
    20+ Artist Painting Live
    2pm-8pm

    Daytime: DC Record Fair noon and onward $2
    Nighttime: SOUL CLAP DANCE CONTEST feat. DJ Jonathan Toubin (winner gets $100) – $5 or free with your DC Record Fair Bracelet

    Sunday June 5th
    Daytime: 1-3:30 p.m. Sound Check! A Girls Rock D.C. Event – Join Girls Rock! D.C. (D.C’s rock camp for girls 8-18) for an all-ages “mini-camp” including instrument lessons, hands-on DJ demonstrations, a chance to perform, and a screening of “Girls Rock! The Movie.” Got a kid? Sign them up for camp (Aug. 8-13). Over 18? Learn how you can help with camp — we especially need catering donations! Free.

    Event Location
    vitaminwater® uncapped LIVE
    2213-2217 14th street NW (the corner of 14th and W NW)

    G40 Exhibit Schedule:
    Exhibit runs: May 19th-June 17th, 2011
    Open Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays: 7pm – Midnight
    Fridays & Saturdays: 12pm – 2am
    Sundays: 12pm – 6pm
    Mondays: Closed

    Entertainment schedule:
    Brightest Young Things will curate unique special events in the space six days a week (Tues-Sun) to include live music, dance parties, local designer showcases and fashion events, photobooths, art workshops and talks, stand up comedy, cult movie nights, record fairs and more, all with the signature BYT flair.

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