$1 Dollar Smoothie Day at Robeks Fruit Smoothies and Hea
lthy Eats today from 3:00 to 6:00pm! Get energized with a delicious, all natural smoothie (12 oz.) today for only a BUCK at all 20 DC area Robeks locations. Visit http://www.robeks.com for store addresses in DC, VA and MD.
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10Jun
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15May
A new local market has been set up at the outside entrance to Union Station, near the metro, from 7am to 7pm. Lyon Bakery of SW DC is one of the vendors. Their bread is $3 a loaf, baguettes are $2, and the rolls are only $1 for four. Good prices. 🙂We bought a loaf of sliced sourdough, a wholewheat baguette (they also have French baguettes, and Italian bread) and some rolls (sourdough, multi-grain, and rosemary, but not the jalapeno). So far, we have tried the whole wheat baguette, a sourdough roll, but they were both good.
Update: The sliced sourdough was good but was in commercial shrink wrap (they sealed it themselves with a heat machine) instead of a bag. That means, when you open the bag, it is broken and you have a lot of bread, and no bag. Poor execution.
They are partnered with Frozen Yogurt Indulgence (the next stand over) which was also good – we had samples. The vendor not only volunteered the calorie count for the suggested serving size, but also volunteered it for the actual serving size.
There is also a kiosk with cobblers ($8). They normally have samples, but they were out of samples.
-JAY
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07May
And they are giving some free stuff. Here’s what the have to say for themselves.
-JAY
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On Tuesday, May 18th, Whole Foods Market will welcome summer with the opening of its 8th Maryland location- a store that will offer a host of exciting features, including a vast produce section with seasonal and local offerings; indulgent bakery section serving fresh-made cakes and pretzels, breads and gluten-free options; guaranteed fresh seafood bought straight from local boats and a meat department with over 80% of the meat sourced locally; and more.Several offerings will be unique to the location, including our coffee bar which will serve homemade gelato and popsicles, inviting customers to cool off and connect to the public Wi-Fi.
In celebration of the opening, Whole Foods Market will be holding an array of exciting events throughout the month of May, including-
May 3rd 7th 10th 14th :: Allegro Metro Blitz
At the peak of morning commuter rush-hour, Rocket Man will be dispensing free samples of the exclusive brand Allegro Coffee to Maryland Metro commuters from his Coffee Back Pack. Store team members will be on hand to talk about the products and the new store.
Location: Friendship Heights Metro Station (May 3rd and 10th – Station at Willard and Wisconsin) (May 7th and 14th – Corner of Wisconsin and Western Ave.) Time: 6AM – 7AM May 11th & 13th :: Friendship Salad “a la Cart”Receive a grown-for-Whole Foods Market Friendship Salad from the mobile salad cart and learn how John Maniscalco of Chesapeake Greenhouse in Sudlersville, MD is able to supply fresh lettuce all-year-round
Location: Front of the new Whole Foods Market store
Time: 11AM – 1PM
MAY 18th 2010 :: OPEN FOR BUSINESS
10:00 AM Bread Breaking Ceremony
May 20, 2010 :: Spa Night
Enjoy complimentary facial treatments by Skin Organics founder Ann Webb and her expert staff and get a spa goody bag filled with fabulous products from the Whole Body department. Meet local vendors and sample a variety of products for the mind, body & soul.
Location: Whole Body Area
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
The store is located at:
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29Apr
Here are some more free cooking events with Chef Michael Kiss.
-JAY
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Class starts at 7:00 PM and generally last 30 to 50 minutes. All Whole Foods Market cooking classes are absolutely free, No Registration is required and seating is limited to first come.May 11th Whole Grains Salads 101
Vegetarian class
We all know that we need to incorporate more whole grains into our diets, although in practice it can be overwhelming and frustrating. Let Chef Michael Kiss show you how to take those healthy grains and make them amazing. With the warm weather we will be showcasing light and flavorful salads, great for patio dinners and side dishes at picnics, and don’t forget about summer entertaining!May 18th 29 ½ minute meals
Omnivore classBaja Salmon with stewed avocado and tomato and sunshine quinoa
Our fast paced life makes it hard to eat well… or does it? Let Chef Michael Kiss show the secrets to a worthwhile healthy meal that can be made in a flash! No pre-chopped ingredients, no magic ovens, no camera tricks. This is REAL live cooking and you can do it too in 29 ½ minutes or less!May 25th Cook Like a Chef
Vegetarian classEver wonder how a chef looks at food, how they pick it, combine it, make it taste amazing? This week Chef Michael Kiss is going to break apart the concept of Pesto. This classic Italian staple with is definitely one of his favorites. Have you ever thought of changing the ingredients? Is it still pesto or something different? Join us and you start looking at food like a Chef too!
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24Apr
I’ve had Samuelsson’s food before – at Aquavit (in NYC). Good stuff. Here is info on his free event this week.
-JAY
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Image Courtesy of www.ethiopianrestaurant.com/
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is coming your way this Thursday to do a free cooking demo at Macy’s. You may have seen Marcus on Bravo as a contestant on the new season of Top Chef Masters. This event will be a fun (and free) opportunity to see him in person!
Marcus was born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden and his international background continues to influence his cooking. When he arrived in the U.S., Marcus made his mark at restaurants such as Aquavit. His impressive list of awards and accolades includes being named Best Chef: New York City by the James Beard Foundation in 2003.
Since he’s known for his global sensibilities and ability to seamlessly combine cultural influences in his cooking, it’s no surprise that Marcus was tapped to be guest chef at Barack Obama’s first state dinner.
Marcus will be in D.C. this Thursday for a free cooking demo at Macy’s Metro Center. After the demo, he’ll sign copies of his cookbook which will be available for purchase at the event.
Marcus will be at Macy’s as a member of the Macy’s Culinary Council. Here are the details…
Where:
Macy’s Metro Center Home Store, Lower Level 1201 G St NW (between N 12th St & N 13th St) Washington, DC 20005When:
Thursday, April 29, 6PM
RSVP:
Because seating is limited, reservations are required. To RSVP please call 1-888-MACYSNY
Here is a link with more information about the event and the Culinary Council – http://pitch.pe/60027.
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15Apr
Wednesday, April 14, 2010UPCOMING: Free Dairy Queen Mini Blizzards DowntownTHURS, April 15th from Noon – 1:00pm
Just heard on twitter that the Dairy Queen on wheels will be parked at 10th & Pennsylvania Ave, NW tomorrow and will be giving away free mini sized blizzards. The Blizzardmobile will be parked outside of the IRS Building at the corner of 10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. You can read more here.
Thursday, April 15th
Free mini-blizzards ice cream
Noon – 1:00pm
at corner of 10th & Penn
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial or walk from Metro CenterPosted on Free in DC. (Thanks Amy.)
-JAY
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14Apr
Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato wants to give you free gelato, smoked pig, and music on the 25th at the opening of the Dupont location. 250 pounds is a LOT of pig! 🙂
-JAY
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What: Complimentary Gelato and a 250 lb. Smoked Pig Offered at Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato’s Grand Opening Party on April 25th Complimentary and open to the public, Dolcezza plans an energetic event to celebrate the opening of its new Dupont Circle gelateria
Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato celebrates the opening of a third DC-area location in Dupont Circle by hosting a Grand Opening Party for the public on Sunday, April 25 from noon to 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary gelato, live bluegrass music by Olivia Mancini and complimentary smoked pork from Bev Eggleston with Eco-Friendly Foods.
Dolcezza’s newest Dupont Circle gelateria is a chic space outfitted in Argentine antiques, featuring a gelato bar, a unique V60 Pour-over Coffee Bar and well crafted coffee program. The new gelateria will feature Dolcezza’s signature farm fresh, hand-spun gelato in unique flavor combinations, and will use the new location to expand its well-crafted coffee program.
WHO:
- Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato
- Eco-Friendly Foods
- Olivia Mancini
WHEN: Sunday, April 25, 2010
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Dolcezza – Dupont Circle (in the parking lot)
1704 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20011
About Dolcezza
Dolcezza is an artisanal gelato company with three gelateria locations in the Washington, DC area in Bethesda, Dupont Circle (opening April 2010) and Georgetown. Dolcezza combines Argentina’s long tradition of artisan gelato production with innovative flavor combinations and seeks to craft an exquisite dessert with a conscience. Most of Dolcezza’s ingredients are hand-picked at local farms and gelato is hand-spun every morning. Husband and wife ownership team Robb Duncan and Violeta Edelman squeeze citrus fruit, melt chocolate, infuse fresh herbs, grind whole spices and roast nuts, using their own hands, every step of the way. Dolcezza also operates a wholesale program and creates personalized flavors for over 60 DC area restaurants. Dolcezza’s gelato is now available at DC area Whole Foods stores.
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14Apr
Baskin-Robbins Dropped this in our email. They have stores in the area and a “store locater” on their site. 🙂-JAY
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Event Details:
Who: Everyone!
What: Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night. 31 cents per 2.5oz scoop – any flavor!
Where: All Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide
When: Wednesday, April 28 from 5pm – 10pm
Why: To serve those who serve others: Baskin-Robbins has partnered with the NFFF who support families and co-workers of fallen firefighters
The Inside Scoop: Looking for a flavor to try? Fan favorite Cotton Candy is April’s Flavor of the Month. This pink and purple Cotton Candy-flavored ice cream is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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12Apr
I recently went on a wine tour through Virginia. Gray Ghost here and Rappahannock Cellars there. (P.S. the pourer at Rappahannock is against health care reform – hello Virginia – I almost spit out my Norton…almost.) My binge journey through the Rappahannock Valley, which I heartily suggest you take as it’s only two hours away, was awakened by a new, and unique, winery of choice. Narmada.Narmada is new. It’s most fun attribute, without sounding like the newest installment of Sassy Gay Friend, is that it is owned by an Indian family. Having planted a few years ago, the wine has finally come of age. Apparently, however, the chicken tikka masala hasn’t.
They serve food. Yes, a winery that serves food. It’s smart, and god bless someone for coming up with the idea. But the masala, hello, cardboard. You would think, simmer the chicken in the sauce all day. Well, that isn’t the Narmada thinking. But the wines are good. And there was live music! Oh, and did I mention there was food?! Other wineries need to catch on to this craze. A quick appetizer with your tasting can seal the deal. We asked if the varietals planted were meant to compliment Indian foods but received a questionable, if not full no, response; a missed opportunity.
Right now in my wine cellar, I have Midnight. I also bought a shirt in their gift shop. While it might seem a little kitschy, and the front door is oddly placed, it’s refreshing to see a completely new concept push in to the, errr, established Virginia winery scene. The food has promise, I like the live music, and I like the grandmother and father sitting on the couch. It’s a new atmosphere. And every other winery we visited would mention Narmada and insist we go. It was also packed with people – by far the most out of the six wineries we visited. I wish them success as they continue to refine their menu and perfect their blends.
AEK
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07Apr
DC Food Wars Airing PartyTues, April 13th, Grand Central, 2447 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 8:30-11pm
It’s next week! Finally! While the District of Columbia is best known for politics and historical landmarks, who would have thought that a jumbo-sized pizza slice could create such a stir? It’s a real Food War — with two warring brothers behind it all. Only one brother can win this food war. Which is it going to be, Pizza Mart or Jumbo Slice? You’ll have to watch to find out (I’m sworn to secrecy). It’s going to be exciting! Join us to watch the airing of DC’s Food Wars at Grand Central with other Fans and a one of the owners of the pizza establishments in the Food War!
If you haven’t heard, the new series titled FOOD WARS aired beginning March 9 on the Travel Channel. The host, Camille Ford, has been visiting various cities around the country and learning about their iconic food dishes. Camille has traveled to Minneapolis, Texas, Kansas, Tucson, and next up on their food journey: Washington, DC for the “Jumbo Slice.” The DC Food Wars with Dining in DC’s Lisa Shapiro, who served as a judge for the blindfolded taste test will air on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m. EST. Who else is a local favorite? Yep! That’s right! Carla Hall. She may not be able to attend, but we’re working on it.
Here’s a Dining in DC article about the episode.
-Lisa Floresca Shapiro
