• 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.

  • 08Mar

    In my inbox (and I spoke to the Casting Producer on the phone).

    -JAY

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    Are you looking to Revive your Restaurant? FOX’s hit show “KITCHEN NIGHTMARES” wants to help you!

    Does your restaurant need HELP? Are you trying to make some green but still running in the red? Do you and your chef have different ideas about the menu? Or maybe you have a great location, but are unable to bring in the customers?

    Email or Call for Information:

    KitchenNightmares@theconlincompany.com or kitchennightmares4@gmail.com

    Call: 1-866-226-2226

    WE ARE CASTING IN WASHINGTON DC / BALTIMORE / VIRGINIA AREA

    * SOMETIME IN NEXT 3 WEEKS (EXACT DATES TBD)

    PLEASE FOLLOW UP ON THE WESITE: http://www.fox.com/kitchennightmares/

    If you want CHEF GORDON RAMSAY to come into your establishment to troubleshoot your problems and try to get you back on the road to success… Contact us NOW!!!


    **Make sure to include:

    Your name and contact info (including a phone number), name of your restaurant and your specialty, how many seats you have, and most importantly… Why you need our help!

    If you are a Restaurant Owner fill out or download the application online at: www.theconlincompany.com and email it back to:

    KitchenNightmares@theconlincompany.com

    *Restaurants must have been open at least one year, offer dinner service, and have at least 35 seats.

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  • 04Nov

    In My Inbox from (my friend) Lisa Shapiro of Dining in DC and the DC Food Blogger Community.

    -JAY

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    SLICE OF LIFE is the only DC area pie sale allowing you to purchase your Thanksgiving pies while making an impact in the lives of thousands in need in your community. All proceeds from sales go to Food & Friends.

    Food & Friends’ mission is to prepare and deliver specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling to DC Area residents living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses. This year alone, Food & Friends will deliver more than 1 million meals to more than 2,800 indivduals living in the DC area.

    This large-scale bake sale is in its 4th year and not only allows you to purchase pies for you and your family, but also to complement the full Thanksgiving meals our clients will receive by purchasing a pie, or two, to be delivered with their holiday meal.

    ” Each  Pie  You  Buy  Will  Provide  One  Full  Day  of  Meals for  a  child  or  adult  battling  a  life-challenging  illness. “

    Last year Dining in DC started a Thanksgiving tradition to support Food & Friends and the thousands of children and adults battling life-challenging illnesses in the DC community by participating in “Slice of Life”. In 2009, a team of fellow food bloggers and friends made up a dynamic sales team, “Food Bloggers for a Cause” and together raised over $1300.00 for this very special cause.

    This year we hope to double our previous years’ sales! Please support my efforts by purchasing your pies today! You are also welcome to purchase a pie for a Food & Friend client, perfect for those heading out of town.

    You have the choice of five delicious flavors:

    Picture Perfect Pumpkin Pie  $25
    Thanksgiving would not be complete without this traditional favorite. The creamy pumpkin filling, in a delectable crust, has the perfect mix of spices and great pumpkin flavor. You’ll certainly want to more than one for your family and friends.

    Harvest Apple Crumb Pie  $25
    Perfectly flaky with just the right amount of sweetness, you’ll enjoy this classic pie filled with a bushel of apples, spices and topped with sweet crumbles. Whether you serve your pie alone or a la mode, it’s a must have.

    Oh So Sweet Potato Pie  $25
    For many, Thanksgiving means Sweet Potato Pie. This southern specialty, filled with creamy bright orange sweet potatoes, cinnamon and nutmeg is sure to warm the hearts of your holiday guests.

    Southern Pecan Pie  $35
    Embrace true hospitality by sharing this Southern treat with your holiday guests. Ya’ll will love this delicious buttery crust, loads of pecans and sweet gooey filling.

    Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake  $40
    A chocolate lover’s delight! Your guests will go crazy over this rich, creamy cheesecake topped with a decadent dark chocolate ganache. This pie buys you a chance to win  $1,200 from US Airways.

    All pies are 10″ rounds, frozen, and shrink-wrapped to ensure that you receive the freshest, most delicious product possible. Each pie is placed in a sturdy, gift-quality box, making it a perfect hostess gift or token of appreciation. For ingredients see here.

    *** Pies can be picked up at a one of 22 pick-up sites your choice ***

    Hurry! Nov. 18th is the last day to order.  Nov. 23rd – pie pick up/delivery day

    To purchase pie(s), please visit our team page !
    http://www.sliceoflifedc.org/foodblogger

    Thank you for your support!


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  • 26Oct

    In my inbox.

    -JAY
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    The Culinary Historians of Washington Are Pleased to Present

    Dr. Katherine Leonard Turner

    The Bakery, the Saloon, and the Quick
    Lunch: Ready to Eat Food in Working-Class
    Neighborhoods, 1880-1930

    To be held in:

    Sunday, November 14, 2010
    2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Bethesda/Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
    Meeting Room A
    4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD

    We might think we’ re the first generation to depend on fast food, but urban Americans
    were getting it “ to go” more than 100 years ago! In her talk, “ The Bakery, the Saloon,
    and the Quick Lunch: Ready to Eat Food in Working-Class Neighborhoods, 1880-1930,”
    Katie will discuss the surprising number of options people had for buying food already
    cooked, long before McDonalds.

    Katherine Leonard Turner is a Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Philadelphia
    University who studies the effects of industrialization on home cooking. Katie is
    interested in how Americans understood this daily work that more than any other
    household task, carried emotional, cultural, and social weight, and was intimately bound
    with ideas about gender.

    for more information, contact Claudia Kousoulas
    301-320-6979 appetite@kousoulas.com
    www.chowdc.org

    This is a free event, no reservations necessary.

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  • 28Aug

    3 Trucks were at the DC State fair today: DC Slices, Curbside Cupcake and the Sweet Flow Mobile (Sweet Green’s frozen yogurt). I didn’t get to Sweet Green’s truck, but I’ve tried their product at the storefront.

    I tried a slice ($4) and it needed more cheese (and to be served hotter)–it was alright for having come from a truck, but not great. The sauce was it’s strength. The person with me didn’t like the crust. I’d try it again. They were also out of everything but plain slices.

    I tried the lemon cupcake ($3) from Curbside and it was good…with the lemon cupcake and lemon frosting bringing different flavors and textures. Thumbs up.

    In other food truck news…The Red Hook Lobster Pound Truck will be at Chinatown Coffee this Thursday evening 9/2 for a happy hour from 630pm-830pm. That is…lobster rolls at 5th and H NW! Chinatown coffee will be offering $3 Lagunitas IPA and Dale’s Pale Ale. I’d love to see more events like this.

    Absinthe preparation at Chinatown Coffee

    BTW, Chinatown Coffee has several varieties of absinthe which they mix with water, sugar, and fire…it was like watching a ritual. 🙂 What’s a little toxin and psychoactive substance among friends? 🙂 BTW, I like anise…and I still didn’t like the absinthe I tried at Chinatown Coffee, but the variety I tried was herbal.  Next time Ill try the Swiss one.

    -JAY

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  • 20Aug

    Update:

    Enter Your Big (or big-ish) Vegetable in the Biggest Vegetable Contest!

    Is that a five pound melon sitting in your garden? What about a foot long zucchini? A football sized pumpkin? Why aren’t you entering your vegetables in the DC State Fair Biggest Vegetable Contest, sponsored by Washington Gardener? More…
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    In My Inbox.
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    -JAY

    DC Picklers – Show Us Your Best Pickle

    Green beans. Cucumbers. Beets. Is there anything that isn’t improved with a good pickling brine?

    Well it’s time for DC picklers to show us what you’ve got. Do you have a delicious bread and butter pickle recipe that’s wowed your friends? Do you pickle your own onions to serve on sandwiches? Do you make your own kimchi? Enter your sour, salty, and/or sweet pickled creations in the DC State Fair Home-Made Pickle contest. Many thanks to GLiTTARAZZi, a DC-based social and gossip blog, for sponsoring. The winner will win a $50 gift certificate to 19th.

    You can enter the DC State Fair Home Made Pickle Contest here. While we’d love to know if your pickled items were grown in the District, it’s not a requirement of the contest. The deadline for entries is Thursday, August 26, so get your pickles going today!

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  • 18Aug

    In My Inbox.

    -JAY
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    Come to the DC State Fair Kick-Off Shindig and Homebrew Contest – August 27! (Click there for the active links.)

    dcstatefair | August 18, 2010 at 4:03 am | Categories: dc state fair | URL: http://wp.me/pZQTt-2z

    Thanks to The Black Squirrel for sponsoring the DC State Fair Homebrew Contest!
    What: DC Homebrewers Contest
    When: Friday, Aug. 27, 7:30 – 10 pm
    Where: 1314 Kenyon St. NW

    To Enter: Fill out this entry form by August 23.

    DC’s become a paradise for beer lovers in the past few years, and we had to give DC homebrewers the chance to prove who brews the best brew at the DC State Fair.

    Join us on August 27th from 7:30 to 10:00 pm at 1314 Kenyon St. NW for a kick-off party and homebrew contest, sponsored by The Black Squirrel (the fabulous neighborhood beer bar in Adams Morgan). The judging begins at 8:00 pm sharp – you won’t want to miss it!

    If that’s not enough for you, Fat Man After Dark, another fair sponsor, will be broadcasting live from the Contest.

    Do you have a passion for homebrewing? There’s still time to submit your beer to the contest, so enter now. The deadline for homebrew entries is August 23.

    Good luck to all the homebrewers out there! We know you’ll make the District proud.
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