The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Party fundraiser will be held Tuesday, March 20 from 7:00 to 11:00pm.
The Spring 2012 Wine Dinner at the
Jefferson. March 29:
The Dynamic Duo with Favia Wines – Wine Cellar [$200 per person]
Annie Favia and Andy Erickson are a husband and wife team whose
partnership brings a great depth of creativity to their highly select range of
California wines. They unite art, science, and nature to produce vintages each
with a distinct soul and character, expressing the true nature of its vineyards
of origin. At this dedicated 5-course dinner, their acclaimed Favia Viognier,
“Suize,” Amador County 2006 is paired with Butter-poached Lobster with
Carrot & Vanilla Purée and Ginger Cardamom Emulsion. Their Plenty of
Room, Pinot Noir, Marin County 2010 accompanies a Roasted Guinea HenRagout
of Confit Leg, Savoy Cabbage, and Lardons with Natural Jus; and a double
pairing of Favia, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah, Rompecabezas, Amador 2009
makes a triumphal match for the grand finale of Blueberry
CrêpeswithBlueberry Marmalade and Vermont Maple Syrup Ice Cream.
On
April 3, Think Local First DC will host a workshop at Busboys and Poets on 5th and K designed to help
local entrepreneurs, foodies, and aspiring restaurant owners become equipped
with the tools and knowledge to open their own establishments. The event, Ingredients for Success: How
to Launch and Operate a Restaurant in DC, will connect local leaders in a unique and collaborative
learning forum and will explore everything from licensing, leases, concepts, HR
best practices, and doing businesses in DC. The workshop ranges in cost
from $125-$199. For more information and to register visit http://
ZooFari, hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, will be held May 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Trade Grand Tasting and Seminar: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Members of the trade can explore the rapidly-growing wine
region with two exclusive events taking place at Hotel Palomar: a wine
seminar (1:30 - 2:30 p.m.) and a trade-only tasting (2:30 - 5:30 p.m.).
Guests will learn about the expanding new wine destination during a
classroom-style wine seminar featuring regional trends from several Paso
Robles winemaker personalities. Immediately following is a walk-around
tasting featuring varietals ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon and Rhône
style wines, to Sauvignon Blanc and Tempranillo. RSVP requested (dusty@threelockhartspr.com).ZooFari, hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, will be held May 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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