There are so many events in the city for Halloween it’s hard to list ALL of them so here are our top picks of where to go on the scariest night of the year:
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Perfect Pair: Barboursville Wine
Corey, Me, Luca Paschina, Tara Lumetta, Paul Lumetta |
The Hay-Adams hosted a delicious Five-Course Wine Dinner with Barboursville Vineyard. One of my favorite chefs, Jaime Montes de Oca, Jr., paired his signature Lafayette Restaurant dishes with Barboursville’s wines presented by the winemaker, Luca Paschina. My cousins were in town to enjoy the event with us and we had a wonderful dinner. We began the evening with grapefruit Campari cocktails and bites of foie gras and tuna carpaccio.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Oyamel's Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Photo: Garrett Lamm |
By: Ian McGinnity
Capital Cooking Contributor
Decidedly delectable dishes and colorful, calavera-clouding cocktails come alive at Oyamel’s annual Dia de los Muertos festival. A compelling meld of the common with the exquisite, Head Chef Colin King demonstrates his well-honed craft by fashioning traditional Mexican dishes with refined ingredients and delicate garnishes. Lasting until November 2nd, this is an event you will not want to miss.
Capital Cooking Contributor
Decidedly delectable dishes and colorful, calavera-clouding cocktails come alive at Oyamel’s annual Dia de los Muertos festival. A compelling meld of the common with the exquisite, Head Chef Colin King demonstrates his well-honed craft by fashioning traditional Mexican dishes with refined ingredients and delicate garnishes. Lasting until November 2nd, this is an event you will not want to miss.
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Sunday, October 27, 2013
On the Road Again: St. Brigid's Farm Annual Field to Fork Dinner
The only thing better than spending a beautiful Saturday at a vineyard or a farm is spending a Saturday at both a vineyard and a farm. Thanks to an invite from the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, we were able to spend the last Saturday of September enjoying wines, produce, and beef from Crow Farm and Vineyard and St. Brigid's Farm as we made our way from the Crow Farm tasting room to a table for 150 at St. Brigid's Farm Annual Field to Fork Dinner.
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Travel
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Uncorked: The Ebro River Valley
By: Lauren Rittermann
Capital Cooking Contributor
Capital Cooking Contributor
The popular Tapas restaurant , Jaleo, continued their quarterly Tour of Spain Wine Dinner series with a wine dinner focused on the area of Ebro River Vallery. Sommelier Jordi Paronella, and Jaleo and Chef Ramon Martinez worked closely together to pair wines and Spanish cuisine while leading guests on an educational tour through the country. I thought overall the dinner was great, but I especially loved learning about the Ebro River Valley in Spain, and tasting various wines from the region. It was fun to try the wines with different cuisine to see what worked well and didn't work well together. It was informative, fun, and the service was great.
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
Upcoming Foodie Events
Photo by Emily Clack |
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A Taste of Sweden at Capella Georgetown
By: Jennifer Duff
Capital Cooking Contributor
It is not everyday that an Embassy flies over executive chefs from Michelin star awarded restaurants in their country so we can enjoy their cuisine, culture and story for the week. Lucky for us, the Embassy of Sweden did just that for this Thursday and Friday only, offering a pre-fixed three course lunch ($38) or six course dinner ($88) featuring pure, fresh Scandinavian cuisine in a luxurious setting at the Capella Hotel in Georgetown.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Uncorked: Barboursville at The Hay-Adams
The Hay-Adams is hosting a Five-Course Wine Dinner in partnership with Barboursville Vineyard tomorrow! The Hay-Adams Chef Jaime Montes de Oca, Jr. will pair signature Lafayette Restaurant dishes with Barboursville’s featured wines presented by Barboursville Winemaker Luca Paschina.
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My Recent Obsessions
I try new products all of the time. It is rare that I find true new gems that I'd recommend to others. Here are a few of my new favorite items that you should check out:
Modernize your dining experience with the revolutionary Knork! Flatware. I love this stuff and have the full set for our show. The utensils have a great feel. |
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Recipe: Mussels (Moules) Mariniere
Four years ago, I went to
culinary school at L'Academie de Cuisine. During my time there, we learned all
about shellfish. This recipe allows the flavor of the mussels to shine. When
preparing mussels, toss any that don’t close when squeezed. Serve this dish in
large bowls to make room for the broth.
Uncorked: Raise a glass to DC Wine Week at I Ricchi
DC Wine Week, founded by Lisa Byrne and Vanessa French, is a
week-long celebration dedicated to enjoying wine, wine education, and an
opportunity to help support the area’s growing local wineries, wine shops, wine
bars, restaurants, and merchants. Ristorante I Ricchi hosted CIAO BELLA! an Italian Wine Fest on Wednesday, October 16, which featured 16 wines
representing a vast selection of Italian varietals accompanied by a selection
of Italian bites. This event was an excellent opportunity to become further exposed
to and learn about Italian wine!
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Monday, October 21, 2013
On the Road Again: Charlottesville, VA
By Claire Goldman and Photos by Lauren DeSantis
Plush accommodations, wineries, fine dining, boozy brunch, hiking, leaf peaking and the list goes on... The combination for a perfect weekend city-escape awaits just a short road trip away in Charlottesville. Home to the historically prestigious University of Virginia (UVA), Charlottesville has so much to offer beyond touring the beautiful campus.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Upcoming Events Around DC
DC Wine Week: Oysters and Wine. Tap into an amazing wine list at Tel’Veh Cafe & Bar in Mount Vernon Square, you have to spend some quality time with its wine list. Join DC Wine Week Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a jovial happy hour with complimentary hor d'oeuvres, super wine specials and $1 oysters. Tel’Veh Cafe & Wine bar is located at 401 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, D.C. 20001. Reserve your spot today [http://www.dcwineweek.com/2013/10/happy-hour-oysters-wine/].
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Cheers to Beer: Oktoberfest
By: Jennifer Duff
Capital Cooking Contributor
Fall is in full swing and for many, that means Oktoberfest celebrations, pumpkin-flavored and German beer, and rich, savory treats. To join in the celebration, Mad Fox Brewery recently hosted its third Oktoberfest festival featuring the release of Hitzi Frau Oktoberfest Lagerbier, a German-inspired menu, and live music out on the Market Square in Falls Church.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Capital Cooking on Let's Talk Live with Fall Wine Pairings
Fall is here! I went on Let's Talk Live to give you some wine pairing suggestions for the season. Enjoy!
Monday, October 14, 2013
Sunday, October 13, 2013
The Heart of the Plate
Healthy food and delicious food do not have to exist in separate realms. In fact, Mollie Katzen has spent her entire career proving that vegetables are extremely tasty and just as exciting as their meat counterparts. As one of the New York Times' best-selling cookbook authors, Mollie released her newest and 12th book, The Heart of the Plate: Vegetarian Recipes for a New Generation. She spent the evening sharing her story, reminiscing the low fat diets of the 80's and the half-cooked broccoli, meeting Julia Child, and all the while making the audience laugh throughout.
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
Fashionistas and Foodies Fundraise For Literacy
On September 6th, 2013, fashionistas and foodies gathered together at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel as the fashion and culinary worlds merged to create one beautiful display of confectionery work. Hosted by the Heart of America Foundation, a national non-profit that uniquely promotes volunteering and literacy, Charity in Chocolate raises funds to provide books to local children who have little or nothing to read at home by offering guests an evenings of delicious creations from over 50 area restaurants, the chance to win one-of-a-kind experiences in their raffle, and a not-to miss fashion show that could quite actually be a lost episode of The Food Network's Challenge. 13 pastry chefs/chocolatiers competed to win "Best Chocolate Fashion Costume", designing costumes inspired by literally characters, with the only requirement being everything must be made of sugar. Chefs were inspired by literary characters from all time periods, as everyone from Juliet to Katniss Everdeen were represented on stage.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Upcoming Events Around DC
Thursday, October 10—Washingtonian’s On the Rock Whiskey Festival: This Thursday, the Washingtonian will host its second annual whiskey and fine spirits festival, On the Rocks. The festivities include a live band, culinary bites from Spilled Milk Catering, and sips of premium whiskey, Scotch, malt, bourbon, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, and much more. The event is from 7:00-10:30pm at the Powerhouse (3255 Grace Street, NW). Tickets are $65 and are available at www.washingtonian.com/packages/food-drink/on-the-rocks-whiskey-and-fine-spirits-festival-2013.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Opening: Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
First opened in 1997 in Lower Manhattan, Sophie's Cuban Cuisine has officially opened its first non-NY location within the Golden Triangle neighborhood thanks to James Lambert, the Chief Operating Officer of the Running Cedar Restaurant Group who asked to franchise Sophie's Cuban Cuisine after he saw a void in DC for Cuban restaurant concepts.
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news
Monday, October 7, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Mosaic District's Fashion Week
By Claire Goldman
If you haven't made a trip out to the Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA, what are you waiting for? This outdoor shopping, dining and culture center is the perfect place to do your fall shopping. Make a day of it with shops for men, women and children and an array of restaurants that are sure to please anyone in your crew.
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Saturday, October 5, 2013
Fashion Redeux
By Claire Goldman
When approaching the O St NW row house located between Truxton Circle and NoMa neighborhoods, the first thing that stood out was the Lady Gaga look-a-like posing scantily clad in front of a red sports car. I knew this would be a night to remember.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013
Upcoming Events Around DC
Drive, walk or cycle to Union Market this Friday night for their Drive-In Encore Series. This week's feature presentation will be Caddy Shack in honor of National Golf Day. For those opting for the two-wheeled or two-footed forms of transportation, special picnic areas in the parking lot will be designated just for you. The best part is that the event is free and no tickets or reservations will be necessary, admittance is on a first come first serve basis. Gates open (at 6th St. NE) at 6 PM and close at 7:45 PM; the show starts at 8 PM. If you forget your movie snacks, don't worry! A variety of Union Market's regular vendors will be open serving food and drinks especially for the occasion.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
First Bite: Vino Volo in Tysons
By: Jennifer Duff
Capital Cooking Contributor
How often do you see a glass of wine on the menu that you'd like to try, but you aren't ready to invest in ordering the whole glass? It happens to me all the time. I see a wine that I think I might like, but when the server comes over to take the order, I immediately revert back to my wine comfort-zone. Well, now is your chance to be brave -- with some help from Vino Volo at Tyson's Corner.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Opening: Newton's Noodles
Newton's Noodles Tuna Bites Appetizer |
From Dennis Friedman, the chef and owner of Newton's Table in Bethesda, comes Newton's Noodles the design-it-yourself fast gourmet Fuzu experience. If you're not familiar with Fuzu, it's Friedman's signature Asian noodle dish that gained so much popularity at Newton's Table, it demanded it's own designated venue.
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dining out,
news,
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