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Gray’s Equinox will host its 13th annual Winter Solstice Celebration on
Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 Sip selections from acclaimed new Delaplane, Va.
winery RdV Vineyards and groove to local roots-rockers The Walkaways. To
enjoy with your wine Chef Gray will prepare Fatty Crab Beignets, Crispy
Duck Spring Rolls, 24-Hour Brisket, Agnolotti of House-Made Ricotta,
Pancetta-Wrapped Cervena Venison Medallions, and Smoked Apple Chestnut
Soup, Apple Cider Beignets and Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars. The Equinox
Winter Solstice Party is $100 per person, including tax and gratuity.
Reservations are requested. 818 Connecticut Ave, N.W. (202) 331-8118 for reservations or visit Equinox on the web at www.equinoxrestaurant.com
Holiday Cookie Decorating – On Sunday, December 23rd, beginning at 12PM, Union Market will offer holiday cookie decorating and hot cocoa for families and friends. Join Frenchie’s Bakery for this holiday tradition.
Fresh Holiday Hams: Hill Country Barbecue Market (www.hillcountrywdc.com) will be offering their classic Holiday Hams – fresh, boneless hams house-cured, rubbed with HC's secret spice blend and smoked low and slow over post oak imported from Texas for that signature pit-smoked flavor. In addition to hams, the market also has holiday ham feasts available that include jalapeño-cheddar cornbread and a selection of Hill Country sides and desserts. Cost for Fresh Pit-Smoked Boneless Ham (12-14 lbs) is $150; the Holiday Ham Feast for 5-8 people is $175; and a Holiday Ham Feast for 9-12 people is $290. Hams and feasts can be pre-ordered by calling 202-556-2044 or emailing Events@HillCountryWDC.com and are available for pick-up from December 12th – 31st.
Truffles Galore! The chic Italian restaurant, Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca is hosting a unique treat - a Winter Black Truffle Dinner. On
Saturday, December 29th. Executive Chef, Nicholas Stefanelli will
present not one, but a three-course truffle-fabulous tasting menu. This
evening of truffle delights will replace the traditional menu, beginning
with truffle foccica and continuing with an antipasta and pasta of your
choosing, with each course showcasing the featured winter black
truffle. To complete the evening's tastings, guests may find difficulty
selecting one of the three desserts created by Pastry Chef, Jemil Gadea. The event's premier winter black truffles have been
sourced by Chef Stefanelli from Norcia, Italy where they are generally
harvested in late autumn and winter. Though these little gems are worth
their weight in gold, Bibiana's Winter Black Truffle Dinner has
been affordably priced at $60 per person (tax and gratuity not
included). As if this opportunity were not enough, for an additional
$40, Bibiana's Wine Director, Michael King, has carefully selected
Italian wine to enhance the experience. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve
basis with capacity for 200 people. Dinner service is from 5:30 pm -
11:00 pm. For reservations and information, please call (202) 216-9550 or visit www.BibianaDC.com.
Winter Cocktail Classes: Prepare for the snowy winter season by
learning how to make winter cocktails in the comfort of your own home! Ripple is offering winter cocktail
classes hosted by Josh Berner:
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January 12th – Champagne Cocktails
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February 16th – Date Night Cocktails
During class (3:30-5pm), students will enjoy three cocktails and bar
snacks and afterwards, can experience the grilled cheese bar until 6:30pm. Classes are $45 a person and reservations can
be made by calling Ripple at 202.244.7995 or emailing Josh at josh@rippledc.com.
Buy a Treat “So Others Might Eat”: This holiday season, Ripple’s Sugar Magnolia is donating 50% of the
proceeds from all pies, cheesecakes and Bûches de Noël to the DC charity So Others Might Eat. Dessert offerings include bourbon caramel
pecan pie, pumpkin spice pie, white chocolate peppermint cheesecake, ginger
snap ice cream sandwiches, and double chocolate peppermint bark. Treats can be picked up from the shop in
Cleveland Park or placed in advance by emailing alison@rippledc.com. For more information, visit http://rippledc.com/pages/
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