29 Bites of Heaven: Kaz

I first met Kaz Ocokhi last year in Iceland and got a glimpse of his food at the Lava Restaurant at the Blue Lagoon.  I recently dined at his 13 year establishment, Kaz.  Emily and I were treated to 29 bites of heaven.  Kaz is the real deal.  His sushi follows traditional Japanese standards, although he does do some creative spins on dishes.  Kaz designs a sushi experience unlike anyone else in Washington and it is well worth trying a tasting menu.  He pays close attention to detail and I could tell that everything was very deliberate and had a purpose.

Oyamel 2012 Mezcal and Tequila Festival

By:  Matt Dewey

 

Starting March 5th, José Andrés and his team at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana are celebrating their 5th annual Tequila and Mezcal Festival. The festival runs from March 5th to March 18th and was created to bring a little bit of warmth to DC at the end of winter.

Events: Pork Barrel BBQ to Appear on ABC’s Shark Tank on Friday, March 9th

Friends of Capital Cooking, Heath Hall and Brett Thompson, co-founders of Pork Barrel BBQ, America’s fastest growing barbecue company, will appear on the March 9^th episode of ABC’s hit reality show Shark Tank, which airs from 8:00pm to 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

Don't miss my favorite food event of the year!

Cultural Tourism DC dishes up the fourth edition of the Embassy Chef Challenge, the annual culinary competition for world-class embassy chefs. A panel of celebrity judges and more than 400 guests will judge cuisines from around the world and present the coveted Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards. The annual benefit supports the free programs and events provided by Cultural Tourism DC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts and culture of Washington, DC.