Category Archives: Events

The Petite Tour of Europe, Part 1: The Brits

We had a chance last Saturday to do the Grand Tour without leaving Washington, but because of lines and distances, it turned out to be more of a Petite Tour.  Still, well worth it. This is our third time for … Continue reading

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DrinkEatRelax They Said, So I Did.

We went down to the National Harbor Wine and Food Festival on Saturday.  In the past, the OFAM has had a table there, but not this year.  We were just there to crowd-watch, eat, drink, and be entertained by chefs.  … Continue reading

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Body and Soul at the NGA

The National Gallery of Art is one of the unique treasures of Washington, DC and a major reason so many of us are spoiled rotten about museums.  It houses a world-class art collection and, like the Smithsonian, the NGA is … Continue reading

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Adventures at the Kensington Farmers Market

Just when I was jonesin’ for a farmers market experience,  I got an email from Lynn Voight of All Things Olive, one of our vendors at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market.  She sells at the year-round Kensington Market on … Continue reading

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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend 4: Sunday Night Supper

I had the opportunity to volunteer for one of the Sunday Night Suppers sponsored by the “Sips and Suppers” event to benefit Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen.  This series of twenty or so simultaneous suppers took place in the … Continue reading

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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend – Part 3: Saturday Night Sips

As I was walking down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the Newseum, I heard rumbling behind me.  I turned to see a large ham mounted on an armature rolling past, flanked by two chefs from Zaytinya.  It was the twin of the … Continue reading

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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend – Part 2: The Portrait Presentation and Reception

After the conversation part of the evening ended (too soon!), the portrait unveiling and reception commenced.  From the auditorium, we processed to the Kogod Courtyard – an awesome venue for a party.  I have been there in the daytime, but … Continue reading

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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend – Part 1: The Conversation

It started on Friday evening, January 20, at the National Portrait Gallery. Alice Waters is one of the seminal influences on food in this country.  She sparked a food revolution with her Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley – it was … Continue reading

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Olney Farmers Market Community Meeting

The Olney Farmers and Artists Market will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 7pm. It’ll be held in the Montgomery General Hospital’s Community Learning Center on the 2nd floor. We’ll be discussing plans for the new season … Continue reading

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H-Mart – Adventure in Eating

I’ve been shopping at H Mart ever since they opened the first one around here in Aspen Hill.  It’s the best source of fresh vegetables during the winter, and for fish, exotic fruit, and Asian ingredients all year. By happy … Continue reading

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