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Category Archives: Events
The Petit Tour of Europe Part 2 – Finland
At the Finnish Embassy, there was a longish line to get in, but it moved quickly. We were teased by the smell of fish being grilled at the bottom of the driveway. Soon enough, we entered the monument to Finnish … Continue reading
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
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
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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Tagged chefs, D.C., exhibit, Jose Andres, National Gallery of Art
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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
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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Tagged Alice Waters, Bourbon Steak, chefs, cooking, event, Jaleo, Sunday Night Supper, Zahav
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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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Tagged Alice Waters, chefs, D.C., event, Joan Nathan, Jose Andres, Newseum
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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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Tagged Adam Bernbach, Alice Waters, Cathal Armstrong, chefs, Cowgirl Creamery, D.C., event, exhibit, Jose Andres, Mike Isabella, National Portrait Gallery, Nora Pouillon, reporting, Susan Gage, Todd Gray
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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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Tagged Alice Waters, chefs, event, exhibit, Joan Nathan, Jose Andres, National Portrait Gallery
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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