• 07May

    Whole Foods Market Friendship Heights Store Opening

    And they are giving some free stuff.  Here’s what the have to say for themselves.

    -JAY
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    On Tuesday, May 18th, Whole Foods Market will welcome summer with the opening of its 8th Maryland location- a store that will offer a host of exciting features, including a vast produce section with seasonal and local offerings; indulgent bakery section serving fresh-made cakes and pretzels, breads and gluten-free options; guaranteed fresh seafood bought straight from local boats and a meat department with over 80% of the meat sourced locally; and more.

    Several offerings will be unique to the location, including our coffee bar which will serve homemade gelato and popsicles, inviting customers to cool off and connect to the public Wi-Fi.

    In celebration of the opening, Whole Foods Market will be holding an array of exciting events throughout the month of May, including-

    May 3rd 7th 10th 14th :: Allegro Metro Blitz

    At the peak of morning commuter rush-hour, Rocket Man will be dispensing free samples of the exclusive brand Allegro Coffee to Maryland Metro commuters from his Coffee Back Pack.   Store team members will be on hand to talk about the products and the new store.

    Location: Friendship Heights Metro Station
    (May 3rd and 10th – Station at Willard and Wisconsin)
    (May 7th and 14th – Corner of Wisconsin and Western Ave.)
    Time: 6AM – 7AM
    May 11th & 13th :: Friendship Salad “a la Cart”

    Receive a grown-for-Whole Foods Market Friendship Salad from the mobile salad cart and learn how John Maniscalco of Chesapeake Greenhouse in Sudlersville, MD is able to supply fresh lettuce all-year-round

    Location: Front of the new Whole Foods Market store

    Time: 11AM – 1PM

    MAY 18th 2010 :: OPEN FOR BUSINESS

    10:00 AM Bread Breaking Ceremony

    May 20, 2010 :: Spa Night

    Enjoy complimentary facial treatments by Skin Organics founder Ann Webb and her expert staff and get a spa goody bag filled with fabulous products from the Whole Body department. Meet local vendors and sample a variety of products for the mind, body & soul.

    Location: Whole Body Area

    Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

    The store is located at:

    4420 Willard Ave.
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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  • 29Apr

    May free cooking classes at Whole Foods Arlington

    Here are some more free cooking events with Chef Michael Kiss.

    -JAY

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    Class starts at 7:00 PM and generally last 30 to 50 minutes.  All Whole Foods Market cooking classes are absolutely free, No Registration is required and seating is limited to first come.

    May 11th Whole Grains Salads 101
    Vegetarian class
    We all know that we need to incorporate more whole grains into our diets, although in practice it can be overwhelming and frustrating. Let Chef Michael Kiss show you how to take those healthy grains and make them amazing. With the warm weather we will be showcasing light and flavorful salads, great for patio dinners and side dishes at picnics, and don’t forget about summer entertaining!

    May 18th 29 ½ minute meals
    Omnivore class

    Baja Salmon with stewed avocado and tomato and sunshine quinoa
    Our fast paced life makes it hard to eat well… or does it? Let Chef Michael Kiss show the secrets to a worthwhile healthy meal that can be made in a flash! No pre-chopped ingredients, no magic ovens, no camera tricks. This is REAL live cooking and you can do it too in 29 ½ minutes or less!

    May 25th Cook Like a Chef
    Vegetarian class

    Ever wonder how a chef looks at food, how they pick it, combine it, make it taste amazing? This week Chef Michael Kiss is going to break apart the concept of Pesto. This classic Italian staple with is definitely one of his favorites. Have you ever thought of changing the ingredients? Is it still pesto or something different? Join us and you start looking at food like a Chef too!

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  • 24Apr

    Marcus Samuelsson Cooking Demo at Macy’s Thursday

    I’ve had Samuelsson’s food before – at Aquavit (in NYC). Good stuff.  Here is info on his free event this week.

    -JAY

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    Image Courtesy of www.ethiopianrestaurant.com/

    Chef Marcus Samuelsson is coming your way this Thursday to do a free cooking demo at Macy’s. You may have seen Marcus on Bravo as a contestant on the new season of Top Chef Masters. This event will be a fun (and free) opportunity to see him in person!

    Marcus was born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden and his international background continues to influence his cooking. When he arrived in the U.S., Marcus made his mark at restaurants such as Aquavit.  His impressive list of awards and accolades includes being named Best Chef: New York City by the James Beard Foundation in 2003.

    Since he’s known for his global sensibilities and ability to seamlessly combine cultural influences in his cooking, it’s no surprise that Marcus was tapped to be guest chef at Barack Obama’s first state dinner.

    Marcus will be in D.C. this Thursday for a free cooking demo at Macy’s Metro Center.  After the demo, he’ll sign copies of his cookbook which will be available for purchase at the event.

    Marcus will be at Macy’s as a member of the Macy’s Culinary Council. Here are the details…

    Where:

    Macy’s Metro Center 
Home Store, Lower Level
    1201 G St NW 
(between N 12th St & N 13th St)
    Washington, DC 20005

    When:

    Thursday, April 29, 6PM

    RSVP:

    Because seating is limited, reservations are required. 
To RSVP please call 1-888-MACYSNY

    Here is a link with more information about the event and the Culinary Council – http://pitch.pe/60027.

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  • 15Apr

    Today, Noon – 1pm, Free Dairy Queen Mini Blizzards Downtown!

    Wednesday, April 14, 2010

    UPCOMING: Free Dairy Queen Mini Blizzards DowntownTHURS, April 15th from Noon – 1:00pm

    Just heard on twitter that the Dairy Queen on wheels will be parked at 10th & Pennsylvania Ave, NW tomorrow and will be giving away free mini sized blizzards. The Blizzardmobile will be parked outside of the IRS Building at the corner of 10th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.  You can read more here.

    Thursday, April 15th
    Free mini-blizzards ice cream
    Noon – 1:00pm
    at corner of 10th & Penn
    Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial or walk from Metro Center

    Posted on Free in DC. (Thanks Amy.)

    -JAY

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  • 14Apr

    Complimentary Gelato and a 250 lb. Smoked Pig Offered at Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato’s Grand Opening Party on April 25th

    Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato wants to give you free gelato, smoked pig, and music on the 25th at the opening of the Dupont location.  250 pounds is a  LOT of pig! 🙂

    -JAY

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    What: Complimentary Gelato and a 250 lb. Smoked Pig Offered at Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato’s Grand Opening Party on April 25th

    Complimentary and open to the public, Dolcezza plans an energetic event to celebrate the opening of its new Dupont Circle gelateria

    Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato celebrates the opening of a third DC-area location in Dupont Circle by hosting a Grand Opening Party for the public on Sunday, April 25 from noon to 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary gelato, live bluegrass music by Olivia Mancini and complimentary smoked pork from Bev Eggleston with Eco-Friendly Foods.

    Dolcezza’s newest Dupont Circle gelateria is a chic space outfitted in Argentine antiques, featuring a gelato bar, a unique V60 Pour-over Coffee Bar and well crafted coffee program. The new gelateria will feature Dolcezza’s signature farm fresh, hand-spun gelato in unique flavor combinations, and will use the new location to expand its well-crafted coffee program.

    WHO:

    • Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato
    • Eco-Friendly Foods
    • Olivia Mancini

    WHEN: Sunday, April 25, 2010

    12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

    WHERE: Dolcezza – Dupont Circle (in the parking lot)

    1704 Connecticut Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20011

    About Dolcezza

    Dolcezza is an artisanal gelato company with three gelateria locations in the Washington, DC area in Bethesda, Dupont Circle (opening April 2010) and Georgetown. Dolcezza combines Argentina’s long tradition of artisan gelato production with innovative flavor combinations and seeks to craft an exquisite dessert with a conscience. Most of Dolcezza’s ingredients are hand-picked at local farms and gelato is hand-spun every morning. Husband and wife ownership team Robb Duncan and Violeta Edelman squeeze citrus fruit, melt chocolate, infuse fresh herbs, grind whole spices and roast nuts, using their own hands, every step of the way. Dolcezza also operates a wholesale program and creates personalized flavors for over 60 DC area restaurants. Dolcezza’s gelato is now available at DC area Whole Foods stores.

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  • 14Apr

    Sweet Treats: Baskin-Robbins 4th Annual 31 Cent Scoop Night!

    Baskin-Robbins Dropped this in our email.  They have stores in the area and a “store locater” on their site.  🙂

    -JAY

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    Event Details:

    Who: Everyone!

    What: Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night.  31 cents per 2.5oz scoop – any flavor!

    Where: All Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide

    When: Wednesday, April 28 from 5pm – 10pm

    Why: To serve those who serve others: Baskin-Robbins has partnered with the NFFF who support families and co-workers of fallen firefighters

    The Inside Scoop: Looking for a flavor to try?  Fan favorite Cotton Candy is April’s Flavor of the Month.  This pink and purple Cotton Candy-flavored ice cream is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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  • 12Apr

    Narmada

    I recently went on a wine tour through Virginia.  Gray Ghost here and Rappahannock Cellars there.  (P.S.  the pourer at Rappahannock is against health care reform – hello Virginia – I almost spit out my Norton…almost.)  My binge journey through the Rappahannock Valley, which I heartily suggest you take as it’s only two hours away, was awakened by a new, and unique, winery of choice.  Narmada.

    Narmada is new.  It’s most fun attribute, without sounding like the newest installment of Sassy Gay Friend, is that it is owned by an Indian family.  Having planted a few years ago, the wine has finally come of age.  Apparently, however, the chicken tikka masala hasn’t.

    They serve food.  Yes, a winery that serves food.  It’s smart, and god bless someone for coming up with the idea.  But the masala, hello, cardboard.  You would think, simmer the chicken in the sauce all day.  Well, that isn’t the Narmada thinking.  But the wines are good.  And there was live music!  Oh, and did I mention there was food?!  Other wineries need to catch on to this craze.  A quick appetizer with your tasting can seal the deal.  We asked if the varietals planted were meant to compliment Indian foods but received a questionable, if not full no, response; a missed opportunity.

    Right now in my wine cellar, I have Midnight.  I also bought a shirt in their gift shop.  While it might seem a little kitschy, and the front door is oddly placed, it’s refreshing to see a completely new concept push in to the, errr, established Virginia winery scene.  The food has promise, I like the live music, and I like the grandmother and father sitting on the couch.  It’s a new atmosphere.  And every other winery we visited would mention Narmada and insist we go.  It was also packed with people – by far the most out of the six wineries we visited.  I wish them success as they continue to refine their menu and perfect their blends.

    AEK

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  • 07Apr

    Food Wars DC – Battle of the REALLY HUGE SLICES!

    DC Food Wars Airing Party

    Tues, April 13th, Grand Central, 2447 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 8:30-11pm

    It’s next week! Finally! While the District of Columbia is best known for politics and historical landmarks, who would have thought that a jumbo-sized pizza slice could create such a stir? It’s a real Food War — with two warring brothers behind it all. Only one brother can win this food war. Which is it going to be, Pizza Mart or Jumbo Slice? You’ll have to watch to find out (I’m sworn to secrecy). It’s going to be exciting! Join us to watch the airing of DC’s Food Wars at Grand Central with other Fans and a one of the owners of the pizza establishments in the Food War!

    If you haven’t heard, the new series titled FOOD WARS aired beginning March 9 on the Travel Channel. The host, Camille Ford, has been visiting various cities around the country and learning about their iconic food dishes. Camille has traveled to Minneapolis, Texas, Kansas, Tucson, and next up on their food journey: Washington, DC for the “Jumbo Slice.” The DC Food Wars with Dining in DC’s Lisa Shapiro, who served as a judge for the blindfolded taste test will air on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m. EST. Who else is a local favorite? Yep! That’s right! Carla Hall. She may not be able to attend, but we’re working on it.

    Here’s a Dining in DC article about the episode.

    -Lisa Floresca Shapiro

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  • 03Apr

    Starbucks Announces New Sizes: the Thimble and the Helmet.

    This was a great April Fools joke from Starbucks.  BTW, KFC wants their bucket back, and Starbucks always had those little espresso shot cups.

    Mini-rant: honestly, I’d love it if they just rename their sizes to small, medium, and large since their current sizing makes no sense:

    • Tall is their small and those two words mean very different things.
    • Grande is their medium but it means “large” in Spanish (and I’d presume Italian).
    • Venti is their large, and it means “twenty” in Italian, but while their vent hot cups are 20 ounces, their venti cold cups are 24.

    I just order small, medium, and large, and it used to be that Starbucks employees would be snooty about it, but they have been better about it in the last couple of years.

    Too bad Via wasn’t an April fools joke, but if it was as good as Elite or BRU, I’d be alright with it.

    -JAY

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  • 28Mar

    Giada Book Signing in Arlington on April 3rd

    Giada De Laurantiis will be at Pentagon Row on April 3rd on the book tour for “Giada At Home.”  Here is the info (and picture) from her website:

    -JAY

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    Book Tour

    I am really thrilled about my new book, Giada at Home: Family Recipes From Italy and California, because it’s the best of traditional Italian meals that I grew up with and my new favorite dishes that are Italian with a lighter, California flair. This book has some of my all time favorite recipes. For instance, my Pasta Ponza. The idea of Pasta Ponza came from a dinner my Aunt Raffy and I had at a family friend’s house in Ponza, which is an island off the west coast of Italy. It is so fresh and delicious. I am really excited for you all to try this recipe. I also love my Pea Pesto Crostini. It’s simple and really easy to make. It’s a great go- to recipe that never fails. Plus, it really looks beautiful on a platter! On March 29, I will be leaving LA to start my book tour. The tour will take me to many cities including NYC (for the Today Show), Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Vegas, Dallas, Chicago and much more. Book tour is very busy and tiring, but so much fun because I get to meet and talk to all of you! It’s a really special time for me. Please look over my book tour schedule and contact the stores directly for more information. I hope to see you there!

    Saturday April 3, 11am : Sur La Table : 1101 S. Joyce St, Ste B-20, Arlington, VA 22202 : 703.414.3580

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