• 05May

    WayneMan’s Taste Buds Hijacked via Satellite

    I love it when a restaurant has the ability to hijack my taste buds. Located adjacent to the 9:30 Club, ‘Satellite Room’ offers many surprises in food and pop culture. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by their very friendly hostess. After explaining it was my first time as a guest, she invited me to explore the venue’s vast art collection. I was amazed reviewing those paintings. Before I knew it, I whipped out my camera and started taking pictures.

    Although most of those pictures won’t make it into this article, the memories of that art work…I will cherish forever. My personal favorite was the “Marilyn Misfit” portrait. Being a fan of Marilyn Monroe, and a fan of the punk band “Misfits,” this painting captured my imagination and held it hostage. It was at that moment that I realized before taking my first bite of anything…I was hooked on this place!
    The menu was packed with delightful food options, and it was challenging to decide which dish I wanted to order. Chef Charles Smeed was available to speak with me, so I inquired about the popular food choices. He explained how it would be difficult to narrow it down to a single selection, because their customers love everything that comes out of the kitchen. However, he was willing to create a sampler plate for me to taste a few items. Imagine my surprise when he presented:

    • Sausage Biscuit & Gravy
    • Chipotle Glazed Meatloaf
    • Steak & Eggs

    As a food critic, I’m rarely at a loss for words. But after tasting this delightful combination of ‘food heaven’…all I could say was “WOW!” Chef Charles informed me that the meals prepared at the Satellite Room were created from scratch. The ‘love’ used to prepare these dishes is obvious. And just when I thought it was over…it was time to taste one of their signature drinks from the “Breakfast Cereal Boozy Milkshakes” collection. Using several types of cereals (combined with some popular spirits), these shakes will make you feel like a kid again. Speaking of kids…they also offer non-alcoholic versions. So if you decide to bring the young ones with you…I’m sure they’ll going to love it too!

    My only regret was not being able to eat more food. As I watched various burgers and other food delights enter the dining area, it occurred to me that I simply must return to the Satellite Room. Devouring one of those burgers with my eyes was not enough. When I spoke to some of the customers at the bar about their favorite night to hang out here, they suggested I visit during the late night ‘Wu-Tang’ Wednesday event. I’m looking forward to what DJ Baronhawk Poitier will spin on the turntables to enhance my delightful dining experience.

    -WMM (Comedian/Writer/Cook and my friend,  WayneMan)

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  • 04Apr

    You Too Can Take A Bite Out Of Sound (Ticket Contest)

    For the third straight year, DCFüd is giving away tickets to Sound Bites at the 9:30 Club. One winner will win a pair of tickets. This is a great event that I have attended in the past.

    So, who wants to win a pair of tickets to this May 19th event?  One lucky DCFüd reader will randomly win a pair of tickets.  All you have to do is email contest@dcfud.com with the subject “Sound Bites Entry” and include your first and last name and cell number in the body of the email before 11:59 pm on Sunday 5/12.  Only one entry per person (regardless of how many email addresses you have).  You will need to show ID to the venue to pick the ticket up.  The above email address is only for contest entry and is not for questions or comments.  When the winner is chosen (give me a few days from when the contest closes), I’ll contact the winner and comment on this post.  If you have questions, email me at jay@dcfud.com. Good luck!

    -JAY

     

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  • 02May

    Reminders: Food Blogger Happy Hour is Tonight, and Sound Bites Contest Closes Sunday Morning!

     

     

     

     

    I am hosting Food Blogger Happy Hour tonight (May 2nd) at Market Tavern! RSVP Here!

    And, our 9:30 Club (Sound Bites) Contest Closes Sunday Morning!

    -JAY

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    Check out my friend Ami’s Costa Rica Tours and don’t forget to use the code “TOUCAN” to save money. He has some group tours that you can join.

    -JAY

     

     

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  • 07Apr

    Sound Bites (9:30 Club) Ticket Giveaway!

    We gave away free tickets to Sound Bites last year, and also attended it. It is a great event at a great venue for a great cause!

    So, who wants to win a pair of tickets to the event?  One lucky DCFüd reader will randomly win a pair of tickets.  All you have to do is email contest@dcfud.com with the subject “Sound Bites Entry” and include your first and last name and cell number in the body of the email before 9:00 am on 5/13th.  Only one entry per person (regardless of how many email addresses you have).  You will need to show ID to the venue to pick the ticket up.  The above email address is only for contest entry and is not for questions or comments.  When the winner is chosen (give me a few days from when the contest closes), I’ll comment on this post that the winner has been chosen.  If you have questions, email me at jay@dcfud.com. Good luck!

    The press release is below.

    -JAY

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    Music + Food = Change

    Sound Bites Tickets Now On Sale for May 20th Hunger-Fighting Benefit

    WASHINGTON, DC – Tickets go on sale today for Sound Bites, DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) and the 9:30 Club’s annual charity concert and food fest.  Proceeds benefit DCCK, a national leader for combating hunger and creating opportunities for individuals in need.  The May 20 event will be in and around the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street, NW.

    Music at this year’s event is curated by Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation, and features Bones Fur Feather, The Archives and Nappy Riddem. There will also be a cocktail competition involving DC’s hottest mixologists from Oyamel, The Passenger, Fujimar and The Gibson. And of course, all you can eat food from dozens of the area’s favorite food trucks and restaurants including:

    BONMI – Borinquen -Cork – Della’s – Dolce Gelati – Harry’s Smokehouse

    Indique – Jackie’s – Mie N Yu – Pepe – Policy – Rappahannock Oysters

    Room 11 – Shake Shack – Taylor Gourmet

    Tickets are $40 and are on sale today at http://www.ticketfly.com/ or the 9:30 Club and Merriweather Post Pavilion box offices. For more information, visit http://www.soundbitesdc.com.  For the latest news on #Soundbitesdc, follow the Kitchen (@dcck) on Twitter.  Be sure to join DCCK and the 9:30 Club May 20th for music and food that will change lives.

    About DC Central Kitchen

    This year marks DC Central Kitchen’s 23rd year of combating hunger and creating opportunity.  The Kitchen works 365 days a year providing low-income individuals and families with nutritious food, assisting local farmers, empowering chronically unemployed men and women to achieve self-sufficiency and reaching out to people living on the streets.  Tens of thousands of pounds of free or low-cost, surplus fresh produce recovered from area farms enhance the nutrition of more than 5,000 meals prepared at the Kitchen every day.

    About the 9:30 Club

    Multiple winner of both Billboard’s and Pollstar’s Nightclub of the Year, the 9:30 Club is the inimitable place bands aspire to play and music fans love to attend – a destination for locals and people across the country. Gracing the stage have been legends Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Al Green, and James Brown; recently discovered acts like The Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Katy Perry and Lily Allen, and arena acts looking for an intimate club play such as Justin Timberlake, the Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters.  The 9:30 Club is located at 9th and V streets, NW, Washington, D.C.

     

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  • 18May

    Contest For Free Tickets to Sound Bites.

    The 930 Club has partnered with DCFüd in offering 2 free tickets to Sound Bites on May 22, 5pm at 9:30 Club. 25 Restaurants, 5 Food Trucks, and 5 Bands will be represented. Proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen.

    “SOUNDBITES – Music * Food * Change
    To benefit D.C. Central Kitchen (whose programs help the area’s homeless and underprivileged via meals, outreach, and counseling services, to name a few), Sound Bites combines some of the best music and food D.C. has to offer for one tasty evening. Grab some grub and get down to some go-go from Trouble Funk. Nosh while you skank to The Pietasters. Whatever flavors float your boat, make sure to come do some good for those in need while having a blast with those who rock. With food tastings from area restaurants including: Jaleo • Taylor Gourmet • Rappahannock Oysters • Radius Pizza • Harry’s Smokehouse • Policy • Indique • Cork • Mandu • District 2 • D.C. Empenadas • Evening Star Café • Mie N Yu • Sabor’a Street and more!    ”

    So, who wants to win a ticket to the event? Two winners will each win one ticket. All you have to do is email contest@dcfud.com with the subject “Sound Bites Entry” and include your first and last name in the body of the email before 9:00 am on 5/20 (Friday).  Only one entry per person (regardless of how many email addresses you have). You will need to show ID to the venue to pick the ticket up. The above email address is only for contest entry and is not for questions or comments. When the winners are chosen, I’ll comment on this post to that effect. If you really do have questions, email me at jay@dcfud.com. Good luck!

    -JAY

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  • 14Apr

    SoundBites: 20 Restaurants, 5 Food Trucks And 5 Bands

    In my inbox.

    -JAY
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    Great Party. Greater Cause.

    SoundBites Features 20 Restaurants, 5 Food Trucks & 5 Bands

    WASHINGTON, DC: On May 22nd the 9:30 Club and DC Central Kitchen will bring back SoundBites, a food and music festival that benefits DC Central Kitchen, a national leader for combating hunger and creating opportunities for individuals in need.

    With music from Trouble Funk, Pietasters, Ra Ra Rasputin, DJ lil’e, and Will Rast Trio, attendees will enjoy tastes of signature dishes from 20 local eateries including Casa Nonna, Cork, District 2, Eatonville, Evening Star Café, Harry’s Smokehouse, Indique, Jaleo, Mandu, Mie N Yu, Policy, Radius Pizza, Rappahonack Oysters, Taylor Gourmet, and Toki Underground as well as five of the area’s hottest food trucks including Sabor’a Street and DC Empanadas. Guests will enjoy all they can eat from each of the restaurants’ selections, included in the ticket price. Tickets on sale now at ticketfly.com!

    What: SoundBites

    An evening of Music, Food and Change to benefit DC Central Kitchen

    When: Sunday, May 22, 2011

    5:00 – 10:00 p.m.

    Where: 9:30 Club

    815 V St., N.W. Washington DC

    Tickets: $40, with proceeds benefiting the work of DC Central Kitchen

    Available online at Ticket Fly

    About DC Central Kitchen

    This year marks DC Central Kitchen’s 22nd year of combating hunger and creating opportunity. The Kitchen works 365 days a year providing low-income individuals and families with nutritious food, assisting local farmers, empowering chronically unemployed men and women to achieve self-sufficiency and reaching out to people living on the streets. Tens of thousands of pounds of free or low-cost, surplus fresh produce recovered from area farms enhance the nutrition of more than 4,500 meals prepared at the Kitchen every day. To learn more about the Kitchen and its initiatives, visit DC Central Kitchen.

    About the 9:30 Club

    Multiple winner of both Billboard’s and Pollstar’s Nightclub of the Year, the 9:30 Club is the inimitable place bands aspire to play and music fans love to attend – a destination for locals and people across the country. Gracing the stage have been legends Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Al Green, and James Brown; recently discovered acts like The ArcticMonkeys, Wolfmother, Katy Perry and Lily Allen, and arena acts looking for an intimate club play such as Justin Timberlake, the Smashing Pumpkins and FooFighters. The 9:30 Club is located at 9th and V streets, NW, Washington, D.C.

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