Appetite Stimulus Plan in Washington, D.C.
Kim mentioned this event to me the other day… similar to Washington, D.C. Restaurant Week, restaurants in the District are offering discounted lunch and dinner meals starting today, November 17 through November 21. Find out more info here…
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Photos from the 19th Annual Taste of Bethesda
The Taste of Bethesda was a hit this year… as it is every year. The weather was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the crowds were great. I don’t usually have any complaints when I attend this event, and this year was no different.
My friends and I have been coming to this event for several years now, and we’ve finally gotten to the point where we know exactly how many vendors we can visit and how much we can eat without feeling like bloated pigs by the end of the afternoon.
There were a few new guys on the block this year, including Visions Restaurant, The Burger Joint, and Doraku.
Here are some photos from this year…
Taste of Maryland at the National Harbor
http://www.nationalharbor.com/
I covered the Taste of Maryland at the relatively new National Harbor last month. The event was somewhat of a disappointment. The admission price and tickets were expensive, the ticket booth was disorganized, and there were only a handful of food venders that came out.
The National Harbor, however, is beautiful. And although it's located at the end of the earth (Exit 1 or 2 off 495), it's worth checking out if you have some free time. Several new restaurants have just opened their doors at the Harbor, including Rosa Mexicano, Old Hickory Steakhouse, and Sauciety. According to their website, more restaurants are coming soon.
Hopefully the Taste of Maryland will be more exciting and go a little more smoothly next year, after all the new dining establishments have settled in.
Upcoming Food Events…
Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out
September 21 – 28, 2008
www.greatamericandineout.org
A national dine-out to end childhood hunger… you can make reservations via Open Table...
Taste of Maryland
September 20 – 21, 2008
http://www.tasteofmaryland.org/
This is the first annual Taste of Maryland at the National Harbor. I'm covering the event this year. I've never been to the National Harbor before, so hopefully it'll be a good time.
Greek Modern Festival at Zaytinya
September 8 – 22, 2008
http://www.zaytinya.com/GreekModernFestival2008.htm
They’re offering a special menu and signature cocktails.
September 10 – October 5, 2008
http://www.rosamexicano.info/events-popup.jsp?eventID=42
They’re offering a chocolate tasting menu, as well as a menu addition with items featuring chocolate. The restaurant is also offering a Chocolate Cooking Class this Saturday, Sept. 20 in NY, NJ, DC,
September 15 – 30, 2008
http://www.alabardero.com/especiales/paella_2008.htm
As part of the festival, they’re offering more than a dozen paella options for $28 per person.
September 29 – October 12, 2008
http://www.jaleo.com/
They will be offering a special menu of paellas ranging in price from $30 to $45. To kick off the event, free paella samples will be given out at Dupont FreshFarm Market on Sunday, Sept. 28. Also, the Bethesda Jaleo will give out free paella samples at the bar during happy hour from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Taste of Bethesda
October 4, 2008
http://www.bethesda.org/specialevents/taste/taste.htm
Bethesda's annual food festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. My friends and I go to this event every year, so if you decide to check it out, call me. We can meet at the fresh squeezed lemonade stand. :)
Italian Festival in Mitchellville, Md. 
Hurricane Hanna brought gusty winds and heavy rainfalls to the DC metro area early last weekend. But luckily, the rain drizzled out by late Saturday night, and by Sunday, the sun was shining brightly… just in time for 46th annual Italian Festival in Mitchellville, Md.
It was my first time attending the event, and after the wonderful experience I had that afternoon, I’m looking forward to going back again next ye
ar.
There was a lot of food… homemade pizza, pasta, calzone, Italian sausages, polenta, grilled chicken, pasta fritta, cannoli… And a lot of beer and wine… So many people offered me drinks, but unfortunately since I was working, I couldn’t imbibe in any alcoholic beverages. O
ne guy, however, gave me a bottle of wine to take home and drink later. It was really nice of him. I tried the wine later that evening, and it was pretty good.
In addition to the amazing food, there was also music and entertainment. The Monaldi Brothers Band played traditional and modern Italian music, and later Richie “G” performed some vocals. Activiti
es for the kids were plentiful… there was a football toss, basketball, face painting, and a magician.
Admission was free, but the food and beverages were not. The prices ranged from $3.00 to $10.00, depending on the item. All proceeds go to the Villa Rosa nursing home every year. Last year the festival raised $23,000, and the money was used to buy a bus for the residents to travel around town in.
According to the committee members, the festival usually takes place on the second Sunday of September… that is, unless there is a Redskins game, in which case they’ll reschedule to a different Sunday. “When the Redskins play, people don’t come out,” Father Anthony said. “And if they do come out, everyone brings these little portable televisions… and they don’t walk around and hang out.”
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – Mar. 26-Apr. 1
Wednesday, March 28
Tour d’Spain Wine Tasting
Arlington, VA
Saturday, March 31
Sushi Making 101
Washington, DC
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Elmira, Ontario, Canada
Sunday, April 1
From Vine to Wine: Winemaking 101 in Virginia Wine Country
food events, 
Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – March 19-25
Thursday, March 22
Sam Adams Spring Release Beer Tasting
Washington, DC
Single Malt Scotch Festival
Washington, DC
Friday, March 23
Bordeaux Tasting
Washington, DC
Saturday, March 24
Merlot Tasting
Sweets Expo
Vancouver, Canada
West of Western Culinary Festivals
Phoenix, AZ
food events, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – March 5 - 11
Thursday, March 8
Dining Out For Life
Benefiting Food & Friends
Washington, DC
Empty Bowls Soup Supper
Benefiting SOME (So Others Might Eat)
Washington, DC
Friday, March 9
Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, CA
Savor Dallas
Dallas, TX
Saturday, March 10
Cooking Fresh 101 Class
8 Dish Sushi and Saki Dinner at Wasabi
Washington, DC
Sunday, March 11
International Boston Seafood Show
food events, 
food charity, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events - February 4-10
Monday, February 5
Silver Spring Restaurant Week: 2/5 – 2/11
Wednesday, February 7
For Chocolate Lovers Only: Wanders Homemade Chocolate
Thursday, February 8
Specialty Beer Tasting
Friday, February 9
food events, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – November 12-19
2nd Annual Cheese and Wine Festival
All Asia Food
Thursday, November 16
1st Annual Belgium Beer Festival
Washington, DC
Friday, November 17
Hudson Seafest
Hudson, FL
Saturday, November 18
Learn to Deep Fry a Turkey
Pennsylvania Food and Beverage Show
York, PA
food events, Tasting Journal
LobersterFest 2006
See more pictures from LobsterFest 2006 here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathasha
family, food, lobster, seafood, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – November 5-11
Sunday, November 5
San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival
Monday, November 6
Wednesday, November 8
The ABC’s of Wine
Thursday, November 9
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
San Diego, CA
Friday, November 10
The Chocolate Show
New York, NY
Saturday, November 11
Miami International Wine Fair
Planet Wine’s 2nd Annual Holiday Wine Festival
Arlington, VA
food events, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – Oct. 29 - Nov. 4
Sunday, October 29
17th Annual WineFeast 2006
Wednesday, November 1
Piedmont & Barolo Wine Dinner
Thursday, November 2
Wine Basics 101 – DC Wine Tasting
Denver International Wine Festival
Friends of James Beard Event
Friday, November 3
Florida Seafood Festival
Apalachicola, Florida
Urbanna Oyster Festival
Urbanna, VA
Saturday, November 4
Giant Omelette Celebration
food events, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – October 22-28
Sunday, October 22
PartyScoop.com’s 2006 Fall Conference
Monday, October 23
Connecticut Restaurant Show
Tuesday, October 24
Oakville Ranch 4-Course Wine Dinner at Al Crostino
Wednesday, October 25
1st Annual Unique and Unusual Food and Wine Festival
Thursday, October 26
Introduction to the Wines of France with Fran Kysela
Saturday, October 28
The Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest
Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape
Powhatan, VA
Cooking Class: Recipes from Famous Washington Restaurants
Washington, DC
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – October 15-21
Sunday, October 15
The Annual Wild Mushroom Festival
Monday, October 16
World Food Day USA
Tuesday, October 17
Michigan Restaurant Show
Wednesday, October 18
Celebrity Chef Tour
Thursday, October 19
Introduction to America’s East Coast Wines
6th Annual Midwest Beerfest
Saturday, October 21
I Love Garlic Cooking Class
2006 Taste of Bethesda
Last week, the girls and I stepped out into the cold dreary weather to attend the Taste of Bethesda. The temperature was low, and the rain was sprinkling on and off. However, this event has become somewhat of a tradition for us, and so to not go was hardly even a question. And so we added a couple extra layers, some rain boots and a hat, and then off we went to taste Bethesda. Here are some pics from this year…
restaurants, Bethesda, MD, Taste of Bethesda, food, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – October 8-14
Sunday, October 8
4th Annual North Berkeley Spice of Life
West Virginia Black Walnut Festival
Tuesday, October 10
Friends of James Beard Benefit
Wednesday, October 11
South African Wine Dinner
Thursday, October 12
35th Annual National Shrimp Festival
Taste of Atlanta
Port Moody, British Columbia
Saturday, October 14
Taste of Georgetown
Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – October 1-7
Sunday, October 1
Steak 101 – Restaurant Secrets to Juicy Steaks & Sides
Introduction to French Wine
Tuesday, October 3
Taste of Louisville
Wednesday, October 4
5-Course Rhum Clement Dinner at Tabaq Bistro
Thursday, October 5
Agora Greek Food and Wine Festival
Natural Products Expo East
Friday, October 6
Gourmet Food & Cooking Festival
Saturday, October 7
Taste of Bethesda
Sushi Making 101
food events, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – September 24-30
Sunday, September 24
Culinary Charity Event of the Year
Monday, September 25
Slow Food Sustainable Seafood Gala
Tuesday, September 26
Chocolate & Cheese Tasting
I Love Italian 6-Course Wine Dinner at Dino’s
Wednesday, September 27
Wine Dinner at Chef Geoff’s
Thursday, September 28
Sunset Rooftop Mixer at the Hilton Washington Embassy Row Hotel
Wine Tasting Reception at the P&C Art Gallery
Old
The Joy of Sake
Friday, September 29
14th Annual Apple Festival
Saturday, September 30
Introduction to Italian Cooking Class
Georgia Chili Cook-off
food events, Tasting Journal
Upcoming Food and Drink Events – September 17-23
Monday, September 18
Italian Wine Dinner
Alexandria
Wednesday, September 20
Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo
Opera Night at Café Mozart
Friday, September 22
2006 5th Annual Precious Cheese Feast
Saturday, September 23
Taste of Rhode Island
Fine Food Good Living Festival
food events, Tasting Journal
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