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May 16-18
The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor is part of National Harbor’s grand opening and will emphasize food and wine pairing, artisanal and organic products, and boutique wines. There will also be an educational component including lectures on culinary and wine trends, sustainability issues, and supporting local farmers and resources. Demonstrating chefs will include Michel Richard of Michel Richard Citronelle, Suvir Saran of Devi in New York City, and many more. For more information, visit www.foodandwinenh.com. National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745, 301-203-4173.
June 1-30
This June, Legal Sea Foods is offering a treat for Dad with the Whiskeys of the World and the Taste of Tawny Port flights. The Whiskeys of the World flight will feature one-ounce pours of Oban 14, Bulliet and Black Bush whiskey; this tasting offering is exclusively available in Washington at Legal Sea Foods (704 Seventh St. NW). The Taste of Tawny Port flight will be available at two of Legal Sea Foods’ Washington area locations (704 Seventh St. NW and in Tysons Corner at 2001 International Dr., McLean, Va.). The flight features one-ounce pours of the Delaforce “His Eminence’s Choice,” a ten-year-old port with honeyed aromas and rich fruit; Taylor Fladgate, a richly textured 20-year-old port; and Graham’s 30-year-old port, rich with a long aftertaste of caramel and raisin. Both of these experiential flights are being offered for $14 each. Legal Sea Foods, 704 Seventh St. N.W, Washington, DC 20001, 202-347-0007.
Sundays & Mondays
Hudson Restaurant & Lounge offers half price on all bottles of wine served between 3 p.m. and closing on Sunday, and 4 p.m. and closing on Monday. Hudson Restaurant & Lounge, 2030 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202-872-8700.
Ongoing
Inspired by the success of its Earth Day organic wine offerings, Urbana Restaurant & Wine Bar is launching an all-organic wine menu, called “Per l’amore della terra,” or “For the love of the earth,” in Italian, featuring selections including 2005 Tasca D’Almerita, Regaleali Bianco from Sicily and 2003 Moroder, Rosso Conero from Marche. Running through Labor Day, Urbana will be offering bottles of these and other eco-friendly wines at half-price in the dining room from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week. Patrons can also enjoy creations from a special chef’s menu featuring seasonal, sustainable and organic ingredients. Urbana Restaurant & Wine Bar, 2121 P St. NW., Washington, DC 20037, 202-956-6650.
Ongoing
Park Hyatt Washington has introduced a new wine program showcasing an extensive selection of high-end wines seldom offered by the glass. Prices begin at $9 for a glass of Merlot Novelty Hill and go up to $50 for a glass of Caymus Special Select 2004. For a true top bottle tasting experience, the Park Hyatt Lounge pours glasses of the Opus One Meritage 2003 for $55. Park Hyatt Washington, 1201 24th St. NW., Washington, DC 20037, 202-789-1234.
Wednesdays
Chef Geoff's hosts a weekly Wine Time Wednesday, with a flight of six wines available for $15. Each flight will follow a selected theme. On the last Monday of every month Cheff Geoff's features half-price special selections, with the right side of the wine list available at half price. Chef Geoff's, 3201 New Mexico Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20016, 202-237-7800.
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05/12/08 HC) |
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