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Toast of The Town is America’s premier wine and restaurant tasting event, featuring more than 500 wines and spirits from around the world and culinary creations from more than 30 top-rated local restaurants.  Featuring live music, this event is the perfect night out in D.C.!

Wine Enthusiast hosts a series of Toast of The Town events across the country each year, however 2010 marks the premiere of Toast of The Town in Washington, DC.

Girl Meets Food readers can get $10 off Grand tickets and $20 off VIP tickets. Purchase tickets here and enter the promotional code GMF2010 during the check-out process.

Friday, June 11, 2010
5-7 pm VIP Tasting
7-10 pm Grand Tasting

The National Building Museum
401 F St NW
Washington, DC 20001

The list of participating restaurants and vineyards include: continue reading… »

Photo: Old Ebbitt Grill

Join Old Ebbitt Grill as they put D.C. summertime into full swing!

The second annual Ebbitt Block Party on June 19, 2010 from 4-11 pm, is seven hours of live music on three stages, all accompanied by signature Old Ebbitt Grill food and drink.

Performances include American folk rock prodigy Jackie Greene, The Justin Trawick Group, William Walter and Tucker Rogers, Emilie Bogrand with Sol and Funk Root, The Homestead Act, and Christlyz Bacon.

DC Central Kitchen will be collecting canned or commercially packaged nuts and raisins, as well as can openers. Bring something to contribute and receive a free raffle ticket for each item. continue reading… »

Nothing says summer like dining out-of-doors, relaxing in the sun, a gentle breeze cooling your alcohol-induced rosy cheeks.

Don’t know where to go for alfresco dining with tasty vittles and frosty bevs? Girl Meets Food’s got your back like cool shade on a hot afternoon.

The view from Hotel Madera.

ADC (Above DC), the exclusive rooftop pool bar at Donovan House, will serve some Zentan favorites while taking in stunning views of the city. Sip a Chan Manhattan made with Bulleit Bourbon and Canton Ginger Liquor; or nosh on Zentan‘s sashimi and sushi.  1155 14th Street, NW, 202.379.4366

Summers are sizzling at Masa 14 with a second-story rooftop deck planned for late July. Try the Lemon Lager, made with lemon-basil syrup, and spicy tuna rolls with wasabi, jicama and scallions. 1825 14th Street, NW, 202.328.1414.

Newcomer Agora will serve Turkish and Greek small plates on their sidewalk café. Sip Ouzo, an anise-flavored spirit, and pretend like you’re in the Greek Isles. 1527 17th Street, NW, 202.332.6767. continue reading… »