Girl Meets Food

Adventurous omnivores know that full bellies don’t mean empty pockets. That’s as true for eating out as eating in. Taking advantage of restaurant promotions allows you to try something new and expand your horizons. Best of all, you don’t have to wait for Restaurant Week. These deals are good year-round.

So look for the new DEALS tab on Girl Meets Food, for a handy guide to the best dining deals in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas. The list includes prix fixe lunch and dinners, tasting menus as well as late night eats, all for less than you’d normally pay. Think of the fun you’ll have exploring!

If you have any tips, deals, or experiences that you’d like to share, please leave a comment. Happy eating!

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Bourbon Steak welcomes guests to themed wine dinners showcasing outstanding wines and wineries carefully selected by Head Sommelier Julian Mayor.

Priced at $135 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity, Executive Chef David Varley will create special five-course tasting menu for each dinner to complement Mayor’s exceptional selections.

On Monday, October 4 at 7 pm, Bourbon Steak will host winemaker Jamey Whetstone of Whetstone wine cellars, located in Napa Valley.

Guests at the dinner will have the opportunity to taste some of Whetstone’s excellent wines such as the 2007 Catie’s Corner” Viognier, 2006 “Jon Boat” Pinot Noir and the 2007 “Phoenix Ranch” Syrah.

The next fall wine dinner will take place Monday, October 18 at 7 pm and will feature the wines of Cass Winery, located in Paso Robles, California.

Guests will try a large selection of Cass wines including their 2008 Grenache, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2007 Reserve. continue reading… »

On Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 6-9 pm, create your own progressive dinner at the Taste of Dupont! Individual tastings are $5 each, or buy a five tasting ticket package for just $20. Larger ticket packages are available for groups.

Photo: Caroline Treadway

Many participating restaurants will have special priced cocktails or wines paired with your tasting.

Tickets purchased after September 28, 2010 will be held at Will Call at the Dupont Resource Center at 9 Dupont Circle (west side, between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue).

Tickets are also available for purchase at the Dupont Circle Resource Center Tuesday evening, October 5th beginning at 5 pm (brick building, west side, between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue). Credit cards are accepted.

Here’s what participating restaurants are featuring: continue reading… »