Girl Meets Food

It’s that time again!

Whether you’re a new or veteran food blogger, join the fun at the largest monthly gathering of food bloggers!  Join us at Cure Bar & Bistro at the Grand Hyatt Washington on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 6 pm.

Located just steps from Metro Center in Penn Quarter, Cure Bar & Bistro has an extensive selection of wine, beer & spirits as well as cuisine focusing on local, sustainable & seasonal ingredients.

This month’s happy hour is hosted by yours truly, Girl Meets Food. Please RSVP at our Facebook page if you plan to attend!

Cure Bar & Bistro
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.637.4906

Metro: All lines to Metro Center station

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Whether you’re heading down to the Mall or snagging a sweet spot on a rooftop high above the city, take along a ready-made spread of goodies that’s sure to please humans and well-dressed bears.  Check out Washingtonian’s free spots to watch the fireworks show here.

Photo: Snarkerati

Then reserve a bottle of wine or six-pack along with your pic-a-nic basket full of Cork’s buttermilk fried chicken, PS 7’s half smokes, or Buzz Bakery’s cupcake pies—but do remember that public parks like The Mall have a strict no-alcohol policy.

Planet Wine and Red Apron Butchery team up for July Fourth Packs to go, like The Fireworks & Picnic Pack ($45) with Red Apron rillettes, pâté or artisanal cheese, baguette, a bottle of wine and sparklers.  Order by June 29 for pick-up on July 3 at Planet Wine.  2004 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria.  703.549.3444.

The Butcher’s Block can customize a Picnic Spread for you with anything from the store, including house-made sandwiches like prosciutto with fig jam or goat cheese with roasted asparagus.  Add extras like olives, cheese, potato chips, house made brownies and a variety of wine and beers.  1600 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Cupcake or pie.  Cupcake or pie.  Why not have both with Buzz Bakery’s cupcake pies ($22/half dozen), yellow cake filled with cherry or blueberry filling and topped with a buttercream frosting “crust.”  Pre-order for pick up on July 3.  818 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA. continue reading… »

Cities is hosting a “Rendezvous”  Brunch on Sunday, July 3, 2011 from 1-6 pm, which will be an event you’re not likely to forget.

If you love fashion and food, come join the most stylish brunch in Washington.  Cities serves an international menu with perennial American classics such as like Croque Madame, eggs Benedict, and huevos rancheros.

Try Cities’ most popular small plates—charcuterie, yellowfin ceviche trio, mac n’ cheese, and salads and large plates, like a Cuban sandwich or chicken gyro.

This event is sponsored by Ciroc Vodka, ensuring incredible cocktails as well as food.

Cities
919 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
202.331.3232

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