SCAN Benefit Concert at McFadden's in Foggy Bottom
On Saturday August 6, Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia will hold a benefit concert at McFadden's, located at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW (just blocks from the Foggy Bottom-GWU metro stop).
Enjoy live music from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m., provided by Adelyn, a local band scheduled to play on the Warped Tour this summer.
There will be a cover of $10 at the door with half of the proceeds going directly to support SCAN's efforts to prevent child abuse. For more information, visit www.scanva.org.
Enjoy live music from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m., provided by Adelyn, a local band scheduled to play on the Warped Tour this summer.
There will be a cover of $10 at the door with half of the proceeds going directly to support SCAN's efforts to prevent child abuse. For more information, visit www.scanva.org.
Fall Brings Bevy of Tasty New Restaurants to District's Neighborhoods
Rasika
Entrepreneur Ashok Bajaj built a reputation by operating some of Washington, DC's finest restaurants, including Bombay Club, The Oval Room and 701 Restaurant. This Fall, he expands his culinary empire with another venue, Rasika. Located in the booming Penn Quarter neighborhood, the eatery will specialize in Indian tawa (griddle) and sigri (barbeque) cooking styles. The name itself means "flavors" and customers can expect an impressive variety of Indian spices and combinations.
Zengo
After a successful opening in Denver in 2004, chef/owner Richard Sandoval will open his second Zengo restaurant in Washington, DC. Literally meaning "give or take" in Japanese, menu items pair Sandoval's Latin culinary background with the Asian specialties to create mixes such as whole black grouper with ancho chile dust and sweet 'n sour sauce. The new restaurant promises to complement the cuisine with a tempting selection of mojitos and margaritas. The fusion restaurant will open in Downtown's Gallery Place this September.
Dino
Gather a group of friends for authentic Italian food and wine at Dino (3435 Connecticut Avenue, NW), a new restaurant by Dean Gold. The restaurant is styled after the cafes and eateries Gold and his wife visited in Italy, and even includes Italian and family art from their personal collection. Chef Johnny Neilsen cooks up rustic dishes from Venice and Southern Tuscany (Montaclino) including lots of crostini and cicchetti (Venetian snacks), an assortment of pastas, grilled and rotisserie meats and fresh seafood. These menu items, made from only the freshest ingredients, range in price from $1.75 to $18. Diners can also enjoy a fine selection of Italian and American wines with more than 120 selections for less than $60. The 104-seat venue opens July 6, serving dinner from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday).
(Source:Washington.org)
Entrepreneur Ashok Bajaj built a reputation by operating some of Washington, DC's finest restaurants, including Bombay Club, The Oval Room and 701 Restaurant. This Fall, he expands his culinary empire with another venue, Rasika. Located in the booming Penn Quarter neighborhood, the eatery will specialize in Indian tawa (griddle) and sigri (barbeque) cooking styles. The name itself means "flavors" and customers can expect an impressive variety of Indian spices and combinations.
Zengo
After a successful opening in Denver in 2004, chef/owner Richard Sandoval will open his second Zengo restaurant in Washington, DC. Literally meaning "give or take" in Japanese, menu items pair Sandoval's Latin culinary background with the Asian specialties to create mixes such as whole black grouper with ancho chile dust and sweet 'n sour sauce. The new restaurant promises to complement the cuisine with a tempting selection of mojitos and margaritas. The fusion restaurant will open in Downtown's Gallery Place this September.
Dino
Gather a group of friends for authentic Italian food and wine at Dino (3435 Connecticut Avenue, NW), a new restaurant by Dean Gold. The restaurant is styled after the cafes and eateries Gold and his wife visited in Italy, and even includes Italian and family art from their personal collection. Chef Johnny Neilsen cooks up rustic dishes from Venice and Southern Tuscany (Montaclino) including lots of crostini and cicchetti (Venetian snacks), an assortment of pastas, grilled and rotisserie meats and fresh seafood. These menu items, made from only the freshest ingredients, range in price from $1.75 to $18. Diners can also enjoy a fine selection of Italian and American wines with more than 120 selections for less than $60. The 104-seat venue opens July 6, serving dinner from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday).
(Source:Washington.org)
Win Guerrilla Film Fest Tickets
GW's Lisner Auditorium (730 21st Street, NW) has several pairs of tickets to the upcoming Guerrilla Film Fest that they are giving away. Two unique sets of movies will be screened on Saturday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets to either event allow you to enter the Reception and Art Exhibition which takes place between 8:00 p.m. and 12 midnight.
To enter the contest for free tickets, e-mail your name, e-mail address and preferred show time (7:00 or 9:30 p.m.) to cgraci@gwu.edu before NOON on Friday, July 15. Winners will be contacted on Friday afternoon.
For more information on Lisner and the Film Fest, visit www.lisner.org.
To enter the contest for free tickets, e-mail your name, e-mail address and preferred show time (7:00 or 9:30 p.m.) to cgraci@gwu.edu before NOON on Friday, July 15. Winners will be contacted on Friday afternoon.
For more information on Lisner and the Film Fest, visit www.lisner.org.
Lock and Combination Singles Party at Club Five
This Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m., Club Five (1214 18th street, NW) will present a "Lock and Combination" party. A new twist to the classic "Lock and Key" parties, Lock and Combination events are designed to make interactive social experiences a little more challenging and last a little bit longer.
Here is how it works. Upon arriving at the club, all female attendees are given a padlock that is opened only by combination. Each male is given one combination. The trick is matching up the combination with the lock.
This is a fabulous way to meet many other young professionals, perhaps even your soul mate. Prizes will be awarded to those who find matches early in each round. Happy hour drink specials will also be available.
The party will take place on one of Washington's best outdoor rooftop decks. There will be a private DJ and bar as well. After the party, there will be dancing throughout the entire evening in the nightclub.
Suggested Attire: No sneakers or baseball caps.
Cost: $20.00 if you purchase tickets by Friday, July 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
For detailed information or to purchase tickets, call 301.519.8030 or visit www.thingstodoDC.com.
Here is how it works. Upon arriving at the club, all female attendees are given a padlock that is opened only by combination. Each male is given one combination. The trick is matching up the combination with the lock.
This is a fabulous way to meet many other young professionals, perhaps even your soul mate. Prizes will be awarded to those who find matches early in each round. Happy hour drink specials will also be available.
The party will take place on one of Washington's best outdoor rooftop decks. There will be a private DJ and bar as well. After the party, there will be dancing throughout the entire evening in the nightclub.
Suggested Attire: No sneakers or baseball caps.
Cost: $20.00 if you purchase tickets by Friday, July 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
For detailed information or to purchase tickets, call 301.519.8030 or visit www.thingstodoDC.com.
15 ria's Jamie Leeds Opens Hank's Oyster Bar
Chef Jamie Leeds built a fan base by serving up tasty comfort food at the Washington Terrace Hotel's 15 ria, but now she is expanding her horizons and opening her own restaurant, Hank's Oyster Bar. Although the restaurant's menu does keep some of her old favorites, such as popcorn shrimp, calamari and molasses-braised short ribs, she adds new fare to the mix: lobster rolls, fish and chips, clam chowder and griddled crab cakes, among others. The restaurant also features a raw bar with fresh oysters, clams and ceviche, plus a "small but powerful" beverage list. Located at 1624 Q Street, NW, the 65-seat venue and is open for dinner Wednesday through Monday from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m., and for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information call 202.462.HANK or visit www.hanksdc.com.
(Source:Washington.org)
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