Out and About…Last Weekend & This Weekend.
Last weekend was full of events, check it out:
Soul's Fried "Chicken"
The DC Green Festival raised my awareness of all things green and sustainable. After surfing through rows and rows of vendors displaying everything from how to have an entirely environmentally friendly wedding to paper made of elephant dung (elephant poop), I discovered how much I did not know about saving the environment. Of course the environmentally friendly food captivated my attention specifically Soul Vegetarian Restaurant and Exodus Carry Out, which was on-site serving up vegetarian soul food. I went for the fried chicken with a smirk and left with a “I may start eating this instead of the real thing” kind of look. The runner up in my food favorites came from the Really Raw Honey company, which was offering miniature containers of their product for $1. This festival has officially been added to my annual list of must sees during the year.
Fuego Cocina Y Tequileria opened its doors this week and what better way to get things started than with tequila and tacos for everyone?! Chef Jeff Tunks will lead the pack in creating traditional Mexican cuisine alongside chef de cuisine, Alfredo Solis. The casual dining scene is reminiscent of times spent in an old cantina in Mexico City with contemporary tones.
Last Exit's Flatbread
Last Exit launched their new fall menu and the cocktails are the true stars of the show. For the grown man buzz, go for the Fizzz.. Bang!, a combination of Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, Fernet Branca, Gosling’s Ginger Beer, egg white and fresh lemon. For your adventurous side, try the Beatrice, which is Beet & ginger infused gin, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, fresh lemon, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter Bitters and celery bitters. Try their new cocktails at their upcoming Masquerade Ball on October 31, 2012, from 8 pm- 11 pm. More info @ www.lastexitdc.com/events.
*Coming Up This Weekend: Johnna Knows Good Food heads to the Capitol City Brewing Company this weekend, October 6, 2012 12 pm-7 pm, for their 13th annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest Festival. The annual event will take place at The Village at Shirlington with over 100 different beers, ales and lagers from 75 breweries.
Price: $25 per person, which includes wristband, official tasting glass and ten drink tickets (additional tickets can be purchased for $1 at a 5 ticket minimum). Event is FREE for non-drinkers and children.
Columbus Day Brunch @ Ping Pong Dim Sum from 11:30 am- 4 pm. $25 for unlimited Dim Sum and $15 for bottomless tableside mimosa bar. Make your reservations here.
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About the Author (Author Profile)
Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.Subscribe
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