Tag: VA

Save the Date: Oktoberfest
[ 0 ] September 28, 2012 |

Save the Date: Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Reston is produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and is Northern Virginia’s largest fall festival at Reston Town Center featuring top autumn brews with traditional Oktoberfest fare from area restaurants.  Enjoy a day of food, wine, beer, live entertainment, a carnival and the Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K, presented by the Greater Washington […]

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Chile Relleno Month
[ 0 ] August 24, 2012 |

Chile Relleno Month

Chile Relleno, or “stuffed chile” originated in Puebla, Mexico in the 16th century. Traditionally the dish calls for a poblano pepper that is stuffed, battered in egg or masa flour and fried. Today, the fillings, sauces, and even the peppers used in this dish can vary by region and personal taste.  Chef Richard Sandoval introduces […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: How To ________________
[ 0 ] August 7, 2012 |

Etiquette Tuesday: How To ________________

Learning “how to” is the first step in dining etiquette, which is why I can appreciate a place like Open Kitchen.  Located on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, Virginia, Open Kitchen offers guests more than food and wines to drink, the restaurant teaches you how to select wines and cook your food.  Recently, I visited […]

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Alexandria’s First Time
[ 2 ] June 20, 2012 |

Alexandria’s First Time

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, Old Town Alexandria, VA will usher in the 1st Annual Alexandria Food & Wine Festival. The festival will transform the Carlyle District into a lively festival, complete with live entertainment, a children’s corner, food and wine tasting, a food demonstration showcase area and a VIP networking reception for the event […]

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Johnna’s Award Winning Meatballs
[ 0 ] May 23, 2012 |

Johnna’s Award Winning Meatballs

Meatballs: 1 pound(s) ground beef 1 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 2 medium onion, chopped fine 4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 5 slices of Bacon (sliced into 1″ pieces) Kosher salt (*to taste) Black Pepper (*to taste) 4 large eggs Spicy Meat Sauce: 2 tbsp. olive oil Crushed red pepper flakes (*to […]

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