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Washington
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March 20-December 10
Under the auspices of the Mexican Cultural Institute, Patricia Jinich has arranged a series of food-centric events that highlight the glories of Mexico's cuisine. You'll get to sample everything from street foods to what haciendas in the Yucatan prepare, and there's even a kids' workshop where youngsters learn about the history of corn and its use in the Mexican cookpot. The following calendar of events highlights what you will find. Each session is $70 per person. Kids' Workshop is $15 per child; first come, first served. You can also contact the institute at 202-232-8674. March 20 (6:30 p.m.): Mexico Chic: Fancy Nightlife Food (Registration deadline March 13). April 30 (6:30 p.m.): Mexican Streets: Walking Fiesta Fare (Registration deadline April 23). June 20 (11 a.m.-1 a.m.): Kids' Workshop: Crafts and Snacks: History and uses of corn, from quesadillas to cornhusk puppets (ages 6-12) (Registration deadline June 12). September 24 (6:30 p.m.): Mexican Icons: Independence Day at Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's Table (Registration deadline September 17). October 29 (6:30 p.m.): Mexico Quintessential Celebration: Day of the Dead in Veracruz (Registration deadline October 22). December 10 (6:30 p.m.): Mexico Rediscovered: Posadas in Yucatán Haciendas (Registration deadline December 3). Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. NW, Washington, DC.
September 7
Executive chef Bryan Moscatello of Stir Food Group, whose restaurants include Zola in the Penn Quarter and Potenza, all in DC, will be the guest chef for an Outstanding in the Field event at Ayrshire Farm in Upperville, Va., with Sandy Lerner and Susie Hass. Outstanding in the Field is a roving culinary adventure that travels North America during the harvest season. The experience begins with a tour of the location---typically a local farm---then guests join farmers, producers and culinary artisans and share the seasonally fresh meal set at a long table. The dinner and farm experience begins at 3 p.m. and tickets are $180 per person. For reservations and more information visit http://www.outstandinginthefield-reservations.com/?p=156.
Monday-Friday
Hudson Restaurant & Lounge introduces its Inside/Out Happy Hour. Outside, the restaurant's patio is open from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, for outdoor cocktails with assorted specials. For those seeking an extra hour of happy, drink specials are available indoors from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays. Hudson offers half price on all bottles of wine served between 3 p.m. and closing on Sunday, and 4 p.m. and closing on Monday. Hudson Restaurant & Lounge, 2030 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202-872-8700.
Mondays-Fridays
Proof Restaurant is offering a midday meal deal fit for busy professionals in search of a quick lunch option in the Penn Quarter. Offered in the bar and lounge only, the Lunch Crush features a choice of six entrées paired with a glass of house red or white wine, soft drink or iced tea for $12. Chef Haidar Karoum's menu will rotate regularly, but always include at least three sandwich options, such as the crispy shrimp burger, served with cucumber, jalapeño, pickled daikon and sriracha aïoli; a pasta option, such as the orecchiette and house-made Italian sausage with rapini, wild mushrooms and Parmesan; and a hearty salad option, such as the grilled hanger steak salad. Wine director Sebastian Zutant will also rotate the house wine pours regularly. Proof Restaurant, 775 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-737-7663.
Saturdays-Sundays
The Willard InterContinental Washington DC's Peacock Alley is offering prix-fixe afternoon tea Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. ($28.50 per person). Champagne and sparkling wines are available by the glass. For information and reservations, call 202-637-7350. Willard InterContinental Washington DC, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004, 202-637-7318, 800-327-0200. 
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