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Buzz Bakery, coffee shop, and dessert lounge will celebrate National "Don't Step on a Bee Day" on July 10 to help raise public awareness of the crisis in U.S. beekeeping and the potential implications for the nation's food supply. On Friday, July 10, executive chef Josh Short will offer his Bumble Bee cupcakes, a signature creation of vanilla cupcake filled with a chocolate center, iced with vanilla buttercream and topped with a bumblebee, for $2.75 each. Other honey-themed treats flying out of Short's kitchen will include wildflower honey ice cream for $2.25 a scoop, "Bee Hive" sugar cookies for $2.25 each and Tupelo Honey panna cotta with fresh berries, priced at $3.95 each. Buzz will also give kids free "honey cups"---mini vanilla cupcakes with house-made honey frosting---available first come, first served in honor of the special day. Buzz Bakery, 901 Slaters Ln., Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-600-2899.
This year, The Butcher's Block, a Market by RW in Old Town Alexandria and adjacent to BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier restaurant is making fireworks celebrations easy. Two picnic packs feature personalized gourmet treats and refreshing beer and wine selections. Individually crafted by chef Robert Wiedmaier, the Fourth of July Sandwich Pack and Fourth of July Cheese and Charcuterie Pack will be available for fireworks festivities on Saturday, July 4, and also for celebrating the city of Alexandria's birthday on Saturday, July 11. Picnic packs must be reserved by 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, by calling 703-894-5253 and will be ready for pick up at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, or Saturday, July 11. BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier, 1600 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-894-3440.
Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak debuts outdoor dining for summer into fall 2009 in the courtyard of the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC in the heart of Georgetown. This private oasis patio, which seats 47, is the perfect backdrop for enjoying seasonal snacks as well as lunch and dinner offerings from the full menu. The patio will open at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Bourbon Steak, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 202-944-2026.
Sprinkle a little spice into the tired happy hour routine with Patio Hour at Zed's Ethiopian Cuisine in Georgetown. Guests may enjoy half-priced appetizers and $3.50 specialty Ethiopian beer and $5.50 wine by the glass all summer long (through Labor Day) on the patio. Patio Hour is available Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Traditional honey wine is also served. Zed's Patio Hour includes both meat-based and vegetarian-friendly Ethiopian snacks. Zed's Ethiopian Cuisine, 1201 28th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 202-333-4710.
Proof has become the first restaurant in the Washington, DC area to offer guests Nordaq FRESH, a purified tap water that has been filtered to remove impurities and unwanted flavors while leaving behind the natural salts and minerals. Nordaq FRESH is served at some of the country's leading restaurants, including The French Laundry, Per Se and Le Bernardin. The use of Nordaq FRESH will also help reduce Proof's impact on the environment by allowing the restaurant to filter the water on site, and serve both flat and sparkling water in reusable glass bottles. Proof, 775 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-737-7663.
Just as the rising temperatures hit Washington, CommonWealth, The People's Gastropub introduces a new menu featuring light dishes appropriate for summer dining. Diners will find new snacks that make good starters to a meal such as lemon thyme gnocchi with asparagus and wild mushroom broth; ale-steamed mussels with spring onions, garlic and house-made mustard; and grilled squid with roasted tomatoes, capers and olives. As for the main dishes, chef Jamie Leeds offers poached wild Alaskan halibut with spring peas, baby carrots and tarragon white wine broth; and lemon roasted Cornish hen stuffed with garlic and thyme. The restaurant features an extensive beverage list with a focus on imported beers from the UK and the commonwealth states. CommonWealth, The People's Gastropub, 1400 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC 20010, 202-265-1400.
In honor of Father's Day, Asia Nine Bar & Lounge has plenty of new activities to honor Dad. During the month of June, the restaurant will be hosting a cooking class for fathers and kids and has created two special celebratory menus. During the three-hour Daddy & Me Cooking Class, fathers will spend the afternoon discovering new cooking methods with their loved ones. The class will be held on Sunday, June 14, from noon-3 p.m. Cost is $40 per father and child. During the class, dads will team up with their child to learn how to make authentic Asian cuisine including classic dishes from Asia Nine's menu, such as lo mein and Asian chicken tenders. At the end of the class, each participant can enjoy their creations with one of Asia Nine's specialty non-alcoholic beverages, including lemon ginger iced tea or a house-made fruit punch. A two-course Father's Day menu will be available for lunch and dinner on Sunday, June 21 ($29 prix-fixe). There will also be a special Father's Day barbecue take-away menu offered. Asia Nine Bar & Lounge, 915 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004, 202-629-4355.
Hosted by Evening Star Café's executive chef Will Artley and Planet Wine, the "Farm Table" provides small groups with a private dining experience. Low lighting and soft music convert the Planet Wine wine shop into a unique dining venue offering menus that reflect the change in seasons and highlight the quality of local ingredients. The Farm Table offers guests a choice of three menu options: the market menu is priced at $60 per person and includes a seasonal cocktail with two canapés, an appetizer, a pasta course, a choice of two entrées and a dessert course. Guests can add a supplemental cheese course for $10 per person. The second option allows diners to design their own multi-course menu, and includes a personal consultation with chef Artley and the Planet Wine team. The custom menus start at $85 per person. The third option allows families and friends to share Sunday supper at the farm table. The traditional southern fried chicken dinner (priced at $45 per person) includes cocktails and canapés, the Farm Table salad, an entrée of fried chicken with classic Southern sides, and a dessert of fruit crisp with homemade ice cream. Planet Wine, 2004 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301, 703-549-3444.
Art and Soul recently opened its seasonal patio and is introducing Crab and Beer Wednesdays when guests can relax by the new outdoor fire pit while indulging in Maryland's finest and enjoying iced-cold local brews. The Crab and Beer Wednesdays special includes three super jumbo crabs, corn on the cob or seasonal vegetables, hushpuppies and potatoes. Price will vary depending on the market price of the day. In addition, patrons with furry friends can bring them by the patio for the Puppy Patio Menu complete with doggie drinks, treats and desserts, which are available now. Art and Soul, The Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-393-7777.
Stroll along the sidewalks of one of Alexandria's oldest neighborhood communities, and stop by one of its various homey eateries to dine. Participating eateries will offer specials until June 14. Find your favorites, and check their individual websites for more information on specific offers. For those who eat in Del Ray at least four times until the 14th, there will be a grand-prize drawing. The winner will enjoy an evening of spa services at the Lorien Hotel & Spa in Old Town. For more information, visit www.visitdelray.com.
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