Yesterday ( March 25th) The DC Twestival was at the Shadow Room 2321 K St NW Washington DC. I enjoyed the event there and chanced upon this tent card with instructions on ordering your drink from your phone. I am impressed at this establishment using technology and seems like a convenient tool for customers. Have you used this ? Comments ?
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Food Network is looking for the most disastrous home cooks in America
Seeking people with a genuine inability to cook, but a need and desire to improve
NOMINATE YOURSELF
- Has your wife told you it was probably better if you ordered take out?
- At the big potluck dinner, are you always asked to “just bring the napkins?”
NOMINATE SOMEONE YOU KNOW
- Is someone you know constantly offering you food that you have to turn down?
- If you know a dad/mom who can’t scramble an egg, a colleague who can’t convince anyone to try their culinary creations, or a guy friend who tries but can’t seem to get it together in the kitchen, this is your chance to get them the help you BOTH need!
OPEN CALL LOCATIONS:
LOS ANGELES
LA Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center
2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Saturday, March 27th
10am – 3pm
To apply, email worstcooksla@gmail.com
PHILADELPHIA
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19107-3788
Saturday, April 10th
9am – 3pm
To apply, email worstcooksphilly@gmail.com
CHICAGO
The Affinia Chicago
166 East Superior St, Chicago IL, 60611
Saturday, April 17th
9am – 3pm
To apply, email worstcookschicago@gmail.com
NEW YORK CITY
Jolly Hotel Madison Towers
22 East 38th St, NY, NY 10016
Saturday, April 24th
9am – 3pm
To apply, email worstcooksny@gmail.com
ATLANTA
W Atlanta
188 14th Street NE, Atlanta GA 30361
Saturday, May 1st
9am – 3pm
To apply, email worstcooksatlanta@gmail.com
HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:
WE ARE CONDUCTING CASTING PHONE INTERVIEWS THIS WEEK, SO PLEASE APPLY ASAP!!!
- Email us at one of the addresses above with the following information:
- Tell us why you (or the person you are nominating) is the most disastrous cook in the country
- Include name, age, hometown, occupation, contact phone number, and a recent photo of the hopeless cook
- If you do not live near one of the cities above, you can still apply! Just email us at worstcooks@gmail.com for more info!
Additional information & application available at worstcookscasting.com
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
DC’s J&G STEAKHOUSE NOMINATED FOR BEST NEW RESTAURANT FOR 2010 JAMES BEARD AWARDS
J&G Steakhouse was nominated as a semi-finalist for Best New Restaurant for the 2010 James Beard Awards on Thursday, February 18, 2010. As the only restaurant in D.C. proper to be nominated, J&G Steakhouse is one of the semi-finalists selected from 21,000 online entries. Each category will be narrowed down to five finalists on March 22nd by a panel of 400 judges and the winners will be announced at the foundation’s annual gala on May 3, 2010 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.
Since recently opening its doors in July 2009, J&G Steakhouse has become an esteemed lunch and dinner destination for D.C.’s power-set. Recently Washingtonian Magazine ranked J&G Steakhouse 4th on its 2009 list of Top 100 Very Best Restaurants, citing the Fried Calamari as the #1 “Best Dish” and the famous Warm Chocolate Cake as a “Best Dessert.”
The fast rise to notoriety is largely attributed to Executive Chef Philippe Reininger and his flawless execution of the contemporary cuisine of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s signature dishes for J&G Steakhouse. Educated at the elite Lycée International des Pontonniers in Strasbourg, France, Reininger’s rich culinary portfolio includes a wealth of experience as the lead member of the opening teams for the new Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Grand Cayman, Istanbul, New Orleans, Osaka, Japan, Millenia, Singapore and Barcelona, Spain. Most recently Reininger was the Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.
“It is an incredible honor to be nominated for the James Beard Awards and this is the highest recognition we could ask for. We’re delighted. It’s a testament to how well-received J&G is and how hard we’ve worked to establish an outstanding menu and atmosphere,” says Peter Smith, General Manager of J&G Steakhouse.
J&G Steakhouse is located on Pennsylvania Avenue, within the W Washington, D.C., and offers a worldly collection of steakhouse classics. Premium meats and a global selection of fresh fish are the backbone of the menu, including the highest quality raw items from East and West Coasts, uniquely creative appetizers, as well as prime cuts of meat char grilled to perfection with side dishes including vegetables and potatoes.
To make a reservation at J&G Steakhouse, please call 202-661-2400 or visit www.jgsteakhousewashingtondc.com. J&G Steakhouse is open daily for lunch from 11:45am – 2:30pm and dinner is served daily beginning at 5:00pm until 10:00pm on weeknights and 11:00pm on weekends.
ABOUT CULINARY CONCEPTS BY JEAN-GEORGES
Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges develops, owns, operates, manages and licenses world-class restaurants created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, often in partnership with leading hospitality brands such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and One & Only. Backed by leading private equity firm Catterton Partners, Culinary Concepts is in the midst of a global expansion to bring its portfolio of 10 signature concepts to fine hotel and resort properties worldwide. Existing properties include J&G Grill in Deer Crest, Kaua'i Grill at the St. Regis Princeville, Spice Markets in New York City, Doha and Atlanta, Lagoon at The St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora, J&G Steakhouse at the Phoenician, Scottsdale and W Washington DC, Market by Jean-Georges at W Boston, W Buckhead, One & Only Palmilla and Shangri-La Vancouver, and Jean Georges Steakhouse at Aria Las Vegas. For more information, please visit http://www.culinaryconcepts.com.
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March 10th Bloggers for Good meet in Loudon
The next Bloggers for Good event will be next Wednesday, March 10 from 5-7 at Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant in Ashburn (near Wegmans/Target/REI).Bloggers for Good is a grass-roots group that leverages local blog communities to help people meet, greet, and give to a good cause. BFG events provide a chance to gather in a fun, social setting with a common interest and a bigger purpose.
Erin Rice (Organizer) who Blogs at http://www.suburbanfizz.com/
Our last meet-up accomplished our three core goals: we met, we networked, and we did "good." We raised hundreds of dollars forCole's Closet, which helped children with serious illnesses and their families.
This time, I hope we can do more of the same. Our event will benefit the Loudoun Museum, a great local resource that has suffered lately due to budget cuts and a mold issue. They will be reopening this spring in their repaired historic Leesburg location.
To do the most good, we are asking you to do two things: First, come! This is a blogger meet-up for bloggers, readers, and friends. We'll catch up, socialize and network, just like last time. Secondly, spread the word! EVERYONE who patronizes the restaurant during our fundraiser will raise money for the Loudoun Museum, since Buffalo Wild Wings is generously contributing a percentage of sales all day to the charity.
Buffalo Wild Wings is located at 21980 Colorado Drive; Dulles, VA 20166-2509.
www.BloggersforGood.org
www.LoudounMuseum.org
www.BuffaloWildWings.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=317460162343&ref=mf
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