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小萝莉影视 has rounded up over 15 events in late May and throughout the month of June that are worth savoring.
One of these events caps off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a pig roast at Hook Hall.
There are also moments of quirky culinary goodness, as seen with La Boh猫me’s George Lucas-themed pop-up.
For more, including rare wine dinners, barbecue battles and hot sauce tastings, check out the full list below. And be sure to grab a fork and a reservation while you still can as availability is limited.
May the forks be with you
Yes, in Georgetown.
The space above Ap茅ro, the cafe and Champagne bar in the La Boh猫me restaurant, is decked out in decor focused on the films written, directed by or produced by George Lucas. Some of the references on the cocktail and food menu are obvious (as seen with the 鈥淚t鈥檚 a Trap!鈥� and 鈥淛ar Jar Drinks鈥� cocktails), while others can be more obscure (like an amuse-bouche of crispy shiso with a yuzu gelee at the start of the meal 鈥� a reference to 鈥淭he Land Before Time,鈥� executive produced by Lucas and Steven Spielberg). Tongue-in-cheek and ambitious, the pop-up runs through July 4.
Aw, shucks!
The offers unlimited oysters, craft drinks and live music from eight of Chevy Chase, Maryland鈥檚 top restaurants. Each ticket allows for a two-hour session, costing $99. A bottomless alcohol add-on can be applied for an additional $50 per person. The event is at Chevy Chase Lake on May 30.
Feast mode
The 鈥淏oodle Fight,鈥� a treasured Filipino custom, is a feast often including a pig roast and served along a communal table topped with banana leaves. Chef Patrick Tanyag is hosting a to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is May 31. Tickets cost $75 per person.
Wok this way
Canton Disco chef Timothy Yu is teaming up with Yume Hospitality Group chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute for a menu collaboration that allows for a 鈥� The one-day-only event on May 31 features a la carte options from Kyojin, Rimtang and Canton Disco restaurants.
Thai one on
The in Manassas, Virginia, spans several dates through October. Two upcoming events are May 31 and June 14. Guests can enjoy authentic Thai street food, cultural demonstrations and traditional music and dance performances. Admission is free.
Six hands, one carrot
The culinary teams behind Elcielo, J么nt and Sushi Nakazawa are joining together to celebrate one humble ingredient: the carrot. On June 3, these restaurants are coming to Elcielo to collaborate on a across several forms and textures. The courses are paired with four 脡ditions of Krug Grande Cuv茅e and Krug Ros茅, guided by Louis Henrion of Maison Krug. Tickets cost $595 per person.
A beer-inspired scavenger hunt
From June 4 through June 7, Neighborhood Restaurant Group is organizing the hosted by ChurchKey and Rustico. Guests can visit up to eight participating restaurants to discover “secret beers,” collect points and win prizes. Those who complete at least four stops can earn a limited-edition Keg Hunt hat. Every finisher is entered into a for special beer and food experiences, exclusive membership clubs and VIP tickets to the Snallygaster festival. .
It’s getting hot in herre
If you鈥檙e a fan of all things hot and spicy, consider going to the on June 5. Several local hot sauce vendors will be at Lost Generation Brewing Company in Northeast D.C. to help attendees discover new favorites. The event also includes a live DJ and beer from Lost Generation Brewing Company. General admission is free, but guests can pay approximately $7 for beer specials and to be eligible for giveaways.
Time for a pig roast
Atlas Brew Works is hosting an at its Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room on June 6. Expect tropical cocktails by Owen Thomson of Archipelago, live music and, of course, a traditional pig roast from Mecho鈥檚 Dominican Kitchen.
Meals with a mission
Food & Friends delivers medically tailored meals and provides medical nutrition therapy to neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. On June 8, the organization is hosting the at the Marriott Marquis in D.C. The event brings together more than 30 of the region’s top chefs for an evening of tastings, signature cocktails and a live auction to support the Food & Friends mission. Tickets cost $500 with sponsorships starting at $1,500.
Wine not?
On June 10, for a special dinner featuring a lineup of rare library selections, including wines from the 2012 vintage. Margerum is one of the pioneering figures of Santa Barbara wine. The price, $185 per guest, includes the menu and wine pairings.
Ros茅 all day
For National Ros茅 Day on June 13, enjoy a at The Parks at Walter Reed. The full-day outdoor experience includes live music, food, and ros茅 bars, plus specialty cocktails and other 鈥淚nstagrammable activations.鈥� Tickets cost roughly $45 per person or nearly $80 for two.
Feast from the diaspora
at the Maryland African Restaurant Week Festival. On June 13, this event includes food from across the diaspora, plus a marketplace with local vendors, a live DJ and live performances. The exact location is still TBD. Admission is free.
Barolo and behold
One of the top Barolo producers, Chiara Boschis, is joining The Liberty Tavern for a . The event on June 16 costs $125 per person.
Tuna-tastic!
Celebrate International Sushi Day at Love, Makoto鈥檚 Love on the Run on June 18. This one-night-only evening includes alongside sushi tastings, a Japanese cocktail demonstration, a sake toast and a dessert bar. Cocktails and food will be available for purchase at adjoining Hiya Izakaya, as will additional food and drinks from the fast casual Love on the Run. Tickets cost $102 per person.
Barking up the right tree
Bark Barbecue is teaming up with The Wildset hotel in Saint Michaels, Maryland, for a one-night . On June 20, guests will learn how to build a proper fire, butcher and season the perfect brisket, and more. The $125 admission includes instruction, ingredients, sides, one batched cocktail and non-alcoholic beverages.
Grill seekers
The returns on June 27 and 28 along Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. At this festival, world-class pitmasters from around the country come together to compete for $50,000 in prizes. The event also features several stages for live music. Tickets start at $21 for a one-day pass, $31 for a weekend pass or $68 for a family four-pack.
Let鈥檚 taco about it
As part of their 鈥淭rompo Takeover鈥� event series, the Popal family restaurant group and Chefs Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss are welcoming several of D.C.鈥檚 top chefs to Pascual to create limited-time tacos. Chef Rob Rubba of Oyster Oyster will be there June 28. within 30 days of the event.
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