Monday, September 15
Still giddy about the Redskins’ comeback win over the Saints yesterday? Morton’s the Steakhouse (11956 Market St., Reston; 703-796-0128) is hosting a meet-and-greet with players just in time for Monday Night Football. The event is open to all ages, so come get an autograph or congratulate the players on their thrilling victory. The reception runs from 7 to 8 PM, but starting at 6:30, the steakhouse will serve complimentary filet-mignon sandwiches and chicken goujonettes.
Monday, September 15 to Saturday, September 20
Cinco de Ceiba—a celebration of the five-year anniversary of the Nuevo Latino restaurant (701 14th St., NW)—features daily food specials plus $5 mojitos and margaritas. Throughout September, Ceiba is offering free corkage when you bring your own bottle of wine during lunch or dinner. Open for lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 to 2:30; dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 to 10:30, Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 11. Call 202-393-3983 for reservations and more info.
Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30
Did you know that September is National Mushroom Month? Downtown DC’s Nage (1600 Rhode Island Ave., NW) pays tribute to the tasty fungi with a $17 mushroom tasting trio available during its happy hour—Monday through Friday 5 to 7. Call 202-448-8005 for more info.
Tuesday, September 16, through Tuesday, September 30
Say farewell to heirloom tomatoes and the rest of the summer menu at Firefly (1310 New Hampshire Ave., NW) with half-price bottles of all rosé wines on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights through the end of the month. A flight of three half glasses for $13 is also available. Call 202-861-1310 for reservations.
Wednesday, September 17
Old Town’s Jackson 20 (480 King St., Alexandria) is celebrating the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival with a bourbon-and-boar dinner. The six-course feast pairs classic bourbon cocktails with boar dishes created by chef Jeff Armstrong (a bourbon-and-port julep, for example, will go with a roast boar’s leg in mustard-caper sauce). Dinner begins at 6:30, and the tasting menu is $75. For reservations, call 703-842-2790.
Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church (4115 16th St., NW) is hosting the area’s largest and oldest Greek festival. In anticipation of up to 5,000 guests, the three-acre festival will serve classic renditions of Greek dishes such as spanakopita, baklava, and diples (deep-fried pastries with honey). Dishes range from $2 to $10. The festival also offers Greek coffee, beer, wine, and live music. Friday and Saturday noon to 9:30, Sunday noon to 8. Call 202-829-2910 for additional information.
Saturday, September 20
Hungry? No, really hungry? If so, you might be interested in the eight-course “head-to-tail pig roast” chef Nick Stefanell is cooking at Mio (1110 Vermont Ave., NW). No part of the animal will go to waste, and the feast will include sausage, braised belly, headcheese, rillettes, and roasted loin. EcoFriendly Foods, which supplied the pig, will have Bev Eggleston on hand to tell the story behind the meal. Dinner starts at 7 and is $80 per person. Call 202-955-0075 for reservations.
For chocolate lovers looking for something different, Rosa Mexicano (575 Seventh St., NW) is hosting a chocolate cooking demonstration followed by a four-course, chocolate-themed lunch. Chef James Muir will prepare miniature chicken empanadas with mole sauce; mixed-green salad with kohlrabi, apples, and vanilla-chocolate-orange dressing; baked shrimp with fall vegetables in a spicy chocolate sauce; and Oaxacan-style chocolate flan. The demo starts at 10, and lunch is at 11:30. The event is $35 per person (including tax and tip). For reservations, call Stephanie Weisman at 202-654-7010.
Saturday, September 20, through Sunday, September 21
Looking to escape the city? Consider the 13th annual Great Grape Wine Festival at Tarara Winery (13648 Tarara La., Leesburg). The festivities include winetastings, live music, apple picking, wagon rides, and kite-flying demos. Saturday 11 to 6, Sunday 11 to 5; tickets $15 per day. For reservations, call 703-771-7100.
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