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BUZZWORTHY/The Meridian House Rocks it
Oct 26,2011

Last week, members of the Local Kicks team attended the 43rd annual Meridian Ball. The Meridian Ball is known as one of the crown jewels of the DC social calendar and legendary for attracting many of Washington's most established set - politicians, socialites, and ambassadors as well as the younger set of rising stars.

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FOOD NOTES/ Spooky Eats for ‘All Hallow’s Eve’
Oct 26,2011

This Halloween, a couple of Old Town restaurants are getting their All Hallows Eve groove on, with spooky cookies, bloody Bundt cakes and pumpkin creme brulees. At Local Kicks, we decided to pick a few of the stand-outs: The Majestic is dropping the "casual" and going all "swank".... gangsters and flappers style.


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Mount Vernon Brews Up a Special Dinner Experience
Oct 26,2011

Historic Mount Vernon and Philadelphia's own, Yards Brewing Company, makers of the Ales of the Revolution, have partnered to bring history and food together for a Colonial Beer Dinner on October 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a beer reception, featuring Yards’ Brawler, a classic British Mild Ale, paired with tasty

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WEEKEND BEST/West End Art and Wine Festival
Sep 30,2011

The West End debuts its new Art and Wine Festival October 8 and 9 at the Cameron Station community and adjoining Ben Brenman Park. Visitors can expect to enjoy over 100 juried artists, representing quality artwork in a variety of media, as well as impressive handcrafters showcasing their wares. DelFosse Winery will showcase


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FOOD NOTES/Mount Vernon Brews Up a Special Dinner
Sep 29,2011

Historic Mount Vernon and Philadelphia's own, Yards Brewing Company, makers of the Ales of the Revolution, have partnered to bring history and food together for a Colonial Beer Dinner on October 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a beer reception, featuring Yards' Brawler, a classic British Mild Ale, paired with tasty

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WEEKEND'S BEST/ Hear ye! Hear ye!
Sep 13,2011

Not to be outdone by last weekend's superbly executed and attended Alexandria Festival of the Arts, the Mount Vernon Estate re-creates a lively early-American marketplace with demonstrations, crafts and entertainment at its Colonial Market & Fair on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 40 juried artisans

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NEW EATS/ Bobby Flay Reminds you to Crunchify your Burger
Aug 17,2011

Acclaimed chef Bobby Flay, the restaurateur, television personality and cookbook author, has come to town. On Tuesday, Chef Bobby opened Bobby’s Burger Palace downtown at 2121 K Street, NW. Located in the heart of downtown D.C., BBP presents an array of burgers inspired by Bobby's extensive travels throughout

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John Kent Cooke's Journey from Redskins to Red Wines
Jul 13,2011

After the euphoria of two Super Bowl victories followed by the bruising loss of the family-owned Washington Redskins to new owners, these days the 69-year-old John Kent Cooke is remaking himself among the vines of his Boxwood Winery in Middleburg, Va. The former Redskins president is on a mission to convince




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