Obviously, I'm more into celebrating the Gallic than the Gaelic, but it is Saint Patrick's Day and it is a big deal around here. Never one to miss toasting a big holiday, Drink the District is back with its second Cloverfest at Yards Park. The beer-centric event will feature unlimited sampling and full pours from over 20 breweries and cider houses like Sam Adams, Lancaster Brewing Company, Atlas Brew Works, Brewery Ommegang or Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery. And of course, since it's Saint Paddy's Day there will be a very special green beer ;-) Hopefully, the weather will be nice because there will also be dueling piano shows, giant Jenga, beer pong and other backyard games ...
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Help Welcome Hollande to the White House
The White House is offering you a chance to help say "Bienvenue" to French president François Hollande when he lands on the South lawn ahead of France's official State Visit next week. A State Visit that we all know by now he will be attending stag ;-) This is a pretty neat opportunity for social media users. I myself had the opportunity to attend one of the White House's first TweetUp a few years ago during the holiday season and it was a great experience. Though, it didn't involve my own president, so this would be considerably better...The morning arrival ceremony will be pretty lavish and include a review of troops. It will be followed by a panel discussion with Administration ...
Giveaway: Chevy-style dinner at Restaurant Nora
Chevrolet is sponsoring a Chevy-style blogger dinner at Restaurant Nora, the nation’s first certified organic restaurant, on Thursday, August 15, 2013 (6:30pm to 8:30pm). Not only is Chevrolet providing transportation in the fuel efficient Chevy Equinox but they're also footing the bill! And I'm inviting one lucky (local) reader to join me for the evening. If that sounds like something you'd like to do (and you live in the DMV area), there are two ways to let me know: by leaving a comment on this post or by emailing me at FrenchTwistDC@gmail.com. Just tell me about a road trip that resulted in one of your favourite food experiences. Just make sure I get your name and contact information ...
Champagne and Dine Giveaway
Any restaurant that features a champagne happy hour, hosts free French movie showings and has duck confit on its menu is likely to be high on my list of places I love to frequent. So I'm delighted to be able to offer two lucky readers the opportunity to wine champagne and dine at Napoleon Bistro and Lounge in Adams Morgan courtesy of CityEats. CityEats was created in partnership with the Food Network and is a great way to explore a city's restaurant scene (currently, D.C., New York, New Orleans and Philadelphia) and make dinner reservations all in one spot. To be eligible to win a dream meal at one of my favourite D.C. French bistro (a $100 value) just look through Napoleon Bistro and ...
“It Can Wait” Give-away
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