Welcome to LITON EVENTS Washington D.C. BLOG. This blog was created with the intent to inform you of the latest nightlife,restaurant, cultural and fashionable events in and around the metropolitan area.( Visit us at www.litonevents.com )
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Capital Food Fight 2013 - Washington, DC
On November 11th, 2013 at 6:00 PM, join DC Central Kitchen for the 10th Anniversary of
Capital Food Fight, hosted by José Andrés and Carla Hall. If you haven’t bought tickets
yet, you’re missing out! And this year, the ultimate foodie event is even better, thanks
to these new additions:
Original tastes from 75 of DC’s hottest restaurants – and there is always something new!
High Stakes Cakes is our first ever cake battle featuring top local decorators and
hosted by Duff Goldman (The Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes”).The Chairman’s Overlook, a gorgeous oculus space overlooking all the action of the event. Includes craft cocktails and artisanal samplings exclusive to those with a Chairman’s Elite Pass.
Stellar celebrity judges from the food world: Tom Colicchio, Rick Bayless, Todd English, and Art Smith...
And of course, the chef battles you love – with an all new lineup of top local chefs for this year
Chairman & Host
José Andrés
James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of ThinkFoodGroup
Host
Carla Hall
Cookbook author and co-host of ABC Television Network's "The Chew"
High Stakes Cakes Host
Duff Goldman
The Food Network's "Ace of Cakes"
Judges:
Tom Colicchio
James Beard Award-winning judge of Bravo's "Top Chef"
Rick Bayless
Bravo's Top Chef Master, Host of PBS series "Mexico: One Plate at a Time"
Todd English
Host of Emmy-nominated PBS travel series “Food Trip with Todd English”
Art Smith
Cookbook author and owner of Art and Soul restaurant
Battling Chefs:
Erik Bruner-Yang
Executive Chef/Owner Toki Underground & Maketto
Bertrand Chemel
Executive Chef 2941 Restaurant
Spike Gjerde
Executive Chef/Co-Owner Woodberry Kitchen & Artifact Coffee
Anthony Lombardo
Executive Chef 1789 Restaurant
Join us on November 11th, 2013 at the Ronald Reagan Building for the Capital Food Fight.
Buy your tickets today before they sell out! All proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen.
- See more at:http://www.capitalfoodfight.org/buytickets.php
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
A Members Only Supper Club Comes to DC
The DC Launch for the Dinner Lab is finally here!
Dinner Lab is a membership-based social dining experiment that unites undiscovered chefs with adventurous diners who are looking for something different from the traditional restaurant experience. Whether it happens on the roof of an abandoned building, the floor of a paper mill, or inside a motorcycle dealership, we believe that good people, good food and good drink are the only elements paramount to a memorable meal.
Here are some of the details about the event:
Annual memberships are $175, which gets you access local events (up to 80 per year) and events in all other cities we operate.
With a single membership you can purchase event tickets for yourself and one non-member guest.
Event tickets are individually priced based on the menu for the night, but usually range between $50-$70 per person for 5+ courses and all booze and gratuity included.
Dietary preferences and food allergies are accommodated where possible on a menu by menu basis, and at least half of our events will offer a vegetarian alternative.
Click this link below to grab one the first 300 memberships in the city, don't delay they sell out fast.
Dinner Lab DC - Link
Friday, June 8, 2012
The Liaison Rooftop Pool Opens to the Public 2012
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| Affinia Hotel Group |
After a few renovations on the rooftop including a brand new rooftop bar and lounge furniture. The space that was once only open to hotel guests and those who purchased a $20 day pass and the occasional private happy hour.
Now things have changes starting this week the pool will be open to the public at 5pm. You can now stake out your space on the new pool lounge furniture or cozy up to the open air bar that features ten canned beers ranging from New Belgium Shift to Flying Dog Underdog. You will also be able to order sandwiches and salads from the downstairs Art & Soul restaurant.
The Liaison Rooftop Pool
Now open to the public after 5pm
415 New Jersey Ave; Capitol Hill
202.638.1616
Check out more pictures of the rooftop pool and more info at Affinia.com
Monday, January 26, 2009
Buddha Bar Coming to DC
According to the Washington Business Journal, an investment group called Little Buddha of Washington, D.C. LLC, has leased 9,400 square feet of space at 455 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. This location is close to Chinatown and the Verizon Center.
We hope Buddha Bar DC lives up to its reputation with exotic decor and atmosphere, amazing sushi and an excellent selection of cold sakes. The only full scale Buddha Bar's is located in NYC -Meat Packing District. This is a extenstion of the Paris based, Buddha Bar with was created by George V Eatertainment
George V Restauration has ten restaurants and three hotels around the world. The Buddha Bar has inspired a series of chill out albums was created by DJ Claude Calle who compiled and produced the first two albums. The albums were released under George V records.
DC Restaurant Week 09 | February 16-22, 2009

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Dining Out in DC During Inauguration Week 09
Celebrate the Inauguration of our 44Th president in style at top local dining locations. Many local and chain restaurants are offering special menus or deals during this historic week.
1789 Restaurant - A 3-course prix-fixe menu ($40).
2941 Restaurant - During all of January, 2941 Restaurant offers a three-course bar tasting menu ($44/person), in honor of the 44th President. Wonderful wine specials too.
Adour at St. Regis Washington DC - Truffle 5-course tasting menu, ($190/person). Courses available a la carte. Special Illinois wine selection available.
Ceiba - A 4-course menu for $44. Enjoy a bottle wine for $44 to honor our 44th President. 2 Inaugural Cocktails: The Dream and The Spirit ($9). Regular menu also available.
Hudson Restaurant & Lounge - Hudson's Chef Ryan T. Arnold offers a three-course menu in honor of the 44th President, ($44). Regular menu will remain available.
Proof Restaurant - Inauguration Day Buffet Brunch including hors d'oeuvres and unlimited Champagne, ($75)! Late night Inaugural Party with Cristal & Caviar from 11pm-3am, ($250).
PS 7's - From Jan 16-22, we are extending our hours & offering enhanced lounge menus, 4-course Illinois tasting menus, and food & drink specials dedicated to our new President.
TenPenh - Special 4-course tasting menu ($44), plus selected bottles of wine ($44) to celebrate our 44th president. All on Pennsylvania Ave. between the white house and the capital.
The Melting Pot Celebrate our 44th president w. $44 bottled featured wines, happy hour specials extended at the bar til closing, & a 4-course prix-fixe menu ($35/person).
Yaku (Latin Concepts) - Enjoy a special inauguration 4-course menu including wine pairings, ($44/person) Located just over the key bridge in Arlington, VA.
Listing - Courtesy of DC THIS WEEK
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Lima Restaurant and Lounge Introduces Late Night Dining

As Lima's Public Relations Manager Bryan Davis would say: Lima is a "destination bar", the kind of place you go to relax, converse and connect with people. "People who come to Lima are those who want somewhere to really enjoy themselves and indulge for the night", he claims, "not those simply looking for a place to grab a drink or meet up before moving on to somewhere else."
With that in mind and so many K street patrons leaving the area after all the clubs and lounges announce last call. There is mass exodus from the area to Georgetown or Dupont circle for late night munchies. The creative mind behind the venue decided to capitalize on the trend and is now offering a special late night menu from 12am - 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.
Lima Restaurant and Lounge DC
1401 K Street NW DC
Bourbon Steak DC - Opens - 12.19.2008

Where in DC can you get superb food and exceptional views? OK, so the answer is a lot of places, but where else can you get food from the top chef Michael Mina other than bourbon steak, opening next week in the District.
Located inside the four seasons, the views inside the space are something to marvel. New York's the Rockwell group designed the interior to reflect the stateliness of the hotel under the direction of managing chef Michael Mina . like it's other locations in Miami, Detroit and Scottsdale
In the kitchen you will find executive chef David Varley giving bourbon steak contemporary American fare focusing on seasonal ingredients, along with a strong emphasis on the meat.
Savor one of the all-natural, organic beef selections (like kobe ribeye cap), or save room for Hawaiian ono, red wine-braised oxtail and foie gras. For those power-hungry patrons, bourbon steak is the first mina resto to offer lunch. Think butter-poached maine lobster with butternut squash, pumpkin seeds and black truffles, served with warm brioche. Delish!
Bourbon Steak
Four seasons hotel [Inside Hotel]
2800 Pennsylvania avenue NW near M
202.944.2026
http://www.michaelmina.net/
Story Courtesy of Julib.com
Thursday, December 4, 2008
DC Tasting Journal - Five Large Rustic Italian Courses + Wine and glass of Champagne with Dessert

Our good friend James over at The Tasting Journal is doing it once again, from this Thursday, December 4th thru Sunday, December 14th you can enjoy an amazing dinning experience.
To Make Reservations : http://www.tastingsjournal.com/
Tastings Journal is truly taking off with each month getting stronger, almost 500 people attended their last event and with 3400 members on Facebook they are almost surpassing LITON EVENTS facebook group. James and crew are hard at work trying to provide the best dinner deals in Washington, and this month we have another awesome event. 5 Courses + Wine + Champagne with Dessert.
Located in the heart of the Dupont Circle area for more than 15 years, Odéon Café is located conveniently only two+ blocks from the Metro, offering an exciting culinary experience within an inviting atmosphere. With their newly renovated two-story dining room provides a beautiful and spacious bar where you can relax during happy hour or while awaiting a table. Their comfortable seating includes intimate tables for two and space for parties of ten or more. This is a smaller venue than normal so they are encouraging you to please reserve the prime seats early.
FYI - Because it is December we may not extend the event past the 14th.
FIRST
Apple Mesculn Salad Mesclun mix Tossed with Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing Walnuts and Sliced ApplesGoat Cheese ArugulaArugula Topped with Goat Cheese in Balsamic Homemade Vinaigrette
SECOND
Spinach Calamari SaltatiFresh Calamari Sautéed with Spinach, Garlic, Fresh Lemon and Virgin Olive OilFunghi E GranchiMushroom Caps Stuffed with Crabmeat in a Garlic Butter Sauce
THIRD
Cream of BroccoliFresh cut broccoli Florettes in a Rich Cream Soup Base flavored with Garlic and ParsleyLobster BisqueOne of my Favorites, an amazing Bisque!!
FOURTH
( Wine Choice )
Chianti - TBD
Pinot Gregio - TBD
Lamb Shank Braised Lamb Shank fresh Veggies and Red Wine Reduction with Rosemary Roasted PotatoesGrilled SalmonFresh Salmon Filet served over Angel Hair Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Basil and Olive OilPollo ValdostanaChicken Breast rolled over Spinach and Ricotta Cheese in Lemon Capers SauceLobster RavioliRavioli stuffed with Lobster Meat in Homemade Lobster Cream Sauce
FIFTH( Glass of Champagne )
Chocolate Soufflé ala ModeWarm Soufflé Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Toasted AlmondsTiramisuLady Fingers Soaked in Espresso and Coffee Liquor Layered over Mascarpone Cheese
To Make Reservations : http://www.tastingsjournal.com/
Odeon Cafe
1714 Connecticut Ave, NW
North of Dupont Circle, (up from R Street)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Celebrate 24 Days of Dining with Capital Restaurant Concepts!

24 Days • $24* • December 1 - 24 •
5:00pm - 7:00pm Nightly
3 Course Holiday Menu for $24 per person* - Includes Holiday Favorites and a glass of wine with dinner.*
J. Paul's • Georgia Browns • Paolo's Ristorante
Old Glory Bar-B-Que • Neyla • 3 Edition
*Exclusive of additional beverage consumption in excess of what is included in package, as well as tax and gratuity.
24 Days of Dining promotion valid on dine in orders only. Glass of wine is house wine, chef's choice. No substitutions. Not applicable with other coupons or offers, and up to the discretion of
management.
Valid from December 1, 2008 – December 24, 2008 only.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Lima Restaurant DC | $35 Prix Fixe Menu | 3-Courses
Monday, November 10, 2008
Capital Food Fight 2008 | Ronald Reagan Building
Five Battling Chefs - One Stage - ONE Fight Against Hunger
Barton Seaver
2007 Food Fight Champion
Stephen Lewandowski - Tribeca Grill, NY
David Deshaies - Michel Richard Citronelle
Tony Conte - Oval Room
Peter Smith - PS 7's
1789 Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Avenue
Agraria
Argia's Italian
Art and Soul
Bastille
Bebo Trattoria
Berliner Speciality Distributors
Black Salt
BLT Steak
Bobby Van's Grill
Cacao Fine European Chocolate
Charlie Palmer Steak Chef Geoff's
Chipotle
Citronelle Michel Richard
CommonWealth Gastropub
Darlington House
Eatbar
Farrah Olivia by Morou
Firefly
Fresh Start Catering
Hank's Oyster Bar fyve
Hook
Hudson
Indique
Kaz Sushi Bistro
Kemble Park Tavern
Lebanese Taverna
Mie N Yu
Morrison House
Neyla
Oceanaire Seafood Room
Olives
Oval Room
Oyamel
Poste
Modern Brasserie
PS7's
Rasika
Rock Creek
Ronald Reagan Building
Santa Lucia Estate Coffee
Spezie
Taberna del Alabardero
Tallula
Vermilion
Vidalia/Bisto Bis
Volt
Wegmans Market
Café Willow
Zengo
Zola
*Proceeds support the mission of DC Central Kitchen - combating hunger and creating opportunity.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Budweiser Lager Lessons Special Events
Lager Lessons Event

Wednesday Oct. 29 and Thursday Oct. 30
Bobby Van's Steakhouse - DC
809 15th Street, NW
Washington DC 200052
Lager Sessions at 6pm and 8pm each night
RSVP REQUIRED
Log on to www.lagerlessonslive.com/dc
*Please select a time and date when you RSVP.
Thank you!
Budweiser Lager Lessons www.lagerlessonslive.com/dc
The Lager Lessons take place on the evenings of Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30 and are free. There are 2 events per evening so there are 4 chances to attend these events.
The Budweiser Lager Lessons feature:
Attendees and their guests arrive at on-premise account for the Lager Lessons Live event. A one-hour pre-event reception allows attendees to meet the Budweiser Brand Ambassador, and enjoy a few ice cold Buds and passed appetizers The room is decorated with historical Budweiser items as well as tasteful and refined branding items. TV's or video projectors show the latest Budweiser TV spots.
Attendees will enter and gather around highboy tables and cocktail rounds that contain branded buckets of beer. For 45 minutes, attendees will enjoy an educational and entertaining presentation on Budweiser, Lager and the brewing process including a comparative category tasting led by the Budweiser Brand Ambassador.
All attendees will leave with a Budweiser gift item, and one attendee will win the Grand Prize Budweiser Lager Lessons provides a fun, social "Night Out" and brings to life the personality of the Lager Lessons TV spots and communicates brand attributes and key messaging.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:00pm
Location:
Bobby Van's Steakhouse - DC
809 15th Street, NW
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
LOTUS LOUNGE DC - One Year Anniversary

Has it been a year already! Wow we are getting old, it seemed like just yesterday Lotus opened to much fanfare. We still remember hosting the soft opening well over a year ago, where people offering anything to get into the venue on a Friday night.
This Friday in attention to all the birthday bashes and charity events. Make sure you stop by Michael Romeo Group's third venue, in the next few weeks they will be hosting a special friends family soft opening of their 5th venue MIDTOWN. We are hearing great things about the remolded interior.
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Lotus Lounge
1420 K St NW DC
Washington, DC
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
ICDC Final Rooftop Happy Hour - Embassy Row Hilton Rooftop
This Thursday, October 9 come join inICDC's Final Rooftop Happy Hour!
For this event the International Club of DC is pleased to bring you the FINAL Rooftop Happy Hour of the year. We hope you will join us for an international Happy Hour with some of the most amazing views in town at the rooftop of the Embassy Row Hilton Hotel. You will have a chance to meet, socialize, and network in a relaxed and friendly setting after work. This is a great opportunity to meet well over 200 diverse professionals and make new friends from around the world. Drink specials will be available.
Membership is free and takes just 2 minutes. If you plan to invite friends, please ask them to make a reservation online.Tickets: $5 with online reservation; $7 without:
ICDC website:
http://www.internationalclubdc.com/
*Check out photos from our previous Rooftop Happy Hours:
Embassy Row Rooftop Happy Hour June 25Embassy Row Rooftop Happy Hour July 24
The Hilton Washington Embassy Row hotel is located in the heart of Washington DC's Dupont Circle. This is an ideal venue to relax after work over your favorite cocktails while meeting other internationally-minded professionals in town.
Rain Date Policy: The Happy Hour will go ahead rain or shine. We hope for pleasant weather so you can enjoy an evening on the rooftop, but in the event it rains, we will move the happy hour inside the hotel to the ballroom.
Embassy Row Hilton Rooftop
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20036 (Dupont Circle Metro)
Event Time: 6:30 – 9:30pm
The Embassy Row Hilton Hotel is conveniently located just a block from the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red line.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sesto Senso 15 Year Anniversary!

From all of us at LITON EVENTS we would like to congratulate the entire Sesto Senso family. Having worked with and meet with Patricia and Fabio on numerous occasion, they are always a treat to work with. Its just a testament to their nature and the reason they are still in business after 15 years, and trust me that is like 100 years in the hospitality industry.
This restaurants endurance in the DC restaurant market is not only a testament to their commitment to excellent customer service and amazing Italian cuisine, but it speaks to the quality of the owners.
Being a large Italian fine-dining establishment, the interior is amazing and creates a certain warmth when you walk through the door. The interior is creation of MierStegerBrowne who developed the modern dining area with amazing fabric selections, custom lighting fixtures to create a truly intimate atmosphere. Make sure you stop by and congratulate the owners, also make sure you stop by their latest creation just across the circle the Darlington House.
Sesto Senso1218 18th Street, NW (Dupont Circle Area)
Washington,DC
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Taylor Gourmet DC Deli - Market Opening Soon
French expats pine for real croissants. New Yorkers bitch about a decent slice. And Texans think y’all have never tasted barbecue. But Philly-philes simply take refuge at Taylor Gourmet.
The deli/market, opening tomorrow, was started by two Philadelphia natives who couldn’t find a decent hoagie. They’ve overcompensated with more than two dozen sandwiches (named, fittingly, after Philly streets) piled high with house-roasted meats. Not to mention old-school Italian specialties (risotto balls, chicken cutlets) from family and personal recipes.
The shop — a stylized blend of rustic reclaimed wood and industrial galvanized iron — stocks Italian groceries, affordable wine and microbrews, and deli
meats and cheeses.
Best of all, it offers a large delivery radius within D.C.
Think of it as a gift of brotherly love.
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H Street NE
(between 11th and 12th Streets )
202-684-7001
taylorgourmet.com).
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Cold Stone Creamery | Free Ice Cream Day

Don't miss the 7th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social at Cold Stone Creamery locations nationwide, a special night to join together and share the simple pleasures of life with a FREE ice cream!
On Thursday, September 25th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, guests will be treated to a 3 oz. serving of Jack or Emily's Creation. Although not required, we'd appreciate if you would make a donation to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Learn more at http://www.wish.org/.
On Sept. 25th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm try two new flavors, Nutter Butter® and Marshmallow, and the very special “Make-A-Wish Creations” inspired by Jack and Emily, two Wish Children.
Jack's Creation - Marshmallow ice cream with OREO® Cookies, Chocolate Chips and Fudge
Emily's Creation - Nutter Butter® ice cream with White Chocolate Chips, Kit Kat® and Yellow Cake
To find out more about getting FREE ice cream or to find the Cold Stone Creamery location nearest you, log on to http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/.
We're hoping to raise one million dollars, so tell your friends and family about this!
http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/promotions.html
"The Macallan" Private Tasting Event | City Tavern Club
Special thanks to DC Groove for sending this over our way. In the coming weeks, the lovely folks at Remy Cointreau USA. Inc makers of The Macallan® Scotch Whisky are introducing The Macallan. They will be hosting a amazing tasting session for their new Whisky in the DC area in October.The makers of the Macallan are hoping that you will join them for a tasting of the World’s Most Precious Whisky. Those who treasure the Macallan appreciate the rarity of a fine single malt. They are offering this experience to you and a guest where you will be able to discover how the Macallan crafts whisky from a time honored tradition. At this private event, you will sample a number of award winning whiskies from the Macallan and celebrate with good friends and colleagues in the metro area.
In order to Celebrate The Macallan with you and your friends and guests, simply click the link below and follow the steps today.
You and your guests must be 21 years or older with valid photo identification to attend the event.
To register for this event - CLICK HERE - Please register soon these events do reach capacity!
The location for DC Area Residents will be:
City Tavern Club
3206 M St. NW
Washington, DC
Date & Times:
Wednesday, 10/1/2008 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday, 10/2/2008 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, 10/4/2008 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Taste of Georgetown | Georgetown DC
The annual Taste of Georgetown showcases the spectacular cuisine of thirty of Washington, D.C.’s finest restaurants, highlighting Georgetown’s culinary personalities and featuring nearly sixty delectable dishes to sample, as well as wine pairings and the jazz talents of Blues Alley. As the fifteenth annual celebration of food, wine, and music, the Taste of Georgetown has become the premier food and wine festival of D.C. Come experience these Georgetown restaurants serve up delicious flare with amazing spice and personality. Get a taste (or five) of your favorite.
1789
Agrariao Baked & Wired
Bangkok Joe's
Café Bonaparte
Chadwick'so Clyde's
Fahrenheit Restaurant
Filomena Ristorante
Hook
J Paul's
La Chaumiere
Los Cuates
Martin's Tavern
Mendocino Grille
Mie N Yu
Morton's the Steakhouse
Neyla
Nick's Riverside Grille
Old Glory BBQ
Paolo's
Ristorante Piccolo
Rugby
Sea Catch Restaurant
Tacklebox
Third Edition
Tony & Joe's
Entry into the Taste of Georgetown does not require a ticket, but tasting the delicate entrees by Washington, DC’s best does! One tasting ticket is good for one tasting.
$5: One Tasting Ticket
$20: Five Tasting Tickets
You may purchase tickets at the event the day-of on the Fidelity and Trust parking lot.
In-person ticket sales begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.
Taste of Georgetown
Wisconsin and M St NW
October 11,2008
11am - 4pm



