Tonight, the newly rebranded 2100 Prime (ex-Jockey Club) caters a splashy—and I mean, splashy!—opening reception for the Capital Wine Festival at the Fairfax Hotel. Sip on samples from two Virginia wineries, Leesburg's Tarara Vineyards and Middleburg's Boxwood Vineyards, and some 45 others. Admission is $65 per person, with buffet fare included. Across town, Belga Cafe [...]

He might not think much of official cicerone certification programs, at least not as the only path to sudsy perspicacity, but that doesn't mean that ChurchKey beer director Greg Engert is opposed to a proper malt and hops education.  Next month, Engert is launching a year-long series of Saturday afternoon tutorials called "The Beer Academy" [...]

This week's wealth of great beer across D.C. should make it easy to warm up for the holidays. 'Tis the season! Read on for a quick rundown of what''s going on, or click on any event in the D.C. Beer Events Calendar above for more details. On Monday, the Arrogant Bastard himself, Stone Brewing Company founder [...]

Get out your lederhosen and dirndls and polka on over the bridge! Over the next week, Northern Virginia will be the site of two immense Oktoberfest celebrations. This Saturday marks the 12th annual Capitol City Brewing Company Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest in Shirlington. Next Saturday, Rustico in Alexandria will host its annual outdoor Oktoberfest block party. Both festivals will [...]

It's hot out. With so much great beer fun to be had this month, you have more than enough opportunities to quench your thirst. Check out the rundown below for a preview, but click on any event in the D.C. Beer Events Calendar above for more details. LAGERHEADS PICK: It's hard to believe it's been a year [...]

You know the drill. Here's what's going on in the D.C. area craft beer scene this week. Read on for a rundown, or click on any event in the D.C. Beer Events Calendar above for more details. On Monday, ChurchKey is dusting off a rare keg from the Senne Valley in Belgium, where some profess is [...]

It's Monday and that means it's time to get your planner out and start drooling. Read on for my pick and a rundown of the week, or click on any event in the D.C. Beer Events Calendar above for more details. PICK OF THE WEEK: Outdoor beer festival season kicks off this Saturday and Sunday with [...]

Just like last week's American Craft Beer Week, which was heavy on organized beer fun in Arlington and Alexandria, venues in Northern Virginia are stepping up when it comes to craft beer events. Read on for a run-through, but click on any event in the D.C. Beer Events Calendar above for more details.

It's already the middle of the week but there is still plenty of beer fun to be had. Read on for my picks, or click on any event in the D.C. Beer Events Calendar above for more details. LAGERHEADS PICK: The featured event this week is not in D.C. but is well worth a trip to [...]

Short ribs and baby octopus may dominate many menus in the city, but that doesn't mean local chefs can't find love in an acorn squash. In our ongoing series, Chefs Veg Out, we'll prove D.C.’s chefs can play with more than just meat. Name: Byron Brown Title: Executive Chef and Producer Restaurant: Sensorium, "A 12-course meal interwoven with [...]