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Taste of Georgetown 2012

A Food Festival in Washington, DC

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Taste of Georgetown 2012Photo © Georgetown Business Improvement District
At a Taste of Georgetown, approximately 30 of Washington, DC’s most distinguished restaurants serve sample portions of their signature dishes. The food festival includes live jazz provided by Blues Alley and children’s activities such as caricature artists, balloon makers and jugglers. Proceeds from a Taste of Georgetown will benefit the homeless outreach providing psychiatrist care, shelter and meals through the Georgetown Ministry Center.

Date and Time

June 2, 2012
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Wisconsin Avenue, NW, south of M Street in the heart of Georgetown in Washington, DC. See a map of Georgetown

Getting to Georgetown

Avoid parking and traffic by taking the DC Circulator Bus using the Georgetown/Union Station or new Rosslyn/Georgetown/Dupont Circle lines. If you choose to drive, there are several parking lots in Georgetown.

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Admission

Each tasting is $5 or purchase five tastings for $20.
Tickets may be purchased in advance.

Taste of Georgetown Participating Restaurants

1789, Baked & Wired, Bangkok Joe's, Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge, Café Bonaparte, Chadwicks, Chipotle, Clyde's, Crepe Amour, Daily Grill, Dean & DeLuca, Degrees Bistro at the Ritz Carlton, Filomena Ristorante, Georgetown Catering, Georgetown Cupcake, Georgetown Wing Co., La Madeleine, Mie N Yu, Morton's the Steakhouse, Muncheez, Neyla, Pinkberry, Ristorante Piccolo, Rugby Café, Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar, Sequoia, Serendipity 3, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Thunder Burger.

Wine, Ale & Spirits Pavilion

Bigger than in years past, the Pavilion will offer 25+ craft beers, including three brews from recent DC newcomer New Belgium Brewing Company and several festive pumpkin and Oktoberfest-themed beers for the season; 6+ wines from wineries like singer Dave Matthews' brand new Dreaming Tree vineyard, and three craft cocktails using flavorful spirits like Absolut Mango and St. Germain. Beverages tickets are $10 for 4, and $3 for 1 tasting.

Official Website

www.tasteofgeorgetown.com

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