Celebrating DC's Colorful Side at the 4th Annual Eat/Drink Local

By Thomas Martin, Edible DC Contributor Photos by Jai Williams

Guests enjoying our food themed photo booth designed by Limonata Creative and photographed by Tom McCorkle.

Some would say that summer begins on June 21, but DC foodies know that the true harbinger of summertime is EdibleDC's Eat/Drink Local event. Hosted once again at the Long View Gallery in Shaw, our fourth annual celebration put the theme of color front and center this year. From sultry red wines and pistachio green macarons to drag queens clad in pink boas and guests dressed in saturated shades, the festive embrace of all things colorful was front and center that night. In true EdibleDC fashion, a thunderstorm swept into town just as the event began. But even the rain could not dampen our excitement. 

BITE ME marquee letters by BRIGHTLY Ever After. 

Guests enjoyed drinks and bites from restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and breweries from throughout the DMV, and made everlasting memories with our photo booth. VIP guests went home with yellow jute EdibleDC gift bags overflowing with goodies. We'd like to give a special thanks to both our sponsors and our vendors—this event wouldn't be possible without you. See a photo recap of the event that follows. 

Blue Duck Tavern dessert. 

Carlie Steiner of Himitsu and guest enjoying the "District of Color" event. 

Welcome Thibaut-Janisson sparkling for all guests brought to you by the Mandy & David Team.

Incredible cheese spread by Cheesmonster.

The Spring issue of EdibleDC Magazine. 

Spicy tuna pillows from the Fish team.

The incredible Mandy & David VIP gift bags.

Lyon Distilling and Gray Wolf Distilling. 

Lyon Distilling and Gray Wolf Distilling. 

O-Ku tuna tartare. 

Republic Restoratives Borough Bourbon and other local spirits. 

The Mandy & David team enjoying the photo-booth.

Service Bar punch.

The Homestead team. 

Troegs Brewing Co on deck with various beers including their Crimson Pistil IPA.

One Eight Distilling with their newly designed bottles and labels #DistrictMade. 

A guest snagging social media pictures at the event. 

Chef Tony Chittum from Iron Gate Restaurant. 

Doi Moi serving local oysters with naam jim mignonette.

The Smith, now with two locations in DC, serving toasted ricotta gnocchi with white truffle cream and their Frozen French 75 slushee. 

Drag queen Helluva Bottom Carter poses with Libby Living Colorfully and Diego Downtown. 

Bitches Who Brunch, Libby Living Colorfully, and Holley Simmons dressing in theme for the "District of Color."

The Astro Doughnuts team served crème brûlée and strawberry rhubarb minis doughnuts.

Sloppy Mama's BBQ brisket.

Thanks to our amazing event partners which include:

• Presenting sponsor the Mandy & David Team 
• Heirloom Catering & Event Design for catering and logistics support 
• Long View Gallery event venue 
• Limonata Creative Consulting photo booth design and event signage 
• FROST Lighting Company
• Brightly Ever After marquee letters
• BD3 Design back gallery furniture and design 
• OM Digital photo booth technology 

Download your photo booth photo/videos here!

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream Opens a "Friend-chise" in Mt. Pleasant

By Thomas Martin, EdibleDC

The mount desert ice cream team: Brian Lowit, Melissa Quinley, and Linda Parker

Just in time for summer, the Maine-based Mount Desert Island Ice Cream is opening a new "friend-chise" in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Founded in Bar Harbor by Linda Parker in 2005, Mount Desert Island was named one of the "Best Ice Cream Spots in the U.S." by Food & Wine this year. After having opened two additional locations in Maine, the Mount Desert Island team is ready to storm the District with unique flavors such as blueberry basil, Maine sea salt caramel and cinnamon cardamom. Brian Lowit and Melissa Quinley, DC locals and longtime friends of Parker, will helm the new DC location.

"We like to pair unexpected flavor combinations but not at the expense of being sensational," Lowit said. "We also honor the classics such as vanilla, chocolate and strawberry."

The Bar Harbor location received national attention when President Barack Obama and his family stopped in for cones while on vacation in Maine in 2010. President Obama ordered toasted coconut ice cream in a cone, the former First Lady chose chocolate.  

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream will offer a rotating cast of flavors, both traditional and unconventional, as well as vegan options. The Mount Pleasant branch will also sell hand-packed pints of ice cream to-go, and will introduce drip coffee and espresso in the coming fall.

The store is located at 3110 Mount Pleasant Street NW, and its hours will be 12-9 pm Sun-Thu, 12-10 pm Fri, 11 am - 10 pm Sat. 

Edible Afield: Baltimore - Charm City Hot Spots to Savor

By Marisa Dobson + Photography by Tom McCorkle

Raw bar and a "Sharkbite" at Dylan's.

Skip the clogged summer highways and hop on the MARC train to Baltimore for a surprisingly vibrant and exciting urban adventure—one that’ll have you questioning all you thought you knew about “Bmore.” Recently named one of the New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2018,” I’m not the only one who has fallen in love with Charm City.

Baltimore was and is a haven for industry (visit the Museum of Industry or sign up for a tour of OpenWorks), has a rich literary and artistic history (note the love of Poe, and tour the Baltimore Museum of Art for free) and is a cultural and social locus for many in the African-American community (W.E.B. DuBois resided near Lake Montebello; before there was the NMAAHC, there was the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture).

Far more than hons, crab cakes and arabbers, Baltimore is a complex tapestry of different cultures, ethnicities, accents and neighborhoods. Nowhere is this more on display than in our city’s restaurants and bars. But first, where to drop your bags?

If you’re not on a budget, stay at The Ivy. Baltimore’s only Relais & Chateaux delivers on its promise of romance and intimate luxury. There are only 18 rooms in this gorgeous boutique hotel, so make your reservation early. Check in in time to enjoy afternoon tea and schedule a service at the spa. Pick up a map from the concierge to orient yourselves to the Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Mt. Vernon neighborhood.

Staying in Mount Vernon is ideal—it’s centrally located, packed with charming historic buildings and steps away from attractions like the Washington Monument, the Walters Art Museum (free admission), the George Peabody Library (an Instagram mecca) and unique retail. Another buzzy hotel is set to open in this neighborhood this May: Hotel Revival. With 107 rooms, it should be a little easier to score a reservation, while still providing a boutique guest experience. Two new dining concepts are slated to open in the hotel, helmed by Executive Chef Wilbur Cox and Bar Manager Chelsea Gregoire. Square Meal will serve New American repasts for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Topside is a much-anticipated rooftop bar, pairing seafood-centric dishes with local craft beers.

Hotel Revival to open this spring in Mt. Vernon. Photo courtesy of the hotel.

Start sliding into staycation mode at Wet City (223 W. Chase St.). This minimalist bar is filled with blond wood, great drafts and even better snacks. Owned by siblings, the collaborative spirit is all-encompassing as evidenced by frequent guest chef pop-ups.

If an iconic dive bar is more your scene, head up the street to Club Charles (1724 N. Charles St.). The crowd is always diverse, fun and welcoming (if you’re lucky, you’ll spot John Waters). The drinks are as strong as they should be, and the couches are surprisingly cozy.

When you’ve drunk your fill, feed your soul at Ida B’s Table (235 Holliday St.). One of Eater’s “Hottest New Restaurants,” this happening spot serves modern soul food as conceived by Chef David Thomas, and hosts live music every Friday and Saturday night. Start with the delectable Octopus Po’Boys, and order a weekend special like Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast with fried Brussels sprouts tossed in balsamic bourbon, served with three hoecakes and caramelized curried apples. Indulge in one of Tonya Thomas’ seasonal bread puddings, and a nightcap from the ever-evolving cocktail menu by Joseph Weeks and his team.

Sleep soundly knowing you spent your first day well, and that tomorrow requires a little more adventuring! If it’s Saturday morning, head to the Waverly Farmers Market (400 E. 32nd St.). Hands-down my favorite farmers market in the city, it’s also the best place to order unforgettable biscuit sandwiches from Blacksauce Kitchen (you’ll know it by the line). Zeke’s Coffee is right across from the Blacksauce stand, and there’s also Love Water Juice if you’re in need of an all-natural pick-me-up. Most weekends there’s also fresh local flowers, donuts, handpies, lox and an array of organic produce and pasture-raised meats.

Famous breakfast sandwiches from the Blacksauce Kitchen at the Waverly Farmers Market.

Jams at the Waverly Farmers Market.

Keep your options open with a pit stop at R House for lunch (301 W. 29th St.). This new food hall is offering whatever you’re craving (pizza, poke, hearty vegan salads, bibimbap) and has a regularly rotating pop-up stand to keep things fresh. In the warmer months, they open up the garage doors to make a lovely wraparound breezeway, perfect for sipping a cocktail al fresco. A block or so down the street is BWillow (220 W. 27th St.), a dreamy plant shop owned and operated by Renaissance woman Liz Vayda. Pick up a few babies to restock your terrarium, or take home handmade decorative crafts by local artisans.

R House food hall.

You’ve earned your queso fundido. Now it’s time for dinner at Clavel (225 W. 23rd St.). Don’t be put off by the industrial surroundings; you’ll be completely transported once you’re inside. Handmade tortillas (a fifth-generation recipe!) wrap carnitas, cochinita, huitlacoche, lengua and more. An open kitchen lets you observe the masters at work, and you’ll probably spot owner Lane Harlan as she roams the dining room. The mezcal program is unmatched in the city, so take your time and sample something new.

Perhaps it’s Sunday morning now, and you’re sipping coffee in your pillow-stuffed hotel bed. If you drove in and feel like living like a local, I have three far-flung recommendations.

Silver Queen Café (5429 Harford Rd.) in the Hamilton-Lauraville neighborhood is the best kind of family-friendly joint, with inventive daily specials that overdeliver every time (think Chorizo Fries with Jalapeño Mornay Sauce). A devoted play area means that you get to enjoy every last bite while the kids are occupied. Cocina Luchadoras (253 S. Broadway) is brand new to the Broadway strip. This woman-owned Mexican counter and takeout has taken the city by storm with its tamales and tacos. Within a couple months of opening, Rosalyn’s tacos ended up on the cover of Baltimore magazine. Minnow (2 E. Wells St.) in South Baltimore is the latest venture from La Cuchara chef/owner Ben Lefenfeld. A seafood-focused spot (with a crunchy chicken sandwich to boot), the brunch scene here is a scene—and fun flashy cocktails like the Velvet Underground keep the Boomerangs bouncing.

If you’d rather stick to exploring one neighborhood, head on over to Hampden. “The Avenue” is famous for its restaurants and shopping. You’ll want to snap a pic of the giant flamingo outside of Café Hon. Pop into Atomic Books (3620 Falls Rd.) for its awesome array of graphic novels and art books and grab a cold cider from the back bar. Or maybe it’s time for something cold and sweet? The Charmery (801 W. 36th St.) is everyone’s favorite, for good reason. Inventive flavors like Old Bay Caramel tickle your fancy while the aroma of fresh waffle cones beckons.

"The Avenue" houses shops and restaurants for visitors and Baltimore locals alike.

Next, check out Union Collective (1700 W. 41st St.). Set to open in May/June, this 138,000-square-foot space will house Union Craft Brewing, Well Crafted Kitchen, The Baltimore Whiskey Company, Earth Treks (should you feel the urge to work off some of your indulgences on the wall) and more. Or, grab a coffee and fancy toast at Artifact (1500 Union Ave.); this all-day café from Spike and Amy Gjerde brews Counter Culture coffee and has an adjacent green space for an impromptu picnic.

All this walking and sampling has hopefully helped you work up an appetite by now, so you’re ready for dinner at Cosima (3000 Falls Rd., Mill No. 1). Follow the neon sign around the cobblestoned hairpin turn and hand over the keys to the valet (complimentary!). Longtime beloved restaurateur Donna Crivello continues to impress with a high-end Italian program. The indoor grotto-like space is wonderful for date night, while the deck overlooking Jones Falls is perfect for people-watching on summer evenings. Make a reservation for Sunday night and indulge in Mangia!—a Sunday-night special that’s an absolute steal: three courses, served family style for $35 per person.

Cosima offers a Sunday night special with three family-style courses for just $35 a person.

You might also try Dylan’s Oyster Cellar (3601 Chestnut Ave.). My favorite raw bar in a city for seafood, it’s worth splurging on the Kusshi oysters from Washington or the Cherrystone clams from Virginia. Don’t miss the opportunity to try the Coddie, a traditional favorite that’s been updated just enough. Beautiful handmade ceramics dot the tables, and the decor somehow feels up-to-the-minute trendy while also feeling very Baltimore (maybe it’s the polished booths and tiled floors?).

The Season's Change cocktail at Dylan's.

End the evening at The Bluebird Cocktail Room (3600 Hickory Ave). This sexy, literary-themed bar offers a seasonal cocktail menu, ranging from $10 to $16. The spring menu features Miss Havisham (a twist on a pisco sour), White Rabbit (carrots and amaro), the Santiago (Old Fashioned with a limited-edition rum) and more. Entry is first come, first served and on weekend nights, there may be a wait. But, they’ve smartly provided porch swings and fairy lights to keep spirits high. Once inside, the velvet couches and chandeliers provide the perfect Old World setting for peacocking about the latest novel you’ve read.

The Bluebird Cocktail Room. Photo courtesy of The Bluebird.

It’s checkout time, but before you head out of town, grab a late breakfast or early lunch from The Corner Pantry (6080 Falls Rd.). One of the best casual lunch spots (and fortunately open on Mondays!), this British-inspired café can always be counted on for inventive salads and properly satisfying curried chicken sandwiches. Or, swing by a Baltimore legend: Attman’s Delicatessen (1019 E. Lombard St.; free parking in adjacent lot). Since 1915, this classic joint has been slinging corned beef, pastrami, crunchy pickles and western fries. All of Baltimore comes through here for overstuffed sandwiches—and in a city divided and rapidly changing, it’s a wonderful reminder of our common humanity.

Pro tip: Much like #ACreativeDC, check out the #MyBmore hashtag or the Instagram account @TheBmoreCreatives for an up-to-the-second account of what’s happening around town.

Too Much Rain Has Caused Pain for Local Farmers

Strawberry crop losses are well over 50%

By Susan Able, EdibleDC, photos by Sarah Culver

This rain has been a spring bummer for us weekend planners—but have you wondered about what it has done to local farming conditions and yield?

At the Anne Arundel County Farmers Market last weekend, there were no strawberries to be had. Karl Shlagel, of Shlagel Farms in Waldorf, MD shrugged and said to me, “I told you a couple of weeks ago if we had more heavy rain, it would all be over—and it was. We lost over 50% of our crop.” Shlagel Farms, a popular pick-your-own strawberry spot and supplier of DMV restaurants, wrapped up their strawberry year early, a financial hit.

“My granddaddy always said better a dry year than a wet one. As farmers, we can always add water to crops through irrigation, but we can’t take water away. And while plants need big drinks, too much and they drown or get sick.”

Russ Shlagel walks his strawberry fields in 2016, a much higher yield year for the Waldorf, MD farm. 

According the VA Department of Agriculture, parts of Virginia received two months’ worth of rain in two weeks. They issued a statement about the wet conditions last week saying, “Too much rain for too long a time can be devastating to an agricultural operation. It affects different farms differently, depending on location (top of a hill vs. the bottom), soil type, crops produced or animals raised, the time of year, and where a farm is in the planting, growing or harvesting schedule.”

Anne Geyer, owner of Agriberry, a Virginia berry farm said, “The storm systems helped keep temperatures down, which is good, but heavy rain damaged strawberries and made them less resistant to mold attacks. While high heat can be a problem, we absolutely need sunshine to help sweeten the berries and deepen their flavor. But our hearts really go out to many of Virginia’s cherry growers this season. They were on track for their best harvests in more than a decade, only to lose most of their crop right before the harvest. Heavy rains caused the cherries to swell and split open.”

Too much rain creates problems for farmers in three ways: Heavy periods of rain can rot berries and vegetables on the vine, increase the chance for fungi to grow on for wine grapes and other plants, or just kill plants with root rot. Second, soil that is over-saturated with water makes planting or harvesting difficult if not impossible, particularly when farmers are using heavy farm equipment. And if farmers need to replant, the season is shorter with reduced yields. Third, for farmers who are raising animals, too much rain can flood grazing fields, disrupting grazing while destroying hay and other feed. Wet conditions for extended periods of time increase chance for animal disease, encourage conditions for parasites and foot problems, such as hoof rot.  

Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Joe Bartenfelder issued a press release on May 31, reminding Maryland farmers that they should report any losses from recent storms and cool weather to their crop insurance agents as soon as possible. 

Weather makes or breaks a farming season. More than almost any other occupation, a stretch of bad weather is not just an inconvenience. It can make the difference between a good year and a disastrous one.

Pride Roundup

By Thomas Martin, EdibleDC Contributor

🌈 ☂ at the LOVE mural by @lisamariestudio 📷 @golightly #edibledc #districtofcolor

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Do not fear! There is NO shortage of events in the capital to celebrate Pride 2018. The parade and the festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday respectively, but there are many options for those wishing to join in the festivities. From baseball games and Pride brunches, to special restaurant offerings and late night celebrations, there is something for everyone during PRIDE month.

June 5, Tuesday

NATIONAL’S NIGHT OUT
When: 7:05 PM
Where: National's Stadium, 500 S Capitol St SE
Age Restriction: NONE
Price: Ranges from $15-$50, depending on seat

Home sweet #Nats Park

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NATS NIGHT OUT AFTER PARTY WITH ORCHID
When: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Where: Orchid Bar, 520 8th St SE
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: Free admission, happy hour prices on drinks

June 6, Wednesday

PRIDE SIGN-MAKING CLASS WITH THE LEMON COLLECTIVE
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: The Lemon Collective, 3015 Georgia Ave NW
Who: Calligrapher and lettering specialist Samantha Testa
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: $30

PRIDE PILS LAUNCH AT TOWN DANCEBOUTIQUE YAPPY HOUR
Bring your best friend (canine variety AND human) to snatch up a can of DC BRAU's flagship Pride Pils, featuring artwork by Alden Leonard. Leonard's design captures both the joy and the dissent that make PRIDE such a vital celebration.
When: Town Danceboutique, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: 2009 8th St NW
Age Restriction: 21+

June 7, Thursday

DC RESTAURANTS SHOW THEIR PRIDE
When: June 7 – June 9
Where: Four popular restaurants will be celebrating with an ice cream cart (Le Diplomate), Rainbow Almond Cake (Osteria Morini), Night Out at National's Park Pride happy hour (Morini Piccolo) and rainbow cocktail specials (BRABO Brasserie). 

CAPITAL PRIDE HEROES GALA
Annual Pride keynote awards gala presentation.
When: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: 880 P St NW
Who: Honorees include Gregory Cendana, Jesse Garcia, Patrick Grady, Jorge Hernandez, Samantha Master
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: $75

June 8, Friday

EARTH, WIND, GLITTER & FIRE PRIDE OPENING PARTY
When: 9:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Where: Echo Stage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE
Who: DJ Alex Lo, Naomi Smalls, Allie X, DJ Kitty Glitter, Marquis Clanton and more
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: $30 for general admission

It's ELEMENTAL our dear watsons, also appearing at our Earth, Wind, Glitter and Fire @capitalpridedc opening party will be the marvelous @donnaslash (and SO MUCH MORE, check out our insta stories for a full preview or head to the link in our bio) GRAB those tix by the... horns 👆// 📷 by @photobyjeff // #BYThings #Pride #BYGays

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June 9, Saturday

PRIDE AND SHINE BRUNCH WITH URBANA
When: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Urbana, 2121 P Street NW
Who: Mike Hot-Pence and DJ Trayze
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: FREE, with Open Bar package available for $50

ALL-DAY, ALL-NIGHT TICO TOWN PARTY
When: 2:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Where: Tico, 1926 14th St NW
Who: DJ Jeff Carr, DJ Bruno Bartolo
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: Cocktails are $10, small plates range from $5-$7; No cover charge

WASHINGTON BLADE PRIDE PARADE VIEWING PARTY
When: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: 1501 14th St NW
Who: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Attorney General Karl Racine
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: $25

June 10, Sunday

CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL
When: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Pennsylvania Ave NW, 3rd & 7th Streets
Who: Alessia Cara, Troye Sivan, MAX, Asia O’Hara, Keri Hilson, and Kim Petras
Age Restriction: NONE
Price: FREE, with pit and VIP passes for concerts available

PRIDE HANGOVER POOL PARTY WITH DNV ROOFTOP
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Donovan Hotel Rooftop, 1155 14th St NW
Who: DJ Hamsey
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: $10 charged at the door, but FREE for those wearing wristbands from Urbana’s Pride and Shine Brunch

NOT THE WHITE HOUSE PRIDE PARTY
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Republic Restoratives, 1369 New York Ave NE
Who: DJ Tezrah
Age Restriction: 21+
Price: $20

Thomas Martin is a sophomore at Yale University studying English. He is a staff writer for Yale's The Politic and writes about food, politics, and culture.

For You: A Classic Marinara Sauce

An essential recipe for your kitchen from Cento Fine Foods

Sponsored by Cento Fine Foods

One of the most versatile recipes every chef should have in their repertoire is a simple and satisfying marinara sauce that pops with the fresh flavor of tomatoes. Though traditionally served on pizza or pasta, a classically made tomato sauce opens a door of possibilities as it can be transformed to fit almost every recipe and cuisine.

Ask any Italian and they’ll tell you the secret to making the perfect sauce is using premium quality ingredients, specifically imported certified San Marzano tomatoes. San Marzano tomatoes are widely recognized as the gold standard by top chefs, Italian cooks and foodies because of their thick inner walls, few seeds and sweeter, less acidic taste. Specially grown and processed in the Sarnese Nocerino area of Italy, the ideal Mediterranean microclimate, rich volcanic soil from Mount Vesuvius and high water table of the area all combine to make San Marzano tomatoes the premier choice for any recipe.

Cento Certified San Marzano Tomatoes are held to the highest of standards and monitored from seed to shelf, adhering to the strict conditions and regulations set by Cento. Certified San Marzano tomatoes follow very specific guidelines in terms of growing, selection and processing. Each can of Cento Certified San Marzano Tomatoes comes stamped with a lot code which allows us to trace each can to the exact farm in Italy where the tomatoes were picked. Using Find My Field, you can view the exact field from which your Cento can came from on Google Earth. Try it out for yourself and learn more about Cento Certified San Marzano Tomatoes: www.findmyfield.com.

San Marzano Marinara Sauce

Prep time: 5 min
Cooking time: 25 min

• 2 tbsp Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 tsp Bellino Minced Garlic
• 1 can Cento Certified San Marzano Tomatoes (28 oz), hand crushed
• Cento Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
• Cento Ground Black Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Heat oil over a medium flame in a medium sauce pan. Sauté the onion until translucent, approximately one minute, then add garlic and gently brown for an additional minute. Pour in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved. Remove from heat, add basil and spoon sauce over your favorite pasta.

Serves 4-6.

This content and recipe was sponsored in partnership with Cento Foods.