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| Italian Tasting |
| When: | Mar 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 703.753.5554 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cork & Fork, 20155 |
| | Italian Wine Seminar Saturday, March 1st 7:30-9pm
Malcom Riddle of International Cellars will present wines from the most famous regions of Italy.
This wine event will review 8 wines in succession with comments from the guest speaker and the attendees. They are limited to 16 participants, charge of $40 per person.
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| March 2 – Bridal Open House at Veramar. |
| When: | Mar 02, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | | Cost: | Bride must reg to attend | | Phone: | 540-955-5510 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Veramar Vineyard, 22611 |
| | March 2 – Bridal Open House at Veramar. Visit Veramar’s breathtaking winery and vineyard. Meet our wedding sales team and our preferred vendors. Pre-registered brides will receive wine tasting, complimentary hors d' oeuvres and refreshments. Event 1-3pm
Info: 540-955-5510
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| SOLD-OUT!! Component Wine Class at The Wine Seller in Herndon |
| When: | Mar 04, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 per person | | Phone: | 703-471-9649 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Seller & Vineyard Table, 20170 |
| | Ever find yourself puzzled when someone says, "this wine shows notes of milk chocolate, black currants and cassis"? What about sugar, acid and tannins? We'll break down the wine world by comparing different common components found in white and red wines and then try some wines which sow off those notes and traits....
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 SOLD-OUT!! Best Cellars Wine Smarts 101 Dinner |
| When: | Mar 04, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $70 a person | | Phone: | 703.741.0404 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sette Bello, 22201 |
| | Drink wine and get smart at the same time with this foundational course that will teach you to understand why you like what you like. Once you’re armed with this information, you’ll gain loads of confidence in all wine-centric situations. In the first 15 minutes, you’ll construct the perfect glass of wine for you. After ...
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| Francis Coppola Director's Cut Wine Dinner at The Melting Pot |
| When: | Mar 05, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $80 | | Phone: | 703-264-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Melting Pot Restaurant, 20191 |
| | Join us at The Melting Pot- Reston for a fantastic Francis Coppola wine dinner.
A representative from Francis Coppola Winery will also be present to talk about the wine and answer any questions guest may have.
First Course
A medley of our fine aged cheese blended tableside and served with French, rye and pumpernickel breads...
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| “Not So Chianti” Wine Tasting |
| When: | Mar 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | No cost to attend | | Phone: | 703.894.5104 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domasoteca, global wine experience, 22209 |
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“Not So Chianti” Wine Tasting
Have you ever tried wines outside of Tuscany? Drop by Domasoteca and try old world alternatives to new world trends.
Old World
Gelsomina Lambrusco Mantovano
Castello di Magione Carpaneto Rosso
Malgra Monciraldo Barbaresco
Rocca Bernarda Picolit
New World Alternatives
Sparkling Shiraz
Claret
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| Wine Class for Beginners (part 2): Wine regions, food & wine pairing and new world / old word differences |
| When: | Mar 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $49 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Woman's National Democratic Club, 20036 |
| | This wine class is the follow up from part 1. We will focus on key information about the world of wine:
Main wine regions and their differences,
Main grapes and blends,
Principles of food and wine pairing,
Differences between new world and old world wines,
Wine etiquette and the meaning of wine pricing.
After this pre...
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| Westover Market Beer and Wine Tastings |
| When: | Mar 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | free | | Phone: | 703-536-5040 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Westover Market, 22205 |
| | 1st Friday of every month. Great opportunity to sample an excellent array of beer and wine. Westover Market has over 375 different types of beer; microbrews, domestics, and imports. Conducted by beer and wine vendors; with special appearances by local breweries....
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| Yorktown Bistro Jazz Night |
| When: | Mar 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | no cover charge if dinner is purchased | | Phone: | 703 532-6060 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Yorktown Bistro, 22207 |
| | Newly renovated Yorktown Bistro will host a Jazz Night! Featured performers will be vocalist Mike Blaney and pianist Dick Smith. Music will be performed from 7 to 10 PM and will feature classic jazz tunes from the Great American Songbook. There is no entertainment cover charge if dinner is ordered. Free parking is availab...
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| Mar. 8 – Veramar Library Wine Tasting |
| When: | Mar 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 per person | | Phone: | 540-955-5510 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Veramar Vineyard, 22611 |
| | Mar. 8 – Veramar Library Wine Tasting. We open our wine library to compare vintages. Limited space for this after hour’s event. Event hosted by Veramar’s winemaker, Justin Bogaty. Advance reservations required. $25/person includes hors d’oeuvres, tasting and souvenir glass. Guided tasting begins at 6pm.
Event 6-7:30pm
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| Wine Tasting Day Trip & Bus Party |
| When: | Mar 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | | Cost: | 25.00 | | Phone: | 202-558-0270 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Broadlands Center Plaza, 20148 |
| | How?
Pick-up and Drop-off in front of Safeway/Original Steak House & Sport?s Theatre in Ashburn, VA. Free parking. Bus leaves promptly at 10:30. Do not be late! After the trip, the bus will drop-off back at Broadlands Center between 4:30 and 5:00 P.M. Stay and play some more if you want!
Who?
All the wine lovers out ther...
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| Spring Barrel Tasting |
| When: | Mar 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $18.00 | | Phone: | 540-46-2266 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Potomac Point Winery, 22554 |
| | Join our wine maker & sample our award winning wines directly from our French & American Oak barrels. Paired with delectable cheese & fruits this will be an experience you won’t soon forget!
Tastings are at 1:00pm, 3:30pm, or 6:00pm
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| Bordeaux Tasting |
| When: | Mar 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 703.753.5554 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cork & Fork, 20155 |
| | The Spirit of Bordeaux Celebration
This Saturday, April 8th
All Bordeaux Wines 15% Off All Day (10-8pm)
Wine Club Members Get Another 10% Off
Tasting 1-5pm
Interested in Bordeaux wines, but haven't many in your cellar? Willing to try some of the regional blends, but don't want to spend top bucks? Do the words 'right-bank' ...
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| Washington Wine Academy's Wine Bar Bus Tour to Grand Cru, Carafe Wine Makers, and Tallula Wine Bar! |
| When: | Mar 11, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $44.00 + $15.00 CASH. Note: You must bring $15.00 CASH to cover wine charges. This is due to ABC regulations. | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pick-Up/Return Location: Grand Cru Wine Store and Vineria Cafe, 22203 |
| | Tour price includes transportation, dinner and wine samples (a sampling of 3-4 wines) at each wine bar.
Our "Wine Around" on 11 March will start at Grand Cru Wine Bar in Ballston Virginia for a glass of wine and dinner. Then we will board a Reston Limousine limo bus to head over to Carafe Wine Makers in Old Town Alexandria,...
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| The Business of Wine – An Executive Seminar |
| When: | Mar 14, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $395 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | GiraMondo Wine Adventures Headquarters, 20902 |
| | Are you a sommelier, wine director, importer or simply a wine aficionado who is thinking about making a career change in the wine industry: take a day off and attend this full day executive seminar.
In this seminar, we will discuss and learn about the most important business trends in the wine industry:
- Consolidation of ...
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| Washington State Winemakers Dinner featuring Fidelitas Winery |
| When: | Mar 14, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:00 AM | | Cost: | $95.00 with Special Hotel Rate $95.00 | | Phone: | 703-925-8250 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hyatt-Reston Town Center Market Street Bar & Grill, 20190 |
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Market Street Bar & Grill
Presents
Washington State Winemakers Dinner
featuring
Fidelitas Winery
www.fidelitaswines.com
Friday March 14th 2008
Reception 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm
Join Owner and Winemaker Charlie Hoppes as he Guides us
Through an Evening of Fine Wine and Food Featuring:
Pacific Oysters with Washington Apple...
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| Friday Night Ride to Adam's Morgan - Drink Specials, No Cover! |
| When: | Mar 14, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM | | Cost: | 20.00 | | Phone: | 202-558-0270 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Market Street Bar & Grill, 20190 |
| | SPECIAL - SAVE $5 by purchasing through Local Wine Events. NO FEES! NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES. Kegbus has covered them all!
....$2 Bud/Bud Light, $3 Rail Drinks... Back by popular demand! KegBus will be doing trips to and from DC every Friday night from the Market Street Bar at Reston Town Center. What a great way to start yo...
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| Mar. 15 – St. Patty’s at Veramar Vineyard. |
| When: | Mar 15, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 per person | | Phone: | 540-955-5510 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Veramar Vineyard, 22611 |
| | Mar. 15 – St. Patty’s at Veramar Vineyard. Entertainment. Irish fare available for purchase. Create a reason to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. $10/person includes wine tasting, music, and souvenir glass 11-5pm, and music starts at 1pm.
Info: 540-955-5510
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| Winemaker's Dinner |
| When: | Mar 15, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $80/pp | | Phone: | 540.668.6216 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hillsborough Vineyards, 20132 |
| | Join our winemaker, Kerem Baki, for an intimate evening with award-winning wines and delectable food. Karen Harper-Fuog will cook a Hillsborough-inspired four-course dinner, which starts with a welcoming reception of passed hors d’œuvres with a glass of our crisp Carnelian. The seated service that follows will perfectly pai...
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| New Orleans Soup Day |
| When: | Mar 15, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 for a bowl of soup and $5 tasting of premiere wines | | Phone: | 540-687-3802 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Swedenburg Winery, 20117 |
| | Come out and enjoy our special homemade New Orleans Soup while enjoying one of your favorite wines. There will also be fresh bread and cheeses available. We suggest you make reservations if you have a group of over six so we can reserve you a table....
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| Beer and Wine Tasting |
| When: | Mar 15, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | free | | Phone: | 703-536-5040 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Beer and Wine tasting at Westover Market, 22205 |
| | Come take advantage of Westover Market's "Great Wall of Beer". The market offers over 400 different types of beer; domestics, microbrews, and imports. Westover Market also carries a wide selection of great wines of the world. Tastings are conducted by beer and wine vendors with special appearances by breweries.
Westover ...
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| The Annual Gala Des Chefs of the French-International Culinary Society |
| When: | Mar 16, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 AM | | Cost: | $180 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, 22102 |
| | Enjoy fine wine and a menu specially prepared by “Maitre Cuisinier de France” Gael Cruchet at the French-International Culinary Society’s Annual Gala Des Chefs at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner on Sunday, March 16, 2008.
Gael Cruchet, Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, has selected a seasonal menu that is sur...
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| Icon Wines of Italy |
| When: | Mar 19, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $120 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Woman's National Democratic Club, 20036 |
| | In this Icon session, we will discover and taste some of the most celebrated wines of Italy.
We will start the tasting with a bottle of Prosecco or Spumante such as Ferrari
Our selection will then include the following wines from the most well known houses:
• DOCG Greco di Tufo (Campania)
• DOCG Barolo (Piedmont)
• DOCG Bru...
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| Washington Wine Academy: Thomas Arvid Wine Art Reception at P & C Art in Old Town Alexandria! |
| When: | Mar 20, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $30.00 (USD) Visit our website to place your reservation in advance | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | P & C Art, 22314 |
| | Please make reservations in advance by visiting our website at http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/public-events.htm#mar20 today!
Our favorite wine-themed artist is Thomas Arvid and we are hosting another fun wine and cheese reception at P & C Art Gallery in Old Town Alexandria to showcase his art.
Note: Thomas Arvid wil...
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| Spring Break - Friday Night Party Ride to DC |
| When: | Mar 21, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM | | Cost: | 20.00 | | Phone: | 202-558-0270 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Market Street Bar & Grill, 20190 |
| | SPRING INTO DC FRIDAY ON THE KEGBUS!!!
"Hands down the most fun I have ever had on wheels!"Jeremy H., Ashburn, VA
...A SAFE RIDE INTO THE CITY.....FUN, PARTY, DRINK SPECIALS...
What a great way to start your weekend - a comfortable, hassle-free ride to and from the city! KegBus departs Market Street Bar and Grill at 10 p.m...
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| Washington Wine Academy: Charlottesville Wine Tour! |
| When: | Mar 22, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $40.00 (lunch & tasting fees not included) + $10.00 CASH for tasting fees | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ritz-Tysons Corner, 22102 |
| | Washington Wine Academy is pleased to join forces with Reston Limousine (the largest bus company in the DC market) to bring you wine day trips to Virginia wineries. This trip we will visit some of our favorite VA wineries - King Family Vineyard and Whitehall Vineyard!
Relax and enjoy a trip to two great Charlottesville-area...
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| Easter Celebration at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards |
| When: | Mar 22, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $9 Adults, Kids under 10 Free | | Phone: | 703-777-8161 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 20175 |
| | Come Celebrate Easter Weekend at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards for our Annual Event featuring Special Wine Tastings, Easter edible goodies, and Scheduled Easter Egg Hunts for the Kids.
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| Component Wine Class at The Wine Seller & Vineyard Table |
| When: | Mar 25, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 per person | | Phone: | 703-471-9649 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Seller & Vineyard Table, 20170 |
| | Ever find yourself puzzled when someone says, "this wine shows notes of milk chocolate, black currants and cassis"? What about sugar, acid and tannins? We'll break down the wine world by comparing different common components found in white and red wines and then try some wines which sow off those notes and traits....
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| Iberian Wines Series: Portugal Wine class and Tasting |
| When: | Mar 27, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $59 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Woman's National Democratic Club, 20036 |
| | In this first session of the Iberian Wines Series, you will discover that there is much more than Port and Vinho Verde in Portugal. In fact, Portugal is probably the best kept secret in Europe when it comes to still wines, and the fact that top wineries from all over the world (from Bordeaux to the US) are investing in Port...
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| Quintessa Wine Dinner at Morton's The Steakhouse Tysons Corner |
| When: | Mar 28, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $165 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 703-883-0800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Morton's The Steakhouse, 22182 |
| | Enjoy a traditional wine pairing dinner featuring treasured pours from Quintessa Vineyards. The featured menu includes:
Hors D’Oeuvres:
Miniature Crab Cakes •Bluepoint Oysters on the Half Shell
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc, 2007
1st Course:
Spinach Salad with Pecans, Gorgonzola, and Apples with a Sherry Vinaigrette
Veramonte C...
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| SOLD-OUT!! Wines of Portugal and Spain : Historic Gadsby's Tavern |
| When: | Mar 28, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | thirty dollars -tax/gratuity inclusive : Includes Hors d'oeures | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Historic Gadsby's Tavern, 22314 |
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Time to Take Back Gadsby's Tavern!
And this time we are swirling
Vino from Portugal and Spain
In the tap room of the Historic Gadsby's Tavern
where Robert E Lee, Geo Washington, and John Adams sipped before us
Friday Evening
March 28
6.00 - 7.30 pm
Gadsby's Tavern
134 North Royal Street
Old Town
30 Dollars
One endless g...
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| Washington State Wine dinner |
| When: | Mar 28, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 AM | | Cost: | $85 per guest plus tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 703-442-8384 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | fleming's prime steakhouse & wine bar, 22102 |
| | Apps: Roasted squash & bacon quesadillas & toast points w/ smoked trout mousse & grilled zucchini / Ch. St. Michaelle, Horse Heaven Sauvignon Blanc
Soup: Roasted Poblano & Corn Soup / Ch. Ste. Michelle, Indian Wells Chardonnay
Seafood: Broiled Rockfish w/ roasted pineapple, lime juice & cilantro on a bed of shoe string p...
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| Cooking Class and Wine Pairing at Jasmine Cafe at Lake Anne with The Wine Seller & Vineyard Table |
| When: | Mar 30, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $65 per person inclusive | | Phone: | 703-471-9114 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Jasmine Cafe at Lake Anne, 20190 |
| | Join Chef Eduardo as he demonstrates how to cook a springtime three course meal. Lucinda will pair three wines for each course - two which go with the dish and one which does not - and explain why the wines work and don't work. The class will run from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and you will get to eat what we learn to cook! Here i...
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| AVO Cigar and Wine Dinner |
| When: | Mar 31, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $195.00 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 703-418-1444 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Morton's The Steakhouse, Crystal City, 22202 |
| | A premier event with special guest musician, composer, and master cigar producer, Avo Uvezian. Enjoy an evening of Morton’s signature cuisine, paired with wine and world-renowned AVO cigars. Mr. Uvezian will be on hand to discuss his masterpieces as well as entertain with his legendary jazz – performed live in the dining ...
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| Cut and Taste |
| When: | Mar 31, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $195.00 | | Phone: | 703-418-1444 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Morton's The Steakhouse, Arlington, 22202 |
| | Join us for a premium cigar event complete with cocktails, Morton's signature cuisine and premium AVO cigars.
Featuring special guest musician, composer and master cigar producer, Avo Uvezian.
Awarded the 2008 Best Place to..."Smoke 'em if you got 'em" from the Washington Business Journal
$195.00 inclusive of tax and gratui...
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