Photos of Taste of 8th Are In!

Monday, April 30, 2012, 4:35 PM Last Updated on Monday, April 30, 2012, 6:45 PM Written by BRMS

April 30, 2012

The weather man was soooo wrong- Taste of 8th 2012 took place without a drop of rain - it was a cool, partly sunny afternoon; our fans were on hand to enjoy twenty-one new food experiences. Barracks Row restaurants outdid themselves - the food was delicious, plentiful and inventive. At left, the tastes at Matchbox, served by Barracks Row Main Street Volunteers.

More Pictures at www.barracksrow.org; click through to On the Row - Photo Gallery.

We also made food history. The Sweet Lobby launched a new dessert: Designer Eclairs- Each ticket bought not one but two of these wonders. The unique flavors jump in your mouth as you bite into one; they are just as creamy and mellow as they look. We had one documented report of an eclair brought home and microwaved for a split second then served with vanilla ice-cream for a heavenly end to the day.

What does it look like when Barracks Row's Taste of 8th is invaded by a costume party? Go to www.barracksrow.org and click through to On the Row and Photo Gallery.

These visitors were runners competing in a costumed scavenger-hunt race. We spotted Banana Man left, a bee with pretty wings, center front, and Madams in hot pink dresses and running tights. Just another day on Barracks Row!

Menu Update Taste of 8th

Friday, April 27, 2012, 8:02 AM Last Updated on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:27 AM Written by BRMS

Menu For Taste of 8th

The menu is almost complete, with one exception here are the 2012 Taste dishes. At your request there will be vegetarian dishes in all categories!

Wine

Chat's Liquors: Trade One Ticket For a Spring Bouquet Sampler of Rose Wines

Begin with the Softest Rose From the Sancere Region of France
Progress to a Rose from Provence Region of France
Then Try the Russian River Rose from Oregon
Followed by the Willamet Valley Rose from Oregon
Conclude with a Full Bodied Stellenbosh Rose from Germany

Taste of 8th Appetizers

Lavagna - Asparagus Ricotta Bruschetta Served with Parmesan Reggiano, Basil, & Cracked Black Pepper VEGETARIAN!!! V Plus Your Choice Tuaca Mint Lemonade or Virgin Mint Lemonade

Fusion Grill - You Choose: Firecracker Shrimp with Asian Slaw or Chicken Satay BBQ

Old Siam - Chicken Curry Puff and Spring Roll

Senart's Oyster and Chop House - Your Choice:

Chilled Watermelon Soup VEGETARIAN!!!
Two Freshly Shucked Warshore Company (Virginia) Oysters With Selection of Sauces

Taste of 8th Main Course

Belga - Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Potato Foam…Sample of Stella Artois

Banana Cafe - Ropa Vieja Served on Steamed Rice with Side of Plantain

Capitol Hill Tandoor - Chicken Biryani

Cafe 8 - Mediterranean Sampler: Humas, Stuffed Grape Leaves; Falafel + Feta Cheese VEGETARIAN!!!

Cava - Grilled Lamb Chops - Served Lollipop Style!

Chesapeake Room - Mini Crab Cakes on Fried Green Tomatoes; Gazpacho Shooter

DC3 - Serving Mini Hot Dog on Bun & Fixins' + Ted's Famous Shake at DC3

Ted's Bulletin - Serving Ted's famous Shake + Mini Hot Dog & Fixins' at DC3

Las Placitas -

Matchbox - Matchbox Wood Oven Pizza

Ugly Mug- Mini Burgers or Pizza

Zest - Southwest Chicken Risotto

Taste of 8th Desserts

All Are Vegetarian; Some Organic

Hello Cupcake - Gourmet Cupcake Served with Cup of illy Coffee

Spring Mill Bread - Select from:

Brownies
Lemon Squares
Coconut Bars,
Almond and PecanTart
Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Squares,
Blueberry Crumble
Variety of Organic Breads .

Sweet Lobby - Surprise Dessert Still Under Wraps To Debut at Taste of 8th

Trattoria Alberto - Your Choice of Tiramisu or Cannoli

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!!

Buy your tickets at 8th and G Streets SE!

Tickets bought online will be held at the Will Call table at 8th and G Streets SE for pickup the day of the event.

ALL FIVE-PACK TASTING PACKAGES BOUGHT ONLINE IN ADVANCE WILL NOW COME WITH A $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO WIRELESS ZONE, OUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED VERIZON STORE AT 427 8TH STREET, SE!

Many thanks to our 2012 Taste of 8th Sponsors!

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Taste of 8th 2012 is TODAY!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 2:03 PM Last Updated on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:30 AM Written by BRMS

Taste of 8th Forks

Barracks Row’s Taste of 8th is scheduled for TODAY, Saturday, April 28th, 2012, from 1-4 p.m.

Barracks Row is regarded as a culinary destination, and Taste of 8th is the easiest way to sample many of our restaurants. Tickets are $5.00 for a single tasting, equivalent to a tapas or small plate portion, or five tickets for $20.00 (90% of people buy the five ticket package per person so they can sample the most restaurants). ALL FIVE-PACK TASTING PACKAGES BOUGHT ONLINE IN ADVANCE WILL NOW COME WITH A $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO WIRELESS ZONE, OUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED VERIZON STORE AT 427 8TH STREET, SE! Ticket sales benefit Barracks Row Main Street's year-round work to maintain a clean, safe and beautiful community for residents and businesses.

Nearly twenty of our finest restaurants will present tastings of their signature dishes during Taste of 8th 2011. Barracks Row Main Street looks forward to welcoming the newest restaurants on 8th Street and showcasing many of our longtime favorites, including but in no way limited to:

Banana Cafe

Belga Cafe

Cafe 8

Capitol Hill Tandoor

Cava Mezze

Chat's Liquors

Chesapeake Room

DC3

Fusion Grill

Hello Cupcake

Las Placitas

Lavagna

Matchbox

Old Siam

Senart's Oyster and Chop House

Spring Mill Bread

Sweet Lobby

Ted's Bulletin

Trattoria Alberto

Ugly Mug

Zest American Bistro

For more information contact Barracks Row Main Street at 202-544-3188 or info[at]barracksrow.org

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!!

Buy your tickets at the taste! Tickets bought online will be held at the Will Call table

at 8th and G Streets SE for pickup the day of the event

SPECIAL NEW OFFER!!

ALL FIVE-PACK TASTING PACKAGES BOUGHT ONLINE IN ADVANCE WILL NOW COME WITH A $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO WIRELESS ZONE, OUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED VERIZON STORE AT 427 8TH STREET, SE!

Many thanks to our sponsors:

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Samples at 21 8th Street Restaurants this Saturday

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 9:35 AM Last Updated on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 4:29 PM Written by BRMS

April 24

Saturday, April 28 from 1-4 pm is your chance to catch up on the new restaurants opening on Barracks Row or try out the dishes of our many new chefs at favorite spots which have been open a while.

Restaurants in Taste of 8th:

Banana Cafe; Belga Cafe; Cafe 8; Capitol Hill Tandoor; Cava Mezze; Chat's Liquors; Chesapeake Room; DC3; Fusion Grill; Hello Cupcake; Lasplacitas; Lavagna; Matchbox; Old Siam; Senart's Oyster and Chop House; Spring Mill Bread; Sweet Lobby; Ted's Bulletin; Trattoria Alberto; The Ugly Mug; Zest; and, possibly even more!

A menu of dishes being served will be available at Taste of 8th so you can strategically plan an around-the- world gourmet lunch - from appetizers to dessert - at our array of multicultural of restaurants.

Here are just a few dishes we know of today:

Old Siam- Appetizer: Chicken Curry Puffs and Spring Rolls

Zest- Main Course: South West Risotto

Sweet Lobby- Dessert: Try a dessert from winners of Food Network's Cupcake Wars: sample a new dessert creation- still a secret- only available at Sweet Lobby during Taste of 8th

To buy tickets see the button on our website (below) or buy tickets on Saturday- but, this event sells out fast so arrive early! Tickets are $5.00 each or $20.00 for a 5 Pack.

Sponsors: Zagat, CSX - Signature Sponsors; Belga - Ticket Sponsor; Chat's Liquors and Coldwell Banker - Neighborhood Sponsors.

Taste of 8th Is April 28th! Tickets now on sale!

Monday, April 09, 2012, 12:00 AM Last Updated on Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:32 AM Written by BRMS

Taste of 8th

Click here for event details!

April 28th is the 4th Annual Taste of 8th Street! Sample up to twenty of our finest dining options. Tickets are $5.00 for a single tasting, equivalent to a tapas or small plate portion, or five tickets for $20.00 (90% of people buy the five ticket package per person so they can sample the most restaurants). Ticket sales benefit Barracks Row Main Street's year-round work to maintain a clean, safe and beautiful community for residents and businesses.

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!!

Buy your tickets right AT THE EVENT!

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