Friday, June 15, 2012
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. invites you to explore the finest local ingredients through our monthly Epicurean Series. The series of interactive sessions is designed to demonstrate culinary experiences, samples, and techniques such as food and wine parings along with local and regional food specialties.

This month’s featured purveyor is Cherry Glen Farms. This 58-acre farm in the agricultural reserve in upper Montgomery County, MD boasts some of the finest cheese in the region. Enjoy cheese, crackers and bread paired with wines while learning about the farm’s successful cheese-making operation.

Fridays, April 27 – June 29, 2012
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert invites you to enjoy an outdoor, instant, and unique dining experience featuring homemade BBQ and side dishes. Enjoy a quick, delicious lunch every Friday while still enjoying the quality food Westend Bistro serves every day. For more information, please contact Restaurant Reservations at (202) 974-5566.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Our Nation’s Capital is a historic city of imposing monuments, inspirational memorials and beautiful expanses of parkland. The National Park Service (NPS) is charged with protecting these treasures so they may be enjoyed by all who visit this world class city. Ideal for the entire family, you will be met by a NPS representative who will talk about the history of Washington, DC and the location where you will volunteer. Your hands-on experience varies with the season and the need, and can include weeding, trimming overgrown shrubs and plants, painting park benches, or planting native foliage or annuals in famed circles and squares.

Adult $40
Child $20
(profits benefit the National Park Service)

Sunday through Thursday; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Westend Bistro is offering the only late night happy hour in the West End. Enjoy late night specials featuring specialty appetizers, cocktails, and wine at reduced prices. Seating is first come, first serve in the bar only.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.

Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lobby Lounge & Bar

Join us every Thursday in the Lobby Lounge for live jazz entertainment and Duke Ellington inspired cocktails. A portion of every beverage sale will be donated to the Duke Ellington Fund to benefit the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

Friday, July 20, 2012
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. invites you to explore the finest local ingredients through our monthly Epicurean Series. The series of interactive sessions is designed to demonstrate culinary experiences, samples, and techniques such as food and wine parings along with local and regional food specialties.

This month’s featured purveyor is Dolcezza. Cool down this July with Dolcezza’s hand-made artisanal gelato. The charming gelateria located in Washington, D.C. uses ingredients from local farmers to create these delectable desserts.

Sunday through Thursday; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Westend Bistro is offering the only late night happy hour in the West End. Enjoy late night specials featuring specialty appetizers, cocktails, and wine at reduced prices. Seating is first come, first serve in the bar only.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.

Sunday through Thursday; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Westend Bistro is offering the only late night happy hour in the West End. Enjoy late night specials featuring specialty appetizers, cocktails, and wine at reduced prices. Seating is first come, first serve in the bar only.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Our Nation’s Capital is a historic city of imposing monuments, inspirational memorials and beautiful expanses of parkland. The National Park Service (NPS) is charged with protecting these treasures so they may be enjoyed by all who visit this world class city. Ideal for the entire family, you will be met by a NPS representative who will talk about the history of Washington, DC and the location where you will volunteer. Your hands-on experience varies with the season and the need, and can include weeding, trimming overgrown shrubs and plants, painting park benches, or planting native foliage or annuals in famed circles and squares.

Adult $40
Child $20
(profits benefit the National Park Service)

Sunday through Thursday; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Westend Bistro is offering the only late night happy hour in the West End. Enjoy late night specials featuring specialty appetizers, cocktails, and wine at reduced prices. Seating is first come, first serve in the bar only.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.

Sunday through Thursday; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Westend Bistro is offering the only late night happy hour in the West End. Enjoy late night specials featuring specialty appetizers, cocktails, and wine at reduced prices. Seating is first come, first serve in the bar only.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.

Sunday through Thursday; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Westend Bistro is offering the only late night happy hour in the West End. Enjoy late night specials featuring specialty appetizers, cocktails, and wine at reduced prices. Seating is first come, first serve in the bar only.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.

Sunday through Thursday; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Westend Bistro is offering the only late night happy hour in the West End. Enjoy late night specials featuring specialty appetizers, cocktails, and wine at reduced prices. Seating is first come, first serve in the bar only.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.

Available daily starting at 5 p.m.

Sample the Lobby Café & Bar’s new “Small Plates” menu, featuring an array of tapas style menu options.

Tapas style menu options, including Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta; Grilled Sweet Baby with Pepper and Goat Cheese; Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri; and Spanish Anchovies with Warm Olives and Manchego.

Available starting at 5 p.m. daily, the new Small Plates menu paired with wine or cocktails is the perfect start to your evening.