Sushi, Cheese & Beer at National Geographic
When I’ve written about events at the National Geographic Explorers Hall, it’s usually about animals, nature or extreme travel. But in April and May, National Geographic Explorers Hall is hosting three international food events; all that look really fun.
The Grand Sushi and Saki Event - Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
- Join grand master sushi chefs as they present sustainable sushi offerings, Japanese Saki and beer selections. The tasting is immediately after a presentation by the author of The Zen of Fish: The Story of Sushi, from Samurai to Supermarket, Trevor Corson. Cost - $95.00
The Master Cheese Monger’s Favorites - Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
- Foodie and author of Cheese Primer, Steve Jenkins was the first American to be inducted into the prestigious Guilde du St. Uguzon in France. He an also be heard on NPR’s The Splendid Table. He’ll be serving up some great cheeses from around the globe, many not available in the U.S. And what’s cheese without a nice glass of wine? Best Sellars wine stores co-founder, Joshua Wesson, will be serving a sampling of especially selected wines to pair with the cheeses. Cost - $75.00
The Italian Beer Renaissance - Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
- I’ve been drinking Italian beers for years. And I guess there’s a beer revolution in Italy. Several fine mircobreweries have opened around the country and the brews they create go far beyond traditional Euro-styles. Join Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster’s Table for a sampling of some of Italy’s newer beers. Cost - $75.00
National Geographic Explorers Hall
1145 17th Street, NW, at M Street, NW
Washington, DC (map it)
202-857-7588
Tickets - Available by phone at 202-661-7585. Attendees must be 21 or over.
Nearest Metro subway station - Farragut West - Orange line, then a two block walk.
Images - Flickr: beer coasters, cheese, sushi.
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