If you love to eat and drink, this week offers a great chance to explore the world of food and beverage beyond restaurants and bars. From cocktail sampling opportunities to a winter celebration boasting local brews and bites, there's plenty to explore and enjoy if you're hungry for something new.
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Winter Tippler: DC Edition
If you loath winter, then consider this plan for warming up: hit 15 local bars and sip a cocktail at each. Not all in one evening, mind. Rather, buy a Winter Tippler "passport," which participating bars will stamp as you go, tracking your progress. You'll have from this Friday until midnight Friday, March 15, to finish the job.
When: Friday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m.- Friday, March 15, 11:59 p.m.
Where: Scarlet Oak, 909 New Jersey Ave. SE
Price: $35
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Ice Yards 2019 featuring Polar Bear Plunge!
Or, for winter lovers, there's Ice Yards. The "adult winter festival," now in its fifth year at the The Yards Park, promises live music, alcoholic beverages, interactive games and a plunge into cold, cold water to raise money for the local Special Olympics.
When: Saturday, Feb. 2, 1-5 p.m.
Where: The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE
Price: $10
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Cocktails and Networking with Blue Henry
Finally, Maryland-based cocktail syrup and garnish maker Blue Henry Spirits is hosting a cocktail tasting event this Thursday. You'll sample some concoctions, learn how they're made and purchase kits to recreate them at home.
When: Thursday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m.
Where: 1242 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Price: $10
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
