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If you love to eat and drink, this week offers a great chance to explore the world of Washington food and beverage. From a Cherry Blossom Festival pop-up bar to a meet-n-greet with local food entrepreneurs, here's what to do on the local food scene this week.
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Festival Night at Drink Company's Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Bar
First, help raise funds to support the National Cherry Blossom Festival Inc. The nonprofit not only supports the annual commemoration of the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the mayor Tokyo to Washington, D.C., but also promotes the beauty of nature and international friendship year round. With specially designed cocktails and Japanese cuisine, this pop-up event kicks off the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 5-11 p.m.
Where: Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Bar, 1841 Seventh St. NW
Price: $20
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Teens Run DC: Happy Hour at Silver New American Brasserie
Or, help raise funds for Teens Run D.C. The organization works to promote the well-being of underserved youth through distance running. You can support its efforts by simply eating and drinking at Silver New American Brasserie this Friday evening. Your registration is free — just make a dinner reservation through Open Table — and the restaurant will donate 10 percent of proceeds and all cash tips to the cause.
When: Friday, March 22, 8 p.m.- Saturday, March 23, 1 a.m.
Where: Silver New American Brasserie, Cathedral Commons, 3404 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Price: Free
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Saturday Matinee Brunch and Day Party
Next, on Saturday, it's a brunch-time party at Po Boy Jim's in Shaw. Get a discount on bottomless mimosas, sidle up to a hookah, then hit the floor to hip hop, R&B, soca and more. A full New Orleans-style menu will be available, as well.
When: Saturday, March 23, 1-6 p.m.
Where: Po Boy Jim's, 1934 Ninth St. NW
Price: Free
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Meet the Makers at Union Kitchen
Then, local grocery retailer and food business incubator Union Kitchen is hosting a "meet the makers" event at its Ivy City location. The entrepreneurs behind Snacklins, Swapples, Eat Pizza, Sip City, M'Panadas and more culinary businesses will be on hand to provide samples and to discuss how they've thrived in the D.C. food industry.
When: Saturday, March 23, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Union Kitchen Ivy City, 1369 New York Ave. NE
Price: $20
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Up to 37 percent off DC Craft Cocktail Tour from Urban Adventures
Finally, get up to 37 percent off Urban Adventures' craft cocktail tour. In addition to sampling drinks at some of D.C.'s coolest bars, you'll hear from your guide about the history of drinking in D.C., including how the capital was shaped by prohibition.
Where: Washington DC Urban Adventures, 1300 Constitution Ave. NW
Price: $47-$173 for one to four cocktail tasters (up to 37 percent discount off regular price)
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