Here is a list of the Washington DC Area, upcoming events, from casual to posh!

Highlighted Events

PARK HYATT MASTERS OF FOOD & WINE WASHINGTON

June 17th through June 20th 2010

More than two decades ago, Park Hyatt began the tradition of hosting an annual food and wine event. To build on the success of Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, the festival is expanding to three premier Park Hyatt locations around the world in 2010 – Buenos Aires, Washington D.C. and Paris – where celebrated chefs and renowned wine experts will come together for a series of events, tastings, demonstrations and excursions.
The Masters of Food & Wine Events in Washington, June 17 – 20, will focus on the commitment to working with local farmers and to supporting sustainable agriculture, following the lead of Brian McBride, executive chef of the hotel’s Blue Duck Tavern. Participants will enjoy tea tastings, wine and cheese pairings, guest speakers, and a visit to Virginia’s Chapel Hill Farm and a local farmers market.

Participating chefs and restaurants include:
– Brian McBride, executive chef, Blue Duck Tavern, Washington, DC
– Michael Santoro, chef de cuisine, Blue Duck Tavern, Washington, DC
– Peter Davis, executive chef, Henrietta’s Table, Cambridge, MA
– Joseph Lenn, chef de cuisine at The Main House, Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN
– Spike Gjerde, Executive Chef, Woodberry Kitchen, Baltimore, MD
– Pascal Coudouy, Executive Chef, 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, Beaver Creek, CO

The Masters Package includes:
– Overnight accommodations for four nights (June 17 – 21) in a signature Premier Deluxe room (with option to upgrade to a Park Suite)
– VIP Opening Reception
– Roundtrip ground transportation to and from area airport
– Summer picnic at Chapel Hill Farm in Berryville, VA, including roundtrip transportation
– Harvest breakfast and walking trip to the Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market to participate in a chef’s demo and to meet local artisans
– Wine Education Class to learn how to taste like an expert
– Ten-percent credit on additional Masters of Food & Wine events held by Park Hyatt Washington and Blue Duck Tavern, based upon availability
– Seasonal welcome amenity

The Masters Package at Park Hyatt Washington is priced at $2,400 (single occupancy) and $3,000 (double occupancy). Prices are inclusive of tax and gratuities. For an upgrade to a Park Suite guestroom, the package is priced at $3,400 (single occupancy) and $4,000 (double occupancy), also inclusive of tax and gratuities.

For additional information or to reserve the package, please visit www.mastersfoodandwine.com or call
1 800 233 1234 or 202 789 1234.