(Photo Rum Day D.C.)
Shake off the August doldrums in the coming days with bottomless rum, all-you-can-eat crabs, and an evening of free food and exercise. And don’t forget to make those restaurant week plans. Find that and more in this week’s food and drink picks.
This week’s food events
All-you-can-eat crabs
This Saturday, Sixth Engine is hosting a blowout crab fest at their location at 438 Massachusetts Ave. NW. The meal includes all-you-can eat crab, corn on the cob, hushpuppies, and roasted potatoes as well as bottomless servings of beer—all for the price of $55 per person. More information about the event and tickets can be found here.
“Rum this block!”
The 6th annual Rum Day DC will be hosting a block party this Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Whitman Walker Lot at 1525 14th St. NW. For $30, enjoy unlimited barbecue from The Federalist Pig, as well as endless rum from partners such as Papa’s Pilar, Brugal, Cruzan, St. James Rhum, Cotton & Reed, and Lyon Distilling. Endless rum and meat— what more could you need? Tickets and more information can be found here.
An auga fresca pop up
The “Royal Knights” cocktail series is back at The Royal in LeDroit Park (502 Florida Ave. NW) with a cocktail pop up this Monday. This month’s focus is on agua fresca, a refreshing Latin American staple that combines fresh fruits, herbs, grains, flowers, and seeds. In The Royal’s case, there’s also plenty of booze. Stop by anytime between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. to try a Coming Up For Air, featuring Cana Brava Rum, Borsci “San Marzano” liqueur, horchata, and espresso. Or go with an Endless Birthdays, a mixture of Ford’s gin, hibiscus, lemon, sparkling wine, and egg white. All cocktails are $8 and are available for one night only.
Kao Soi at Kingfisher
Fans of the shuttered Alfie’s D.C. should head on down to Kingfisher (1414 14th St. NW) for two nights of curry noodle soup, beer, and fun. Come grab a cold brew and a hot bowl of Khao Soi this Wednesday and Thursday, August 16 and 17, from 5 p.m. until the kitchen team sells out. The pop-up is cash only, so come prepared.
Openings
The Bethesda-based BonBon Brasil is bringing its famous chocolate brigadeiros to the halls of Union Market (1309 5th St. NE). Stop by anytime to enjoy delicious bites of cocoa powder, condensed milk, and butter rolled in any topping of your choice.
Plan ahead
Food and Fitness with Eatsa and Barre3
The folks at Eatsa, a quinoa-based fast-casual concept located at 1701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW and 1627 K St. NW are teaming up with the fit folks at Barre3, to offer a free night of food and fitness to the people of Washington. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 23 at eatsa’s K street location, with the fitness class beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner following at 6:45 p.m.. There are only 40 spots available, however, so email RSVP@mokimedia.com ASAP to reserve your spot.
WatermelonPalooza in Southeast
Urban farmers Uptop Acres are partnering with D.C. Central Kitchen for an evening celebrating all things watermelon. The $60 admission fee will grab you watermelon-themed bites and sips from the likes of The Salt Line, Rasa, Osteria Morini, Taylor Gourmet, Ice Cream Jubilee, and Mountain Valley Water, as well as spectacular views of the D.C. skyline. Tickets and more information can be found here.
