The Nats wrapped up the National League championship last night, which means there’s almost a week off without baseball in D.C. There are plenty of ways to fill that void, whether it’s feasting on Georgian food and wine, wandering a bar inspired by spooky Halloween tales, or sampling some beer and barbecue. Read on for details on those events and more in this week’s food and drink picks.
Travel to the French Alps
Taking a cue from the crisp air, tonight’s dinner menu at Bastille restaurant in Old Town Alexandria is evoking the coziness of the French Alps. Expect potato beignets, “soupe fondue,” smoked pork tenderloin with baked potato gratin and other warming dishes. Wine pairings are part of the deal, too. Reservations can be made online. (606 N. Fayette St. Alexandria, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., $67)
Spice it up at Sababa
For fans of Israeli cooking, there’s still an opportunity to catch bestselling cookbook author Adeena Sussman at Sababa tonight. The Cleveland Park restaurant will offer a four-course family-style dinner and wine pairings in addition to a featured cocktail and tea. Chef Ryan Moore will feature recipes from Sussman’s cookbook, Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors From My Israeli Kitchen, inspired by Israel’s diverse culinary background. Dishes include tahini-glazed carrots, roasted halloumi, and schmaltz-braised lamb. Extremely limited seats for the book talk and dinner are available by contacting the restaurant. (3311 Connecticut Ave. NW, Wednesday, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $78)
Feast away on Georgian fare
Bring your largest appetite to tomorrow’s all-inclusive spread at Supra, D.C.’s destination for Georgian food and wine. Literally meaning “feast,” the restaurant’s semi-regular supra dinner will be filled with family-style dips, salads, khachapuri, grilled meats and seafoods, and plenty of wine and toasting. Tickets are still available for the celebratory meal. (1205 11th St. NW, Thursday, 8 p.m., $140)
Scary fairy cocktails
Drink Company is back at their cocktail tricks and treats with this year’s Halloween pop up bar in Shaw. Where previous spooky concepts from the company have been focused on general fright or the band GWAR, this year’s version is inspired by Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Journey through the Black Forest of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel’s tower, and other locations from the not-so-child-friendly stories. Sip on The Glass Slipper, with gin, vermouth, and spruce oil—or get seasonal with the Fairest Apple of Them All, mixed with whiskey, maple, apple cider vinegar, and bitters. The culinary team from The Berliner will offer sausages and soft pretzels to soak up the drinks. (1843 7th St. NW, Thursday-Nov. 3, closed Mondays)
Mixing with the night witch
Cocktail master Gina Chersevani is conjuring the Halloween spirit this weekend with The Night Witch, a three-day pop-up bar at her Suburbia trailer at Union Market. Drinks include The Beyoncé, with Cotton and Reed rum, green tea, and maple limeade; and the The Dolly, with bourbon, apple cider, and butterscotch-washed sherry. (1309 5th St. NE, Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., a la carte)
Beer and barbecue are friends
Lorton-based Fair Winds Brewing is throwing its first barbecue competition this Friday and Saturday, featuring smoked meats and fresh beer. The first evening’s tickets include samples of chicken wings from each vendor and two draft beers, while Saturday broadens the food categories. There will be guest draft beers and nonalcoholic drinks, and the event is family- and pet-friendly. (700 Newington Rd, Lorton, Friday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m.-4 p.m., $25 and up)
Get down in the reeds
Atlas Brew Works is sponsoring the first ever Down in the Reeds music and festival at the Parks at Walter Reed on Saturday. The day-long event aims to bring the community together through music, eating, drinking and arts. Enjoy live performances, a fall beer garden, food trucks and more. Tickets can be purchased online. (1010 Butternut St. NW, Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $10)
New Kitchens on the Block, version 6
Mess Hall is welcoming some of D.C.’s most highly-anticipated restaurants for a Sunday afternoon of eating and drinking. Participants range from restaurateur Danny Myer’s Maialino Mare, to the duo behind Pearl’s Bagels. Tickets are sold in two slots and include all food and drink samples. (703 Edgewood St. NE, Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., $85).
Yoga, rooftops and brunch
Join Corepower Yoga and the Conrad Hotel on Saturday morning for a detox-to-retox session of yoga, healthy snacks, and bubbles. After a one-hour class, enjoy a menu of avocado toast, caramel apple parfait, and banana bread. The bar will be open for purchases and the rooftop will stay open all afternoon. Tickets are available online. (950 New York Ave NW, Sunday, 10 a.m., $40)
Drink to the day of the dead
Margaritas, tacos, guacamole, and mezcal tastings are all part of Monday’s bottomless fiesta at Oyamel. The party will kick off the Mexican restaurant’s annual Day of the Dead festival, which includes a series of dinners and specials through the end of October. A photo booth and live music are also part of the party deal, and tickets can be purchased online. (401 7th St. NW, Monday, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $60)
