Celebrate the diverse culinary offerings of the nation’s capital at Taste of DC on Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9. Indulge in food and fun against the historic backdrop of downtown Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol.

Explore the tastes of over 60 local restaurants at Restaurant Row with sample-sized “tastes” at bite-sized prices, between $1-3. Imbibers can explore the Wine Walk and Bier Garten with over 50 specialty wines and beers along with live music and culinary demos.

New this year is the VIP Tastemaker and Tastemaker Plus tickets with exclusive access to amenities like a private entrance, lounge seating and restrooms, specialty cocktails and up close interactions with renowned chefs, mixologists and industry insiders.

Tickets are $20 per person for General Admission entrance and include a $10 gift card valid at Capital Restaurants Concepts locations. Drink Lovers tickets are $40 and include a sampling cup and $25 in beverage tickets for the Wine Walk and Bier Garten. Tastemaker Tickets are $60 and include everything in the Drink Lovers package plus private entrance, lounge seating and specialty cocktails. Tastermaker Plus tickets are $80 per person and include everything in the Tastemaker package plus your choice of one of five small group seminars through the weekend. All ages are welcome at this event and tickets for kids from 6-12 are only $10. Children five and under are free.

The event runs Saturday from 1-8 PM and Sunday from 11 AM-6 PM. 

Photo via Flickr user David Wilson

Event Date: 10/08,10/09
Event Time: 1-8 PM
Location: Pennsylvania Ave. between the White House and
Price: GA $20 per person
Type: Beer,Cocktails,Food,Music,Wine
Website: thetasteofdc.org/