This has been such a great year for WME. I started a new series that recaps my worldwide
travels and documented all the unique things I got to eat. I continued a great relationship with
Kitchen Daily as one of their contributors, which forced me to experiment more in my kitchen
at home. I also was nominated and voted for "
Best Food Blog" again in this year's
Washington Post Express. To celebrate and give back to my loyal readers, I am hosting a
2013 Holiday Giveaway with prizes from
four of my favorite DC restaurants.
First, I have a
$25 gift certificate to
Toki Underground in the Atlas District of H St NE. Toki Underground is the hip ramen noodle shop featuring a fun and casual menu of Taiwanese-Korean fusion noodle dishes and dumplings. Toki Underground boasts some great music and art work, as well as nods to Japanese anime and games. I really enjoyed my meal there and you can read more about my visit to Toki Underground
here. Some particular items that stand out to me include:
chicken dumplings pan-fried and filled with ginger, garlic, scallions, napa cabbage, house spice mixture, topped with Toki tare sauce;
masumi vegetarian ramen soybean paste infused Tonkotsu noodle soup with seasonal vegetables red pickled ginger, sesame, scallions, nori; and the
dessert bento box. (Full
menu)
Open for lunch Monday - Saturday: 11-:30am to 2:30pm. Open for dinner Monday - Wednesday: 5pm to 10pm; Thursday: 5pm to 11pm; Friday - Saturday: 5pm to 12am (Closed on Sunday).
Toki Underground sponsors some fun music and dance events, as well as pop-up events at Union Market so check them out on Twitter:
@TokiUnderground and Facebook:
Toki Underground.
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Next, I have a
$10 gift certificate + $10 catering voucher + vouchers for Free Coffee and Dessert to
Corner Bakery Cafe.
With 3 locations in the DMV area, you are sure to find delicious fresh bread made daily and imported meats and cheeses from Italy. The deli also features breakfast Fresh from the kitchen, warm from the oven, and perfectly prepared for every party, holiday gathering, get-together, and everything in between, Corner Bakery Cafe has something for everyone with their made-to-order dishes prepared fresh using more than 40 different kinds of produce. (Full
menu)
Open Monday - Friday 6:30am to 9pm; Saturday - Sunday 7am to 9pm.
Next, I have a
$50 gift certificate to
Hank's Oyster Bar.
With 3 locations in the DMV area, patrons can enjoy coastal favorites and New England beach fare classics like lobster rolls, daily fish specials and meat ‘n’ two. Lightly fried items such as the
popcorn shrimp and
calamari and
Ipswich clams balance Hank’s ice bar options which consist of a selection of raw oysters, tartar and ceviche. Read more about my visit to Hank's Oyster Bar in Capitol Hill
here. In addition to the fried seafood favorites, I really enjoyed the
Griddled Baby Octopus with preserved lemon and olive relish. (Full
menu)
Capitol Hill: Open Monday - Tuesday 5pm to 10pm; Wednesday - Friday 5pm to 11pm; Saturday 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm; Sunday 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm.
Dupont Circle: Open Monday - Tuesday 5:30pm to 10pm; Wednesday - Thursday 5:30pm to 11pm; Friday 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 11pm; Saturday - Sunday 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 11pm.
Old Town Alexandria: Closed Monday; Open Tuesday - Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm; Friday 11:30am to 4pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm; Saturday 11am to 10:30pm; Sunday 11am to 9:30pm.
Hank's Oyster Bar offers several private dining options for your next special event! Check them out on Twitter:
@HanksOysterBar and Facebook:
Hank's Oyster Bar.
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Finally, I have a
$50 gift certificate to
Founding Farmers. Located just three blocks west of the White House, the award-winning Founding Farmers is a very cool farmhouse with old wood, comfortable seating and beautiful community farm tables where folks can gather and enjoy a great meal. They were recently voted Best Vegetarian and Best Brunch restaurant in DC. The sister restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of Montgomery County, Potomac, MD. (Full
menu)
Open Breakfast Monday - Friday 7am to 11am; Lunch and Dinner
Monday 11am to 10pm; Tuesday - Thursday 11am to 11pm; Friday 11am to 12am; Saturday 2pm to 12am; Sunday 2pm to 10pm. Brunch offered on Saturday, Sunday, & every Holiday Monday 9am to 2pm.
Founding Farmers has many daily specials and is a great place to host large events such as office parties or wedding receptions. Check them out on Twitter:
@FoundingFarmers and Facebook:
Founding Farmers.
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One winner will win this amazing prize package worth over $150 and have the opportunity to dine at each of these amazing DC restaurants this holiday season. To enter the WME 2013 Holiday Giveaway, simply enter the Rafflecopter widget below. It may take a few minutes to load. Giveaway ends December 18, 2013. Good luck!
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NOTE: The winner will be notified via email and will have 24 hours to respond or another name will be drawn. No compensation was received to host this giveaway.
