Break out the steins and the bratwurst, Oktoberfest is here. The world’s largest beer celebration may be rooted in Munich, but the DMV knows how to throw a party of its own. Running this year from now-ish through Sunday, October 5th-ish, Oktoberfest traditions take over beer gardens, and restaurants across the region. Expect weeks-long promos, special menus, and plenty of one-day bashes filled with pretzels, polka, and pints: Capital Jewish Museum: The Capital Jewish Museum invites guests to celebrate Oktoberfest after hours at CJM After Sunset: Late to the Party Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 16th, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The evening will feature curator spotlight talks about the first German Jews to arrive in DC, plus themed activities including stein decorating, trivia competitions, and dancing to klezmer favorites. Guests can sip German beers, enjoy a cash bar with snacks for purchase, and explore all current museum exhibitions. Tickets are $10 for Members, $15 General Admission.Das Best Oktoberfest: Come enjoy Maryland’s oldest running craft beer festival at the Timonium Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 4th from noon to 5 p.m.! Hundreds and hundreds of craft beers, wines, ciders, and schnapps will fill up a souvenir glass as guests enjoy this day-long festival in the infield. Tickets start at $44.46, available HERE. Pike & Rose: Join the community at North Bethesda’s premier fall festival – PIKEtoberfest – on Sunday, October 5th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Celebrate the season Oktoberfest-style with live music and entertainment, a beer garden pouring local and craft brews, and a wide selection of eats and treats from neighborhood restaurants and retailers.

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Welcome back to Industry Night, the podcast where we dig deep into what’s cooking, literally and figuratively—across the culinary, hospitality, and creative industries. I’m your host, Nycci Nellis, and today I’m once again coming to you from City Ridge, a dynamic new development that has redefined a massive corner of Northwest D.C.What was once the historic Fannie Mae headquarters is now a 10-acre, mixed-use community, home to residences, shops, a Wegmans, an Equinox, and a growing collection of destination restaurants.And today, I’m thrilled to be sitting down in one of the most anticipated openings yet: Acqua Bistecca, from the legendary Michael Mina. Many of you know Mina from his D.C. debut back in 2009 with Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons. Over the years, that restaurant has remained one of the city’s best, thanks to extraordinary teams led by chefs like David Varley and Adam Sobel, and sommeliers like Winn Roberton.But Mina’s story stretches back even further, to his very first restaurant, AQUA, in San Francisco in 1991, and now extends to 30+ restaurants worldwide under his MINA Group.  Mina has built a reputation for blending creativity and hospitality into every project. And now, with Acqua Bistecca at City Ridge, he’s bringing D.C. a new Italian-inspired concept that’s equal parts party and fine dining.Oh and we get a special guest, Chef Colin Clark AB’s executing chef pops in with one of Mina’s famous steaks. Listen to the full episode here and watch the full episode here.