With more than 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Kene Izegbu has trained in Michelin-starred kitchens including The French Laundry, The Addison at the Fairmont Grand, and Kinship/Metier, where she met Chef Patrick. Early years spent living in France instilled a deep respect for classical technique and the foundations of French cuisine. Combined with her Nigerian and American heritage, her cooking reflects both refinement and soul. Chefs Benton and Izegbu will present a family-style tasting menu of new, collaborative dishes; Reservations!

Looking for a new way to experience Alexandria’s creative community? Hotel Heron is launching Across the Table, a new monthly conversation series bringing some of the area’s most compelling artists, creatives, and cultural voices together for intimate, thought-provoking conversations in the heart of Old Town. The inaugural event from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Hotel Heron’s Reading Room, featuring multidisciplinary artist, writer, and cultural curator Nina Ligon in conversation with Hotel Heron’s Director of Lifestyle, Matt Talley. Ligon’s work spans spoken word, vocal and stage performance, and community-centered storytelling, and she brings a unique perspective shaped by her experience as an Air Force veteran, creative entrepreneur, fundraiser, and cultural curator. The event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required.

As summer winds down, Art Place Fort Totten is bringing the community together for a fun-filled Back-to-School Festival from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Families can enjoy free food, school supply giveaways and activities designed to get kids excited for the new school year.The event will feature: Free BBQ from Uncle Fred’s BBQ for the first 100 guests, Free ice cream from Sweetest Surrender for the first 50 scoops, Back-to-school kit giveaways, Kids’ activities including pencil pouch decorating, a bounce house and lawn games, DJ dance party for the whole family, and Additional giveaways and surprises.

Join Bold Fork Books for a special evening of conversation all about Award-winning author Leah Koenig's newest cookbok, THE DESSERT TABLE: 100 Joyful Jewish Sweets!

Test Join in The Number 9 Lounge, above Planet Wine, for an informative yet informal tasting that'll include some of their absolute favorite wines grown in Mediterranean-influenced wine regions. We'll have a spread of sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines that you won't want to miss!They are breaking this thing into 2 sessions (12-2 pm and 3-5 pm). You'll experience a fun Saturday, sipping cool wines with a crew of pros doing the pouring and you'll enjoy some seriously nice pricing on all of the bottles - just for you & just for the day, so c'mon and let's try the wines of the sea! You'll receive an immersive (and fun!) experience tasting through the day's lineup - and will be rewarded with the usual brand of nicely discounted exclusives to take home.

Join Cordelia Fishbar for the first installment of its Fall Wine Dinner Series, celebrating the wines of New York’s Finger Lakes region. Cordelia welcomes winemaker Kelby James Russell of Apollo’s Praise. Chef Josh Hunt will serve a five-course tasting menu inspired by the flavors of Fall, with each course cooked over charcoal and paired with selections from Apollo’s Praise. Tickets $125, here.

Gaylord National Resort invites whiskey enthusiasts to Legacy in the Barrel – The Sazerac Selection, an exclusive tasting experience hosted in Whiskey Revolution, the resort's new tasting room located in the atrium. Guests will enjoy an evening celebrating the craftsmanship and legacy of Sazerac through rare whiskeys, distinguished single-barrel selections, and bold flavors. The experience begins with a Corazón Blanton's Barrel Aged Tequila Old Fashioned, showcasing the influence of barrel aging across spirit categories before leading into an exceptional guided tasting. Tickets start at $91.35. Grab your tickets HERE.

Beer lovers won't want to miss ChurchKey's Hill Farmstead Extravaganza beginning at 4:00 p.m. Featuring 24 rare beers on draft and cask from the world-renowned Hill Farmstead Brewery, the event also includes a special appearance by Bob Montgomery. Guests can enjoy an exceptional lineup of super-fresh IPAs, cask-conditioned ales, oak-conditioned lagers, and barrel-aged beers from Hill Farmstead's cellar, all available à la carte with no admission fee. Founded in 2010 by Shaun Hill in Greensboro, Vermont, Hill Farmstead has earned international acclaim for its thoughtfully crafted beers that reflect generations of family heritage and a deep connection to place.

Chefs Gabe Erales and Kaelin Ulrich Trilling are joining forces for Discover Oaxaca, a 1-night-only, 5-course with seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The menu will celebrate Oaxacan cuisine using ingredients sourced directly from the region, with each course showcasing scratch-made moles. Born and raised in Oaxaca, Trilling grew up immersed in his mother Susana Trilling’s Seasons of My Heart Cooking School and later served as Executive Chef of Thomas Keller’s La Calenda in Yountville before returning home to lead the family cooking school. Erales and Trilling first became friends while working together at Noma’s 2017 Tulum residency, bonding over a shared passion for Mexican cuisine and going on to travel and cook throughout Mexico together. The chefs will reunite in Oaxaca ahead of the Ometeo dinner to collaborate on the menu and bring their years of shared culinary experiences to the table; ometeotexmex.com

Sixty years of memories deserve one unforgettable celebration. Mr. Henry's, one of Capitol Hill's longest-standing neighborhood institutions, has announced its 60th Anniversary Gala, inviting generations of Washingtonians to celebrate six decades of history, music, food, and community. Held from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., the evening will feature a red-carpet welcome, signature cocktails, beer and wine, throwback hors d'oeuvres, live performances from three bands spanning the night, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with friends while celebrating one of Washington's most iconic neighborhood gathering places. You are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire. Tickets for the 60th Anniversary Gala are available at MrHenrysDC.com.