Executive Chef Ryan Moore is celebrating Japanese Wagyu Week from June 17-21 with a rotating lineup of specialty dishes showcasing prized Iwate Gyu Wagyu, including Wagyu Carpaccio, Seared Wagyu with braised red cabbage, Roasted Wagyu with mushroom purée, and a Wagyu Corned Beef Reuben. Each daily special is available for $30.00.The week culminates on June 21 with an intimate five-course Wagyu dinner featuring beef from Japan’s renowned Nakamura Farm in Iwate Prefecture. Limited to 20 guests, the $150.00 experience includes multiple Wagyu preparations, stories from Chef Moore’s recent visit to the farm, and optional beverage pairings featuring sake and wine; littleblackbirddc.comPhoto by Jonni Scott Photography

Hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington DC Chapter, this lively tasting event returns June 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.) at Whittemore House. Guests can explore chef-driven food and wine pairings from top local talent, plus a silent auction featuring unique culinary experiences—all supporting grants and scholarships for the next generation of women in food; lesdamesdc.org

To celebrate the World Cup kickoff, fans wearing their favorite soccer jerseys can visit any Nando’s restaurant nationwide to receive a free flame-grilled chicken and chips meal, served with a side of the new Saka Sauce. The nationwide event runs between 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. local time. 

June 13 is National Rosé Day, and Capital Wine School is kicking off the celebration early! They will explore how climate, grape variety, and production methods shape rosé wines from key regions around the world. Taste your way through a lineup that includes the pale, delicate wines of Provence, vibrant Spanish and Italian expressions, New World styles, and more. Along the way, you'll learn how rosé is made, how to evaluate quality and style, and how to choose the right bottle for any season or occasion. Perfect for both curious newcomers and experienced wine lovers looking to deepen their understanding of this versatile and food-friendly category.

Nido Wine Shop + Market will be hosting Novella Wines from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (If you haven't been yet, in addition to wine, they have the most exquisite selection of conservas, cheeses, and gourmet potato chips that make incredible host gifts! It's owned by 3 incredible women with exceptional taste, including our friend Thea Merl.) Both their rosé and Petit Manseng will be available by the glass and to take home by the bottle, and Karl and Jen will be there to chat wine and pour you something delicious.

Shelter is excited to host a day of traditional German Kölsch service! They will be offering Bluejacket's Baby Blue Kölsch the old fashioned way: through round after round of 20 cl (6.8 oz.) glasses until you tell them to stop! For just $39, they will serve unlimited pours of Kölsch from 12:00PM-3:00PM. They will circulate through the crowd with freshly poured glasses, or stangen, of Baby Blue on a special tray, known as a kranz. When you empty your stange, they will drop one after the other, until you decide you've had your fill! Plus, The Roost kitchen will be offering German-inspired food specials so that you feel even more immersed in the Kölsch way of life. Don't miss the opportunity to experience one of the finest beer drinking traditions around!

Sip, savor, and celebrate summer at District Winery's annual rosé party: Rosé on the River. From 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., enjoy exclusive access to all three floors of the winery, each transformed into a vibrant, immersive rosé experience overlooking the waterfront. Indulge in a curated selection of house-made still and sparkling rosés, alongside a variety of winery favorites. Throughout the space, you'll find seasonal passed hors d'oeuvres, hearty food stations, and sweet treats designed to pair perfectly with every pour. Each floor offers its own unique energy, complete with interactive activations to keep the party flowing. Hit the dance floor with a live DJ, test your knowledge with a wine-themed game, get creative at a hands-on craft station, or add a playful touch with a temporary tattoo. Capture the moment at themed photo booths, or satisfy your sweet tooth with made-to-order cotton candy.

Celebrate Pride in style at DC's largest Pride-themed bar crawl event. Join thousands as they hit up the hottest bars and clubs in town to revel in the spirit of the LGBTQ+ community on Saturday, June 13th. So put on your brightest and most colorful outfit, grab your friends, and come join for an amazing day of drinks and celebration.

Join Planet Wine for a seated wine tasting where we will taste 30 of their favorite pink wines in the Number 9 Lounge! With summer now simmering, they are stoked to celebrate with the top tipple that comes to mind. As they bid adieu to those less than light days gone by and raise our Rosé-colored glasses to sunny skies ahead, they will be drinking pink! You can enjoy  an informative yet informal tasting that'll include many of the season's finest Rosés from all across the globe, both sparkly and still.

Del Ray's favorite food event returns! Top area restaurants are slated to participate in the 17th Annual Taste of Del Ray! The event, named one of Virginia Living Magazine's top food festivals in the state, will take place from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields. You will enjoy a wide range of tastes from top Del Ray restaurants and can cast their votes for the People's Choice award. You are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for ALIVE!, to support neighbors in need.