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The Food & Wine Lovers Travel community brings together people who want to eat their way around the world.
Join us for unforgettable culinary adventures both around the globe and in your own backyard! Together, we savor locally prepared dishes, sample regional wines, embark on incredible culinary cruises, and stay in charming accommodations that showcase the area's unique flavor. It's all about diving deep into the local culture. If you're eager to connect with fellow foodies who love wine and travel as much as you do, our community is perfect for you!
The Food & Wine Lovers Travel community cherishes values like mutual respect for our local hosts, communities, and fellow members. If you're 35 or older and have a passion for culinary travel, we'd love to have you join us. However, the Organizers reserve the right to remove individuals from the group for lack of participation, inappropriate behavior, and actions not in the best interests of the group.
Let's make this a delightful journey together!
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See all- Dinner at Yume Sushi - ArlingtonYume Sushi, Arlington, VA
Lets check out Yume Sushi in Arlington. The reviewers on Opentable considered it a "neighborhood gem" and gave it high praise.
ABOUT THE VENUE: "Located in North Arlington, YUME Sushi features the Omakase, or in English, “I shall leave it up to you”, is a common Japanese practice in restaurants where diners allow their chefs to exert complete creative freedom in curating their meals.
Each dining experience is uniquely tailored to the chef’s recommendations, leaving no two instances to be ever alike. At YUME Sushi, relish in an integral part to the Japanese culinary sphere as you are ushered into intimate space and are seated before our chefs, as they walk you through every part of your meal as it is prepared before your eyes.
After all, good food is only one half of a very magical affair when you dine with us."
ABOUT THE CHEF: "Chef Saran "Peter" Kannasute was born in Bangkok, Thailand and raised in a family with a passion for cooking. His dreams grew in the small restaurant his family owned, honing his skills both on the business and creative side of his culinary career.
Fast forward to today, Chef Kannasute has been an Executive Sushi Chef at various Japanese Cuisine destinations since 2002. He is a Washington Post Accredited Chef, and a First Place Winner of many Culinary Competitions across the country. Most recently, Chef Kannasute was the Executive Sushi Chef at The Sushi Bar since 2013, was the Executive Chef at Zabb DC, and RA Sushi.
Chef Kannasute looks forward to sharing his culinary dream with the greater Washington D.C. Metro Area."
Check The Menus:
Dinner MenuGETTING THERE:
Driving: Google Maps link
Public Transit: Orange Line Metro, East Falls Church Station
Parking: Retail Parking / Garage Parking AvailableBEFORE YOU RSVP - Please take into consideration that spots are limited, so any late cancellations or no-shows will deny those that are interested in a spot. If you have been a frequent no-show, your spot will be assigned to another person on the waitlist.
Each member will be responsible for their own purchase.
- Early Dinner at Rose's Luxury - DCRose's Luxury, Washington, VA
Our next culinary experience will be at Rose's Luxury and their five course "Choose Your Own Adventure" menu.
ABOUT THE VENUE: "Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar.
Rose was Chef Aaron's paternal grandmother. She was the youngest of 12 children!! And the first to be born in the United States after her parents immigrated from London. Aaron decided to name the restaurant after her as she was beloved by her family and friends. She was a baker, host, writer of poetry and plays, a piano player and (along with her husband Art) a thrower of parties. She enjoyed life and having fun -- two ideas we all strive to embody at the restaurant that bears her name."
Check The Menu:
Rose's Luxury's dinner menu changes but wanted to give you an idea of what to expect.
Dinner MenuCOST:
The classic Rose's experience is a five-course "choose your own adventure" menu, priced at $118/person. What does this mean? It means you will get to pick most of your dishes along the way. Just like a choose- your- own adventure book!GETTING THERE:
Driving: Google Maps link
Public Transit: about a 10-minute walk from the Eastern Market metro station (orange and blue lines)
Parking: metered parking options abound on 8th Street SE in the parking lot underneath the 295 overpass (on 8th Street SE between I and Virginia Ave SE) as well as along some neighboring streets.BEFORE YOU RSVP - Please take into consideration that spots are limited, so any late cancellations or no-shows will deny those that are interested in a spot. If you have been a frequent no-show, your spot will be assigned to another person on the waitlist.
Each member will be responsible for their own purchase.
- Chef Menu Tasting Dinner at Jônt - U Street, DCJônt, Washington, VA
Let's check a few more Michelin gems off our bucket list. Jônt is one I'm super excited to experience. I love their concept of immersing their guests in a culinary adventure.
ABOUT THE CHEF & RESTAURANT: "At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.
We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.
Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021."
## Chef's Tasting Menu
$375pp Experience a culinary adventure featuring a curated display of nearly 30 preparations featuring some of the best ingredients from around the world! Watch our chefs and service team glide around as you indulge in our finest ingredients and luxuries. The menu is subject to change based on availability and seasonality of ingredients.
Check The Menus:
Jônt's dinner menu changes but wanted to give you an idea of what to expect.
Dinner MenuGETTING THERE:
Driving: Google Maps link
Parking: Street parking is available along 14th Street as well as the side streets.BEFORE YOU RSVP - Please take into consideration that spots are limited, so any late cancellations or no-shows will deny those that are interested in a spot. If you have been a frequent no-show, your spot will be assigned to another person on the waitlist.
Each member will be responsible for their own purchase.
- Dinner at the Roosevelt - Church Hill, RichmondThe Roosevelt, Richmond, VA
I had the pleasure of attending a Juneteenth dinner at The Roosevelt and Chef Leah Branch knocked every course out of the park. I knew it would be a great restaurant for us to try out together.
ABOUT THE VENUE: "The Roosevelt is a neighborhood restaurant in a turn-of-the-last-century building in Church Hill, Richmond's oldest neighborhood. Our food is an untraditional celebration of the food of the South, served alongside a great wine list, a hearty roster of regional beers, and a selection of craft cocktails that'll knock your socks off.
The Roosevelt opened in Richmond, Virginia, in July 2011, to public and critical acclaim. The Roosevelt was named 2012 Restaurant of the Year by Style Magazine, Best New Restaurant in the Region by Richmond Magazine and awarded an Elby as the city's Best New Restaurant. The Roosevelt was again awarded Elbys in 2013 & 2017 for Best Cocktail Program, and in 2014 for Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year."ABOUT THE CHEF: "Originally from Chesterfield, Virginia, Chef Leah Branch is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, and was previously Executive Chef at Moonrakers in Beaufort, North Carolina. Her cooking has been featured on the Today Show, Vice Magazine and the Cooking Channel's "Sugar Showdown". She has a strong passion for Southern cuisine and strives to explore our regional foodways at The Roosevelt."
Check The Menus:
The Menu
It changes often, but I wanted to give you an idea of what they offer.GETTING THERE:
Driving: (Google Maps link)
Parking: Parking is limited. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant, as well as limited street parking.
Carpool: If you're interested in carpooling to the restaurant please message me. I can bring 3 people.BEFORE YOU RSVP - Please take into consideration that spots are limited, so any late cancellations or no-shows will deny those that are interested in a spot. If you have been a frequent no-show, your spot will be assigned to another person on the waitlist.
PAYMENT: Please bring cash in case the restaurant doesn't honor separate checks.
Each member will be responsible for their own purchase.
