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Elevated Baking
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**Cooking Class Description:** Delve into the art of creating exquisite desserts and savory treats in this baking-centered class. You’ll learn the secrets to achieving the perfect pavlova—delicate meringue nests that are crisp on the outside and marshmallow-soft within, served with dollops of cream and a sweet berry compote. Plus, you’ll create savory scones with sharp cheddar, served with smoky butter for a rich bite. Our chef instructor will teach you to master flaky crust and the delectable blend of savory ingredients for an irresistible quiche.
[Elevated Baking Cooking Class - McLean, VA | Sur La Table](https://www.surlatable.com/elevated-baking/10121507.html?dwvar_CFA-7852031_classDateTime=Mar%2005%2C%2010%3A00%20AM&dwvar_CFA-7852031_storeId=18&dwvar_CFA-7852031_instructor=DominiqueJ&cgid=in-store-classes&start=0)
🍸Pizza Making & Craft Cocktails: Cook with Friends!🍕
Ready for a fun night out where you make your own artisan pizza AND craft cocktails? Join us at The Commentary for a hands-on cooking and mixology experience!
📍Address: 801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203
During this interactive class, you'll:
✨ Learn how to make authentic Italian-style pizza
🍕 Create your own delicious pizza from scratch
🍹 Step over to the craft cocktail station and learn how to mix a signature drink
🥂 Enjoy the food and drinks you just made with the group
This class is guided by the restaurant’s culinary team and pizza experts, making it a fun and relaxed way to learn new skills while meeting great people.
💰 Cost: $55 per person
👥 Spots are limited to 16 people only
🔞 Age: 21+
🎟 Buy your ticket [here](https://thecommentaryarl.com/artisan-pizza-craft-cocktails-march-2026/)
Whether you come solo or bring a friend, it’s a great way to socialize, learn something new, and enjoy amazing pizza and cocktails together.
👉 RSVP early if you’re interested — these classes fill up fast!
Get your Japanese Curry and Ramen fix at Karé Bar in Chantilly!
Join us for the fabulous curry, ramen, and more at ***Karé Bar*** in Chantilly!
***From Northern Virginia Magazine:***
Some of the best dishes in the world are fairly recent innovations. The Vietnamese banh mi, for example, appeared only in the 1950s thanks to the introduction of the French baguette in Ho Chi Minh City and the innovative thinking of the Le family. Japanese curry is a bit older, tracing back to the late 19th century, when British sailors enchanted with well-spiced Indian sauces brought those traditions back to another part of Asia. Eventually, Korea also created its own adaptation of the thick, flavorful gravy.
Score another one for the global food community. Actually, score two. Kare Bar opened in Chantilly on Metrotech Drive, making it easy to head to Shilla Bakery or Chateau de Chantilly after lunch or dinner. Score three?
Of course, I wouldn’t be keeping score at all if the food weren’t excellent. It is, as is the caring service and bright atmosphere. Start with something uniquely Japanese like monkfish liver with ponzu or a grilled hamachi collar, or stick to an old reliable like the juicy chicken or seafood dumplings, united by a crispy lacework of fried skirt.
I tried both the Japanese and Korean curries. The latter is labeled as “spicy” on the menu, but didn’t seem to have any more heat than the Japanese curry. I recommend sticking to the Japanese sauce for its more robust flavor. Order it with the meaty, crispy donkatsu (pork cutlet curry) or the hamburger steak curry, essentially a well-seared dish of Salisbury steak.
Whichever curry you order, it will come with sticky rice topped with a crisp-edged over-easy egg and a slew of veggies, ready to be drenched in curry. A shredded cabbage salad is bathed in an exceptionally appealing creamy sesame dressing.
As winter sets in, there are few more fulfilling meals than a rib-sticking curry. This is the place that will keep you feeling like there’s no need to hibernate.
Check out menu [here](https://karebar.com/our-menu/)
**WAITLIST:**
Meetup does not allow a waitlist for paid events. If this event fills and you are interested in adding your name to the waitlist, please send host a message through the app.
To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends.
In the future, we will vary the days of the week, geography and the cost of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO GO WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations. All diners will have their own tab to avoid any confusion.
\*\* The small non-refundable registration fee helps us share the cost associated with Meetup platform ($360/year) and reduces the likelihood of no-shows, allowing us to better plan our events and accommodate attendees. Thank you in advance for your understanding!\*\*
If you are unable to join us in March, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to seeing you at Karé Bar in Chantilly!
Parlons français!
Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!
CLARENDON St. Patrick's Bar Crawl/The Leprechaun Lap [20% DISCOUNT CODE WITHIN]
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlthe-leprechaun-lap-tickets-1297646428399](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlthe-leprechaun-lap-tickets-1297646428399)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The infamous **Leprechaun Lap** is making its way! Join the shenanigans to Clarendon’s best bars, patios and rooftops, featuring all day drink specials, DJs, bands, signature party favors, and giveaways.
Don your green and get ready for your St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl adventure!
Time: 3-10pm\*
***\*Registration is from 3-5pm. If you can not make it on time, TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend so that they could pick up your wristband. But the party continues till 10PM!***
**There will be a lot of people. Use the comment box of the Meetup to coordinate amongst the group.**
**This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp' with a saving!**
**What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.**
**Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!**
**Enter the Promo Code 'MERTUP' to redeem your 20% discount!**
([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlthe-leprechaun-lap-tickets-1297646428399](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarendon-st-patricks-bar-crawlthe-leprechaun-lap-tickets-1297646428399))
Payment Instructions :
1\. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button\. Then hit the button\.
2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\.
***3\. If* you don't have a Paypal account, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'.**
4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\.
How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone
Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and they hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :
For Safari Users :
1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to Safari and click on it
3. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.
For Google Chrome Users :
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three dots and you will see many options.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Scroll down to content settings.
5. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.
Refund and Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
FAQs
REGISTRATION
Registration is from 3PM-5PM. You'll receive your wristband and swags . If you can't make it by 5pm have a friend present your ticket and pick everything up for you. ***TEXT/EMAIL THEM YOUR QR CODE.***
But the party continues till 10PM!
TICKETS
You MUST print a copy of your ticket or have with you or on your phone. Tickets are transferable and not refundable. You can give your ticket to a friend to use if you cannot attend the event.
ROUTE
Recommend times and featured entertainment for each bar will be sent out before the event.
DRESS CODE
We recommend wearing green or you may get pinched by a leprechaun! Costume prizes for the most festively dressed participant.
ID
Government issued ID is required! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Reach out to info@merevents.com
\****For further info, refer the Eventbrite Invite. We may have already answered one of your questions, see our FAQs.***
Exploring Ethiopian Culture Through Cuisine at Enatye
Food is one of the most meaningful ways to experience culture — and Ethiopian cuisine is rooted in community, tradition, and bold, layered flavors.
Join the Global Food & Culture group as we gather at Enatye Ethiopian Restaurant to explore traditional dishes served on injera. If you’re open to sharing, we can create a few shared platters so everyone can sample a variety of dishes — but individual ordering is perfectly fine too.
Enatye is a small restaurant and does not make reservations so they recommended the 2-4 pm time frame. We’re initially capping this at 12 guests to keep the experience comfortable and conversational. If interest is strong and the restaurant can accommodate, we may open additional spots. The good news is that they will bill each of us separately!
Come hungry. Come curious. And come ready to connect around the table.















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