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REGISTRATION OPEN: Kinamot Feast

Registration is open for our authentic Filipino kinamot feast at Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly in Rockville on Thursday, April 20, 2023. After the great success of our at-home kinamot event, we’re excited to be experiencing this tradition in person with Chef Javier Fernandez.

Explore the Wines of Italy

Sunday, April 2, 2023

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Add to Calendar Sunday, April 2, 2023 1:30 PM Sunday, April 2, 2023 4:00 PM Lupo Verde Restaurant

You are invited to join the Washington, D.C. Bailliage for our first Mondiale event of 2023 – an exploration of the wines of Italy. Here’s how it works:

Each attendee brings a bottle of wine from Italy – red, white, rosé, still, sparkling – it’s your choice. We’ll put the wines into unmarked bags and then everyone will taste each wine and make notes on their impressions, such as nose, palate, and overall quality. Lupo Verde will provide light food (appetizer, entrée, and dessert served family style) to accompany our oenological discoveries.

After the tastings, we’ll vote on our favorites, and finally reveal each wine. Each participant may have the opportunity to briefly share information about the wine they brought and why they chose it, such as the producer, year, grape variety, and price point, as well as what distinguishes their wine– an interesting winemaker or history of the winery, notable locale or terroir, or perhaps how you discovered it. Certified Sommelier Chevalier Marc Mancher will guide our discussion.

It promises to be a delicious, fun, and educational afternoon with fellow fans of Italian wines!

America/New_York Explore the Wines of Italy

Celebrate Spring with a Kinamot Feast

Thursday, April 20, 2023

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Add to Calendar Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 PM Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:00 PM Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly

Join the Bailliage of Greater Washington as we gather to enjoy a spectacular feast prepared by Chef Javier Fernandez. Known as Kinamot, this elaborate meal is served on a bed of banana leaves and white rice and is typically eaten with your hands! It is a communal food experience which embodies the “food is love” ethos of the Philippines. Chef Fernandez will join us to discuss his cuisine and answer your questions. The feast will be paired with authentic Filipino beer and desserts from Gwenie’s Pastries, owned by the chef’s sister.

America/New_York Celebrate Spring with a Kinamot Feast

2023 Induction and Holiday Gala

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Add to Calendar Tuesday, December 12, 2023 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 12, 2023 11:30 PM InterContinental The Willlard

Save the date — Tuesday, December 12, 2023 –for the bailliage’s annual induction ceremony and gala dinner at the Willard InterContinental. This black-tie event is a highlight of the holiday season! Details to follow.

America/New_York 2023 Induction and Holiday Gala

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