Please join us at Biagio to enjoy DC resident Mark Parascandola’s photography. He will be showing a series of photographs of Spain, and you will have the pleasure of also indulging in a Spanish-wine tasting and chocolate tasting . — The exhibit lasts throughout the month of October, but this special wine and chocolate-tasting reception will be held at Biagio from on Thursday October 8th, 6 – 8:30 pm.

This reception is part of the month long activities planned by SpainDC. While enjoying his photography, you are welcomed to a complimentary Spanish wine tasting with another local company, Tradewinds Specialty Imports. At least 3 wines will be tasted that evening, all of which are award-winning, and top-rated, in their respective varietals!

Spain has more vineyard acreage than any other country in the world, and it was certainly no easy task searching for these wines as they made their virgin entry into the US … Luckily, all you have to do is trek across to Biagio on Thursday October 8th, 2009 6:00 – 8:30pm

The 3 wines being tasted are all available in Washington DC, and are exclusively distributed by Tradewinds. As you make your journey throughout Spain via Mark’s series of photos, we beg you to indulge with a specially selected flight of wines. The wines range from the more well known, to more secret, regions of Spain. Regardless, these are all celebrity wines making a splash in the US. Tradewinds’ wines have been the exclusive wine provider for a number of star-studded events including the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in DC, Taste of Tennis / US Open kick-off party in NY, White House Media Correspondent’s Weekend, as well as many private parties in DC.

Mark Parascandola is a photographer based in Washington DC with family roots in Almeria in the south of Spain.

Biagio Fine Chocolate provides the Washington, DC metropolitan area with the finest collection of artisanal chocolate from around the world, as well as from local chocolatiers. They are located on 18th street between the Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle neighborhoods. Address: 1904 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 (between T Street and Florida Avenue)

Tradewinds Specialty Imports Tradewinds Specialty Imports hand-selects the best Spanish wines from talented family wineries, bringing you distinctive, exclusive wines that are new to America.

Thursday, October 8
6:00 – 8:30

Studio B at Biagio Fine Chocolate
1904 18th Street NW (downstairs)
Washington DC
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As part of SPAINDC, La Tasca restaurant and The Society of Spain are teaming up with Martha’s Table to provide warm and authentic Spanish cuisine (free of charge) to local area senior citizens who are unable to move around easily to attend this month’s events.

It’s our little way of bringing SPAINDC and a little bit of Spain to those who otherwise might not get to many of the events located throughout the area.

Thank you, Martha’s Table and La Tasca!

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Martha’s Table’s mission is to help at-risk children, youth, families and individuals in our community improve their lives by providing educational programs, food, clothing, and enrichment opportunities. Volunteers are critical to the success of Martha’s Table. Volunteers range in age from elementary students to retirees. Schools, church groups, civic groups, business and law offices, employees from many businesses around the Washington DC metro area make up the corps of 4000 regular volunteers and the approximately 4000 additional individuals and groups that give occasional service. To learn more about volunteer activities or to schedule a time to volunteer please contact our Volunteer Assistant at 202-328-6608 or volunteer@marthastable.org.

La Tasca is a careful blend of everything about Spain. Warm décor, authentic cuisine and friendly hospitality. All these go together to create a unique and genuine atmosphere.  La Tasca has been described as being “so authentic that you won’t find anything better in Spain”. Restaurants Located at: Washington, DC – Penn Quarter, Arlington – Clarendon, Old Town Alexandria Rockville – Town Square and Baltimore – Inner Harbor.

October 24, 2009

Martha’s Table
2114 14th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009.

La Tasca
722 7th Street NW
Washington DC 20001

You’ll feel like you could be walking the streets of Spain; Sunday evenings at Vinoteca will have you stomping your feet to the beats of traditional, powerful flamenco music. Enjoy the guitar and vocals of Gerard Moreno and Richard Marlow as Sara Jerez gives a 2-3 hour flamenco performance. To really feel the flamenco vibe, all Spanish and South American wines are half off during the performance!

October, Sundays: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro
Northwest1940 11th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-332-9463
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http://www.vinotecadc.com

A guided, small-plates dinner presented by The Curious Grape’s own Certified Specialists of Wine* through some of Spain’s most delicious wines and famous regions, with fabulous food pairings!

October 24 , 6:30pm

The Curious Grape – Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington VA 22206
703-671-8700
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Join us for a free in-store seminar with winemaker, Andre Tamars that showcase the beautiful style of Spanish wine.  As always, food pairings will be provided by our very own Certified Specialist of Wine* and cheese/specialty food guru, Katie Park!  Reservations Required.

The Curious Grape
4056 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206Tel. 703.671.8700
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
6:00pm & 7:00pm

Giant Paella from Jaleo Restaurant.


Taste of  Bethesda
Del Ray Avenue
Berthesda, MD
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Oct 3, 2009
12:00pm