Wednesday, July 9, 2008

THURSDAY

· FARM MARKET CHEF EVENT: Cathal Armstrong, Chris Smith, Peter Smith, Derek Brown and Gina Chersevani offer tastings of local flavors. Organized by FreshFarm Markets. $75. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations required. U.S. Botanic Garden, 245 First St. SW. 202-362-8889 or http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org.

· WINE FESTIVAL: World wine and food pairings at eight stations. $10 donation suggested to benefit the Harvest for Health programs of the Capital Area Food Bank. 5-8 p.m. Whole Foods Market Georgetown, 2323 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-5393.

· FOOD SAMPLINGS:15 local vendors offer samples. Free. 3-7 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

· DEMONSTRATION AND LUNCH: Chef Jacques Haeringer of L'Auberge Chez Francois celebrates Bastille Day with a classic French lunch. Organized by the American Institute of Wine & Food. $115 nonmembers. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls. Reserve seats by contacting Laurie Bell by e-mail at LaurieSBell@aol.com, or call 703-757-6208.

· BALTIMORE CHEFS AND WINE EXPERIENCE: Sandra Pinckney of Food Network hosts an event offering wine seminars, chef tastings and book signings. $55. Noon-6 p.m. Tremont Grand, 225 N. Charles St., Baltimore. http://www.baltimorechefsandwine.org.

· GRILLING DEMO: Ris Lacoste, formerly of 1789 Restaurant, prepares food and offers samples. $10. Proceeds benefit American Diabetes Association. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reservations requested. Wagshal's Market, 4845 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-363-0884 or http://www.wagshals.com.

· SERVERS ' RACE: Ici Urban Bistro marks Bastille Day with a servers' race. French Wine Society will offer a complimentary wine tasting. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 806 15th St. NW. 202-730-8700 or http://www.iciurbanbistro.com.

· HOW TO SHOP: A registered dietitian helps evaluate nutritional content and healthful products. Organized by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department. $37.50 for nonresidents. 2-3:30 p.m. Location given when registering. 703-255-6360 or http://www.viennava.gov.

-- Leigh Lambert

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