WASHINGTON DC: Last Minute Locally-Inspired Holiday Gift Guide for DMV Gourmands

The holidays are here and residents in the DMV are either wrapping up their holiday shopping sprees or for a few procrastinators - just getting started! Luckily a slew of local chefs, restaurants, and local artisans are stepping up to share locally-inspired holiday gift ideas perfect to give with that special gourmands in their lives.


**TOP SHELF ELF: ITALIAN-INSPIRED LOCAL LIQUEURS MADE IN WASHINGTON DC **
Don Ciccio & Figli
6031 Kansas Ave NW
Washington DC 20011
(202) 957-7792
www.donciccioefigli.com
@donciccioefigli

The holiday season is here, and Amalfi Coast native turned Washingtonian Francesco Amodeo of Washington DC-based Don Ciccio & Figli is ready to help make spirits bright by offering some of his beautiful Italian-inspired liquers including his popular Nocino (green walnut liqueur), Concerto, Mandarinetto, Fennel, Prickly Pear, two brand new aperitifs - Cinque and Luna Amara Bitter - and an assortment of stunning amari. All liqueurs, amari, and aperitifs are available at his tasting room located in Washington DC (6031 Kansas Avenue, Washington DC) - open every Saturday 1-5pm - or for purchase at dozens of notable wine and spirit shops throughout the DMV - specific shops listed on Don Ciccio & Figli's website.


* *EXPERIENCE SPAIN WITHOUT LEAVING THE DMV by ENJOYING A LIVELY CIDER DINNER**
SER
1110 North Glebe Road
Arlington VA, 22201
(703) 746-9822
www.SER-Restaurant.com
@SERRestaurant

For those looking to share an interactive and memorable culinary experience, SER Restaurant in Ballston is offering a four-course ‘Txotx Ritual’ Cider Dinner for groups of up to six guests, available once a week on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. During the dinners, guests are seated at SER’s coveted Kitchen Counter where they will indulge in a traditional Basque family-style cider meal prepared by Executive Chef and co-owner Josu Zubikarai. With a front row view to the kitchen, guests will watch Chef prepare their meal and watch members of SER’s team crack open a cider bottle featuring Urbitarte Cider al Txotx. SER’s Txotx Ritual Dinners are priced at $80 per person and feature an all-inclusive four-course tasting menu (including cider, gratuity, and taxes). Reservations in advance are required. To learn more about SER’s Ritual Cider Dinners or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.ser-restaurant.com/-txotx--ritual-dinners-.html or call (703) 746-9822.


** DATE NIGHT DINNER DEAL FOR DUOS **
2941 Restaurant
2941 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church VA, 22042
(703) 270-1500
www.2941.com
@2941Restaurant

Turn your date nights into divine decadence - and with a deal - at 2941 Restaurant this winter by enjoying their signature 5-course tasting menu available on Thursday and Friday nights only for $65 per person with a $45 optional wine pairing. Guests will relax by 2941's two fireplaces and indulge in a delicious dining experience surrounded by waterfalls, award-winning artwork, and koi ponds. This holiday season, 2941 fans can gift themselves or someone special that might need a relaxing and delicious date night out.


** GELATO OF THE MONTH CLUB - THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING **
Dolci Gelati
1420 8th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-1287
www.dolcigelati.net
@DolciGelati

Dolci Gelati at City Market at O is excited to bring gelato lovers alike the ultimate gelato club card, Dolci Gelati ‘Gelato of the Month Club’. Purchase the Gelato of the Month Club Card and each month of the year, receive a pint of gelato of your choice! Priced at $80, Dolci lovers can pick up the card at the City Market at O location or purchase online. Available year-round but also the perfect stocking stuffer for this holiday season!


** GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY **
Sips & Suppers
January 23rd & 24th 2016
www.sipsandsuppers.org
@SipsSuppers

Tis the season for gift giving, but what better way to spread holiday cheer than with a gift that gives back to our community and those in need. Washington DC-based philanthropic partners DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table come together for the 8th year in a row to host Sips and Suppers on January 23rd and 24th 2016. The annual fundraising event has become one of DC’s biggest culinary weekends and brings over 75 of the country’s leading chefs and artisans together to help in the fight against hunger and poverty in the DC community. Tickets are the perfect gift for family, friends and all the DC food lovers, and a wonderful way to give back to the community.

SIPS
When: Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Where: Newseum (555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW; Washington, DC)
Ticket price: $95 per person, general admission before January 11th
$125 per person, general admission after January 11th
$200 per person, VIP admission

For tickets visit https://2016sips.eventbrite.com
All proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table: $70 of the ticket price is tax deductible; $115 is tax deductible for the VIP ticket.

SUPPERS
When: Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Where: In over 30 homes throughout the DC metro area
Ticket price: $600 per person
For tickets visit https://suppers2016.eventbrite.com

Make a Weekend of it!
Special combined ticket price for Sips & Suppers: $645 per person
Tickets: https://suppers2016.eventbrite.com