WASHINGTON DC: MetroCooking DC 2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Where to Shop & Score the Ultimate Gifts for Your Favorite Gourmands

Returning to Washington DC just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, the 11th annual MetroCooking DC show (www.MetroCookingDC.com  the region’s largest two-day culinary showcase taking place on December 3rd and 4th, 2016 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center – is ready to serve as one of the hottest holiday shopping destinations in the District for consumers looking to purchase gifts for their favorite gourmands.

Featuring gadgets and goodies from hundreds of specialty food exhibitors, here is a list of some of the most popular products to consider purchasing as holiday gifts this season for family, friends, and loved ones:

• 1. Green Pan Cookware - www.cookware-co.com  Booth number: 711
• 2. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works - www.saltworks.us  Booth number: 511
• 3. Gunter Wilhelm Knives - www.gunterwilhelm.com  Booth number: 604
• 4. Grillbot (battery powered grill cleaner) - www.grillbots.com  Booth number: 1205
• 5. Olivewood Art Forms - www.olivewoodartforms.com  Booth number: 429
• 6. Churncraft (homemade butter churner) - www.churncraft.com  Booth number: 632
• 7. Ajiri Tea - www.ajiritea.com  Booth number: 821
• 8. Tortuga Rum Cake - www.tortugarumcakes.com  Booth number: 1100
• 9. Nathan Miller Chocolate - www. nathanmillerchocolate.com  Booth number: 1328
• 10. Hank Sauces - www. hanksauce.com  Booth number: 1127
• 11. Serious Foodie - www.serious-foodie.com  Booth number: 714
• 12. Trisha’s Almond Toffee - www.trishasalmondtoffee.com  Booth number: 919

GIVE THE GIFT OF TICKETS TO EXPERIENCE METROCOOKING DC 2016

Show-goers will have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season and shop from aisles of specialty food products – many featuring some of the DC areas top gourmet purveyors – including a wide variety of holiday gift options, while experiencing live demos from James Beard honored celebrity chefs, partake in interactive and informative workshops, and enjoy book signings from some of the most celebrated culinary authors in our country; all included in a general admission ticket priced at $21.50 for Adults and $10 for Children Ages 4-12. The 11th edition of the event is organized by E.J. Krause & Associates. 

General admission tickets are priced at $21.50, which includes admission to the James Beard Stage; cooking classes, Beer, Wine & Spirits Garden, BBQ Bash and RAMW Grand Tasting Pavilion are special ticketed events and sold separately. VIP ticket packages are available, which will afford an exclusive meet and greet with Tom Colicchio, Jacques Pepin and/or Duff Goldman, plus access to additional ticketed special events. For additional information on MetroCooking DC 2016 or to purchase tickets, please visit www.MetroCookingDC.com, or via social media @MetroCookingDC.

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11th ANNUAL METROCOOKING DC SHOW

Saturday, December 3rd – Sunday, December 4th, 2016

Walter E. Washington Convention Center – Washington, DC

Hours: 10 am – 5:30 p.m. Dec 3; 10 am – 5 pm Dec 4

Ticket Prices: General Admission - $21.50 in advance; Children 4-12 - $10 in advance

Children under 4 free with paid adult