Grand Cru Wine Lounge Opening Night Party on Friday

I'm ecstatic about Friday night and the Grand Cru Wine Lounge Opening Night Party at the Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival.

If you are heading over let me know! It's not too late to get your tickets! Also I will be there on Saturday from noon to sixish.

Designed for those of you with a discerning palate and a passion for great wine and food, the Grand Cru Wine Lounge Opening Night Party features extraordinary vintages paired with delicious foods from the area’s top chefs. This kick-off to the Wine & Food Festival offers a sophisticated setting to allow intimate conversations with participating winemakers and chefs.

Hours:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Ticket Price:
$175 per person

The Restaurants:
Restaurants participating in the 2008 event include:

BLT Steak-
Chef D' Cuisine - Victor Albisu

Circle Bistro & Notti Bianche -
Chef Brendan Cox

Rustico Restaurant -
Chef Frank Morales and Beer Director Greg Engert

Cafe Trope -
Chef Howsoon Cham

1789 -
Chef Jake Lydon

Dino-
Chef Stephan Boillon

Proof -
Chef Haidar Karoum and Wine Director Sebastian Zutant

PS 7's -
Chef Peter Smith

Morrison-Clark Historic Hotel & Restaurant -
Executive Chef Janis Mclean

Damgoodsweet -
David Guas

i Gourmet

Equinox -
Todd Gray

Ici Restaurant -
Philippe Piel