Tuesday, August 11, 2009

ThinkFoodGroup and Cafe Atlantico Present Rum Weekend

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From August 14th through 16th, José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup and the team at Café Atlantico invite Washingtonians to experience a summer getaway through a celebration of the Caribbean’s most famous spirit with the first annual Rum Weekend. Joined by special guest Ed Hamilton of the Ministry of Rum, Café Atlantico will offer rum flights, specialty cocktails and inspired menu items to guests during the Rum Weekend.

The celebration also features a complimentary rum tasting on Friday, August 14th and culminates in a rum dinner hosted by Ed Hamilton on Sunday, August 16th. On Sunday, August 16th, at 6:30 p.m., the Ministry of Rum’s Ed Hamilton will lead a rum dinner featuring four courses of island and rum-inspired dishes by Chef Terri Cutrino paired with handcrafted cocktails including the Navy Grog and Rum Punch as well as a selection of sipping rums to accompany dessert.

The rum dinner is priced at $75 per person including cocktails (tax and tip not included)
4:00-6:00pm
405 8th Street, NW
For reservations and information, call 202.393.0812.

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