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Cheers to HOB III
By Warren Rojas / Roll Call-Heard on the Hill
Two of the most powerful women in the D.C. hospitality-verse have made it their mission to generously feed and artfully intoxicate Capitol Hill. And that’s exactly what will happen when Hank’s Oyster Bar takes up residence at 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE later this summer.
Award-winning chef/restaurateur Jamie Leeds and renowned “mixtress” Gina Chersevani (last seen appeasing barflies at PS 7’s) will be tag-teaming Leeds’ latest seafood spot. Hank’s on the Hill will continue many traditions established at its earlier iterations — Leeds’ flagship restaurant is in Dupont Circle, and she’s crossed the river into Old Town Alexandria — while also breaking new ground. READ MORE
WE’RE HEADING TO ZOOFARI!
Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge is a proud partner of the Zoo’s annual fundraiser, ZooFari. ZooFari has been called D.C.’s “foodie event of the year,” and the lineup features more than 100 of the area’s finest restaurants. Add fine wines, fabulous entertainment, animal demonstrations, and a great silent auction, all in the wild setting of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, and you have the recipe for a delicious evening. Find out more at fonz.org/zoofari.htm.
Half Price Raw Bar Every Night at Our Dupont Location
Every night from 10 pm to midnight Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge offers half-priced raw bar (Oysters, Clams, Ceviche & Old Bay Shrimp) in our Dupont Circle location. Stop by and enjoy a late night snack with us!
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Announces 2012 RAMMY Award Nominees
The “Oscars of DC Restaurants” Names Finalists for Annual Restaurant Awards
WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2012) – Hundreds of the Washington, DC metropolitan area’s top restaurateurs, chefs and key restaurant industry players gathered tonight as the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the nominees for its annual RAMMY Awards. This evening’s Nomination Party, hosted at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC, is a highly anticipated yearly event, second only to the Restaurant Awards Gala, The RAMMYS, to be held on June 24, 2012 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. READ MORE
Open for lunch on Fridays in Old Town AND DC 11:30am-3pm
You’ve been asking for it, and now you’ve got it! DUPONT’S lunch menu features some of your favorites, such as our award winning Lobster Roll or delicious Oyster Po’boy! OLD TOWN’S menu offers up tasty lunch AND brunch items!
Oyster Po'Boy
Check Jamie out on NBC’s Non-Stop Foodie!
View more videos at: http://nbcwashington.com.
WCR 2012 Scholarship and Internship Program Now Live!
Visit www.womenchefs.org to browse this year’s incredible opportunities to build your experience, education and career. Included again this year are:
- Scholarships at top culinary schools in the nation
- Internships alongside the finest Women Chefs and Restaurateurs in the world
- Professional development with world-renowned experts and mentors
Explore exciting opportunities all over the world- China, Italy, France, Ireland, Scotland, and throughout the United States.
Apply online using our simple application process. Remember, you must be a current WCR member to apply. If you are not, you can join now by clicking here.
WCR awarded over 42 scholarships
and internships in 2011
…don’t miss out in 2012!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the WCR at 877-927-7787 or by email .
WE NOW TAKE LARGE PARTY RESERVATIONS FOR 6 OR MORE IN OUR NEW YACHT ROOM. CALL 202-462-4265.
For folks who are less than 6, we have a “call ahead” policy. Just call us about 30 minutes before you’re headed in and we’ll put you on the list!
Best of DC Dining
Best of D.C. Dining Chef Jamie Leeds brings the best of Maine to both Hank’s locations, which are either the swankiest lobster shacks ever or the most casual fancy fish places. Start with a selection of half-shell bivalves, then move on to the lobster roll, which is squishy and sweet.