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Welcome to the National Capital Area Chapter!
The American Institute of Wine Food is a non-profit organization founded by Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, Richard Graff and others in 1981 to advance the understanding, appreciation and quality of what we eat and drink.
The National Capital Area Chapter is one of many across the United States. Along with our sister chapters and the national organization, we promote an exchange of ideas that benefit both professionals and ded.icated enthusiasts through publications and programs.
Membership is open to all. It is a wonderful way to meet knowledgeable people in the industry and simply a great way to meet others with common interests. We encourage you to attend one or two of our events as a guest.
Check out our upcoming events by clicking the ones highlighted on the calendar to get further details as they emerge.
Monday, August 11: This is an event you definitely won't want to miss!! The AIWF National Capital Area Chapter and Phillips Seafood will host the third annual "I Love Crab Cakes!" competition and fundraiser, overlooking the water. Click here for the event invitation... UPDATE!! Chef Richad Hetzler of Mitsitam Cafe will compete along with his sous chef Nate Auchter. Chef Moe Manzano from the National Press Club will also compete, and Nycci Nellis from TheListAreYouOnIt.com will return this year as a judge.
Saturday afternoon, August 23: The Chef and the Caribbean: A Rum Tasting Extravaganza, a fascinating afternoon of canapes by Peter Smith at PS 7's accompanied by a flight of four special rums from Mount Gay Rum, the world's oldest rum distillery. Stephanie Ridgway, Brand Specialist at Mount Gay, will will show us the way to a better understanding of what rum is, how it is made, and how to appreciate its comapatibility with good food.
Events in preparation include A Taste of Honey at Poste Moderne Brasserie with Chef Robert Weland, Nathan Erwin (Manager of the Smithsonian's Insect Zoo), and a local beekeeper and honey maker as we continue our series of "Tasting and Learning" events.
Keep tuned!
Please see our national organization's web page for more details on the AIWF's mission, national events, and links to our sister chapters.
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