Then visit the kitchen of one of Washington's top dining establishments as the staff preps for lunch, observe the lunch service, and then sit down with one or two other participants at a comfortable table in the dining room for your own delicious repast. Restaurant choices include Al Tiramisu, Bobby Van's Steakhouse, Butterfield 9, Charlie Chiang's, Galileo, Christopher Marks, Goldoni, Les Halles, Oceanaire, Sea Catch, Taberna del Alabardero, Teatro Goldoni, The Mark, and others. After lunch, meet with local cookbook authors for book signings and talks about cookbook writing. The day's finale is an elegant afternoon dessert tea. Bus departs at 8 a.m. from the Mayflower Hotel to D.C. Central Kitchen and return to Mayflower Hotel.
Participants provide their own transportation to assigned restaurants and to tea.
Two to four participants will be assigned to each restaurant. All sites are located in Washington, D.C.Lunch and afternoon tea included. You can help hoist the sails, steer, and dredge for oysters. 8 a.m. by bus from the Mayflower Hotels DeSales St. entrance. Bistro breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.