“Masters Of The #CraftBeer Universe” {Craft Brewers Conference 2013} March 26th-29th @SmithCommonsDC 1245 H. ST. NE, 20002
«•» http://MOTCBU.COM «•» Hosts, Breweries, Info., Etc.
“In our continued effort to spread the gospel of good beer, we invite you to join us for The Masters of The #CraftBeer Universe @SmithCommonsDC, our incredible four day event series, (March 26-29th) during this year’s Craft Brewers Conference. The Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America® is presented by the Brewers Association, a recognized leader in the national and international brewing arena. All of the events at Smith Commons are free to the public and will feature rare brews, industry leaders, live music, and great food pairings. All events will be held between 7pm and 10pm, on their respective nights. We ask that, by the power of grayskull, you please RSVP » Here http://motcbu.eventbrite.com/
Tuesday, March 26
Hop Kitchen (Hop Symposium) – DCBeer.com Music By: DJ Mathias
JT Smith // Brewers Association of Maryland
Bill Debaun // DCBeer.com
Josh Hubner, The Reverend JP
Bill Jusino & Mike Tonsmeire // DC Homebrewers Club
Matty Gilliland & John Gartner // New Belgium Brewing
John Fleury // dcist.com
Chase Harrison // DrinkDC.com
Brian Strumke // Stillwater Artisanal Ales
W.A.B.A. // Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Wednesday, March 27
The Draft Magazine Mash-In – Draft Magazine Music By: DJ Skim
Mike McGarvey & Dave Coleman // 3 Stars Brewing Co.
Ted Whitney // Avery Brewing Co.
Larry & David Bell // Bells Brewery Inc
Taylor Smack, Mandi Smack & Matt Nucci // Blue Mountain Brewery
Erika Rietz, Chris Staten & Trevor Cravens // Draft Magazine
Tom & John Knorr // Evolution Craft Brewing Company
Dave Engbers // Founders Brewing Co.
Patrick Conway // Great Lakes Brewing Company
Brett VanderKamp & Dave White // New Holland Brewing
Chad Melis & Jim Weatherwax // Oskar Blues Brewery
Mitch Steele // Stone Brewing Co.
Thursday, March 28
The BeerAdvocate Boil – Music By: DJ Money
Justin Cox & Will Durgin // Atlas Brew Works
Rob Tod & Suzy Woods // Allagash Brewing Company
Jason & Todd Alström // BeerAdvocate
John McDonald // Boulevard Brewing Company
Phil Leinhart & Steven Cardello // Brewery Ommegang
David Walker & John Bryan // Firestone Walker Brewing
Jim Caruso & Matt Brophy // Flying Dog Brewery
Matty Gilliland // New Belgium Brewing Company
Grant McCracken // Samuel Adams
Terence Sullivan // Sierra Nevada Brewing
& A Few Surprises!
Friday, March 29
Revisionist History (Closing Show) – Music By: DJ Sam Warren
collin o’brien // Clockwise, Push Showroom
Marquis Perkins // D.C. Arts Commission
Katie Warren // GoKateShoot.com
Peter Chang & Brandon Hill // No Kings Collective
Philippa Hughes // Pink Line Project
Quincy Jones, Billy Shaw, Rusty Ryan // Prepster Punk
Alexander Gorman, Richard Owens // The Good Kin
Eric Schultz // Thirst DC
Live Performance by Gallons 2 Ounces & Track
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Smith Commons & Our Two Year Anniversary Party
In the Dining Room, we’re offering two seatings for our special New Year’s Eve $60 dinner menu (detailed below): 6:30–8 p.m. and 9–10:30 p.m. Reservations can be made here >> http://bit.ly/k1Gsnf
The Public House (complimentary admission) on levels two and three will open at 6 p.m. with live entertainment, complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres, and a special cocktail menu. Live music by The Bob Butta Quartet until 10:30 p.m., and then DJ Flufftronix (Philadelphia) will keep the party going until 3 a.m. Complimentary Moët Champagne will be served at midnight.
Happy New Year & Happy 2nd Anniversary to Smith Commons!
—– NYE Dining Menu —–
Three-Course Menu
$60 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Add ons
$12 Glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne
$10 Glass of Newton Cabernet or Chardonnay
Starters (Choice of…)
Pork & Veal Pâté
Roasted Royal Trumpet & Bleached Mushroom, Quail Egg, Cornichon Pickled Gherkins, Melba Toast, Dijon Mustard, Sage & Parsley, Orange Marmelade
Lobster Bisque
Macedoine of Roasted Lobster Tail & Crema Latina
Roasted Beet Salad
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Saffron & Beet Risotto, Brunoise of Beets, Confit Baby Fennel, Fennel Pollen Spuma, Balsamic Reduction, Beet Powder
Sous Vide Fennel Salad
Parsnip Puree, Water Cress
Entrees (Choice of…)
Potato Crusted Halibut
Stuffed Ziti, Roasted Red Pepper Relish, Sauté Swiss Chard, Vichyssoise Spuma
Texas Antilope
Gold Leaf, Potato au Gratin, Haricot Verts, Hibiscus Flower, Au Jus
Sous Vide Angus Tenderloin
Black Truffles, Lobster Butter Crust, Green Yukon Gold Mash, Creamy Shiitaki Puree, Crimini Mushroom Powder, Espelette Pepper, Tellicherry Black Pepper Jus
Roulade of Rabbit Loin
Biryani Stuffed Pimento, Red Current & Goose Berry Chutney, Cherry Peppers & Wild Berry Coulee, Brussels Sprout Petals, Moscato Cream Sauce
Stuffed Tofu Box
Curried Quinoa, Baby Vegetables, Fried Tofu, Virgin Salad, Tom Yum Sauce
Sweets (Choice of…)
Amano Chocolate Desert
Raspberry Cheese Cake
Additional options may be added to this menu. Reservations can be made here >> http://bit.ly/k1Gsnf
President Barack Obama Dines at Smith Commons With Contest Winners
via Ken Thomas (AP) WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is meet with three winners of a campaign contest and their guests for dinner at a restaurant in a popular Washington neighborhood.
Obama’s motorcade took him to Smith Commons Dining Room and Public House on Friday in the city’s H Street neighborhood, which has undergone redevelopment in recent years. He was having dinner with supporters from North Carolina, Ohio and Colorado, three battleground states in next month’s election.
The dinner was part of the campaign’s “Dinner with Barack” series offering meals with the president to boost online contributions for the 2012 campaign.
Obama’s special dinner guests were Kimberley Cathey of Greensboro, N.C., and her husband, Ron; Mario Orosa of North Canton, Ohio, and his wife, Deidra; and Joe Laliberte of Colorado Springs, Colo., and his mother, Patti.
• #CraftClubHouse at H St. Festival
Live Music + $5 Food, Brew & Spirits!
Sept. 15th Noon to 7pm •
#CraftClubHouse made possible by Brewery Ommegang, Bulleit Bourbon, & Ketel One Vodka || $5 Food, Brew & Spirits!
The Smith Commons #CraftClubHouse will be a mini-festival [curated by DCtoBC & TEAMBBC*], within the H St. festival, celebrating craftsmanship. In addition to the activities going on inside of Smith Commons, we will also erect a stage in the adjacent lot with live performances from some amazing local musicians (see below). Local craftsmen “Good Kin” will be on site with their latest apparel, alongside “BroccoliCity” a local organic lifestyle collective. The #DCBrews gang from 3 Stars Brewing Co. and the DC Homebrewers Club will be on-site brewing the coveted White House Honey Ale. We almost forgot to mention the moon-bounce.
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H Street Festival is an annual street festival designed to showcase the unique qualities of this vibrant Washington, DC community. There will be six blocks of Urban Fun including live music, patio cafes, art displays, fashion shows and much more. This year the crowd should reach over 50,000 attendees. http://hstreet.org/events/festival/
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Festival Food Selections $5
Curry Potatoes & English Pea Puff
mint basil pesto, date chutney
Arancini di Riso (Fried Risotto)
habanero sauce, curry aioli
Confit Yuca & Potato Frites
chipotle mayo, ranchero sauce
Gochujung Chicken Skewers
tetsuya, kimchi
BBQ Ribs (pork or beef)
smith bbq sauce
Fried Tuna Rolls
mango chutney, avocado
Shrimp Falafel
romesco, raisin, serano rouille
Kobe Hot Dog
banana peppers, peppadew relish, carmelized onion, romesco
Marshmallow & Strawberry Fondue
chocolate
Smith Cotton Candy
Tres Leches Cake
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Festival Draught Beer $5
Ommegang Witte ABV: 5.1%
Belgian White (Witbier) // Cooperstown, New York USA
Ommegang BPA ABV: 6.2%
Belgian Pale Ale // Cooperstown, New York USA
Ommegang Rare Vos ABV: 6.5%
Belgian Amber Ale // Cooperstown, New York USA
Flying Dog Underdog ABV: 4.7%
Atlantic Lager // Frederick, Maryland USA
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple ABV: 5%
Cider // Cincinnati, ohio USA
House of Shandy curious traveler ABV: 5%
shandy // Burlington, Vermont USA
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Festival Spirits Selection $5
Tarboro Viking
Bulleit Bourbon, Ginger Lime Syrup, Bitters, Club Soda
James Brown Derby
Bulleit Bourbon, Grapefruit Honey Syrup
Malaysian Kei Watermelon Smith
ketel One Vodka, Ginger Lime syrup,
Watermelon Puree, Club Soda
Greyhound Double Dutch Bus
Ketel One Vodka, Grapefruit Honey Syrup
Isla
Atlantico Rum, Ginger Lime Syrup, Club Soda
Smith Sangria $5
White Wine, Triple Sec, Fresh Fruit, Simple Syrup
#CraftClubHouse
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beyond modern
@BeyondModern
http://twitter.com/BeyondModern
http://beyondmodern.bandcamp.com/
http://www.facebook.com/BeyondModern
http://soundcloud.com/beyond_modern
mathias
http://mathias1982.wordpress.com/
https://twitter.com/Mathias301
http://www.facebook.com/chocolatebronson
gavin/nacey of nouveau riche
@NouveauRicheDC + @gavinholland + @nacey
http://twitter.com/NouveauRicheDC
http://www.nouveaurichedc.com/
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2011/events/event_MS14465
http://bit.ly/hlcyWp
ra the mc
@RAtheMC + @HouseStudioDC
http://twitter.com/RAtheMC
http://on.mtv.com/bLfb98
http://mtvhv.com/Omhwqd
http://www.rathemc.net/
rdgldgrn
@RDGLDGRN
http://twitter.com/RDGLDGRN
http://www.rdgldgrn.com/
http://soundcloud.com/rdgldgrn
http://youtu.be/N5vjNebidYM
redline graffiti
@RedLineGraffiti
http://twitter.com/RedLineGraffiti
http://redlinegraffiti.bandcamp.com/
http://bit.ly/JpUwnH
http://bit.ly/Np2vaZ
reesa renee
@ReesaRenee + @TeamReesaRenee + @Pkaytheproducer
http://twitter.com/ReesaRenee
iTunes http://bit.ly/RLCGy3
http://www.facebook.com/fanreesarenee
rock creek social club
@RockCreekSocial
http://twitter.com/rockcreeksocial
http://rockcreeksocialclub.com/
http://soundcloud.com/rockcreeksocialclub
http://vimeo.com/rockcreeksocial
http://www.facebook.com/RockCreekSocialClub
spicoli
@SpicoliDCtoBC
http://twitter.com/SpicoliDCtoBC
http://ridgemonthigh.tumblr.com/
http://soundcloud.com/jeff-spicoli
http://guestofaguest.com/tag/dj-spicoli/
tabi bonney
@tabiBonney
http://twitter.com/tabiBonney
http://www.youtube.com/user/tabiabue
http://tabibonney.bandcamp.com/
http://www.facebook.com/tabibonney
iTunes http://bit.ly/puyu7z
track
@AttrackTheWorld
http://twitter.com/AttrackTheWorld
http://track.bandcamp.com/
uptown xo
@UptownXO
http://twitter.com/UptownXO
http://uptownxo.bandcamp.com/
http://uptownxo.com/
http://www.facebook.com/xouptown
http://uptownxo.tumblr.com/
Itunes http://bit.ly/PqYqmD
urban cartel
@UrbanCartel + @thebeavers_UC + @bsackey_UC + @Team_UC + @Ayyjay_UC
http://twitter.com/UrbanCartel
http://exm.nr/MsV6pO
http://urbancartel.bandcamp.com/
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• #CommonsMondays •
Shake off your Monday blues with #CommonsMondays, our ongoing series of craft beer and music events. Stop by Smith Commons’ second floor every Monday starting at 5 p.m. for weekly brew promotions, “Smith Hour” food and drink specials, and the best DJs. It’s the perfect way to take the edge off the start of the workweek. Stay tuned for updates on featured beers and tune selectors.
No streetcar yet? Can’t find a cab? No worries. Uber has your #CommonsMondays transportation needs covered. Grab your iPhone or Android and download the Uber app. Use this promotional code — 1245HSTREET — when you sign up for $10 off your first ride.
