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Volunteer Event: The Neighborhood Farm Initiative!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Richard Naples

Come volunteer at the Neighborhood Farm Initiative  and help maintain their organic, urban garden right here in DC! We will be planting, weeding, and working compost piles in the (hopefully) warm morning hours, followed by our usual deliciousness in the form … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at the 2013 Annual Winter Potluck

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Riva

Riva Soucie is a freelance food writer and staff writer for Public Affairs at the Embassy of Canada. In addition to volunteering with Slow Food DC, she’s a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and founding member of the Canadian Association for Food … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour Fundraiser for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Richard Naples

As we enter the holiday season, we have much to be thankful for. Our incredible Slow Food community turned out in great numbers for the Snail of Approval Awards, and for that we are very thankful. The days that followed … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Snail Awards Celebration a Delicious Success

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Ibti

Marathon-related traffic and imminent hurricane and unreliable public transportation notwithstanding, DC-area food lovers came together last Sunday to enjoy — and celebrate! — some of the best food and drink our region has to offer. What better way to honor … Continue reading →

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2012 Snail of Approval Awards

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Richard Naples

Now that the tallies have been counted and the winners selected, we are proud to announce the recipients of the 2012 Snail of Approval Awards! The Snail of Approval program is our way of recognizing the local eateries and artisans that … Continue reading →

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Shrubs

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Richard Naples

Have you heard of a shrub? As co-sponsors of Eat Local First Week, Slow Food DC was lucky enough to have a booth at the Farm to Street festival on the only cold rainy Saturday this July. And beyond just … Continue reading →

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Join Slow Food DC for Eat Local First DC, a Weeklong Celebration of Local Food – July 14-21

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Josh Glasstetter

Slow Food DC is proud to be a part of Eat Local First DC, a weeklong celebration of local food, including our local farms, restaurants, chefs and independent retailers. There will be wide variety of events – like a garden … Continue reading →

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Don’t just scream for icecream: make it!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Ibti

I first heard the word Presidium during my time at Slow Food International’s Terra Madre conference in 2010. I recall sampling Presidio goat cheese and brought my dad back some Presidio olives from the Salone del Gusto (which translates roughly … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Tasting and Tour at Moorenko’s in Silver Spring, MD

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Josh Glasstetter

Beat the heat with this hands-on ice cream event. The group will participate in crafting a unique flavor, which you’ll get to nominate with the purchase of your ticket. The most creative one will be selected and made during the … Continue reading →

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Snail of Approval Nominations closed

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Richard Naples

The nomination period for the 2012 Snail of Approval awards has ended. We’d like to thank everyone who nominated an eatery or producer. Up next, Slow Food DC will be going over the nominees and finalizing the winners. Planning is … Continue reading →

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