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Wine Tastings at The Italian Store- Arlington, VA

Oct 11, 2008 11:30-3pm Alberto Panella of Grappoli Imports (owner)
Oct 18, 2008 11-4pm Italian handbag collection with Mario Romano from
Florance, Italy
Oct 24, 2008 3-6pm Owner of Castello Di Selvole from Tuscany, Italy
Nov 1, 2008 11:30-3:30 Monsieur Touton Selection wine expert
Nov 8, 2008 11:30-3:30 John Kraushaar; National Imports Director
Nov 15, 2008 11:30-3:30 Todd Ruby, Italian wine/bicycle enthusiast

See Events for more info

Dining Events at Dino

Truffle Dinner
Sunday November 16, 2007

The second annual truffle dinner at Dino will offer 7 courses, 5 of which will feature the white truffle and two which will contain either black or burgundy truffles, depending on which is in season.

Highlights of the menu include the classic Risotto with White truffle,
Scallop in the Shell with a Black or Burgundy Truffle Butter Sauce, Wild
Boar Strip Loin with a Red Wine Sauce & White Truffles. There will be
two wine flights available, Damned Good for $49 and Even Better for $99.
The Menu
*Reservations are by credit card only with a 7 day cancellation notice
required.

Dino's Happy Hour

As much as dino is known for its wine menu, we are also proud of our
innovative, artisan bar selections. Dino would like to now introduce
our new Bar Manager, one of DC's premiere drink makers, Scott Palmer.
Scott is also a food fanatic and has, so far, been a wonderful addition
to Dino.

Starting Sunday October 26, every Sunday thru Friday
from 5:30 to 7:00pm we will offer our Italian style happy hour. Every
3 or more food items will be available for your snacking pleasure complements of Dino. These will include house made pates and
sausages, crostini with assorted toppings, salumi and cheeses just as
you would find during "l'ora d'aperitivi" at some of our favorite bars
in Italy (especially Bar alle Logge in Montalcino)! Also offered is a 25% discount on all spirits and wine purchased during
the happy hour, including Five Families {An Italian spin on the Manhattan} as well as Dino favorites.

SPECIAL PREVIEW: Happy hour preview will be starting this Wednesday,
October 22 thru Friday October 24 as we "play around" with our food
offerings.

Mushroom Menu

Our Mushroom Menu still runs thru October 26 and it's a lot of fun. 5
courses for $48. Thru October 26.
The Menu
To Reserve

Restaurants

Washington D.C.

Al Crostino
1324 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-797-0523
alcrostino.com
CiaoDC Tip: True to the name of the restaurant, the crostini are to die for!

Cafe Milano
3251 Prospect St. NW, Washington, DC 20007
202-333-6183
cafemilano.net
Style: Southern Italian

D'Acqua
801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004
dacquadc.com

Dino
3435 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
202-686-2966
dino-dc.com
Style: “Rustic Italian featuring the flavors of Venice and Southern Tuscany (Montalcino)”

CiaoDC Tip: Check their website for special features including fixed price menus on Mondays and Tuesdays ($30.08/person) and 33% off wines over $50 on Sundays and Mondays.

Il Mulino
1110 Vermont Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20005
202-293-1001
ilmulino.com
Style: Abruzzo

Luigino
1100 New York Avenue, NW (Corner of 12th & H Streets)
Washington, DC 20005
202-371-0595
luigino.com
Style: Northern Italian

Mezza Luna Restaurant
& Toscana Catering
1140 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-429-8889
mezzalunadc.com
toscanacateringdc.com

Pasta Mia
1790 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-328-9114
Style: Italian, pasta only
CiaoDC Tip: Don't bother asking for adjustments, everything comes with cheese on it!

Sesto Senso
1214 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
202-785-9525
sesto.com
CiaoDC Tip: Menu of specials changes regularly and always includes some homemade pastas.

Sette
1666 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-483-3070
setteosteria.com
Style: Southern Italian CiaoDC Tip: Adding the buffalo mozzarella to your pasta is definitely worth the extra $3

Teatro Goldoni
1909 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
202-955-9494
teatrogoldoni.com
Style: “in the spirit of Venice”

Tosca
1112 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
202-367-1990
toscadc.com
Style:“Contemporary northern Italian cuisine”
CiaoDC Tip: A good portion of waitstaff speaks Italian

Northern Virginia

Ala Lucia
703-836-5123
315 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314
alalucia.com

Bebo
2250 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202
703-412-5077
robertodonna.com
Style: Northern/Piedmontese

Geranio
722 King Street, Old Town Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-0088
geranio.net
Style: Modern Italian with seasonal local ingredients.

Landini Brothers
115 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-8404
landinibrothers.com
Style: Northern Italian/ Tuscan

Rustico
827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-221-5051
rusticorestaurant.com

Sette Bello
2101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
703-351-1004
settebellorestaurant.com
CiaoDC Tip: Asked to be seated in the Enoteca to get a taste of the antipasto bar and some instruction on Italian wines.

Italian Specialties

A. Litteri
517-519 Morse St NE, DC
202-544-0184
litteris.com
Similar to the Italian store, this Italian grocery and deli has everything from pasta to sauce, meats, cheeses, wines and more. They also have a great selection of dolci (sweets) and a friendly staff to help you find what you need.

Catania Bakery
1404 N. Capitol St., DC 20002
202-332-5135
cataniabakery.com
Supplying bread and biscotti to many of DC's finest Italian restaurants, the Catania Bakery is open to retail customers on Saturdays from 6AM to 1PM and serves up some of the best croissants and pastries in the District. But be sure to get there early because they often sell out before noon!

Dolci Gelati
Available at the National Zoo & Vace Italian Deli in Cleveland Park
Pastry Chef Gianluigi
202-257-5323

The Italian Store
3123 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22201
703-528-6266
italianstore.com
Featuring a variety of pizzas, Italian deli meats and sandwiches, along with a large selection of Italian wines and cheeses, the Italian store is the perfect place to pick up your next meal or the imported products that will help you make your next meal fantastico.

Mangialardo & Sons Inc. Italian Deli
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, DC 20003
202-543-6212
This old-fashioned carryout sub shop and deli has been doing business since the 1950s. Tony Mangialardo (owner) and his crew only accept cash, but the 8-inch sub you get for less than $7 is worth it.

Pupatella Neapolitan Food Cart
Corner of Stuart and 9th: outside Ballston Metro Station, Arlington, VA
Brings authentic Neapolitan street food to the Ballston neighborhood.
pupatella.com

Vace Italian Deli
3315 Connecticut Ave NW, DC 20008
202-363-1999
-and-
4705 Miller Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816
301-654-6367
vaceitaliandeli.com
Boasting homemade fresh and frozen pasta, this family-run deli also has a wide array of wines and Italian groceries. The DC location is just a few blocks from the Cleveland Park Metro Station.

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