Food.Fun.Stuff: While We're Away...

So much to do, so little time... JKGF will be out of commission next week:-( We will be back the following week with all your up to date foodie news:-) We wouldn't leave you hanging, however, without providing you with the "to do's" of next week. Check it:

On Monday, June 1, Everbody Wins DC (EWDC) will be holding its Chocolate for Literacy event @ Co Co Sala (*Ooo La La). Chocolate themed appetizers, desserts and drinks will fill the building alongside Live Art by Cargo Cult.

The Money: $50, Contributions will support EWDC with children's mentoring and literacy programs.
The When: June 1, 2009 from 7 pm-10 pm.
The Where: Co Co Sala, 925 F st., NW, Washington, D.C.

Then on Thursday, June 4, take a trip to Asia (*Not literally...). Stop in on the Asia After Dark which is the newest after hours series at the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries. The gallery is inviting young professionals to explore the arts of Asia, sip on some cocktails and mix/mingle to psychedelic grooves by emerging DJ's. Enjoy food tastings from area restaurants, dance performances, hands-on activities, spotlight tours and raffle prizes.

The Money: $15 in advance & $18 @ the door.
More Info?: Check here or here

Until June 7, you can visit Apartment Zero to see "Foodjects", which is a traveling show from Spain featuring unique culinary inventions. It's FREE!

The Where: Apartment Zero, 406 7th. st., NW, Washington, D.C. (202) 628-4067
More Info: www.apartmentzero.com

And Speaking of Unique Culinary Inventions...

Check out the neat cupcake holders that Hello Cupcake are selling these days. Named Cup-A-Cake's, these portable cupcake containers ensure you won't have smashed cupcakes especially when you've spent the hefty fee of $4 for one of these delightful delicacies.

The Money: $4.25
The Where: Hello Cupcake, 1351 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. (202)861-2253

And just in case you really miss us (*Because we are certainly going to miss you:-), go and enjoy a nice night breeze at one of these spots that are offering outdoor dining:

Cafe Atlantico (*We love, love, love this spot...now if we can get to that MiniBar...)
Evening Star Cafe (*Chef Artley's food creations are worth the trip up Route 1)
Proof (*90 Proof, We love the wine, you will too...try their beet salad...)
Zaytinya (*Mediterranean food, people watching and a nice breeze...sounds like something you're down for??)
Commonwealth (*One of our readers told us the fish and chips are a must, takes them back to a time they spent in London;-)

Does this sound like enough to keep your foodie hands full while we're gone?? We'll miss you, be back soon, Muah!

Picture source: http://www.usronline.org/staff/bogert/3rdGrade/sPirsos/index.htm