Master Class at Asia Nine; Cashion's New Tasting Menu

EVENTWIRE—Chefs Paul Qui and Edward Lee, both cheftestapants from the current season of Top Chef, will be in town on March 31 at noon for an Asian fusion cooking class at Asia Nine. That's a little ways off, so you've got some good lead time to save up for tickets, which are $75 and include a demo, tasting and pairings. [EaterWire]

ADAMS MORGAN—The Washingtonian reports that Cashion's Eat Place is launching a six-course tasting menu that will be available on Friday and Saturday nights for $85 per person or $105 with wine pairings. It will kick off this very weekend. [The Washingtonian]

ARLINGTON—As of this past weekend, Melody Tavern is now all permitted up to host live music and thus will be hosting jazz and blues performances from now on — including a Sunday jazz brunch. [EaterWire]

CHARITYWIRE—The Washington Post checks in on how much money this past weekend's Saturday Night Sips and Sunday Night Suppers raised for DC Central Kitchen and Martha's Table. The verdict? So far about $235,000, with more still coming in. [WaPo]

Asia Nine [Photo: Yelp]