Oktoberfest-Themed Meal Pairings at Ripple

CLEVELAND PARK— Oktoberfest comes to Ripple next week. The upscale D.C. eatery is offering a beer dinner in partnership with Allagash Brewing Company, of Portland, Maine. Executive Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley's creations will pair with five Allagash varieties. [EaterWire]

ADAMS MORGAN— It's not just for men. Women drink whiskey too and have played a major role in its development. That's the crux of what best-selling author Fred Minnick will cover when he hosts a whiskey party and book signing for his newest book "Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish Whiskey" at Jack Rose Dining Saloon. It all goes down Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. [EaterWire]

FAIRFAX— Live music, a beer garden and activities for kids like face painting are in store at the 9th Annual Merrifield Fall Festival, hosted by Mosaic on Sunday, Oct. 19. Matchbox and other restaurants will offer food specials for the festivities. [EaterWire]

ADAMS MORGAN— The space on 18th Street formerly known as Smoothie King is set to open next week as a new Japanese restaurant specializing in Donburi, according to Prince of Petworth. No exact date has been confirmed. [PoP]
—Dena Levitz

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