Cooking Classes at DGS; Wawa Coming to Fairfax County

DUPONT CIRCLE— Ever wanted to make pickles at home, smoke salmon or pair pastrami with wine? DGS is ready to teach customers how to DIY. The restaurant is hosting a series of cooking classes on July 20, 27 and Aug. 3. With booze. They're priced at $30 each. [EaterWire]

DULLES— Get ready for hoagies, Fairfax County. Mike Neibauer reports Dulles will see the county's first Wawa convenience store from the gas station with a cult following. [WBJ]

U STREET— Industree's restaurant industry-related speaker series continues next Tuesday with a bunch of big name chefs signed up to speak: Kyle Bailey, Bertrand Chemel, Brian McBride, Andrew Markert, Todd Gray and Geoff Tracy. The event starts at 11 at the Howard Theater and features chefs and owners sharing war stories and lessons learned. Here's more. [EaterWire]

EVENT PLANNING— Eat Local First Week kicks off July 22. The event features farm-to-table restaurant deals, talks, themed happy hours, parties and more. [EaterWire]

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