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GEORGETOWN— Opening date for the ShopHouse location in Georgetown is Monday, August 19. This is the area's second location of the Chipotle spinoff. [EaterWire]
PENN QUARTER— Learn to grill from the experts. Victor Albisu will launch a series of grilling classes at Del Campo. They'll kick off September 7 with the theme, "Upgrading Your Tailgate". Classes are $90 including beverages and instruction. [EaterWire]
METRO CENTER— The Willard Intercontinental Hotel is marking the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech with a gospel brunch later this month. On Aug 25, $132 gets guests a Southern-style brunch buffet with dishes like chicken and waffles and shrimp cocktail, along with gospel music, poetry and more. [EaterWire]
EVENT PLANNING— Tickets are going fast for the DC Beer Week kick-off event, HopChef. It's a food and beer pairing competition with competitors including Mad Fox's Andrew Dixon and Pizzeria Orso's Will Artley. It's all happening at LongvView Gallery. Tickets are $55 and available here. [EaterWire]
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