EATING

50%

DRINKING

25%

SIGHTSEEING

10%

FREE TIME

15%

Minibar

minibar by Jose Andres is this super-star chef’s flagship restaurant where chefs Katsuya Fukushima & Johnny Spero were each at one time the Chef-de-Cuisine .

Jose Andres was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2012 and he won the James Beard Outstanding Chef Award in 2011. His is also currently in consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize.

minibar by Jose Andres remains one of top representations of Spanish-style Modernist cooking in the world.

Reverie & Bantam King

Chef Johnny Spero is one of the rising stars of the Washington, DC culinary scene. We will explore where he has been as well as his wonderful, brand new restaurant, Reverie.

Chef Katsuya Fukushima was the original Chef-de-Cuisine at minibar. He is now operating three outstanding Japanese-influenced restaurants in Washington, DC. We will have Saturday lunch at Bantam King with Chef Fukushima followed by a cocktail at Daikaya.

barmini Cocktail Workshop

A special cocktail workshop at barmini.

barmini is Jose Andres’ cocktail lab next to minibar which celebrates classic cocktails and distinctly modern creations. It is DC’s premier cocktail destination. It is a learning center where chefs and bartenders collaborate and where heritage meets innovation.

Highlights

Restaurants

  • Reverie
  • minibar by Jose Andres
  • Bantam King
  • Daikaya
  • Columbia Room

Excursions

  • Saturday morning excursion (TBD)
  • Cocktail Workshop – barmini
Itinerary
Friday, May 3 Day 1, Arrive in Washington D.C. for two nights, cocktail reception, Dinner at Reverie (D)
Saturday, May 4 Day 2, Washington DC — Morning Excursion, Lunch at Daikaya, cocktail workshop at barmini, Dinner at Minibar (B,L,D)
Sunday, May 5 Day 3, Washington DC — Departure from DC
Breakfast (B) – 2, Lunch (L) – 1, Dinner (D) – 2
Included
  • 2 Overnights at a premium hotel
  • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
  • All Transportation within Washington DC
  • Tour Leaders Dr. John Sconzo & Charles Grabitzky
  • Comprehensive Sightseeing Including All Admissions
  • Tasting and Wine-Pairing Menus
  • All Taxes
Not Included
  • Airfare before or after trip
  • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Tips to tour, hotel staff
Accomodations

For this weekend we are staying a premium hotel for 2 nights.

$1795

A deposit of $395 is due to secure a place on the trip. Reservations are taken on a first-come / first-serve basis.

Single Supplement is $300.

Final payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour.

Please contact us for a Reservation Form.

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