2015 DC Eats
Far from turkey legs and funnel cake, and curated by Washington D.C.’s own celebrity chef José Andrés, DC Eats offers the most delicious festival food, drinks and sweets from the city’s most iconic restaurants.
Stay tuned for 2017 information. See below for the list of the 2015 food vendors.
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ALL 2015 DC Eats PARTNERS
- Amsterdam Falafelshop
- Beefsteak
- Ben's Chili Bowl
- Curley Q's BBQ
- Duke's Grocery
- Lemonade Love
- Maketto | Toki Underground
- Maki Shop
- Old Ebbitt Grill & The Hamilton
- Oyamel
- PEPE
- Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
- Pitango Gelato
- Proof, Estadio & Doi Moi
- Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company
- Shake Shack
- The Big Cheese
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Amsterdam Falafelshop is a top-it-yourself falafel restaurant, allowing customers to top their falafel from the garnish bar of over 22 toppings and sauces. At outdoor festivals, we bring our frying and full garnish bar to you! Started by Scott and Arianne Bennett in 2004, this little shop has become a favorite of DC’s foodies and visitors to the city alike.
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Vegetables take center stage at José Andrés’ new fast casual concept. Beefsteak isn’t vegetarian, though its food proudly celebrates the unsung power of vegetables, deliciously matched with hearty grains, freshly-made sauces, crisp greens, and flavorful toppings. And while we’re certainly no steakhouse either, if you want to add a bit of something meaty to top off your bowl, we offer some delicious choices. To fuel busy lifestyles and feed the growing desire to eat well, the affordable and innovative concept executes good food, fast. This is Vegetables Unleashed.
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50 years in Washington DC fine dining restaurant business, 6 years with Ben’s supervising all special events.
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We specialize in Hand Crafted, Batch BBQ. 2014 Best BBQ Food Truck in DC, and 2013-2014, Best Brisket (People’s Choice Award Meat Week).
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The result of a couple guys who love good food and cold drinks, Duke’s Grocery is a neighborhood pub and supper spot located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The idea is simple: create a fun spot that our friends (you!) can come in anytime and have a fulfilling meal, a tasty drink and great time in an atmosphere that is unpretentious and laid back. Tuck in, drink up and enjoy! A nod to the ubiquitous corner cafés, bodegas and curry joints of the East London neighborhoods of Shoreditch and Hoxton, our culinary inspiration is as diverse as these brilliantly working class parts of the English capital. East London’s funky juxtaposition of classic greasy spoons, hole-in-the-wall ethnic spots and ultra-sleek avant-garde restaurants has created a food scene that is truly unique. We regularly update our chalkboard menu depending on what is seasonally available and fresh. From our sandwiches, curries and house made pastas to cocktails, craft beers and unique varietals, we work hard to keep the menus exciting while offering our guests a top-notch experience. All dishes are scratch made in small batches in our cozy, open kitchen. We source from local purveyors including Potomac Farm Market and Lyon Bakery with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients. We take great care in preparing your meals to maintain high standards of both value and quality; all to ensure you are fully satisfied but not walking out of here broke. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers!
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Capitol Kettle Corn & Popcorn is a family owned operation located in Maryland. With a business model dedicated to offering customer quality, valued customer service, and of course the delectable and always deliciously sweet/salty treat. We offer kettle corn, popcorn, and Fresh Squeezed & Frozen Fruit and veggie Infused Lemonade.
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Erik Bruner-Yang, a James Beard Foundation Award Rising Star Chef of the Year finalist and Food & Wine finalist for People’s Choice Best New Chef Mid-Atlantic, is the chef and owner of Toki Underground, Maketto, and Honeycomb in Washington, DC. Winner of the 2012 DC “Restaurant of the Year” Eater Award and 2014 RAMMY Award for Everyday Casual Restaurant of the Year, Toki Underground continues to be nationally and locally recognized for its creative menu featuring hybrid Taiwanese style ramen, authentic Taiwanese dumplings, and Asian- themed cocktails. In 2014, Bruner-Yang introduced Honeycomb, a local Asian grocery offering local produce and homemade sauces and ferments located at Union Market. In 2015, Bruner-Yang opened Maketto, a communal marketplace and lifestyle brand combining retail, restaurant and café located at 1351 H Street NE.
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Our Maki hand rolls are inspired by the aesthetics and practicality of Japanese maki-zushi and temaki rolls. They are beautifully presented and incorporate simply prepared fresh ingredients, unique and deliberate combinations of flavors. But that’s not the best part. Rolls are individually packaged to ensure each nori wrapper is kept separate and crisp until the moment they’re ready to be eaten. Goodbye, soggy seaweed. This is how a sushi roll should taste.
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We have 14 locations in the Washington DC area and have been in business for 52 years.
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Oyamel combines Mexico’s rich regional diversity with the modern urban atmosphere of Mexico City. The creative menu features an assortment of antojitos (Mexican small plates), savory ceviches and inventive tacos, plus unique margaritas and an impressive array of wines and tequilas.
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José Andrés is proud to bring you Pepe, the food truck featuring sandwiches from his native Spain. Launched in March of 2012, Pepe was ranked one of the top 101 food trucks in America by Daily Meal and awarded Best Food Truck by Washingtonian Magazine.
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Pete’s is a locally owned Italian restaurant featuring New Haven style pizza. We source locally as much as possible and aim for all natural ingredients including our soda which does not contain high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors. Our pork comes from Wagon Wheel ranch in MD and our Chicken comes from Delaware. We use as many seasonal ingredients as we can and take great pride in knowing where our food comes from. We have been in business since 2008 and look forward to being at this event.
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Pitango Gelato is bucking the industry trend. We are control freaks who like to safeguard our product all the way from the cow to the consumer. We planted ourselves right next to the milk parlor of Pennsylvania’s Spring Wood Organic Farm so we can get our milk straight from its single herd of grass-fed cows. The same goes for the free-range eggs used in select gelato flavors on the same day they are laid. Our products contain exceptional ingredients – from organic chocolate to premium Italian nuts to fresh-picked organic fruit. And we use no artificial colorings, flavorings, extracts or chemicals of any kind.
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Proof is a Penn Quarter dining destination that exudes both contemporary chic and rustic warmth. Proof has been awarded 3 Stars from the Washington Post, and 3 1/2 Stars and the #10 rank in Washingtonian Magazine’s 100 Very Best Restaurants.
Estadio, which means “stadium” in Spanish, is a contemporary Spanish restaurant located in Washington, DC’s fashionable Logan Circle neighborhood. The menu offers a creative take on traditional Spanish cuisine, complemented by an approachable wine list and inventive beverage program. Salud!!
Inspired by the Southeast Asian dishes served at the region’s street stands, stalls, and storefronts, doi moi celebrates the vibrant flavors of this great food region.
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ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Company has been serving wood-only barbeque to loyal DC-area fans since 1990. Where are the four ROCKLANDS locations? Follow the aroma to Glover Park, Arlington, Alexandria and Rockville – and if you need catering they do that too, delivery or full service. John Snedden, who founded ROCKLANDS 25 years ago this year, started off barbequing whole pigs for college parties. While those slow-smoked whole pigs are still a foundation of ROCKLANDS’ catering, the company also caters office lunches to fancy weddings (38 of ‘em in 2014). Last year’s largest event? A party for 3,900. John says the DC market has changed: “There are a lot more barbeque fans now. It amazes me how many new faces we see in our shops each week. And they’re all coming for the same thing: A true, wood-only barbeque experience.” Chopped pork sandwiches, barbequed brisket and grilled salmon are customer favorites. ROCKLANDS’ food trucks can be seen out and about at events in DC, Maryland and Virginia, and are available for private events as well. The company has received positive reviews in everything from Gourmet to Newsweek, and its fans have consistently voted ROCKLANDS “best barbeque” in annual City Paper and Washingtonian competitions.
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Shake Shack is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural, antibiotic-free Angus beef burgers (no hormones added ever), hot dogs, frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, beer and wine (available at select locations), and more. With its fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value, Shake Shack is a fun and lively community-gathering place with widespread appeal. From its premium ingredients and caring hiring practices to its environmentally responsible designs and deep community investment, Shake Shack’s mission is to Stand For Something Good. Shake Shack has multiple locations in Washington, DC.
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The Big Cheese hit the road in 2010 and is one of the first DC food trucks. In addition to street vending in the District and surrounding suburbs we have large festival experience including the past 3 years at Bonnaroo and the last 4 years at Firefly Music festivals.
