DC Food & Beverage Collective, 1600 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA (2026)

DC Food and Beverage Collective, founded as the successor to the DC Chapter of the American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF), is a non profit organization created to support those individuals wishing to enter the food and beverage industry as trained and educated professionals. Our goal is to promote the Washington, DC food and beverage scene in a fun and responsible manner through events highlig

hting restaurants, chefs, sommeliers, cicerones, and other professionals in the industry. Proceeds from these events will be used to provide scholarships for those students wishing to pursue a career in the industry who lack the financial means by which to make that pursuit a reality.

06/03/2026

🍕🍕 Pizza Party SMACKDOWN 🍕🍕
5 Sommeliers... 5 Pizzas... 1 Winner!

04/15/2026

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A unique culinary experience celebrating tradition, technique, and taste!

04/07/2026

🌽 Heirloom Corn Experience at Mexico City-inspired El Presidente in Union Market 🌽

An Evening of Flavor, Craft, and Storytelling

Join El Presidente and the DC Food and Beverage Collective (DCFBC) for a unique culinary experience celebrating tradition, technique, and taste. Enjoy delicious food, the Mexico City-inspired restaurant in Union Market, including signature items from the unique technique used in the restaurant, nixtamalization. Executive Chef Dave LaForce will guide guests through an engaging discussion on El Presidente’s heirloom corn program and the art of making masa, which is used to make the restaurant’s house-made tortillas.

DCFBC, a non-profit organization, will donate profits from the night to Martha’s Table to assist with food scarcity in the DMV.

Date:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm

Location:
El Presidente
1255 Union Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Price:
- DCFBC Members: $65 per person (inclusive of tax and tip)
- Non-members: $70 per person (inclusive of tax and tip)

Included with ticket price:
- Curated food offerings
- One drink ticket
- Access to a customized cocktail menu crafted just for the evening

Enjoy an evening that blends culinary education with a relaxed, social atmosphere all while helping raise money for an important cause.

Reserve your spot and experience something truly special. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite or pay by check. Please make checks payable to “DCFBC” and mail to Bob Sitnick, 6271 Park Rd., McLean, VA 22101.

A unique culinary experience celebrating tradition, technique, and taste!

03/07/2026

🏮 We had a great time at our Lunar New Year celebration featuring a family-style banquet curated by James Beard Award nominees Danny Lee and Scott Drewno. Created in the spirit of togetherness and prosperity, each dish on the menu reflects the cultural
traditions and symbolism of the Lunar New Year. This special evening brings together DCFBC members, industry professionals, and friends for a shared dining experience honoring the season through thoughtfully prepared food and community.

05/22/2025

Some photos from our lamb dinner with Revel chef sommelier and

Mark your calendars for June 21 for our next event...watch here for details.

03/23/2025

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If you’re craving another food & beer pairing after last week’s cookies and beer… it’s here! 🧀

We are partnering up with Food & Beverage Collective for a fun afternoon of cheese, charcuterie, and beers. Taste your way through six cheeses and six beers with our resident cheese lover, Julia!

Tickets include a grain to grass brewery tour and a souvenir glass, in addition to the beer and cheese pairing. Info on the pairing and tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/port-city-brewery-tour-with-beer-cheese-charcuterie-pairing-tickets-1286404653949

Address

1600 Belle View Boulevard
Alexandria, VA
22307

Website

http://www.dcfbc.org/

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