Main Stage Schedule

Saturday, September 11th

Noon - Wine Music with Philip Bray

1:30pm - Crawdaddies

The Crawdaddies are a very popular emerging artist from the East Coast whose music combines some of Louisiana's Cajun / Zydeco / Blues sounds with North Eastern's Roots Rock / Americana / Ska influences to create a very unique sound that is all its own.

3:30pm - Jack Diamond & Jim Steed Band

Jack Diamond from Mix 107.3 WRQX radio and Jim Steed pair up to win over the crowd in their amazing duo preformance. With a soaring voice and a searing guitar - award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Jim Steed has played to tens of thousands, appeared on platinum-selling recordings, sung on national commercials, and scored short films for comedian Chip Franklin. He’s even been on a regular on “The Jack Diamond Show” on WRQX radio in Washington, DC. He has also contributed dozens of free shows for causes he believes in around the Washington - Baltimore area and is one of the most in-demand session players in the Mid-Atlantic region. Join us as these two take on the stage!

Sunday, September 12th

Noon- Wine Tasting Music with Phillip Bray!

1:30pm - David Bach Consort

Come check out David Bach, the spirited eclectic group of artists that will excite you and the crowd with their unique musical entertainment.

3:30pm - Natty Beaux

  

A new fun-lovin', finger-snappin', hoppin' and boppin' combo  band that plays toe-tappin' numbers from Louis Prima, Ray Charles, Louis Jordan, Bobby Darin, Elvis, Gene Vincent, Nat King Cole, Jerry Lee Lewis and more. This is good-time music!www.nattybeaux.com

Gourmet Live Schedule
 

Saturday, September 11th

1:00

Fabulous Food Blogger's!

Moderator:

Dara Bunjon
Dining Dish / Baltimore Dining Examiner
A professional food stylist, PR maven and devout foodie, Dara Bunjon beguiles readers with tales of bizarre culinary adventures. The Dining Dish blog was chosen as Baltimore's best food blog through the Baltimore Sun newspaper people's poll.

MEET THE BLOGGERS:

 

 

Olga Berman  
Mango & Tomato
http://www.mangotomato.com/

Olga Berman spends her free time cooking, salsa dancing and traveling. She believes cooking for one can be as rewarding as cooking for company, and doesn't need to involve a lot of time or ingredients. Olga's recipes are inspired by her memories of growing up in Russia, her travels and what's available in her fridge at any given time. Check out recipes from Olga's collection at Mango & Tomato.

Twitter: @MangoTomato

 
 

Jamie Hardin 
DC Organic Food Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/x-12227-DC-Organic-Food-Examiner

In her spare time, when she’s not tending to her garden or composting with worms, she writes about food as the DC Organic Food Examiner for examiner.com. She is the founder and administrator for the Facebook group DC Foodies, which began in the winter of 2008 and is now 2,500+ members strong.  

Twitter: @DCOrganicFood

 

Kristin Potler
LoveFeast Table
www.lovefeasttable.com

Kristin co-writes LoveFeast Table with best friend Chris Ann Brekhus.  She loves to gather people at the table, hear their stories, try new foods and take in the sights and sounds while dining!  "Join us at the Table or we'll meet you at yours!"  LoveFeast Table is about what happens on and around the table...the food, the conversations, the guests and the inspiration.

Twitter: @LoveFeast

 

Lisa Shapiro
Dining in DC / DC Restaurant Examiner
http://www.diningindc.net/

Lisa Shapiro is the founder of Dining in DC. Recently, she served as a food judge on new show on the Travel Channel called Food Wars. 
She is neither a chef nor a paid restaurant critic. She views dining out as an experience, an adventure for the palate.

Twitter: @diningindc

2:00 

Wine for Women
(and the men who love them) 101

Monyka Berrocosa

A sassy, primer on the basics of tasting wine, purchasing wine in a restaurant & the basics of how to build your own cellar from the female perspective.

3:00

How to Throw a Celebrity-Style Dinner Party in Your Home
Jim and Melissa Benson 
of Eleven Courses

You don’t need to be Oprah to dine in style and luxury!  Join Culinary Artist, Jim Benson, and Event Designer, Melissa Benson – Owners of Eleven Courses, Private Chefs and Event Services – as they show you how to feel like a star in your own kitchen.  With expertise in multi-course dining, they will take you through the in’s and out’s of how to provide fine restaurant quality service, atmosphere and most importantly – sensational dishes in the comforts of your own home.  Dining-in has never been this fun or easy! www.elevencourses.com

 

 

 

 

 

 Sunday, September 12th

   

 

2:00

Wine for Women
(and the men who love them) 101

Monyka Berrocosa

A sassy, primer on the basics of tasting wine, purchasing wine in a restaurant & the basics of how to build your own cellar from the female perspective.

3:00

How to Throw a Celebrity-Style Dinner Party in Your Home
Jim and Melissa Benson of Eleven Courses
You don’t need to be Oprah to dine in style and luxury!  Join Culinary Artist, Jim Benson, and Event Designer, Melissa Benson – Owners of Eleven Courses, Private Chefs and Event Services – as they show you how to feel like a star in your own kitchen.  With expertise in multi-course dining, they will take you through the in’s and out’s of how to provide fine restaurant quality service, atmosphere and most importantly – sensational dishes in the comforts of your own home. Dining-in has never been this fun or easy! www.elevencourses.com

 

 4:00

 

Serve Up Something Great!
Spilled Milk Catering
Spilled Milk Catering, which serves the Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland areas, will be demonstrating and serving one of their tasty passed bites for your enjoyment.  Making great food has never been this fun or this easy!www.spilledmilkcatering.com