Sugar & Champagne Affair

Ritz-Carlton

Submitted by Anita on September 24, 2009 - 4:18pm

Venue Address: 

1150 22nd Street NW

Washington, DC 20037

United States

See map: Google Maps

www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/WashingtonDC

The 9th annual Sugar & Champagne affair hosted by Todd and Ellen Gray of Equinox Restaurant will be held at the Ritz Carlton with a VIP Reception starting at 6pm.

Guests and their dogs will be greeted by the world’s finest sparkling wines, champagne, and delicious desserts from the area’s top pastry chefs.

This annual event is in honor of the Washington Humane Society Officers, who work 24-hours a day, saving the homeless, lost, neglected and abused animals and our Humane Education program that teaches elementary school children compassion and respect for animals.

NEW THIS YEAR: VIP Chef’s Tasting Room (6:30pm–7:30pm)
Savory tastes and sips designed by the area’s finest chefs, including Chef Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve, Chef RJ Cooper of Vidalia, Chef Robert Wiedmaier of Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck, and Brabo, and Chef Todd Gray of Equinox Restaurant and Salamander Hospitality.

Tickets: $90; $150 (VIP reception) at www.washhumane.org/Sugar/sugar_about.asp

Book Signing by Katie Githens of "The Dog Lover’s Companion to Washington DC": $20 (all proceeds from book sales sold at the event will be donated to the Washington Humane Society).

For More Information, please call (202) 683-1822 or email ssevere@washhumane.org

Participating Restaurants (as of 10/28/09):
Equinox Restaurant
2941
Art & Soul
Bastille
Birch & Barley
Blue Ridge Restaurant
Brasserie Beck and Marcel's
Buzz Bakery
CityZen Restaurant
Co Co Sala
Et Voila! Restaurant
Hook
Occidental Grill & Seafood
Restaurant Eve
The Ritz Carlton
Trummer's On Main
Sou’Wester
Volt Restaurant

Bark Bar Provided By: Barkley Square Gourmet Dog Bakery and Boutique.

Read our Spotlight from last year's event:
http://www.gregslistdc.com/spotlight/2009/february/hotel-dogs-ritz-carlt...