Dining Out
Complimentary cake. There will be a complimentary cake tasting at Edibles Incredible!, Reston Town Center, Friday, April 24, 4-7 p.m. Call 703-709-8200 or log on to www.ediblesincredible.com.
Wine, art, food festival. Great Grapes! Wine, Arts and Food Festival takes place in Reston Town Center, Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, noon-6 p.m. Festival admission includes unlimited wine sampling of 200-plus wines from 20 Virginia wineries, seminars, gourmet cooking demonstrations, live music and souvenir wine glass. The event also features artists and crafts artisans, plus a kids' activity and crafts area.
Admission is $30 for two days, $25 for one day on site; $20 in advance; $15 designated drivers; children 12 and younger free. The festival takes place rain or shine.
Chairs and blankets are welcome but no pets. Call 800-830-3976 or visit www.uncorkthefun.com.
Wine events. Mon Ami Gabi, 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston Town Center has the following wine events planned:
Louis Latour wine dinner, Monday, May 4, 6 p.m. -- Join Executive Chef Martin Ticar. Event begins with a sparkling wine reception at 6 p.m. followed by a five-course French feast paired with Louis Latour wines. $55 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Evening at the Mon Ami Gabi Community Canteen with champagne and oysters, Monday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. -- With Samuel & Son freshly shucked oysters and Joseph Perrier champagne. $30 plus tax and gratuity.
25 for $25, Virginia vs. France wine tasting, Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. -- An evening with premier wine importers representing selected wines from France and Virginia. Taste 25 wines for $25 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.
Best of Virginia wine dinner, Monday, July 20, 6 p.m. -- With Executive Chef Martin Ticar. Wine dinner features Virginia wines paired with a five-course menu using the best of local Virginia farms. Evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner. $55 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations can be made by calling Mon Ami Gabi at 703-707-0233 or visit www.monamigabi.com/reston.