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Amy Riolo to Lead a Moroccan Culinary Tour

Culinary Diplomat, award-winning cookbook author and Celebrity Chef Amy Riolo will lead an incredible Moroccan culinary tour between November 1st-12th. Amy has taught Moroccan cooking classes and lectured on Moroccan cuisine at the Smithsonian with the dream of one day taking people to the country on a culinary tour. Once she met Alex Safos who has been organizing educational trips to Morocco for years her dream became a reality.

Chef Amy Riolo being filmed in front of a Moroccan TV camera crew.

Chef Amy Riolo being filmed in front of a Moroccan TV camera crew.

“The sensory delights of Morocco are a feast for all five senses from the sounds of the music, the streets, the calls to the prayer and nature to the smells of sweet spices and flower waters to the sights. The full rich colors and textures to the feel of the beautiful fabrics and the tastes…sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory. There is something for everyone,” Amy said on the wonders of Morocco.

moroccan spices

The Moroccan Treasures Cuisine & Culture Tour will begin in the famed cosmopolitan city of Casablanca. There you will enjoy a guided cultural and architectural tour, and stay in a 4 star hotel located in the city center. The trip continues to the city of Fes followed by Marrakesh. Fes, considered the spiritual heart and soul of Morocco, has an old city feel and frontier-like spirit. The Rose City or The Pearl of the South that Marrakesh is often called you will explore the rooftop gardens, boutiques, and luxe restaurants.

moroccan tajine

The trip continues toward the Atlantic coast where you will visit Essaouira known as the “Windsurfing Capital of Africa.” On this leg of the trip you will visit an Argan oil cooperative and learn about the types of products that derive from the nut-bearing Argan tree. Ever see pictures of those goats hanging in trees like Christmas ornaments? This is a normal occurrence in Morocco and quite iconic. These tree-chilling goats facilitate the oil process by eating the Argan berries and depositing kernels that are then ground and pressed into oil.

moroccan argan tree with goats

“Probably M’semen, which are a handmade type of layered pastry dough. They are often called pancakes or crepes but they are much more rich than that. They contain rich layers that are buttered with aged clarified butter making them extremely tasty. They are eaten for breakfast or as a snack with honey,” Amy said of her favorite type of Moroccan food.

M'semen

M’semen

This past April Amy had the opportunity to go to Verona, Italy with The Italian Trade Agency to attend some exciting epicurean events. During this visit she met the master olive oil taster from Morocco. He is considered the #1 in Africa and he promised to create a special tasting for the culinary tour group. She also knows the owners of Dar les Cigognes, where you will be staying in Marrakesh.

moroccan olive oil

As a Culinary Historian as well, Amy has been passionate about culinary history since she was a little girl after being inspired by her father. She now uses this passion to educate others around the nation and abroad. She was first introduced as a Culinary Historian by The National Geographic after giving many lectures there. She feels it is important to understand the way in which cultures use specific foods and when these foods were used.

Join Amy Riolo this November for a culinary tour of a lifetime! The deadline to register is May 23rd. Register through the Moroccan Culinary Tour page.

May 20, 2016by Lisa M. Comento
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DC Passport: Your Drink Guide to New Bars

Passport solo

The DC Passport is your drinking guide to help you discover new favorite bars and restaurants throughout the District. Imagine stepping into a new bar as you and your guest take a seat. Greet the bartender and flash your drink passport. Once your drinks are ready your bartender will stamp your page.

This summer 50 bars and restaurants will be featured. The program runs Friday of Memorial Day weekend, May 27th through Monday, September 5th of Labor Day weekend. Sales begin May 17th with options to either purchase on The Passport Program website or in person starting May 25th at Politics and Prose (5th  Street) or Salt and Sundry.

For only $20 your little pocket-sized black book will allow you to purchase two drinks for the price of one. The options will include everything from signature cocktails to craft beer and local wine. Whether you are in the mood for a dive bar or want to romance your date at a swanky new restaurant the passport has you covered.

The Passport Program began in Denver, CO four years ago and now this is DC’s second year. The program is also established in the following cities: Boulder, Brooklyn, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Nashville, Oakland, San Diego, and Seattle.

Participating Locations:
1831 Bar & Lounge
Acre 121
The Argonaut
Atlas Arcade
Barcode
Bayou
Buffalo & Bergen
Church+State
Coppi’s Organic Restaurant
Copycat Co.
The Coupe
DC Harvest Kitchen & Bar
DC Reynolds
DECLARATION
Driftwood Kitchen
Duffy’s Irish Restaurant & Pub
Eat the Rich
The Fainting Goat
Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle
The Heights
J.Paul’s
Jug & Table
Kapnos
Le Grenier
LINCOLN
Lou’s City Bar
Maple
McClellan’s Retreat
Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown
Nanny O’Briens Irish Pub
New Columbia Distillers/Green Hat Gin
Old Glory BBQ
Paolo’s Ristorante
Petworth Citizen
The Pub & The People
Rocket Bar
Roofers Union
Sauf Haus
Shaw’s Tavern
Silo
Slate Wine Bar and Bistro
Slim’s Diner
Slipstream
Suburbia
Surfside
TEDDY & the Bully Bar
Thally
Town Hall
The Twisted Horn
Union Social

 

May 16, 2016by Lisa M. Comento
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