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October 31st, 2012

Carving Pumpkins

It’s hard to think about getting into the Halloween spirit as many of us continue to clean up from Sandy. Before the storm hit.. we had the chance to partake in what’s becoming a family tradition– pumpkin carving. We were excited to once again host a special family event at Wildfire in Tysons Galleria. Part of the proceeds went to wonderful local charity Food for Others. Hope everyone has a happy Halloween!

Time to mark this thing up!

A little help from nana and papa

Megan and Callie with their little helpers

Dad Ben has skills

Krystal and girlfriend bring the Halloween spirit!

Me, Megan, Callie, Kristin and Jen with our little pumpkins!

Wildfire’s Bunny and Team

Kristin and sweet Antonio

Adora’s gal pals Kenenger and Avery

Chef Eddie Ishaq in action

The big winners

Our finished product. Adora did quite a job with that marker

Perfect addition to the growing patch at home

 

 

 

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September 26th, 2012

Come carve with me!

OMG my little pumpkin has grown so much since last year!

Adora and I are excited to host another pumpkin carving event at Wildfire at Tysons Galleria. Join us on Saturday October 27th from 3-4pm!
Parents and children will enjoy a hands-on pumpkin carving session led by Wildfire Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq and NBC4Weekend Anchor Angie Goff. All participants will take home their creations along with a goody bag. Oh and get this.. the pumpkins are pre-gutted.. so no big mess here mommies!

The event is priced at $15 per child, plus tax and gratuity. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Food for Others (www.foodforothers.org), the largest distributor of free food directly to people in need in Northern Virginia.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact Elissa or Amanda at (703) 442-9110.

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July 18th, 2012

Learning how to crack crabs

It’s a shame.

I call this place home and I still don’t know how to crack a Maryland crab. In fact, it’s why I won’t order them or lobster.. unless they are pre-cracked. It’s not because I’m lazy… it’s because it’s intimidating.

Fear no more… Chef John Shields of PBS Food’s Coastal Cooking give me a lesson in Crab cracking 101 at Wildfire Restaurant!

RECIPE: Maryland Crabcakes

For recipes check out John’s website. If you have a good one or any tips to the tricky business of cracking crabs.. please feel free to share!

View more videos at: http://nbcwashington.com.

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January 28th, 2012

Super Bowl Spread

Man, I breathed through my mouth the entire show to avoid being teased by the awesome Super Bowl spread Wildfire brought into the studio this morning. Chris Gordon (who did his 1st cooking segment ever!) joined Chef Eddie Ishaq to make some awesome finger foods for those planning a Super Bowl party! Check out Chef Eddie’s easy tips and recipe come gameday on NBCWashington.com

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January 26th, 2012

Coming Soon: Super Saturday

Don’t they say Super Bowl food is as important as football when it comes to party planning? Well we hope you’ll tune in this Saturday morning at 9AM when we have Wildfire’s Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq on to show us some easy appetizers on game day. Feel free to send me your best game day recipes.. we want things that are easy and big hits at the party. By the way, NBC4 will have full Super Bowl coverage with Vance and Hellie reporting LIVE February 5th. Check out their hilarious promo below:

View more videos at: http://nbcwashington.com.

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October 23rd, 2011

Pumpkin Carving Class

Today we hosted a pumpkin carving class at Wildfire Restaurant at Tysons Galleria. It was super fun… and some even came in costumes. There were kids there of all ages… ranging from 10 months (Adora!) to tweens. Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq let everyone pick out their pumpkin… within a matter of minutes everyone was carving away. It was really easy for rookies like me (I use to paint the outside of the pumpkin). There was a variety of stencils to choose from… I decided on the spooky ghost. Oh the best part? Lotsa lotsa Halloween candy  and roasted pumpkin seeds were center pieces on each table! For future kid classes visit Wildfire online.

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September 21st, 2011

Join Me: Pumpkin Carving Class

Don’t worry.. that pumpkin shortage we’ve been hearing about is not going to stop us from carving some jack-o-laterns. Hope you can join me for a fun Pumpkin Carving Class at WILDFIRE in Tysons Galleria. You just have to RSVP. It’s $20 per adult and up to two kiddos. I plan to bring my little munchkin perhaps dressed up for Halloween. All participants will take home their creations along with a goody bag. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Food for Others the largest distributor of free food directly to people in need in Northern Virginia.

What: Kid’s Pumpkin Carving Class at Wildfire
When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wildfire Tysons Galleria, McLean, VA 3rd floor
(703) 442-9110 wildfirerestaurant.com
Cost: $20 for a parent and up to two children

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January 17th, 2011

What we're diggin at DC Restaurant Week

DC’s Restaurant Week is right around the corner so what are you in the mood for?!? Check out Tricia Barba’s write up for WeLoveDC.com. She taps into the hungry minds of local media to see where they’ll be cashin’ in on great 3 course cuisines. My top picks... Chef Geoff’s, WILDFIRE, Bistro Bis and Bourbon Steak. I really wanna try Blacksalt- I hear their seafood is to die for.

There are more than 200 places participating this month.. check out the DC Restaurant Week list of deals here.  Don’t worry friends who never leave VA.. there are restaurants in Virginia and Maryland taking part with specials too.

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April 14th, 2010

Oh Snap! Sorority Girls Go WILDFIRE

Like the rose in the summertime a simple email invite to brunch blossomed into a beautiful thing: An AOII reunion. It’s been (cough cough) years since I graduated from George Mason and said farewell to some of my best friends from some of the best years of my life.

How nice it was to see the baby pandas (now with real babies of their own-or on the way) again. What better way to re-light the loyal spark than at WILDFIRE.

The gathering at Tysons Galleria restaurant was perfect for us A-O-Piggies. On the Club Brunch menu… eggs benedict, baked maple french toast, applewood smoked bacon, potatoes and fresh fruit! Executive Chef and frequent 9NEWS guest Steven Lukis got ’major snaps’ from the sisters. Shout out to my dad (a former IIOA- our sorority’s sweetheart) for playing photographer for all of us again!

Big Order: The New Class

Sweet treat: Thanks Vi for making personalized panda chocolates

Gavel Girls: Former Presidents Eve, Angie, Jennifer, Molley & Erin

New on the menu: Chef Lukis Scramble

Bridges? Sarah, Jo-Elsa, Jenny, Crystal & Avisha

The Party Bus: Erin, Jen, Megan, Teresa, Katy & Mary

More pix and slideshow

Vegetarian: Egg white omelet was specially made for one sister 

Wildfire’s Best!

Greatest Dad

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February 2nd, 2010

OMG 2/2/10: Georgetown Cupcake Gets TLC Show

OMG on WUSA9 February 2, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA)– OH MY GOFF! Watch Angie Goff’s report on Georgetown Cupcake landing a reality TV show on TLC. Angie’s Army reports on the Tigerlily Foundation’s bachelor and bachelorette Auction for breast cancer. Virginians gather for a harvest dinner to celebrate locally grown food. Nationally, 75 artists gather to re-record “We Are the World” to benefit Haiti.

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