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Belgian Week DC in Georgetown
Le Pain Quotidien is participating in a week of celebration in advance of Belgian National Day
Stop in to Le Pain Quotidien today and celebrate Belgian culture with them.
From July 15 to July 21 residents will have the opportunity to take place in the second annual Belgian Restaurant Week DC, a celebration of the food and culture of the European Nation.
In the week leading up to Belgian National Day, July 21, people are invited to eat at one of 10 participating restaurants, including Le Pain Quotidien on M Street in Georgetown.
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“With great pride for Belgium’s heritage, the restaurants highlight aspects of Belgian culture that have gained international appreciation: its culture and cuisine,” according to the week's facebook page.
Each of the participating restaurants will be hosting various festivities or meals on days throughout the week. The schedule is as follows, according to a press release:
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Le Pain Quotidien will be offering a pre-fixed menu on Friday July 15, according to Brand Marketing Manager Olivier Arizzi. The menu will include a Belgian waffle with chocolate sauce and tartines. Arizzi said that the restaurants participated in a similar event in New York and are excited to do the same in DC.
“There is a perception that we are a French restaurant. With this week, we’re trying to reinforce our Belgian identity,” Arizzi said.
On Tuesday, July 19, interested parties are welcomed to a dinner hosted by Belgian Ambassador Jan Matthysen. Joris Totté, first secretary press and public affairs for the embassy said that the ambassador is glad to help what they call a “good cause” as the proceeds of the dinner go to charity.
“The embassy supports this effort. This embassy has a longstanding relationship with the local Belgian chefs, and the embassy and the restaurants work together often to promote our culinary heritage. Ambassador Jan Matthyssen offers his residence as one of the venues during a week full of Belgian culinary festivities and by doing so supports a good cause since the proceeds of the event will go to charity,” Totté said.
For more information and venues for Belgian Week DC please visit their website: www.belgianrestaurantweekdc.com