Downtown Washington DC's Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP)
Where to Go for Food, Fun and Entertainment in Downtown DC This Summer
Downtown Washington, DC's CHoP isn't your typical farmers market. On the contrary, CHoP features celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, live music and other entertainment, a winning formula that makes CHoP an awesome weekly Downtown DC event true to its motto, "eco-friendly, informative, entertaining, interactive and original." This farmers market is part of a growing effort to bring healthy food options and farm fresh ingredients to the Nation's Capital. But, it's also bringing Downtown DC together.
You'll love Downtown DC CHoP's celebrity chef demos, scheduled through September 24th. All the big names in DC's culinary scene get involved in CHoP, like Top Chef veterans Carla Hall (Alchemy Caterers) and Mike Isabella (Zaytinya), Travis Timberlake (Art & Soul), Richard Bradenburg (Cafe Atlantico), Ethan McKee (Circle Bistro), and Miles Vaden (Eventide). You'll also find a lively crowd and awesome street scene Fridays on the Plaza in Downtown Washington, DC.
Indeed, CHoP is yet another reason to check out the sensational sights and sounds of Downtown DC this summer. Hop on the Metro and you're in for a real treat. CHoP's got something for everyone in the family. For fun, food and a fabulous time, check out what's happening at CHoP in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. For more details, see below:
Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) Farm Market
Official Website: www.capitalharvestdc.com
13th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, Woodrow Wilson Plaza
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Penn. Avenue, Washington, DC 20004
Hours of Operation: Fridays 11am- 5pm
Transportation: Federal Triangle Metro Station Stop
CHoP affords local farmers and artisans to showcase their products and share their expertise with residents of and visitors to the Nation's Capital. Capital Harvest on the Plaza is co-sponsored by the US General Services Administration and Trade Center Management Associates. For more information on CHoP, check out the CHoP website or call CHoP Market Manager Caitlin Shaffer at (703) 237-9777.
RESOURCES and CHoP Partners
DC Hunger Solutions
www.dchunger.org
Food Research & Action Center
www.frac.org
Local Harvest
www.localharvest.org
Downtown Washington DC
Business Improvement District (BID)
www.downtowndc.org
Official Tourism Guide - Washington DC
http://washington.org/
Farm Aid
www.farmaid.org
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Published by M.G. Hardiman - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle
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- CHoP is a project of the US General Services Administration.
- CHoP mixes food with fun each Friday on Woodrow Wilson Plaza in the District.
- Don't drive to CHoP. Take the metro to Federal Triangle, and check out what's happening at CHoP.
7 Comments
Post a CommentReally does seem fascinating
Sounds great, I'm emailing this link to my cousin who still lives in D.C. Cheers :)
Thanks for your read, Mike. Years ago, downtown DC was deserted. There so much going on these days, it's well worth the visit.
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Excellent information... thanks!
Great farmers market in the heart of Downtown DC.
Thanks for this good information.