1. Party Pics - Reception with new Indian Ambassador

TieDC, the networking organization for Indian Americans, held a reception to welcome the new Indian Ambassador to the US last week at the Talk of the Town penthouse facility in Arlington, VA. Seen here is the crowd listening intently to the new Ambassador.

The Ambassador with DP Venkatesh, CEO mPortal and President of TiE DC. Thanks to Piper Conrad for inviting us!

2. Upcoming Events:

Networking Reception at Red Door Spa organized by Washington Event Professionals Meet-up Group Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-8pm Join local professionals for a night of networking and pampering! Experience the luxury of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at their newly remodeled Chevy Chase location. This night will be all about you. Tour the facility, experience a sampling of Red Door's Spa Services, enjoy food and beverages, watch hairstyling demonstrations, and- once you’re all dolled up- have your photo taken by professional photographer, McArthur Newell. Kelly Bigel, Red Door's Regional Spa Sales Specialist will be our host. She's a member of WEP and your go to girl for planning special events at Red Door Spas throughout the DC area!

Drag Queen Brunch Sun, Aug. 9 Seating: 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Location: Perry's in Adams Morgan It's drag queens. It's brunch. It's the perfect combination to start out any Sunday morning at Perry's in Adams Morgan. This popular weekly event has a 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seating time, and they don't take reservations, so you'll want to get there at least 15 minutes beforehand if you want to be sure to get a table. It's a bit pricey for brunch, and mimosas and bloody marys are not included, but it's a buffet style brunch with a bevy of drag queens performing throughout the restaurant. And that's priceless. Bring some tip money--these divas work hard for it.

Free Wine Tasting at Bistrot Lepic Tuesdays from 6-8pm Location: 1736 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20007 The elegant Bistrot Lepic on Wisconsin Avenue offers you more than just fine dining. They are so proud of their fine wine list, they want you to sample it for free! Every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. enjoy a wine tasting party at the cafe's chic wine bar. You'll learn more about France's favorite wines and meet other wine lovers in the process. This is a great way to cultivate an appreciation for the better things in life.

3. The Fairfax at Embassy Row named the official hotel for the America's Polo Cup

The Fairfax at Embassy Row named the official hotel for the America's Polo Cup The Fairfax at Embassy Row is the official hotel for the America's Polo Cup which will be held in Washington, D.C. in June 2010. Festivities begin this September with The Fairfax hosting the America's Polo Cup "Taste of India" reception on September 9 and a reception following the D.C. and Chicago match on September 19.

Several "America's Polo Cup Packages" are available for September: A two night package for $675 includes VIP admission for two to the polo field, upgraded guestroom, VIP reception with the players, photograph with a polo horse, and breakfast in The Jockey Club.

The "Trophy Package" for $1,300 pampers guests with transportation to the field, dinner and Sunday Brunch, a meet and greet and photographs with the players, VIP seating, a Chanel gift for women and a Cartier gift for men.

Single night packages and packages not including admission to the Polo events are also available beginning at $285 based on double occupancy.

"It's an honor to be named the official hotel for this event," said Robert Schofield, Managing Director and General Manager of The Fairfax at Embassy Row. "We believe our guests will enjoy every minute of this world class experience."

4. Book Review: The Vegan Scoop by Wheeler del Torro

Erykah Badu gets The Vegan Scoop
from Chef Wheeler del Torro

Author and vegan chef Wheeler del Torro presents Grammy Award winner Erykah Badu with a copy of his latest recipe book, The Vegan Scoop during a chance meeting in Brooklyn. "I heard she was looking for a great vegan ice cream so I shipped her some samples," said del Torro. Badu, a vegetarian for over 20 years and a vegan for 10, became an instant fan of del Torro's "faux" creams made of soy and nut milk blends and 100 percent vegan-certified ingredients. "I love this ice cream," said Badu of Wheeler's Frozen Desserts. "I can't wait to make it at home."

Easy to make, the recipes in The Vegan Scoop provide a healthier way to enjoy frozen desserts traditionally high in calories, cholesterol, and saturated fat. The non-diary ice creams featured in this book contain zero cholesterol, 50 percent fewer calories, and 16 times less fat than some of the commercial, dairy brands of ice cream. They are also substantially healthier than store-bought ice cream (including vegan store-bought ice cream) because they are made using fresh, all-natural ingredients and do not contain any preservatives or harmful additives.

The Vegan Scoop
By Wheeler del Torro
Fair Winds Press, Published June 2009
$19.99, paperback
ISBN: 978-1-59233-392-9
240 pages, 40 full-color photos

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