Mangia DC Food Tours

01/29/2024

thanks for the good times Meta …had a blast!

09/05/2023

Happy Labor Day!!!

02/09/2023

Get ready to ignite the passion of love with a Valentine’s Day Couple’s Cooking Class at Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/541317052877

Join us for a night of culinary romance and create a three-course meal with your special someone. With expert guidance from our chefs, you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn to make a delicious gnocchi, the classic Italian dish perfect for any romantic occasion. At just $89 per person, this is the perfect opportunity to spend a memorable evening with your loved one. Book via Eventbrite or contact us at [email protected]!

What to Expect:
- 2 1/2 hour cooking class & dining experience w/ your loved one
- Expert guidance from our chef to make the perfect gnocchi
- Two additional prepared dining courses
- A charming setting at Mr. Smith's of Georgetown in DC
- Drinks available for purchase at the bar

Event Details
- When: February 13th at 6 PM
- Where: Mr. Smith's of Georgetown, DC
- Who: Open to the public
- Includes: Cooking Class with 3 courses
- Cost: $89 per person

Please click through to book or email [email protected] if you have any questions or special requests.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/541317052877

03/18/2022

Dog Tag Bakery Co-Founder Father Rick Curry left behind an incredible legacy and we love being able to share part of that story with our guests! 💗🍪

Today we celebrate what would have been Dog Tag Co-Founder Father Rick Curry's 79th birthday!

Father Rick Curry, SJ’s purpose—helping individuals find their voice and passion—charted the course of his remarkable life and career. After meeting Constance Milstein, they developed an undeniable and powerful bond and together launched Dog Tag Bakery in 2014 to empower veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and military caregivers to find renewed purpose and community after serving our nation.⁠
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Father Curry’s legacy continues to drive our mission and bless the lives of the community we serve—fellows, alumni, customers, partners, and more—each and every day. We celebrate him today, with great admiration, and strive to carry forward the spirit of service that defined his life in everything we do. ⁠

02/02/2022

Mangia DC Food Tours is seeking passionate and energetic individuals to join the team as tour guides for the 2022 season (and beyond)! Leading a food tour is a combination of storytelling, thinking on your feet, and managing a crowd from one location to the next.

Interested? Here’s some more information about what we’re looking for in our next hire…

WHAT YOU OFFER:
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication
- A warm sense of humor
- An appreciation for great food and local history

Top candidates also frequently possess some or all of the following:
- Availability on weekday and weekend afternoons, occasional evenings
- Previous tourism or hospitality experience
- Post-secondary or graduate degrees, or a comparable level of curiosity and knowledge
- Experience as an actor, teacher, tour guide, or other public speaker with the ability to capture an audience’s attention, entertain and engage

And last but not least, OUR TOUR GUIDES MUST:
- Live in or near Washington, DC; preferably for 3 or more years
- Be vaccinated against COVID-19
- Utilize their personal smartphone on the job
- Be able to memorize a script
- Lead a walking tour that includes some uneven terrain (i.e. cobblestone sidewalks)
- Be responsible, reliable, and over 21 years of age

If you’ve made it this far, you know what we’re hoping candidates bring to the table, so here’s a few highlights of what Mangia DC will provide to our new teammates.

WHAT WE OFFER:
- Paid training
- The opportunity to share your passion for DC, food, local history and storytelling
- Competitive pay; Tour Guides receive a flat rate per tour, plus gratuities
Flexible scheduling as a part-time contractor
- The chance to get out from behind a desk and get your daily steps in the fresh air
- A role where you meet and interact with new people from near and far every day

Our Georgetown Foodie Tour is the first to reopen to the public in late March. It will start off running Friday to Sunday, then expand to Wednesday through Sunday operation. Next to relaunch will be the Dupont Circle Italian Food Tour with the possibility of adding additional DC neighborhoods during the regular season, currently slated to run through early November.

Want to know more? Check out MangiaDC.com.

HOW TO APPLY
Respond to this posting! The screener questions will ask for the following:
- A short explanation of why you’d make a perfect Mangia DC Food Tour Guide
- An overview of your general availability (now through November)
- An interesting fact about yourself!

02/01/2022

What delicious dish are you looking forward to this Lunar New Year?

"Traditional dishes often symbolize better luck for the future..." —nyti.ms/3umOnJh

02/14/2021

Happy Valentine’s Day :)

12/05/2020

Packing the dry ingredients for a delicious Latin meal!

12/01/2020

We have donated a portion of every ticket sold since the beginning of Mangia DC, and this we would like to highlight SOME (So Others Might Eat) who have been on the front lines of fighting homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Washington, DC, for 50 years. As our nation's capital battles the coronavirus, SOME remains dedicated to ensuring that DC's most vulnerable residents receive the care and services they need.

Tomorrow on , we at SOME have a goal of raising $100,000 to ensure that every hungry person who comes to us for help this winter gets a hot, nutritious meal and access to our full continuum of care. Thanks to a generous donor who will match your gift dollar-for-dollar, your gift will make TWICE the impact!

Ready to get started? http://ow.ly/itH650CyqA7

12/01/2020

This Mangia DC Food Tours has decided to donate to Sick Cells in their fight for raising awareness and their advocacy work for those affected with sickle cell disease. 1 in 365 African Americans have sickle cell disease, yet because of systemic racism in our health care system, sickle cell disease remains -extremely- underfunded. There are currently only 4 medications available. Similar blood disorders like cystic fibrosis and hemophilia have over 100 medications.

To learn more about their advocacy work please visit: www.sickcells.org

09/22/2020

15 Places near DC for Fall apple picking! Please note the Covid updates on each location. Reservations required for most orchards!

https://redtri.com/dc/best-places-to-pick-apples-near-washington-dc/

Take a bite out of fall at these DC area orchard farms where you can pick-your-own apples.

08/22/2020

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! See what The Dining Traveler mentions about getting back into the swing of things while staying safe...

I've slowly started to return to restaurants. This pic is from my 2nd brunch outside my home in FIVE months at 🇫🇷
Aside from having a yummy menu, I liked that there was enough space between tables plus a divider. Servers were great and there was have sanitizer on the table.
Restaurants are doing their part in trying to keep us safe but we, the consumers need to do our part as well.
- be courteous: you know the rules. Wear a mask! Wash your hands. If you feel unwell, stay home.
- be patient: restaurant owners and staff are doing the best they can. They are constantly having to change their procedures as health rules and guidance change
- not ready to eat out yet? Order takeout! If you can, pick it up yourself instead of using delivery apps. Buy gift cards from your favorite restaurants as gifts.
- if you enjoy your experience, give the staff a compliment, tip well, share your experience with your friends on social. Word of mouth goes a long way.
Are you back to dining out? What has your experience been like?

08/13/2020

Happy National Prosecco Day! Prosecco is a sparkling white wine from 9 specific provinces in Italy. With it's crisp aromas, prosecco is a refreshing summer beverage and a Mangia DC favorite! Prosecco is widely available in grocery and liquor stores across the DMV! Enjoy!

08/07/2020

Check out this great way to support DC local businesses!

Join local DC businesses this weekend for !

In response to COVID-19, is partnering with to expand this yearly sidewalk sale and take it online! DCDogDays originated in the 14/U area in 2000!

This weekend, August 8-9, many DC businesses ( and ), will be participating in the virtual event, offering promotions and discounts all weekend long! Visit dcdogdays.com for the complete listing!

08/06/2020

Great read for DC foodies! A Dupont favorite (Kramerbooks) is staying in the Circle for another 3 years but revamping its space! Read on and enjoy the food and book pairings!

[https://dc.eater.com/2020/8/5/21355335/all-day-by-kramers-opening-rebrand-kramerbooks-solarium-steve-salis-dupont-circle-outdoors](https://dc.eater.com/2020/8/5/21355335/all-day-by-kramers-opening-rebrand-kramerbooks-solarium-steve-salis-dupont-circle-outdoors)

All Day by Kramers weaves in French influences and serves only natural wines

07/24/2020

Happy National Tequila Day! Why not celebrate by supporting your local DC restaurant!?