7/29 Ice Cream!

In honor of National Ice Cream Month, which was created by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, Kimball Office has designated our blog this week as the Ice Cream Blog! Enjoy your summer, and be sure to get yourself a little treat!

New Things To Try In The Area:

Wicked Waffle

Stating that they have soup, sandwiches, and more, Wicked Waffle is reinventing their meals with the waffle! With the mantra: No Butter, No Syrup - simple and wholesome recipes and ingredients are what makes their classic crispy and airy waffles. Our favorite summer treat from Wicked Waffle is the Sweet Brussel Waffle with Moorenko's Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream. Along with their dine-in location at 1712 Eye Street NW, D.C. Wicked Waffle also caters for those of you want the "Wicked" experience without the travel.

 For more information, click here.

Circa at Foggy Bottom
The new Circa is now open! This popular Dupont Circle restaurant has had such great reviews that on July 19th they opened another location at 2221 I St. NW. The third installment of this ultra cool restaurant offers a larger bar and outdoor seating area than the other restaurants, for a more social setting. With an extensive wine list, Circe at Foggy Bottom is the perfect after work dinner with clients or co-workers. Our favorites on this menu include: Petite Filet Mignon Sliders, the choice of 3 cheese platter with - Crottin, St. Andre, and the Marieke Gouda, the Watermelon Mozzarella Salad, the Caramelized Jumbo Scallops, and the Circa Steak Frites. To finish off the perfect meal, pick any three of their delicious gelatos! We love the coffee, chocolate, and cinnamon. 

Product Of The Week! Bingo 


Contoured for comfort, Bingo is the ideal stacking chair for stools and side chairs. With a polished chrome frame and a rich wood shell, they are ergonomically designed to promote good posture. Bingo comes in three different options - side chair with arms, side chair armless, and stool. Bingo can also stack 4 high and is available in White, Honey, Amber, and Ebony finishes. Bingo is conveniently in the Kwik Office Program and can be ready to ship within 5 business days. 

Bingo side chair, armless with a white finish in the Kimball Office Chicago Showroom

Cool Things We Love:

Here is our list of some great Ice Cream stops in the D.C. - Metro area, enjoy!

Moorenko's Ice Cream Cafe
All natural and ultra-premium, Moorenko's, located in Silver Spring Md., has a wide variety of flavors that change seasonally. Our favorites for the summer include: Milk Chocolate, Megajolt, and Cookie Overload. Their sorbets are also made fresh with ingredients like blood oranges and grapefruit. Our favorite Sorbets include Lemon and Lychee. Moorenko's has  their ice cream by the pint, liter, quart, and gallon; perfect for events and functions! For smaller servings, their Silver Spring location also makes - milkshakes, hot fudge sundaes, banana splits, ice cream sodas, ice cream floats, brownie sundaes, and fruit smoothies, along with their scoops of ice cream and sorbet. Dont have time to make the drive out to the Silver Spring  location? Moorenko's Ice Cream is also served in restaurants including - The Burger Joint, Willow Restaurant Arlington, Pizzeria Paradiso, and The French Hound - Middleburg.   

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream
Homemade in small batches with the freshest ingredients is what you will find at Thomas Sweet Ice Cream in Georgetown D.C. on P St. NW. Known for their ice cream, Thomas Sweet also serves treats including: Soft Frozen Yogurt, Chocolate, and Fresh Fudge! This traditional Ice Cream Shop (which only accepts cash) has great flavors such as French Kiss and Coffee Amaretto. Be sure to check out Thomas Sweet the next time you are in Georgetown!

The Dairy Godmother
Located in Virginia, at 2310 Mt. Vernon Avenue 22301, the Dairy Godmother is only a short drive outside of DC. Specializing in custard and frozen treats, this unique shop has a different specialty flavor every day! Custard, their frozen treat of choice, is widely popular for its dense and creamy texture, and even has less calories than ice cream. 

Sweet treats from Dairy God Mother

Another one of our favorite ice cream stops is Serendipity 3, in Georgetown, which was featured in our first blog. Be sure to stop by on a hot day and try their "Frrrozen Hot Chocolate."


No time to run out to one of these tasty stops? Here are our favorite grocery store pickups: Håagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter, Ben and Jerry's Phish Food, and the Skinny Cow Vanilla and Chocolate Combo Sandwiches. 

Upcoming Events:


July 31st Art and Coffee event at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, for more information, click here. 


Whole Foods Party Basket Giveaway For more information, click here.


July 27th- August 2nd Whole Foods specials, to see, click here.


July 29th- 31st Washington Nationals vs The New York Mets


Through The Summer:

July 1st to September 5th Kids get free admission to the Newseum. 

September 14th- 17th  CREW Network Convention, located at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.


Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry!


Until next time, Stay green!


Kimball Office Mid Atlantic

7/22 Happy Hour!

Kimball Office D.C. would like to congratulate all winners of the 2011 Awards of Excellence this past week at A Midsummer Night's Green! With this Friday, the 21st scheduled to be over 100 degrees, and all next week to be over 90, we hope that everyone is keeping cool! Need a sweet treat mid day to get you through work? Follow the Sprinkles Twitter Page and get the daily secret word to receive a free cupcake at their new Georgetown location! While you're on twitter, be sure to check out the latest Kimball Office company and industry news on our official twitter page! 

New Things To Try In The Area:

Luke's Lobster

Opening their doors in late May, this popular NY restaurant has made the move to DC! Located on 624 E. Street, NW, Luke's is the perfect summer casual lunch. The Schooner Combo is our favorite quick lunch pick at this classic New England-style restaurant. The Schooner includes one roll-Lobster, Shrimp, or Crab; chips, pickle, and a Maine Root soda. Be sure to check out this refreshing stop for lunch one day!

Sax Restaurant & Lounge

Opening in early May and located at 734 11th Street, NW, Washington D.C. Sax Restaurant & Lounge is not only a great eatery, but also a show. This Restaurant is much more like a venue, with two floors and 5,000 sq. feet of open space, and live performances including cabaret, ballet, and illusionists on a 20 ft. stage. Reservations are required for this special restaurant/performance. 

Product Of The Week! Silver Chair

It's not a chair, its THE chair. 

The Silver Chair, designed by designer Hadi Teherani, is by far our most "famous" chair, being featured in movies such as James Bond and Star Trek, and used by mogul Alan Michael Sugar, more known as Baron Sugar. This ultra modern and visually pleasing chair comes in four different heights for task seating, as well as options for guest seating. The Sliver Chair is manufactured by our partner company, Interstuhl. To read more about the Silver Chair and all of its options, click here.

The Silver Chair in James Bond

To view the Silver Chair in more detail, watch the Silver Seating Animation Video below.

To see more about our Cross-Continent Partnership with Interstuhl, be sure to check out our Partnership Video!

Cool Things We Love:

With the temperature in D.C. going over 100 this week, keeping cool is a priority for everyone! One great way too cool off is by attending happy hours! Not only can you mingle with friends, co-workers, and clients, but you can stay cool! Here are some of our favorite spots in the D.C. area, let us know what you think!

Le Bar

806 15th Street, NW, Washington D.C. 

Le Bar is less than a mile away from the Kimball Office D.C. Showroom and is one of the most popular D.C. Bars. Make sure you book a table if you are bringing a large crowd!

The Gibson

2009 14th Street, NW, Washington D.C.

The Gibson is just over a mile away from our D.C. showroom and is the brother of also popular Marvin. The Gibson is for a more special night, with a smaller group attending. Directly across from The Ritz Carlton D.C., The Gibson is a more secluded lounge with a great list of drinks available. For contact information, click here.

Bar-Code

1101 17th Street, NW, Washington D.C.

Bar-Code is only one black away from our showroom on 1130 Connecticut Ave. and is always crowded on a summer night! Not as secluded as The Gibson, Bar-Code has great outdoor seating and is perfect for meeting new people in the area. Bring an appetite when you come, they have a great menu! For more information, click here. 

Upcoming Events:

September 14th-17th CREW Network Convention, located at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

Mondays- August 15th Screen on the Green. Classic movies on a large screen on the National Mall. 

July 20th- 26th Whole Foods specials; to see all click here. 

Through The Summer:

National Building Museum Exhibits; to find out more, click here.

Snore and Roar at the National Zoo: to find out more, click here.

Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor: to find out more, click here. 

Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry.

Until next time, Stay green!

Kimball Office Mid Atlantic

7/15 Refreshing Summer Treats

Kimball Office has been working hard this summer! With the Midsummer Night's Green Event, showcasing Kimball Office Furniture, coming up next week, we decided to take a quick breather with some refreshing summer treats. Just for you, we have included a simple recipe for delicious fruit popsicles and the best stops in DC to cool off with some invigorating snacks. Need a midweek pick-me-up? Be sure to try Oh Fish!, opening Wednesday the 20th, for a new take on made-to-order sushi. On behalf of Kimball Office, we hope everyone is enjoying their summer, and staying cool!

In The News!:
Recently, Kimball Office has been in the news three times! First in OFDA'S Magazine, OFDealer ran a project profile on the Kimball Office select dealer that managed the University of Southern Illinois Project. Kimball Office was also featured in two different articles by MMQB, the first about Kimball Office's involvement with BIFMA and the effect this is having on GSA orders, and the second covers our new products introduced during NeoCon. Georgy Olivieri, Director of architecture, design, and sustainable strategies at Kimball Office was quoted in the article discussing GSA orders, along with Kay Sargent,  Principal at IA Interior Architects, DC.

Georgy Olivieri from Kimball Office

Kay Sargent from IA Interior Architects

New Things To Try In The Area:

Oh Fish!

Set to open on the 19th or 20th of July, Oh Fish! is the sushi version of Chipotle. An assembly line allows customers to custom make their own sushi, perfectly fitted to their taste. Listed below is Kimball Office DC's perfect sushi roll order at Oh Fish!:

1. Roll Size: We prefer the 8 fat rolls to the skinnier ones with less rice.

2. Protein: The showroom is 50/50 on the Spicy Tuna and the Crispy Shrimp, while the Eel is another option.

3. Three Veggie Fillings: With picks like avocado, cilantro, and pickled pineapple, you cant go wrong with any of the fresh fillings!

4. Sauce: The Spicy Mayo sounds delicious, as does the spicy Tomato.

5. Toppings: Crunchy Rice Balls and Sesame seeds are the perfect topper!

Oh Fish! also has some creations already put together on their menu. We are dying to try the "Suki Suki"- Shrimp Salad, avocado, citrus-soy sauce, and crispy panko crumbs. 

To view their entire menu, click here.

Oh Fish! is perfect for grabbing a quick bit to bring back to the office, or bringing lunch to a client. To find out more information about this new restaurant, you can call them at 202.223.1818. Currently, the restaurant will be opening at 1109 19th Street NW, D.C., with plans to open a second location at the Foggy Bottom Whole Foods in September. 

Virtue Feed and Grain

This new restaurant, which opened on June 10th, is located just outside of D.C. in Old Town, Alexandria. Virtue is a casual tavern with a modern twist, serving fare such as Steak and Chips and Scallops with Risotto. Virtue Feed and Grain is a more casual restaurant than its sister restaurant, Restaurant Eve, which also located in Old Town, Alexandria. Virtue is a perfect stop for a more modern or adventuresome client, coworker, or family friend. 

Virtue Feed and Grain is located at 106 South Union Street, Old Town Alexandria

Product Of The Week!: Aspire


The conference table for the changing workplace! Being designed for mobility and multiple purposes, this table is simple to fold and easily moveable through any standard doorway or elevator. Aspire comes in mobile and static options, and three different sizes, with either Maple, Cherry, or Walnut hardwoods. For more information on Aspire, click here.

Aspire Table Folded

Aspire Conference Table 

Cool Things We Love:

Summer Treats are the perfect way to beat the heat! From making your own homemade desserts, to picking them up at the grocery store, popsicles are the quintessential American summer snack! We have listed our top 5 frozen treats that you can make at home, recipes included! Don't have time to whip up your own treats? Our favorite store bought popsicles include: Whole Foods 356 Everyday Value Frozen Fruit Bars in Strawberry, Trader Joe's Fruit Floes in Lime, and Luna and Larry's Organic Naked Coconut Bliss Bars.  


Raspberry Yogurt Ice Pops


Ingredients:
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup frozen raspberries (3 oz)


Directions:
In a bowl, whisk yogurt and sugar to combine. In a blender, place 1 cup yogurt-sugar mixture (save the rest) with the raspberries; puree until well blended. Press raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another medium bowl (discard solids).
Divide evenly, layering yogurt mixtures in six 3-oz ice-pop molds. Insert ice-pop sticks, and freeze until solid (4-5 hrs). To unmold ice pops, run warm water briefly over the molds.
From Martha Stewart Recipes.

• 

Homemade Fresh Fruit Popsicles 

Ingredients:

fresh fruit of your choice 

1 tbsp Honey (per popsicle)

Directions:

Blend fruit of your choice and honey in a blender until smooth. 

Pour in empty yogurt cup or small cup. Freeze for 8 hrs.

Shown -  Orange, Raspberry, Kiwi, and Strawberry

Chocolate Cookie Pudding Pops

Makes 10

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups cold milk

1 box (4 oz) instant chocolate pudding/pie filling

1 cup Oreo cookies, crushed

Directions:

Whisk together milk and pudding mix in medium-size bowl for 2 minuets. Fold in cookie chunks. Pour into ice pop mold and cover.

Gently insert ice pop sticks into mold, keeping as upright as possible. Freeze 6 hours or overnight.

Upcoming Events:

July 13th-17th- Flip Orley at DC Improve Comedy Club & Restaurant. For more info, click here.

July 20th- A Midsummer Night's Green, 2011 Awards of Excellence Event. With sponsorship of lounge spaces by Kimball Office and WorkSpaces LLC.

Through The Summer:

Snore and Roar at the National Zoo; to find out more, click here.

Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor; to find out more, click here.


Come Check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry. 


Until next time, Stay green!


Kimball Office Mid Atlantic

7/8 Baltimore Edition

Now that we are relaxed and well rested from the long weekend, Kimball Office Mid Atlantic is back in to the swing of things. This week, we are having a Baltimore Edition Blog to highlight all the exciting events and happenings in this growing city! Recently, one of our own team members, Staci Wlison, went up to Baltimore to drop off some great news, Kimball Office Products are 100% BIFMA Level approved!

Staci Wilson, Kimball Office DC, promoting our new Level Certification in the DC and Baltimore area.

New Things To Try In The Area:

Baltimore is famous for quality seafood! Specifically their Chesapeake crabs and crab cakes. Since it is the summer and seafood is in season, we have put together a list of the most popular seafood stops in the Baltimore Area. Test them out and let us know what you think!

Nick's Fish House & Grill

Located at 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore, MD, just south of the Inner Harbor, Nick's has been a popular seafood stop for years with the locals. This waterfront restaurant with a casual dining atmosphere has all of the most popular Maryland Seafoods including: steamed crabs, soft shell crabs, fish, shellfish, crab cakes, and shrimp.

Outdoor Dining

Harris Crab House

Located an hour from both Baltimore and DC, this crab house has been ranked continually as one of the best crab houses in Maryland, and was recently ranked as Baltimore Magazine's #2 Crab House. Located right on the Chesapeake Bay, 4 minuets away from the Bay Bridge, this scenic restaurant can be accessed by boat or car. Our ideal meal at this restaurant would include: Basket of Fries (with Old Bay), Basket of Hush Puppies, The Maryland Vegetable Crab Soup, Corn on the Cob, The Steamed Shrimp, The Snow Crab Legs or The Dungeness Crabs, and to finish it off The Homemade Nutty Buddies. 

Harris Crab House

Freshly Steamed Crabs Covered in Old Bay...Yum!

Harris Crab House is located at 433 Kent Narrow Way, Grasonville, MD 21638, to read more about this Restaurant, click here.

Cantler's Riverside Inn
Known as "where the watermen gather", Cantler's is the perfect stop for fresh seafood. Located in Annapolis MD, about 45 minutes from Baltimore and 50 minutes from DC, Cantler's is known as a Chesapeake Tradition. With a menu including: Maryland Blue Crabs, Crab Cakes, Crab Imperial, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp, Fish, Lobster, and Scallops, this is any Seafood lover's dream! Cantler's has the perfect casual atmosphere for a waterside dinner with family and friends. 

Outdoor seating and crabs at Cantler's.

Product Of The Week! Xantos

Available in management, conference, and side chairs, this Task Seating is the perfect compliment to any office space. Xantos, an Executive Task Seating Chair, comes in a high back and mid back option. It also comes in mesh, leather, and upholstery. 

Xantos Seating with Fluent Desking

Xantos, an Intershul Chair from Kimball Office.

Cool Things We Love:

Burgers have always been a delicious American classic, but lately burger shops have been popping up in neighborhoods all over the Metropolitan Area. We already shared our new favorite place in DC, The Shake Shack, in our 1st Blog, and now we are going to share our favorite Baltimore spot!

Baltimore Burger Bar

Right next to Johns Hopkins University, at 830 W. 36th Street, BBB is a quick hit in the Hampden area. With a different menu every week, this unique Burger stop brings in customers of all ages. Our favorites include the different Ketchup's, The Grass-Fed Beef, and The Classic American Extras. BBB only has outdoor seating, so it is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner with friends, co-workers, or clients on a nice summer day. 

BBB Storefront

When craving a sweet treat, Kimball Office Mid Atlantic has some go-to stores in Baltimore that always satisfy our sweet tooth. Be sure to check them out online or the next time your in the area! 

Mouth Party

Voted Baltimore's Best Caramels by Baltimore Magazine, Mouth Party Caramels puts their "sweets where their mouths are". Our top picks are the Sea Salt Caramels, The OMG! Caramels (caramels dipped in chocolate), and The Cappuccino Caramels. With individually wrapped caramels, gift bags, boxes, and caramel sauce, Mouth Party has a wide variety of products that can be just for you or shared with a client. You can order everything online, or go pick them up at multiple different locations, including Banksy's Cafe, located at 6080 Falls Road in Baltimore.

The Fudgery

The Fudgery is a show and a delicious treat all in one! Located in The Harbor Place, 301 Light Street #37, the fudge is "fashioned" into its traditional log shape right in front of viewers, with songs and entertainment included. Our picks include The Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Caramel, and Chocolate Nut. 

A notorious Fudge Log being created in front of customers.

Ooh La La Cupcakery
In the Light Street Pavilion, Ooh La La Cupcakery has the perfect treat for any craving with over 22 different cupcake flavors! It's two different menus - Cupcake Amour and Cupcake Couture caters to youth customers and adult customers. The Cupcake Couture Menu has specialties such as: Mojito, Pina Colada, and Classic Rum. 

A perfectly packaged Cupcake

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Upcoming Events:

July 15th-17th- Artscape 2011, America's larger free arts festival.


August 5th-14th- Baltimore Restaurant Week

August 18th-21st- Baltimore Fashion Week

Through The Summer:

July and August, Wednesday Nights- Flims on the Pier at Fells Point

Summer Live! Concert Series- Harborplace Amphiteater

Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry.

Until next time, Stay green!

Kimball Office Mid Atlantic