This week, Kimball Office Mid Atlantic has found some great new and popular restaurants and bakeries in the DC Area! From spicy Cajun meals to fresh French bread, there's a restaurant for all taste buds. Enjoy these great restaurants this fall!
In The News! Fluent Desking and Hero Chair in Interior Design Magazine
Featured this week in Interior Design Magazine is the annual US Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon. Purdue University has entered in the 2011 decathlon, and has Fluent desking and a Hero Chair in their submitted entry! The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate design teams to design, build, and operate solar- powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive.
To read the article featured in Interior Design Magazine about the Solar Decathlon and Purdue University's entry, click here. To learn more on the Solar Decathlon, click here. To complete the Purdue University's house, Kimball Office provided Fluent Desking and a Hero Chair for a home office. To view the Fluent Collection, click here.
Hero. Just for You.
Watch Purdue's Solar Decathlon Video Walkthrough!
The house will be on display in DC on Sunday, October 2nd.
New Things To Try In The Area:
Mason Inn
Opening in mid August, Mason Inn is becoming a very popular eatery in Glover Park. It is a great casual sports bar with bar food! Some of the foods that we are most excited to try include: Grilled Wings, Fried Pickles, and the Shrimp Po Boy. Mason Inn is located at 2408 Wisconsin Ave., which previously was the site of the Historic live music venue Grog and Tankard. Carrying on this music tradition, Mason Inn has a large stage and dance floor that hosts local DJ's Thursday-Saturday, and other performers from across the Country. Mason Inn also hosts private events, which would be perfect for a casual get together with clients or co-workers!
The famous, 120 year old French Bakery just recently opened in DC in May 2011. With great menu items like pastries, omelets, quiches, soups, salads, and sandwiches. This Bakery has a real emphasis on Breads, and feels like they are an important component of any meal. Some of their specially made breads include: Flaxseed Bread, Flute & Badine, Individual Dinner Rolls, Soft Bread, Flamand Two Olive Bread, Two Cheese Bread, and Raisin Bread.
Paul would be perfect for a breakfast or light lunch with clients, family, or co-workers!
Paul at Penn Quarter
Product Of The Week! Adagiato
Adagiato is a flexible side chair that can be worked into any space. Working well in private and public spaces, Adagiato can be used as guest seating, lobby seating, table seating, computer seating, and in a variety of other settings.
Adagiato is available in three different options- Side chair with: full-height back cushion, half-height back cushion, and with a wood back. With its rich wood arms and back, stylish metal legs, and fashionable fabrics, Adagiato can easily transform from traditional to contemporary to fit into a multitude of different locations.
Adagiato Side Seating with Full-Height Back Cushion
Adagiato Side Seating with Half-Height Back Cushion and Delano Cocktail Table
Cool Things We Love:
Come travel the country with Kimball Office! This week, we have picked some fun food stops that represent different regions of the US. Enjoy!
The South: Bayou Bakery
Bayou Bakery, in Arlington VA, is a great coffee bar and eatery with some spice! Not only do they have a menu jam-packed with New Orleans flavors, but they also have nightly specials starting at 5p.m., for a great after work dinner. We love the Friday: Pick Up Sticks-spicy sausages and meats all on skewers (free!) with a purchase of a pitcher of Abita for $10.00! For all of their amazing offerings, click here.
Some things that we cant wait to try on their menu include: Beignets, Pralines, Gumbo, Mixed Greens, Muff-a-lotta Sandwich, Cajun Cheese Straws, and the Catahoula Sandwich. For the entire menu, click here. With the most expensive item on the Menu being $8.00, why not bring the entire office to eat!
Delicious Beignets!
Northeast: Freddy's Lobster and Clams
Freddy's, in Bethesda MD, is the perfect stop to get your New England food fix! Freddy's has a menu that will please anyone, with Classic American grub including Grilled Fish, Hamburgers, Ribeye Steak, Grilled Chicken Breast, Hot Dogs, and Grilled Cheese. They also have all the Northeast classics: Fried Whole Belly Clams, Maine Shrimp Roll, Lobster Roll, Clam Chowder, Lobster Stew, Lobster Mashed Potatoes, and Lobster Eggs.
Want to grab food to go? Freddy's "Market" has all the essentials-Corn on the Cob, Steamed Clams, and Steamed Lobster.
Lobster Roll, Yum!
Southwest: Estadio
This Spanish inspired menu, located in the D.C. neighborhood of Logan Circle is a new take on Spanish favorites! Their brunch menu would be perfect for a midday meal with savory treats including: Artisan Spanish Cheese, Tomato Rubbed Country Bread, Little Blood Sausage Sandwich, Chorizo Picante Sandwich, and Wild Mushroom Croquetas.
Estadio would be perfect for a private dining event with clients or coworkers. With an extensive menu and wine and drink list, Estadio would please all of your guests!
Here are some of our picks:
Freshly baked Country Bread
A wide range of appetizers
Open faced Montaditos
Enjoy Cooking? Try out Estadio's Spice-Grilled Chicken for yourself! For the recipe, click here.
Upcoming Events:
September 28th- October 30th Les Miserables at The Kennedy Center
September 29th- October 9th Virginia State Fair at The Meadow. For more info. click here.
October 1st- Old Town Manassas Fall Jubilee, for more info. click here.
October 1st- Hogtober BBQ Festival at Libby Hill Park in historic Church Hill, Richmond. From 12-7 PM. For more info. click here.
October 2nd- Washington Redskins @ St. Louis Rams at 1 PM
October 2nd- Baltimore Ravens vs. NY Jets at 8:20 PM
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!
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