10/4 D.C. Goes Pink

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Kimball Office has tons of ways to get involved in the DC area! Read our "In The News" special to see a great restaurant getting involved in the "Pink frenzy". Even the NFL gets involved, throughout the month watch your favorite sports teams rocking all different kinds of Pink gear. Check back each week in October to see what new Pink events we've spotted in the DC area! 

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In The News! 
Smith and Wollensky Breast Cancer Awareness Special

Smith and Wollensky, conveniently located a block away from the Kimball DC Showroom, is offering a special "pink" dessert and wine pairing on their menu throughout the month of October to show their support to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 

For more information on this special event, click here. 

Interested in Breast Cancer awareness? Check out Bright Pink, a non profit organization focusing on prevention and early detection. 

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Product Of The Week!

Bingo

Bingo's side chairs and stools offer versatile choices for guest seating and community spaces. The Chrome-plated metal frame and wood shells are resilient to wear and tear.

Super lightweight for easy lifting and easy to maneuver through doorways and narrow spaces. The curvature in the wood shell provides back support, inherent flex enhances comfort and it’s ergonomically designed to promote good posture.

Bingo's stylish and simple design features:

• Rich wood shell
• Polished chrome frame
•  Lightweight chairs move and store easily
• Stackable and connectable
• Arm and armless versions
• Easy to store
• White, Honey, Amber, and Ebony
• Stack 4 High

For more information on Bingo, click here.

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Mid Atlantic Sports

Washington Nationals 
The Nationals clinched their first NL East and Division Title! The Nats will play again on October 7-10th. Go Nats!

Washington Redskins 

The Redskins squeezed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers adding another win to their season. 
This Sunday, October 7th, they will play at home against the Falcons. 

Cornerback, #23 DeAngelo Hall

Running back, #46 Alfred Morris

Quarterback, #10 Robert Griffin III

For more information on the Washington Redskins, click here.

Baltimore Ravens 
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns last Thursday night , September 27th, 23-16. The Ravens will playing again this Sunday, October 7th, against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas. 

Running back, #27 Ray Rice

Cornerback, #29 Cary Williams

For more information on the Baltimore Ravens, click here.

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Golden Triangle Events:

Check out these fun events happening near the Kimball Office D.C. Showroom, and in the Metro Area!

October 5-7 - Mount Vernon's Wine Festival and Sunset Tour at Mount Vernon Plantation, VA. 

October 6th - 8th - Taste of D.C., featuring 80+ of D.C.'s best restaurants. 

October 6th - Taste of Bethesda, featuring 50+ restaurants from around the Bethesda area. 

October 6th - Manassas Fall Jubilee. A fun, family event with live entertainment. 

For more information on the Golden Triangle and what is around the Kimball Office D.C. Showroom, click here.

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Recipe Of The Week!

Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Crisp fall air means tailgating time and apples by the bushel. Our fall recipe collection includes the best autumn recipes from chefs all over the world. Prepare for fall "inspired" meals with our recipes for soups, salads, stews, desserts, and of course comfort foods!

As if a grilled cheese wasn't the best thing in the world anyway...lets throw in some more ingredients to add a little more flavor! 

Total Time: 45 minutes

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings, half recipe for smaller yield.

Ingredients

12 slices thick-cut bacon - substitute turkey bacon or pieces of pulled chicken.

1 cup good mayonnaise

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 white Pullman loaf or sourdough bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick (12 slices)

6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature

6 ounces aged Gruyere or Comte cheese

6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, such as Cabot or Shelburne Farms

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bacon on a baking rack set over a sheet pan in a single layer

and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2-teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Lay 12 slices of bread on a board and spread each one lightly with butter. Flip the slices and spread each one generously with the mayonnaise mixture. Don't neglect the corners!

Grate the cheeses in a food processor fitted with the largest grating disk and combine. Distribute the bacon evenly on half of the slices of bread. Pile 1/3 cup grated cheese evenly on top of the bacon and top with the remaining bread slices, sauce-side down.

Meanwhile, heat an electric Panini press. When the press is hot, cook the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes in batches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Allow cooling for 2 minutes. Cut in half and serve warm.

Enjoy!

For more information on this recipe, click here.

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Until next time, Stay green!

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