10/14 Fall in DC

Fall is in full swing! The leaves are changing colors and the weather is starting to get cooler. This fall, why not try something new. Enjoy food? Try the Restaurant Week at the Village at Shirlington in VA. Head out to Centerville to attend the Fall Festival at Cox Farms for a fun time with family and friends! Like football? Grab tickets to this weekend's Redskin's football game against the Eagles at FedEx Field. However you spend your weekends, we hope you enjoy your Fall this year!

New Things To Try In The Area:

Passion Food Hospitality: District Commons, Burger Tap and Shake

This DC food group that has already brought us great dining experiences such as: DC Coast, Ceiba, Acadiana, and Passionfish, is now bringing two new restaurants to the DC food scene!

District Commons- Located at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave. in Foggy Bottom, District Commons has a wide range of "East Coast" favorites including: A Raw Bar, Scallops, Salmon, Burgers, Roasted Duck, Chicken, a wide range of artisanal hams, a catch of the day, and many others. District Commons would be the perfect place to have an "authentic" dinner with out of town guests or clients. For reservations call- 202 705 0706

Seafood Stock being prepared

Burger, Tap and Shake- A less pricy option to the other restaurants by Passion Food Hospitality, Burger Tap and Shake gives you a bang for your buck!

With a menu listed by prices, finding something to please you appetite and wallet is easy! We are excited to try the: 6 Buck Chuck with a house ground Pineland Farms beef patty, american cheese, and AP sauce. Some other exciting burgers (which are all 8 dollars) are: Haight-Ashbury Burger (veggie) and the Apache Sweat Lodge. For their entire menu check out their facebook page at Burger Tap and Shake.

Burger, Tap and Shake is also located at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave. in Foggy Bottom. 

Bobby's Burger Palace- College Park MD

Recently opened in DC, Bobby's Burger Palace has now opened another location in College Park! 

Watch Celebrity chef and owner Bobby Flay showcase all of the great food at Bobby's Burger Palace:

Bobby's Burger Palace is located at 8150 Baltimore Avenue, College Park MD

Product Of The Week! Campos
Campos, a chair made by our Partner Interstuhl, is budget friendly, enrgnomically sound task seating. Campos is also available through Kwik Office.
The Campos Chair can fit in a variety of work environments to please any workspace.

Campos in a collaborative work environment

Campos in a open but private work environment

Campos in a private office

Be sure to watch the Campos Chair in motion!

Cool Things We Love:

Need a quick treat? Grab a cupcake! Cupcakes are perfect for a to-go snack, and are the perfect portion size! Here is a list of some fun Cupcake shops in the Mid Atlantic!

DC / Northern Virginia-

• Georgetown Cupcakes
• Baked and Wired
• Red Velvet Cupcakery
• Hello Cupcake
• Cake Love
• Crumbs
• Sprinkles
• Frosting A Cupcakery
• Cowgirl Cupcake Co.

Richmond-

• Pearl's Cupcake Shoppe 
• Carytown Cupcakes
• Two Sweet Richmond
• Babycakes Cupcake
• Jean-Jacques Bakery
• Cakes by Graham
• Sally Bell's Kitchen

Baltimore-

• Charm City Cakes
• Caroline's Cupcakery
• Sweet Sin Cupcakes
• Ooh La La Cupcakery

Feeling adventurous? Try making your own cupcakes at home from the Cookbook by David Guas of DC Coast and Acadiana! For the entire recipe, click here.

Chocolate Cupped Cakes

Upcoming Events:

October 10th - 16th Village at Shirlington Restaurant Week. For more info, click here.

October 14th- Opening today and staying until Mid January at the National Portrait Gallery is "Seeing Gertrude Stein". For more info, click here.

October 16th- Redskins vs. Eagles at FedEx Field at 1 PM

October 16th- Ravens vs. Texans at M&T Bank Stadium at 4:05 PM

October 23rd- Will Ferrell at the Kennedy Center. For more info on this event, 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

10/7 DC Coffee Shops

This October, why not make early mornings a little easier by trying out some new coffee shops! Kimball Office has listed some great D.C. Coffee Shops in our Cool Things We Love Section. Feeling adventurous, try out the Taste of D.C. event this weekend, which we have listed a guide to in our New Things To Try In The Area Section. Or, in honor of Columbus Day, take a boat tour of D.C.!

From Kimball Office, we wish everyone a great Columbus Day Weekend!

New Things To Try In The Area: Taste Of D.C.

This weekend, staring on Saturday the 8th until Monday the 10th, the food event Taste of D.C. will be going on! This event, held on Columbus Day Weekend every Fall brings together 60+ restaurants for people to try! 

Here is Kimball Office's short guide for the Taste of D.C.:

• Buy Tickets! You can buy a set of 10 or 20 for food and alcohol, and there are some events that require a ticket to be bought in advance as well. Tasting = 1-2 tickets. Entrees = 3-5 tickets. Wine/Beer (sample) = 1-3 tickets, Wine/Beer (full) = 4-5 tickets.
• Pick which restaurants you want to hit up ahead of time, since there are so many to choose from! Some of our favorite restaurants attending include: Ben's Chili Bowl, Coppi's Organic Restaurant, Local 16, Lincoln, The Front Page D.C., Luke's Lobster, Station 4, Wicked Waffle, La Tasca, Edward Marc Choclatier, Mai Thai, and Sprinkles Cupcakes.
• Bring an appetite!
• Be sure to check out all the entertainment that will be at this event!
• Taste of D.C. is located at Pennsylvania Ave. NW & 12th Street NW.

Product Of The Week! Carrington
Carrington is a beautifully hand shaped side chair with an ergonomically curved back, that looks exceptional in any space! Carrington is available in four options- Mid Height, High-Back, Standard Size, and Bench Size. It also has the option of being a hand shaped wooden slat back, or fully upholstered. 

Carrington mid-back side chair with vertical slat back

Carrington high back guest seating fully upholstered

Carrington bench 

To read all about cognitive ergonomics, click here.

Cool Things We Love:
Here are come cool D.C. Coffee Shops, enjoy!


Chinatown Coffee Co.

Designed by award winning Architect Robert Gurney, Chinatown Coffee Co. is a third wave coffee experience. With first-rate baristas and quality coffee, this coffee shop has a variety of drinks all made with fresh ingredients. 

Chinatown Coffee Co. is located at 475 H Street NW

Big Bear Cafe

Big Bear Cafe is the perfect place to grab some great coffee or tea, made with "secret special" ingredients from the local farmer's market, Bloomingdale. Big Bear Cafe also has a fresh lunch and dinner menu that changes frequently for a unique dining experience each time. Some of the great lunch menu items include: Turkey, Apple, and Cheddar Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Pesto and Mozzerella Sandwich, and the Big Bear Sandwich of course.

Big Bear Cafe is located at 1700 1st Street NW

Big Bear Cafe and Chinatown Coffee Co. have had a battle of who is the best barista since the opening of Chinatown Coffee Co. To read about which coffee stop has been crowned the winner, click here.

U Street Cafe

With all day breakfast and handcrafted coffee, U Street Cafe is the perfect morning stop! U Street Cafe would be great to grab a quick bite in a warm setting with a client or co worker. 

For fall, we are loving: Cinnamon Latte, the Red Eye Coffee, Chai Smoothie, Apple Cinnamon Flavored Waffle, Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, Homemade Soup of the Day, Roast Beef Sandwich, and the Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich. For the entire menu, click here.

U Street Cafe is located at 1301 U Street 

Tryst Coffeehouse

Tryst Coffeehouse, bar, and lounge is a one of a kind eatery that offers a variety of drinks and great food to go along with it. Some of over favorite Tryst drinks for October include: Hot mulled orange juice, Hot mulled apple cider, Tryst House Blend Coffee, Americano Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Dragon's Well Tea,  City Harvest Green Tea, and the Voodoo Lady Coffeehouse Cocktail. With all day brunch, small entrees, sandwiches, salads, and fresh pastries, there is something for everyone to eat at Tryst! Some highlights on the menu for fall include: Belgian Style Waffles, Frittata, Corn Bread Waffle Bites, Bread and Brie, Daily Selection of Soup, the Hot Cindy Sandwich, the Tanya Sandwich, Guava Cream Cheese Puffs, Spiced Chai Muffins, Cinnamon Bun with orange zest icing, Peanut Butter Brittle Cookies, and Roasted Corn Flan. To read their entire menu, click here.

Tryst is located at 2459 18th Street NW

Here's a list of some more unique and great coffee shops in the DC area:

• Ebenezer's Coffeehouse
• M.E. Swing Co.
• Quartermaine Coffee Roasters
• Northside Social Coffee and Wine
• Qualia Coffee

Upcoming Events:


October 7th- Oktoberfest Reston, VA. For more info, click here.

October 8th - 10th Taste of DC


October 8th- Old Town Alexandria Torpedo Factory's 16th Annual Alexandria Art's Safari. For more info, click here.

October 16th- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication 


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

9/30 Fun DC Eateries

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! 

Paul

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!


Kimball Office Mid Atlantic

9/23 Richmond Edition!

Welcome to the Richmond Edition Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog! Richmond, the Capital and one of the largest cities in Virginia, is a historic, beautiful, and busy city, located only 2 hours from Washington DC. Here are some things that Kimball Office is loving in Richmond!

New Things To Try In The Area:

CineBistro
CineBistro is a cool and new way to take clients out for a night on the town! CineBistro mixes movies and dining for an enjoyable and entertaining evening. Open for lunch, dinner, and pre and post show dining, CineBistro has exquisite meals prepared by an executive chef at each location. 
CineBistro Richmond shows blockbuster films currently including: Drive, Straw Dogs, The Help, The Debt, Contagion, Moneyball, Colombiana, and more. CineBistro Richmond is also open to only adults over the age of 21, for a more elegant dining experience. 
Some exciting things we want to try on the Richmond location menu include: White Bean Hummus Dip, Lump Blue Crab Cakes, Sherry Steak, Grilled Flatbread with Balsamic Figs and Brie, BBQ Pork Rib Stack, Grilled Chicken BLT, and the Deconstructed Peanut Butter Pie. For an entire menu list including theater favorites and cocktails, click here.

CineBistro is located at the Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond. 

Product Of The Week! Conferencing Solutions
This week we have chosen to highlight conferencing solutions! Kimball Office offers a wide array of conferencing solutions that are flexible in any workplace. Some of our larger conference table options include: a rectangular top and double-T leg bases, racetrack top and cylinder bases, racetrack top with double-T leg bases, and rectangular top with square bases. For all of the different conferencing solution options, click here.

Conference Table with boat shaped top and panel bases.

Another conferencing solution is The Aspire Table, featured in our July 15th blog post about refreshing summer treats! 

The Osterley Park Conference Table was also featured in The Kimball Office Blog Article: "Kimball Office Furniture Featured in Oklahoma City Downtown Monthly". To read the entire post, click here.

Whatever your need, Kimball Office has the perfect conferencing solution!

Cool Things We Love:

Here are some cool Restaurants in Richmond to take your clients, co workers, friends, or family to!


Acacia Restaurant 
Acacia mid-town  is a seafood and regional cuisine restaurant located in Richmond's Fan District. Chef Dale Reitzer has been nominated for many prestigious culinary award including: Best New Chef and The James Beard Award. 
Some of our favorites on the menu include: Crispy Risotto Balls, Fried Local Softshell Crabs, Sauteed Prosciutto Wrapped Grouper, Bacon Wrapped Duck Breast Stuffed with Peaches, and Lemon Verbena Frozen Mousse. For the entire menu, click here.

For reservations at Acacia, click here.

Fan House

The Fan House, home of the "famous" Crazy Dumplings, has just reopened after an extended break! With an updated staff, food and drink menu, Managing Partner, and General Manager and Mixologist, Fan House is ready for a new beginning! 

Some of our favorites on this Asian inspired Menu are: Asian Beef Kabobs, Super Spicy Tuna Roll, Lobster Mactini, and the Lobster and Crabmeat Fried Rice. For the entire menu, click here.

Here are some more fun attractions to stop at when in Richmond!

Byrd Theather

Museum and White House of The Confederacy 

Virginia State Capitol

Hollywood Cemetery 

Poe Museum 

Upcoming Events:

September 19th - 25th DC Fashion Week. For more information on DC's Fashion Week, click here.


September 24th- Shockoe-on-the-half-shell. Oyster festival at the 17th Street Farmer's Market in Richmond. For more information on this festival, click here.


September 25th- Baltimore Ravens against The Rams at 4 PM. 


September 26th- Washington Redskins against The Cowboys at 8:30 PM. 


September 30th- All Star Comedy Jam at The Landmark Theater in Richmond. For more info, 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

9/16 DC Brunch

With the change of the seasons coming, how about a new change in your daily routine as well! Brunch is a great way to break up your day and have a relaxing meal with clients, co- workers, or family! Kimball Office has listed some great brunch spots in the DC area for you to try. 

New Things To Try In The Area:


Open City 
A coffeehouse, diner, and bar, Open City is the perfect brunch location, and they serve breakfast all day! As soon as you enter this casual looking cafe you are greeted with a huge glass case overflowing with warm pastries. Open City is fully equipped for the perfect brunch, with their wide menu, massive Italian Expresso Machine, hearty breakfast options, free wifi, and fresh desserts and pastry's made daily.  Open City would be perfect for an early breakfast, late lunch, or after work cocktails with their long hours, 6am - 1 am. This restaurant does it all: Coffeehouse, lounge, diner, bar, pastry shop, and they even have a gluten free menu! 

The charming open city restaurant front.

Delicious Pastry's greet you when you enter.

Product Of The Week!
This week we are highlighting Kimball Office's Skye chair. Available in two different styles, mesh or leather, the Skye chair is also available with and without an adjustable headrest. Our Skye chair  comes with many different functions, which makes it easy to adjust to anyone. Skye's contemporary beauty and exceptional ergonomic comfort enhance any work style. The Skye chair is great for a conference room or a private office as it can adjust to any level of comfort needed. Skye comes with all adjustments standard, so you get everything necessary for comfort, productivity, and healthy sitting. 

For more information on the Skye chair click here.

Cool Things We Love:

Why not switch it up this fall and take your clients or co-workers out to brunch? Brunch is the perfect way to beat the crowds at popular restaurants, and there is a wide variety of food on the menus-lunch or breakfast! Here are some great places to have brunch in D.C:


Station 4
Station 4 is a new, cool venue with a delicious menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch!
We are dying to try The National, for brunch: a croissant with scrambled eggs, diced ham, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and melted cheese.
To view their entire brunch menu, click here.

For reservations, click here.

Taberna Del Alabardero Washington

Ranked as one of the best Spanish Restaurants in the country, Taberna Del Alabardero is a hot spot for dignitaries and diplomats in the DC area. 
Our favorites on their Sunday Brunch menu include: Fresh peaches in light syrup, rolled sponge cake filled with pastry cream, and fried milk with cinnamon. 
For the entire menu, click here.

For more information, click here.

Cashion's Eat Place

Cashion's is a great DC casual eatery. Our favorites on the brunch menu include: Cornmeal Waffles, The Omelette with wild mushrooms and spinach, and Sammy's scrapple with biscuits. For the full brunch menu, click here.

Dont have enough time to run out and get brunch? Try Cashion's Cornmeal Waffles with Strawberries for yourself! For the recipe, click here.

Coppi's Organic Restaurant

This fresh, organic restaurant is bringing traditional Northern Italian food to DC. 
Some great tasting items on the menu include: Wood oven baked Italian cookies, Green tomatoes and mozzarella, and oven roasted eggplant. 

For more information, click here.

Upcoming Events:

September 18th- Washington Redskins at FedEx Field against The Arizona Cardinals


September 18th- Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans 


September 16th-18th- Nationals at National Stadium against The Marlins 


September 22nd-25th- DC Improve Comedy Club and Restaurant. For more information, 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