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EatsPlace is a Nourish DC Collaborative Partner: join the NourishDC Consumer Packaged Food Business Cohort and access TA for your local food business. Applications will be accepted through March 8th. Apply here! https://www.capitalimpact.org/programs/nourish-dc-collaborative/

Chef's Big Win Flashback: reflecting on winning the a decade ago and my culinary journey. From that milestone to crafting dishes with heart in my businesses today. Here's to growth, flavor, and staying true to the love of good food!

🇵🇭✨ Flipping the flavor game with the pop-up at 🍴 Go bold -- scroll for menu 🚀🔥

GRAND OPENING this Friday 12/15 pop-up at

Excited to be a part of the 2023 District Connect Small Business Expo, where EatsPlace be offering financial consultations to help your food business thrive. Join Katy to talk start-up and growth! 🚀💰

The 2023 Keeping It Cool - Round 2 Grant Application is Now Open!
The Keeping It Cool Grant Program, funded by The Morningstar Foundation, will provide $425,000 in grants to support cold storage infrastructure and equipment needs of food businesses and nonprofits providing food-related goods and services in the Washington, D.C. region. Capital Impact Partners
https://www.capitalimpact.org/programs/nourish-dc-collaborative/

I'm thrilled to be part of the official launch of the 2023-2024 Legacy Network cohort! As one of the advisors, I'm excited to get to know the dynamic Advisors and Advisees who will embark on this transformative journey.The Legacy Network is more than just professional development; it's about forging a lasting legacy that champions the growth and empowerment of underserved communities. I'm excited to see the positive impact this group of talented individuals will have on the culinary world and beyond

👨‍🍳🌱 Don't miss out on the egg-citing journey I'm taking you on: Keeping It Cool: Cold Storage Best Practices Webinar! If your food enterprise needs help keeping the cold storage chain unbroken, the "Keeping It Cool: Cold Storage Best Practices Webinar" is for you. Hosted by and NourishDC ✨ 🥚👨‍🌾
🔗 Register here: https://capitalimpact-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VA3tx_EIQ5WvO_xJFAyjLg
📅 Save the Date: October 11, 2023
🕒 Time: 12 p.m. ET.

It's duckling time and a peep into EatsPlace's new farmhouse 🐣

Join us Wed May 3 at DC Business Expo to learn how to make and manage money for your DC business or business idea. Register at https://bit.ly/DCBusinessExpoMay2023

From the Nourish DC Collaborative: The Keeping It Cool Grant Program will provide grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to support cold storage infrastructure and equipment needs of food businesses and nonprofit organizations providing food-related goods and services in the Washington, D.C. region. Eligible locations include Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Fairfax County, VA; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George's County, MD; and Washington, D.C. The primary uses of this grant include investments in cold storage equipment, refrigeration infrastructure, and innovative cooling solutions. The grant will be open from March 6th-March 31st. Apply now;
https://capitalimpact.submittable.com/submit/248493/2023-keeping-it-cool-grant

Capital Impact Partners - 2023 Keeping It Cool Grant BackgroundThe Keeping It Cool Grant Program will provide $400,000 in grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to support cold storage infrastructure and equipment needs of food businesses and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations providing food-related goods and services in the Washington, DC region. Eli...

EatsPlace is exhibiting at , so stop by our table to chat about starting a food and farm business, getting a loan or grant, or just to say Hi! Register today: https://tinyurl.com/rootingdc2023

Nourish DC was created to help develop a robust ecosystem of locally owned food businesses, neighborhood vibrancy, & health equity in DC communities, especially in neighborhoods underserved by grocery stores & other food businesses. If you are interested in learning more about Nourish DC and how it can support your local food business w/ flexible loans, tech. assistance, or grants, join our webinar on Nov. 10. Register here: https://bit.ly/3eOX6ia

Nourish DC’s 2022 Grant application is open now through Nov. 20! Small food business owners in Washington, DC: check out our grant criteria and apply https://bit.ly/3MSggQD
Nourish DC Partners: Capital Impact, Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif), Latino Economic Development Center, City First Enterprises, Dreaming Out Loud, Inc., EatsPlace, CDC Small Business Finance, DC's Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Bainum Family Foundation

Nourish DC Collaborative Nourish DC provides flexible loans, technical assistance, and catalytic grants to emerging and existing food businesses in the District of Columbia.

Reliable access to quality, affordable food has been worsened by COVID-19 and rising food costs, especially in communities harmed by racial inequity. New funding will improve food security in DC metro area. Learn more. Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. DC Central Kitchen Capital Impact https://bainumfdn.org/blog/new-investments-to-improve-food-security-in-the-dc-metropolitan-area/

I'm stepping out from behind the screen, so see me in the wild and sign up for a lender and food business consultation with EatsPlace! Join us on Wednesday, May 4 from 11am-6pm for the 2022 DC Business Expo: Resources for Financial Success hosted by DSLBD, DISB, and DCPL. Learn about financial resources to help your DC business open, operate and grow while connecting with lenders, experts and other DC entrepreneurs.
MLK, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
To register, visit: www.dslbd.dc.gov/DCBusinessEXPO

Announcing the winners of the Nourish DC Catalytic Grant! Through a $1 million award from , nine food businesses in the District received grants totaling $400K to establish or grow their food-based businesses and create jobs: https://bit.ly/37adEgd
Nourish DC Partners: Capital Impact Partners, , , , , ,

One fish, two fish. Our take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, first course

Learn about the Catalytic Grant application, which opens Oct. 26! Join a Nourish DC webinar, or office hours. Find out all you need to access Nourish DC resources!

Webinars: https://bit.ly/3mkPYtJ

Office hours: https://bit.ly/NourishAtMLK

"Fish in the Hood's Bill White is in Hospital" Fundraiser Launched Georgia and Otis Pl, NW Thanks to Gina for sending: "Bill has been in the hospital off and on for about a month, with a collapsed lung in several infections." The GoFundMe says: "We all know Bill White as the beloved long-time owner of Fish in the Hood located in Park View off Georgia Ave.

Thought might be a good time to check on year 1 growth: a

Nourish DC offers flexible loans, technical assistance, & catalytic grants to food businesses in the District to foster healthier neighborhoods and economic prosperity. Join our Nourish DC launch event on Oct. 7 at 11 am EDT; find out more about and how it can support your food business. Register! https://bit.ly/3m6B0qO

Celebrating through food and education. Strawberry Soda recipe for kids or anyone:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped strawberries
sparkling water and ice

Dissolve sugar in water in a pan over medium heat until gently simmering. Add strawberries and cook 5 minutes, stirring the syrup sometimes.

Allow syrup to cool to room temperature. Puree with until smooth with a blender or leave as is for a chunky syrup

To serve, 2 Tablespoons of strawberry syrup 4 oz sparkling water to taste. Top with ice and garnish with mint. Serves 8 kids

Introducing the Elena Delle Donne!
Tequila, Blanc Vermouth, BBQ Pineapple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Topped with Cava

Join us TONIGHT at 7 pm to watch the Washington Mystics versus Connecticut Sun!
EatsPlace, 3607 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

FULL SCHEDULE
Friday
5 pm: Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash Replay
7 pm: Mystics vs Sun Live
9 pm: Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Tape Delay

Saturday
4-6 pm: Sports are Political Happy Hour
7 pm: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers
9 & 11 pm: Random Raffle Drawing