
By Susannah Black
Restaurants may see a strong year in 2015: “Lower gas and commodity prices, coupled with high valuations and low debt costs, have generated some optimism for the restaurant industry heading into 2015.” [Restaurant News]
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company will conduct a bottling workshop this Saturday at 9 a.m. Guests will learn how to bottle, seal, cap and label Catoctin’s Roundstone Rye. [Catoctin Creek]
Cobbler Mountain Cellars pairs up with Custom Adventure Tours for a three-day Cider Under the Stars camping, hiking and cider tasting experience. [Cider Week Virginia]
Artisan Confections will host an open house this Saturday at their Arlington location between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and at their Fairfax location between 4 – 8 p.m. Enjoy chocolate and hot chocolate tastings as well as discounts on in-store purchases. [FB]
A Drinking Seminar on Beverages for Thanksgiving will be hosted at The Whole Ox of The Plains tonight at 7 p.m. For $20, guests will taste wine, beer, cider and other specialty drinks along with light food pairings. [The Whole Ox]