Win VIP Tix To Sugar & Champagne

Update: Your comments have so warmed Ellen Gray's heart that she's offered a second pair of tickets to give away! I'll announce two winners Friday.

Love dogs? Love sugar? And Champagne? Have I got a party for you.

The 9th annual Sugar & Champagne Affair, hosted by Todd and Ellen Gray of Equinox and Salamander Hospitality, is coming up next Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Ritz-Carlton (1150 22nd St. NW). Metrocurean is pleased to give away two VIP tickets (a $300 value). The shindig — dog dates welcome — raises money for the Washington Humane Society.

You guys know the drill: Leave a comment on this post by Friday at 10 a.m., and I'll choose one winner at random to receive the pair of tickets.

VIP tickets will get you into the new Chef’s Tasting Room, from 6-7:30 p.m., with savory dishes from Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve, RJ Cooper of Vidalia, Robert Wiedmaier of Marcel's, Brasserie Beck and Brabo, Kyle Bailey of Birch and Barley, Ryan Witcher of the Ritz-Carlton, and host chef Todd Gray.

The main event runs from 7-9 p.m., featuring plenty of bubbly and desserts from the area's top pastry chefs. Participating restaurants include 2941, Art & Soul, Buzz Bakery, CityZen and Sou'Wester, DamGoodSweet, Et Voila, Nage and more. See the full list here.

General admission tickets are $90; VIP tickets are $150. Buy tickets and support this great cause here.

Comments

Caroline said…
Cool to find another DC foodie blog,and even cooler to find it in time for this. Looks like a great event.
1/21/2010 4:56 PM
Alison said…
Huge fan of metrocurean and would love to attend this event, since my husband and I absolutely love trying new restaurants. Our dinner at Equinox a couple years ago was one of our most memorable and we'd love to try some creations from DC's most talented chefs! NOt to mention, the Humane Society is such a worthy cause!
1/21/2010 5:21 PM
Unknown said…
I wish I could actually support the Humane Society by buying tix to this great event, but my recent unemployment makes it necessary for me to enter the contest! I hope whoever wins has a great time!
1/21/2010 6:36 PM
Q said…
What a great cause!
1/21/2010 7:28 PM
Jennifer said…
I would love the opportunity to go! What an exciting line-up of DC chefs and a great cause too!
1/21/2010 8:12 PM
Chris said…
Always wanted to go to this!
1/21/2010 8:12 PM
Jennifer said…
I would love the opportunity to go! What an exciting line-up of DC chefs and a great cause too!
1/21/2010 8:13 PM
Brad McDonald said…
pick me. thanks for the opportunity.
1/21/2010 11:06 PM
Einstein said…
Hawng, Hawng. Woof, Woof.

Hope to be there.
1/21/2010 11:11 PM
Jaclyn said…
This event sounds absolutely fabulous! I love following your scrumdidlieumptious blog, and always find great suggestions on dishes and restaurants here.
1/22/2010 1:24 AM
fat man said…
What an amazing cause, it's so good to see it getting promoted like this. I have an English Bulldog that would love to be in attendance at this great event.
1/22/2010 7:25 AM
Pastrami on Rye said…
Will Mike Vick be there?
1/22/2010 8:30 AM
MWong said…
I always check this blog for the latest news on restaurant openings. It is a fantastic resource!
1/22/2010 9:18 AM
Melissa said…
I'm always down for silent Pawctions. Sign.Me.UP!
1/22/2010 9:26 AM
Unknown said…
dogs and champagne... two things i could not live without.
1/22/2010 9:34 AM
J said…
I love dogs and food!
1/22/2010 9:39 AM
joeb! said…
"Sugar?! I already have my dress"
- Sasha, the Pomeranian :-)
1/22/2010 10:46 AM
lotusmoss said…
Wonderful event to publicize!
1/24/2010 3:05 PM
Unknown said…
I prefer to drink champagne in a speciall time like when i go out with my boyfriend or when i have an important meeting with my partners. I think this drink is very delicous!!!!
This is the reason why i was interesting to read this wonderful blog. Actually my boyfriend is decided to buy viagra and we going to drink a good champagne this night of course.
8/14/2010 2:16 AM
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