Come experience an inside tour of this legendary market on a private DC Illini tour! You will have the opportunity to meet the long standing vendors and taste their specialties which include many local products produced and grown in the DC area. Eastern Market - the longest running public market in Washington DC - is the oldest continuously running food market in the Washington, DC area, still serving its original function as a public market. Eastern Market has been the center of life within Capitol Hill for over 200 years.

The Food Tour may include the following specialties:
*     Regional and international Cheese
*     Artisan Bread
*     Spanish Empanadas
*     Locally Grown Fruit
*     DC Half Smokes
*     Homemade Kimchi
*     Turkey Jerky
*     French Pate
*     Mamma's Baklava, Cheese pie, and stuffed dates
*     Traditional Eastern European Jewish Desserts
 

After the tour, you will understand the importance of Eastern Market within Capitol Hill as well as Washington DC. All dishes served are included in the tour. Enough food is served that for most participants, dinner afterwards will not be needed.

For more information on Eastern Market, go to www.easternmarketdc.com

Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Time: 3:15 - 5:00pm

Location: Meet outside the Eastern Market Metro Station, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

We will be departing the Eastern Market Metro promptly at 3:15 for the tour with commences at 3:30pm and ends at 5:00pm.

Cost: $29

Registration: SOLD OUT!  Click here to be put on the waitlist!!! (DC Illini Club members will get priority)

Questions: Contact Rosie Johnson at rosie7773@gmail.com  or call 703.922.9787