Via Umbria

04/30/2020

Everything is better with pasta and quarantine is no exception. This week we’re giving you all the tools to make your own at home with our DIY Delights’ box- an assortment of everything you need to make your perfect bite of pasta from 00 Flour and Farm Fresh Eggs to a collection of our favorite recipes. Don’t miss out- reserve your baskets today! .
(Note- baskets are for pickup Saturday between 1-2pm. We are unable to offer shipping at this time) .

https://viaumbria.com/emporio/saturday-grocery-pickups.html

04/16/2020

Lock down got you down? Treat yourself to a box of our staff favorite pantry staples to bring some indulgence and excitement to your meals this week. Or try one of our curated 2 and 6 bottle wine samplers!

Orders must be placed online before 6pm Friday and will be available for pickup at Via Umbria on Saturday between 1 and 2pm.

https://viaumbria.com/emporio/saturday-grocery-pickups.html

03/05/2020

Picking out a bottle of wine may be complicated when you're on your own but with a little help from one of our wine specialists you're sure to go home with something special. Join us every Friday night at 6pm for our Weekend Winedown to taste through our favorites of the week and learn how to make wine buying less daunting.

https://viaumbria.com/tastings-georgetown?event=march-6-weekend-wine-down

There are thousands and thousands of wines on the market. No wonder it’s so hard to know what to buy.

03/05/2020

Can you make new friends in fraught times at communal dinners in DC? We think yes! Thanks Washington City Paper for stopping by to see us!

For those of you looking to see for yourself we have a few seats left for this Friday's Dinner at the Chef's Table - book your seats today! https://viaumbria.com/chef-table-georgetown-dc?event=march-6-winter-in-umbria

I tried three of these experiences, and entered my gauntlet of extroversion with skepticism.

02/26/2020

This Friday come taste through PIemonte's finest from Battuto to Barolo as we welcome Azelia winery's Lorenzo Scavino for an unforgettable, immersive Chef's Table dinner experience. Don't miss out- book your tickets today!

Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening we host a Dinner at the Chef's Table, which like our most memorable meals in Italy are shared experiences around a table with others, communal and social, with simple, yet unforgettable food and wine.

02/22/2020

Fresh Black Truffles are in and we’ve got so many ways to celebrate! Join us on February 27 for our Chefs Table Truffle Dinner, call and reserve a fresh truffle to take home, or just stop by and enjoy a complimentary whiff. There’s no wrong way to celebrate truffle season!
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02/21/2020

We've all been there- trying to order the perfect piece of cheese to satisfy your cravings but unable to find the exact right word to describe what you're looking for. But that's all in the past! Study up on this important cheese vocab and come test out your newfound knowledge with our cheesemongers today!

Want to sound like a cheese expert? Here is an arsenal of vocabulary that will help you describe what you want the next time you’re at a cheese counter.

02/12/2020

Tropical fruits, florals, and pineneedles combine in Le Marie's Blanc de Lissart to create a 'raucous dance party of flavors'. Grab a bottle and get your palate tap dancing today!

RECOMMENDED | Also, excellent wines from Australia and Austria.

02/08/2020

For those of you who missed our Cheese of the Month club this week here's a little background on the Raw vs. Pasteurized debate. Still not sure what all the fuss is about? Head to our cheese counter and taste the difference yourself with the help of our incredible cheesemongers!

As the global appetite for raw-milk cheese grows, its makers find themselves facing a wall of bureaucracy and food-safety requirements

02/07/2020

Because salami is always at its best when it's sliced fresh.

"These chefs give pro tips on how to hand cut charcuterie, so you can acheive thin, consistent cuts without a meat slicer."

02/05/2020

Today’s cafe specials are the perfect hearty comfort foods for a drizzly February day-
🍝 Lasagnette Formaggi: deconstructed lasagne with broccolini and a taleggio and parmigiana sauce
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🥩 Spezzatino al Sagrantino: Umbrian beef stew with Sagrantino wine and polenta @ Via Umbria

02/05/2020

We can't think of a better way to ward off the Hump Day blues than with this ultimate 'triple carb threat'. Stop by and stock up on everything you need to cook this cozy comfort food today!

Cook the beans from scratch so you get that flavor-packed cooking liquid.