Barracks Row Fall Festival

September 9, 2014 - 03:45PM - September 28, 2014 - 11:00pm

This fall, during the Barracks Row Fall Festival, matchboxfoodgroup will host a beer garden in the lot across the street from their Capitol Hill location on 8th Street. matchbox, Ted’s BULLETIN, and DC-3 will offer an array of Oktoberfest-themed grub beside local favorites Cava Mezze, Belga Café, and B Too. In addition to food, guests can enjoy live music and craft brews.

That same day, starting at 6 am, 16 teams of active duty armed forces chefs representing all military branches, will battle it out in a mystery ingredient cooking competition, putting their culinary skills to the test in front of the Marine Barracks. Hosted by Military Hospitality Alliance, this contest is designed to introduce budding gastronomic experts to the community and ease the transition from military enrollment to civilian employment. This year, for the first time in the 11 years the competition has taken place, matchboxfoodgroup will offer the winning team’s captain a prized position in one of their kitchens. The awards will be presented at 4pm; teams are also eligible to win cash prizes, medals and gifts.