# Event Details - **Event Name**: Join us at Elaine's for our August Literary-Inspired Red Wine Dinner - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Elaine’s Restaurant is pairing 3 dishes with 4 reds from Monsieur Touton. Meet bestselling noir author Chris Chambers — and do wear red!About this EventCheck it out: Cost per guest: $149 all-inclusive. Each guest will enjoy 3 full-size plates and half a glass of each of the 5 wines described below.Limited to 30 guestsGet your ticket on Eventbrite. Call with questions: 571-970-0517MEZZA (Choose One)FAVA BEAN DIP v, ve, gf* — Crispy Chickpeas, Caramelized Onions, PitaHUMMUS v, ve,gf* — Chickpeas, Garlic, Lemon Tahini, PitaCRISPY BRUSSELS v, ve, gf — Harissa Honey, Lemon TahiniWINE Pairing: Valliant, Pinot Noir 2023, Central Coast, California • Rocca Giovanni, "Pianromualdo" Barbera d'Alba 2023, Piemonte, ItalyENTRÉE (Choose One)KOSHARI v, ve — Vermicelli, Lentils, Chickpeas, Crispy Shallots, Garlic, Tomato SauceSTEAK SHISH — Marinated Grilled Tenderloin, Grilled Onions & Bell Peppers, Potato Wedges, Sumac Onions, Tahini-HarissaMOUSSAKA — Beef, Zucchini, Squash, BéchamelROASTED CHICKEN, gf — Sun-dried Tomato Jus, Potatoes, ParsleyWINE Pairing: Altruria, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California • Barone Ricasoli, "Rocca Guicciarda" Chianti Classico RiservaDESSERT (Choose One)PISTACHIO BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE v — Phyllo-Dough, Pistachios, Walnuts, HoneyGRANDMA'S CRÈME CARAMEL v, gf — Baked Custard, Strawberries, Caramel SaucePOACHED PEAR v, ve*, gf* — Spiced White Wine, Pistachio Crumble, Mascarpone Whipped CreamWINE Pairing: Vini Del Re, Lambrusco NV, Emilia Romagna, ItalyBottles of the wines are available for purchase. We are a global resource for 4000+ premium wines and spirits, sourcing from over 20 countries. While we work with a distributor network in 46 states, we also operate direct distribution in 11 states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, DC/Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Learn more: *****GetLit: Tonight we hope to light up all of your senses by connecting Elaine's Literary Salon to our bi-monthly wine dinners.On the menu: Chris Chambers Noir will do a 5-minute reading from his latest thriller StreetWhys. It's the tale of Washington, DC’s notorious detective, former street denizen Dickie Cornish, faces off with bloodthirsty cops and the justice department. He faces a vindictive M**der rap from his past if he doesn’t agree to help prove that the fentanyl ravaging the streets of DC is bankrolled by shadowy donors of a certain former president. Broke and desperate, Cornish soon finds himself on a collision course with shady public defenders and corrupt police officers, forcing him to use his street connections to flip their plan. Or die. Learn more: A menu filled with delicious modern Mediterranean cuisine selections is sure to please everyone in your party. The dishes are inspired by exquisite food from Alexandria, Egypt — a blend of Middle Eastern and French, Greek, and Italian influences. Elaine’s is named for the owner’s grandmother and is based on a promise she made at the age of 12, growing up in Cairo. "I promised my grandma I would someday own a restaurant and name it after her," shares Cynthia, who is also an author. She and her husband, bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins, are proud to share my family’s recipes with new friends and families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area." Located in an 1880s building, it was the former home of the beloved bistro Bilbo Baggins for 38 years. The newly renovated restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River and Founders Park, just a few blocks from The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/72b77de0-9cce-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w417-h740-dca89888-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/join-us-at-elaines-for-our-august-literary-inspired-red-wine-dinner/100001998129966518 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Workshops, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 160.83, max: 160.83, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Elaine's - **lat**: 38.8065404 - **long**: -77.0413569 - **full address**: Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Join us at Elaine's for our August Literary-Inspired Red Wine Dinner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3052c853d61e0b7ca3603520eaab961741259656fc7e84cc23b54704b5ffd56d-rimg-w500-h600-dcd82838-gmir.jpg?v=1787254624 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Join us at Elaine's for our August Literary-Inspired Red Wine Dinner being held? - **A:** Join us at Elaine's for our August Literary-Inspired Red Wine Dinner takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Join us at Elaine's for our August Literary-Inspired Red Wine Dinner? - **A:** Join us at Elaine's for our August Literary-Inspired Red Wine Dinner is organized by Host Jeffrey Higgins + Hope Gibbs InkandescentPR. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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