Chiefs vs Chefs AFAC fundraiser at Ballroom

Tonight, Wed Oct 16 the Clarendon Ballroom is hosting the Chiefs vs Chefs 2, the second annual cooking competition to benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). From 6:30 to 9:30pm, local chefs from Bayou Bakery, Majestic Café, and Fuego Cocina y Tequileria will compete in a three course cook off against members of Arlington's fire department. Tickets are available at the door, prices vary and there is a special for furloughed government workers.

Margot MacDonald and Fuego make NoVA magazine cover

Cover via NorthernVirginia's Facebook

Congrats to local musician Margot MacDonald for appearing on the cover of the most recent edition of NorthernVirginia magazine. I've seen her perform live at Iota many times and am always find her singing and keyboarding mesmerizing. She is show seated at Clarendon's newest nightlife hit Fuego Cocina.

Sitting across from Margot is Chris Bukowski from the tv show "Bachelor Pad". He is planning on opening an new "female-friendly" sports bar called Bracket Room in Clarendon where Burapa Thai used to be.

Thursday events not to miss

Fuego Cocina y Tequileria just opened in Clarendon! The Mexican restaurant replaces Market Tavern (which replaced Harry's Tap Room) and looks promising with its larger downstairs bar. Their happy hour today runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. ArlNow.com has the details.

Tonight Frontpage is hosting a fundraiser for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Thursday is also their rock and country night, with 2 for $1 tacos from 5-8pm. Music starts at 8pm featuring DJ Smoky.

Grateful Red wine shop is having a free Kosher wine tasting tonight from 4 to 7:30pm.

Fellow Clarendon bloggers Boobs Bacon Bourbon are having their second Thirsty Thursday party at Policy in DC. Details here.