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Giant Food to Host 31st Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington D.C.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

LANDOVER, Md., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces that for the eighth consecutive year, it will be the title sponsor of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle taking place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. Now in its 31st year, the popular event will benefit USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. Spanning six city blocks across Pennsylvania Avenue, the event will feature delicious BBQ samples, flavors from around the world, live music, exciting announcements, cooking competitions and family-friendly exhibits.

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  • Now in its 31st year, the popular event will benefit USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area.
  • "Giant has hosted the National Capital Barbecue Battle since 2016 and this year will be the biggest to date with more food and fun than ever," said Ira Kress, President at Giant Food.
  • At this year's Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, Divert will install bins throughout the festival to collect food waste and turn it into clean energy.
  • In addition, tickets to the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle are available online at BBQINDC.com or at the event entrance.

FLAVIAR, INC. INTRODUCES "GRILLED & DISTILLED," THE ULTIMATE BARBECUE & SPIRITS TASTING SET

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Monday, May 1, 2023

"Flaviar is your wingman. We help people navigate the spirits world with curated selections while helping improve their knowledge in a fun and sharable way," shared Flaviar Co-Founder Grisa Soba. "We always seek to one-up the experience and make our members feel like kings and queens, and the Grilled & Distilled Tasting Box is just another great new example of that, one we know will make an amazing gift for Dad, or for anyone who loves to sip on some delicious whiskey and indulge in juicy barbecue. Having Tuffy Stone, the big kahuna of meat and smoke, involved, makes this offering truly exceptional -- you just know it's going to be next-level amazing."

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  • The box features Tuffy's book Cool Smoke, an original Barbecue sauce, two spice rubs, one engraved Flaviar rocks glass, and ten 50mL samples of premium craft whiskies selected to marry perfectly with barbecue.
  • Grilled & Distilled (SRP $225) will launch for pre-sale beginning May 1 exclusively to Flaviar members, before being available to non-members beginning May 8.
  • Flaviar is a membership club for spirits enthusiasts that helps members propel their palates to the next level, find new favorites through comparative tasting, and grant access to rare and unique spirits.
  • The Grilled & Distilled Tasting Box is a new offering this year, building on the ongoing success of Flaviar's themed tasting boxes and holiday advent calendar.

WORLD’S FIRST ONE-SECOND INSTANT READ THERMOMETER, THERMAPEN ONE IS A MUST FOR EVERY FOOD LOVER’S GIFT GUIDE

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Ever since the pandemic, interest in smoking and grilling, baking, candy-making, home brewing, and other culinary arts has remained strong.

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  • Ever since the pandemic, interest in smoking and grilling, baking, candy-making, home brewing, and other culinary arts has remained strong.
  • Arguably, no single kitchen instrument has a wider application to more culinary pursuits than an instant-read thermometer.
  • Plus, Thermapen ONE is built to last with molded-in waterproof seals ( IP 67 ), reinforced bushings in the aerodynamic housing, no external buttons, and a full 5-year warranty.
  • The preferred brand among leading chefs and demanding operations, ThermoWorks sells directly to national chains, restaurants, food processors, and consumers.