Vin. Vitalite.

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Vin. Vitalit&eacute;. presents Cultivating Connections: Women&#39;s Voices in Wine, an evening focused on sharing stories from some of the DMV&#39;s incredible women in the wine industry. Join us for a casual evening celebrating women in wine and their unique perspective. Building community is one of the most powerful methods for change and forging new connections through networking is one way to continue our mission. This panel discussion will touch on the many different perspectives of women in our industry and how collaboration and partnerships can help us all to grow.&nbsp; The evening will start with light bites from a. kitchen + bar and a welcome glass from Walsh Family Wines - included in the ticket. The panel will last about an hour and guests are welcome to enjoy a selection of Walsh Family Wines available by the glass at the bar. Proceeds from the tickets and glasses sold will go toward Vin. Vitalit&eacute; and our Scholarship Fund.&nbsp; About our Panelists:Nadine Brown, Owner, At Your Service Consulting Vanessa Cominsky, President, Vin. Vitalit&eacute;&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Vanessa Cominsky is a sommelier and active member in the wine and beverage industry in Washington, DC. &nbsp;Her career in restaurants started in Pittsburgh before a move to DC in 2017, working as the beverage director at Daniel Boulud&rsquo;s DBGB, St. Anselm, and Michael Rafidi&rsquo;s Albi. Vanessa has been a Beverage Specialist with Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Company, a mid-Atlantic source for craft spirits, wine, and beer since 2021. She is on the Advisory Board for SommCon, a yearly convention for wine professionals, a co-founder and President of Vin. Vitalit&eacute;. A Community of Women in Wine, a member of Les Dames d&rsquo;Escoffier DC Chapter, and on the board for Chefs for Equality. You can follow her on instagram @vminsky&nbsp;</li></ul>Diana Kendrick, General Manager, a. kitchen+bar dc<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">With a passion for genuine hospitality and a knack for creating memorable experiences, Diana Kendrick leads the team at akitchen+bar dcwith warmth and expertise. She believes that dining should be more thanjust a meal &ndash; it should be a journey filled with delicious flavors and a welcoming atmosphere.Diana&rsquo;s career in hospitality has taken her from a fast-paced diner tofine dining to her favorite genre : upscale casual. Most of her careerwas spent in Houston, Texas (most notably at Oxheart and Theodore Rex),but she is loving her transition to the East Coast.She prioritizes fostering a positive and supportive work environment for the team, while ensuring that every guest feels valued and appreciated.She is passionate about showcasing the best of local ingredients, small production winemakers and culinary creativity, and is always on the lookout for new ways to elevate the vibe. When not at <a data-hook="web-link" fr-original-style="" href="http://a.kitchen" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">a.kitchen</a>+bar dc, you can find Diana in nature with her family, or enjoying an eclectic mix of dining experiences.</li></ul>Jummy Olabanji, Anchor, NBC4 Sarah Bryant Walsh, Owner, Walsh Family Wine<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sarah Walsh works for a wine importer and distributor, and is the wife-side of the husband and wife team behind Walsh Family Wine. &nbsp;A Georgia native who settled outside of Washington DC after working in the hospitality industries of Atlanta and Chicago, she began a career in wine distribution 14 years ago. While maintaining her role in wholesale, she launched Walsh Family Wine &ndash; beginning the farming journey in 2014 and opening the tasting room in 2018. With a focus on transparency in winemaking, collaboration, and making the wine industry more accessible, she continues to create open and inviting spaces for all, both in the cellar and the tasting room. &nbsp;She has served as Vice President of the Loudoun Wineries and Growers Association, on advisory boards for the Virginia Wine Marketing Office and is currently a mentor for The Veraison Project. &nbsp;Her favorite job in the vineyard is shoot thinning, and her current wine obsession is Chenin Blanc.</li></ul>Moderator: Anna Spiegel, Reporter, Axios&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Anna Spiegel is a food, lifestyle and city reporter with Axios D.C. Previously, she spent over a decade as a Food and Wine Editor at Washingtonian magazine. A DC native, Anna earned a Culinary Arts degree from the French Culinary Institute and is a proud member of Les Dames d&#39;Escoffier. Her work ranges from reviews to trend pieces, features and reporting on the most talked-about topics of the day.</li></ul>

Vin. Vitalité. presents Cultivating Connections: Women's Voices in Wine, an evening focused on sharing stories from some of the DMV's incredible women in the wine industry. Join us for a casual evening celebrating women in wine and their unique perspective. Building community is one of the most powerful methods for change and forging new connections through networking is one way to continue our mission. This panel discussion will touch on the many different perspectives of women in our industry and how collaboration and partnerships can help us all to grow.  The evening will start with light bites from a. kitchen + bar and a welcome glass from Walsh Family Wines - included in the ticket. The panel will last about an hour and guests are welcome to enjoy a selection of Walsh Family Wines available by the glass at the bar. Proceeds from the tickets and glasses sold will go toward Vin. Vitalité and our Scholarship Fund.  About our Panelists:Nadine Brown, Owner, At Your Service Consulting Vanessa Cominsky, President, Vin. Vitalité <ul><li>Vanessa Cominsky is a sommelier and active member in the wine and beverage industry in Washington, DC.  Her career in restaurants started in Pittsburgh before a move to DC in 2017, working as the beverage director at Daniel Boulud’s DBGB, St. Anselm, and Michael Rafidi’s Albi. Vanessa has been a Beverage Specialist with Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Company, a mid-Atlantic source for craft spirits, wine, and beer since 2021. She is on the Advisory Board for SommCon, a yearly convention for wine professionals, a co-founder and President of Vin. Vitalité. A Community of Women in Wine, a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier DC Chapter, and on the board for Chefs for Equality. You can follow her on instagram @vminsky </li></ul>Diana Kendrick, General Manager, a. kitchen+bar dc<ul><li>With a passion for genuine hospitality and a knack for creating memorable experiences, Diana Kendrick leads the team at akitchen+bar dcwith warmth and expertise. She believes that dining should be more thanjust a meal – it should be a journey filled with delicious flavors and a welcoming atmosphere.Diana’s career in hospitality has taken her from a fast-paced diner tofine dining to her favorite genre : upscale casual. Most of her careerwas spent in Houston, Texas (most notably at Oxheart and Theodore Rex),but she is loving her transition to the East Coast.She prioritizes fostering a positive and supportive work environment for the team, while ensuring that every guest feels valued and appreciated.She is passionate about showcasing the best of local ingredients, small production winemakers and culinary creativity, and is always on the lookout for new ways to elevate the vibe. When not at <a href="http://a.kitchen" target="_blank">a.kitchen</a>+bar dc, you can find Diana in nature with her family, or enjoying an eclectic mix of dining experiences.</li></ul>Jummy Olabanji, Anchor, NBC4 Sarah Bryant Walsh, Owner, Walsh Family Wine<ul><li>Sarah Walsh works for a wine importer and distributor, and is the wife-side of the husband and wife team behind Walsh Family Wine.  A Georgia native who settled outside of Washington DC after working in the hospitality industries of Atlanta and Chicago, she began a career in wine distribution 14 years ago. While maintaining her role in wholesale, she launched Walsh Family Wine – beginning the farming journey in 2014 and opening the tasting room in 2018. With a focus on transparency in winemaking, collaboration, and making the wine industry more accessible, she continues to create open and inviting spaces for all, both in the cellar and the tasting room.  She has served as Vice President of the Loudoun Wineries and Growers Association, on advisory boards for the Virginia Wine Marketing Office and is currently a mentor for The Veraison Project.  Her favorite job in the vineyard is shoot thinning, and her current wine obsession is Chenin Blanc.</li></ul>Moderator: Anna Spiegel, Reporter, Axios <ul><li>Anna Spiegel is a food, lifestyle and city reporter with Axios D.C. Previously, she spent over a decade as a Food and Wine Editor at Washingtonian magazine. A DC native, Anna earned a Culinary Arts degree from the French Culinary Institute and is a proud member of Les Dames d'Escoffier. Her work ranges from reviews to trend pieces, features and reporting on the most talked-about topics of the day.</li></ul>

Vin. Vitalite.

Cultivating Connections: Women's Voices in Wine

1010 New Hampshire Ave NW

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