Heirloom Corn Experience

A unique culinary experience celebrating tradition, technique, and taste!

Heirloom Corn Experience

An Evening of Flavor, Craft, and Storytelling

Join El Presidente and the DC Food and Beverage Collective (DCFBC) for a unique culinary experience celebrating tradition, technique, and taste. Enjoy delicious food, the Mexico City-inspired restaurant in Union Market, including signature items from the unique technique used in the restaurant, nixtamalization. Executive Chef Dave LaForce will guide guests through an engaging discussion on El Presidente’s heirloom corn program and the art of making masa, which is used to make the restaurant’s house-made tortillas. DCFBC, a non-profit organization, will donate profits from the night to Martha’s Table to assist with food scarcity in the DMV.

Event Highlights

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm

Location: El Presidente (1255 Union Street NE, Washington, DC 20002)

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Price: DCFBC Members: $65 per person (inclusive of tax and tip)

Non-members: $70 per person (inclusive of tax and tip)

Included with ticket price:

*Curated food offerings

*One drink ticket

*Access to a customized cocktail menu crafted just for the evening

Enjoy an evening that blends culinary education with a relaxed, social atmosphere all while helping raise money for an important cause.

Reserve your spot and experience something truly special. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite or pay by check. Please make checks payable to “DCFBC” and mail to Bob Sitnick, 6271 Park Rd., McLean, VA 22101.