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Capital One Center’s Culinary Week will return to Tysons from July 27-31, bringing five days of cooking classes, chef and cocktail competitions, demonstrations and special dining events to the headquarters campus.
The second annual celebration will also offer a preview of La Omri, a Mediterranean restaurant expected to open later this year.
Proceeds from tickets to seven scheduled events will benefit World Central Kitchen, the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit founded by chef José Andrés. The organization provides meals to communities affected by disasters and humanitarian crises in the United States and abroad.
Last year’s inaugural Culinary Week raised more than $10,000 for the nonprofit.
Participating businesses this year include Wren and Naisho Room at The Watermark Hotel, Stellina Pizzeria, Ometeo, Perch Putt’s Rhum Roost tiki bar, Starr Hill Brewpub, Sisters Thai and Flore Cafe, Wegmans and La Omri.
Early-bird prices are available through July 17. Organizers are encouraging guests to buy tickets early because strong interest is expected.
Sushi-making class
Wren Tysons executive sous chef Scott Han will lead a class on making maki and nigiri rolls from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 27.
The class will take place at Wren, 1825 Capital One Drive. Tickets are $90, or $80 with early-bird pricing.
Pizza and Italian cocktails
Stellina Pizzeria chef Matteo Venini will teach guests how to make Neo-Neapolitan pizza from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
Participants will eat their handmade pizzas and receive Italian wine or cocktails at the restaurant, located at 1610 Capital One Drive. Tickets cost $95, with an early-bird price of $85.
Cocktail-making class
Jose Salgado, the winner of last year’s Culinary Week cocktail contest, will lead a private class at Naisho Room from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
The mixologist will cover flavor balance, mixing techniques and presentation inside the speakeasy-style Japanese lounge at 1825 Capital One Drive. Tickets are $80, or $70 during the early-bird period.
Battle of the Chefs
Executive chefs representing most of the participating restaurants will compete in the “Sunset Showdown” from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at The Perch, 1805 Capital One Drive, Suite 1150.
La Omri will be among the competitors in the audience-decided contest. Guests will receive two dishes from the chefs as well as drinks. Tickets cost $85, with an early-bird price of $75.
Cocktail contest at Ometeo
Five mixologists will serve cocktails accompanied by food from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Ometeo’s outdoor bar, 1640 Capital One Drive North.
Guests will sample the entries and vote for their favorite. A VIP reception will provide access to the event’s first hour and special cocktail gifts to take home.
General admission is $75, with a $10 early-bird discount.
Four-course Thai dinner
Sisters Tysons will host a dine-and-demonstration event from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at 7735 Capital One Tower Road.
The restaurant will serve a four-course meal designed to highlight different varieties of rice. Chef France will also demonstrate how to prepare ho mok pu, a crab curry mousse wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Reservations will be released later through Resy.
Lunchtime pizza class
Venini will return for a second pizza-making class from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Stellina Pizzeria.
Diners can enjoy their pizzas with Italian wine and cocktails. Tickets are $95, or $85 with early-bird pricing.