No Goodbyes
5-Course Ode to the Chesapeake Tasting Event
Housed in the LINE DC (which Condé Nast Traveler calls “D.C.’s first seriously cool hotel”), this all-day neighborhood hangout taps purveyors in the Chesapeake Bay area—farmers, fishers, and small-time ranchers—to create an eclectic mix of taste-good/feel-good dishes. Chef Opie Crooks, a Georgia native and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu’s Atlanta campus, worked under Spike Gjerde, James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic,” at Baltimore’s renowned Woodberry Kitchen, where he was chef de cuisine. In 2017, he became Executive Chef at Gjerde's newest restaurant, A Rake's Progress, where his work earned him a StarChefs Rising Star Chef Award in 2018. He followed that with a stint working for Jeremiah Langhorne at D.C.’s Michelin-starred The Dabney. At No Goodbyes, he is turning out what Thrillist calls “not to miss” dishes like ember grilled mushrooms, wood-grilled trout with ricotta dumplings, turnips, sweet potatoes, and miso butter, and oven-roasted lasagna with pork ragu. Come armed with your appetite and your questions for Chef Crooks!
About the Host:
Opie Crooks
Executive Chef
A Georgia native, Chef Crooks graduated from Le Cordon Bleu’s Atlanta campus and cut his teeth at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, where he worked his way up to chef-partner. In 2013, he left Roy’s to join forces with Chef Spike Gjerde, first as chef of Shoo-Fly and then as chef de cuisine of his landmark Baltimore restaurant, Woodberry Kitchen. In 2017, he took the role of Executive Chef at Gjerde's newest restaurant, A Rake's Progress, where his work earned him a Rising Star Chef Award from StarChefs in 2018. After a stint working for Jeremiah Langhorne at Michelin-starred Mid-Atlantic spot the Dabney, Chef Crooks came to the helm of No Goodbyes, where he now works as Executive Chef.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Ember-Roasted Sweet Potato
with roasted pecans and campfire cream
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Ramp Malfadini
with garlic chili crunch and breadcrumbs
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Roasted Pork Belly
with bloody butcher grits and trotter gear
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Smoked Brisket
with tater tots, creamed greens, and bbq sauce
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Assorted Mini Desserts
No Goodbyes
1770 Euclid St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
- At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. Additionally, all food will be served individually-plated rather than family-style. As per local guidelines, as well as the restaurant’s own policy, attendees will not be required to present proof of vaccination for entry.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with aversions to both gluten and dairy (either or is fine). Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
