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Taste of Bethesda 2014 Lineup

By WTOP Staff

2013 Taste of Bethesda, Cordell Avenue

Downtown Bethesda’s signature event is officially set for Oct. 11 and will include dishes from at least 47 Bethesda restaurants and live music.

The 2014 Taste of Bethesda will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Norfolk, Fairmont, St Elmo, Cordell and Del Ray Avenues in Woodmont Triangle. The Bethesda Urban Partnership-run event attracted between 38,000 and 40,000 people in 2013, thanks largely to some good weather.

Taste tickets are sold at the event in bundles of four tickets for $5. Drinks and smaller food items generally cost one ticket each, while more substantial dishes can range from two to four tickets.

Some restaurants that have opened since last year’s event, including Tyber Bierhaus, Bethesda Curry Kitchen, PizzaPass and Heckman’s Delicatessen, will take part. The full food lineup is after the jump.

4935 Bar and Kitchen – Tandoori chicken tacos, 4935 Sliders, pork wings
Benihana – 4 pcs california roll, 4 pcs spicy tuna roll, 2 pcs salmon sushi, hibachi fried rice & ramune (original or strawberry)
Bethesda Curry Kitchen – Butter chicken, paalak paneer, samosa, vegetable khorma, basmati rice
BGR The Burger Joint – Sliders, fries, bottled water & canned soft drinks
Bold Bite – Burger sliders, doughnuts
Bradley Food & Beverage – Sandwich/wraps, chocolates, cookies/brownies, cheese spreads/dips, salads, olive oil/balsamic vinegar
Cafe Deluxe – Sliders, short rib risotto, crab dip, crab cakes and hummus
Dunkin’ Donuts – Donuts, muffins, iced/hot coffee, iced latte, iced tea & bottle water
Flanagan’s Harp and Fiddle – Stuffed chipotle peppers, smoked fried chicken, shepherd’s pie, bread pudding, ice cream with Bailey’s caramel, bottled water
Fresh Baguette – Breads and Vienese pastries
Georgetown Cupcake – Assorted cupcakes: pumpkin spice/salted caramel, red velvet/ lava fudge, vanilla birthday/ peanut butter fudge
Gringos & Mariachis – Tacos al paster, vegetable taco, corre enchilada taco, tres leches
Guapos
Haagen-Dazs – Ice cream and bottled water
Hanaro Restaurant and Lounge – Pork dumplings, chicken teriyaki rice bowl, shrimp shumai, chicken tempura skewers, edamame, various sushi rolls (spicy tuna, California, eel, avocado cucumber)
Heckman’s Delicatessen – Corned beef or pastrami sandwich, cheese cake, chicken/tuna salad, challah french toast and corned beef hash
Honest Tea – Honest Tea, Honest Ade, Honest Lemonade, Honest Fizz
Jaleo – Paella/spanish rice, water
Kabob Bazaar – Chicken kabob, beef kabob, grilled veggies, plain rice, addas polo/ (lentil rice) and assorted sodas
Kadhai – Samosa, palak, chicken malchai, rice, water and soda
Lilit Cafe – Gelato, soup, chicken kabob and rice
Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar – Jambalaya, etouffee and gumbo
Mamma Lucia – Pizza, canned sodas and water
Markham’s Bar and Grill – Banh Mi Sandwich, Banh Mi Salad, Dr. Pepper Ribs
Mussel Bar & Grille – White wine mussels, bottled water
Naked Pizza – Cheese pizza, chef inspired – extreme pepperoni
Olazzo – Sausage & peppers, meatballs, mini cannolis
Original Pancake House – Nutella and lemon crepes
Panas – Empanadas, ceviche samplers and skewers
Parva Cocina & Tequila Bar – Beef empanadas, fish tacos, chicken patacon relleno, tequila salmon, churros rellenos and tres leches
Passage to India – Chicken makhani with rice, vegetable korma with rice, samosa chat with chana and mango lassi
Penang Malaysian Cuisine – Satay chicken, curry potato chicken and mee goreng
PizzaPass — Pizza
Rock Bottom Brewery – Kobe sliders, mac & chicken, fish tacos
Roof – Pork belly skewers, chicken arepas, shrimp
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Steak sandwiches, water and lemonade
Shangri-La – Butter chicken, chana masala, basmati rice, vegetable samosa, mango lassy and vegetable pakora
Share Small Plates Bistro – East-West asparagus, bbq sticky ribs, fruit daiquri, hummus, greek salad and pita, water and DoubleTree cookies
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen – Meatball bite-size bowl and tofu bite-size bowl
Smoke BBQ – Ribs, chicken and pork sliders, mac n cheese, lemonade and grilled corn
Smoothie King – Angel food, Carribean way and strawberry kiwi smoothies
Spring Mill Bread Co. – Bread, cookies, slices, pie, bars and brownies
Tandoori Nights – Chicken tikka, samosa, butter chicken, chana masala, sag/panger, rice and naan
The Barking Dog – Hot dogs, BBQ and cookies
Tout de Sweet – Macarons and mini pastries
Tyber Bierhaus – Potato pancakes, pierogies, sausages (German) and mussel sauce with bread
Union Jacks – London broil sandwich, Jameson chicken, bangers and mash, bread pudding, and assorted sodas and water

Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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