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Capital One Center Culinary Week - 2026
Capital One Center’s second annual Culinary Week, held July 27-31, 2026, will offer unique culinary-centric experiences at award-winning restaurants all week long. Capital One Center Culinary Week will include seven ticketed culinary events with a mission to raise awareness and funds for World Central Kitchen (WCK), a nonprofit organization founded by Chef José Andrés in 2010 that provides fresh meals at the frontlines in response to crises around the world. Last year, Culinary Week raised more than $10,000 for WCK.
The culinary experiences offered during Capital One Center’s Culinary Week are great for teambuilding, summer socials, date nights, and even families looking for a fun summer activity with children. Events include classes and demos for making sushi, pizza and mixing cocktails, as well as the week’s two premier events, a Battle of the Chefs at The Perch Great Lawn on Wednesday, July 29; and a Cocktail Contest with a VIP experience at Ometeo on Thursday, July 30. Guests will also get to experience a preview of the culinary talent behind La Omri, the new mediterranean restaurant set to open in late 2026.
Tickets range from $65-$95, with early bird pricing available through July 17. All proceeds benefit World Central Kitchen. With strong interest anticipated, guests are encouraged to secure their tickets early.
WHERE: Capital One Center in Tysons, 1803 Capital One Drive, Tysons, Virginia 22102
Capital One Center Culinary Week - Events at-a-Glance
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Sushi Making Class with Wren Team
Where: Wren Tysons, The Watermark Hotel, 1825 Capital One Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
When: Mon. July 27, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
What: Join Wren’s acclaimed Chef Hobin “James” Kim during this masterclass on the art of creating maki and nigiri rolls. Guests will learn about the precision incorporated in each ushi bite in a fun, interactive environment with sake and authentic Japanese experiences.
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Pizza Making Paired with Italian Cocktails at Stellina Pizzeria
Where: Stellina Pizzeria, 1610 Capital One Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
When: Tues. July 28, 2026, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Join Lake Como native and Michelin-Bib Chef Matteo Venini for a modern take on crafting your own Neo-Neapolitan pizza paired with Italian wine and cocktails.
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Cocktail Making Class with Naisho Room Team
Where: Naisho Room, The Watermark Hotel, 1825 Capital One Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
When: Tuesday July 28, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
What: Join the winner of last year’s Cocktail Contest, Jose Salgado, inside the Naisho Room for a lively evening of beautiful and delicious craft cocktails. Participants will discover flavor balancing secrets, proper mixing methods, and presentation skills while enjoying the sky-high views and intimate atmosphere of having the Naisho Room closed to the public for this private event.
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PREMIER EVENT: Battle of the Chefs at The Perch Great Lawn – “A Sunset Showdown”
Where: The Perch, 1805 Capital One Dr Suite 1150, Tysons, VA 22102
When: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
What: Seven Executive Chefs will compete for the audience’s vote based on taste, creativity, presentation, and storytelling. This curated experience will take guests on a culinary journey through Italy, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, the Mediterranean, and more, with artisanal dishes representing each restaurant. During this outdoor reception, guests will vote on the best restaurant, meet the seven Executive Chefs, and learn his/her story during this lively event.
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PREMIER EVENT: Cocktail Contest at Ometeo – “A Tropical Paradise’
Where: Ometeo, 1640 Capital One Drive North, Tysons, VA 22102
When: Thurs. July 30, 2026, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
What: Celebrate summer during a highlight of the inaugural Capital One Center Culinary Week as five master mixologists compete for the audience’s vote. Representing award-winning restaurants across Capital One Center, these cocktail craftsmen will battle based on creativity, presentation, and storytelling. Journey through global flavors spanning to Japan, Thailand, Mexico, and the tropics, with artfully crafted libations from each distinctive bar program unfolding at Ometeo’s beautiful outdoor bar and patio.
6:00pm - 9:00pm Dine & Demo Class at Sisters Tysons (more details to come)
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Lunchtime Pizza Making Paired with Italian Cocktails and Wine at Stellina Pizzeria
Where: Stellina Pizzeria, 1610 Capital One Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
When: Friday, July 31, 11:30am - 1:30pm
What: Join Chef Matteo Venini for a modern take on crafting your own Neo-Neapolitan pizza paired with Italian wine and cocktails.
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Proceeds from Capital One Center Culinary Week Benefit World Central Kitchen:
Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises. A model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real-time, WCK has served more than 600 million nourishing meals around the world. Learn more here.
An exciting lineup of Capital One Center's acclaimed restaurants and culinary destinations will participate in Culinary Week events, including:
- OPENING SOON! La Omri: Opening at Capital One Center in late 2026, this highly anticipated hybrid dining and social destination comes from the hospitality team behind Georgetown’s popular Villa Yara. “La Omri” translates to “to the love of my life,” reflecting the venue’s core mission to celebrate Mediterranean living through vibrant flavors, dynamic hospitality and high-energy experiences.
- Naisho Room: A “hidden cocktail lounge” at The Watermark Hotel with a secret location…if you know, you know…
- Ometeo: Rooted in Tex-Mex tradition and heightened by a passion for local seafood, Ometeo leans into the dichotomy of Texas border cuisine and strong coastal influences. Awarded the Restaurant Association of Washington’s 2024 Restaurateur of the Year (awarded to Ometeo’s management team, Long Shot Hospitality).
- Perch Putt’s Rhum Roost: Rhum Roost is a playful tiki bar at Perch Putt (an 18-hole mini golf experience 11 stories in the sky at The Perch) and features frozen libations and unique cocktails.
- Sisters Tysons & Flore Cafe: Sisters Tysons & Flore Cafe have become quick favorites among the foodie influencer community, known for their elevated approach to Thai street food, high tea experiences, dessert and café concepts, and visual aesthetics in full bloom.
- Starr Hill Brewpub: The second addition from Starr Hill at Capital One Center, Starr Hill Brewpub complements the popular live-music destination Starr Hill Biergarten at The Perch. The America-themed menu offers 20+ beers, cocktails, ciders, and wines, along with award-winning brews. Programming ranges from live music to trivia.
- Stellina Pizzeria: Stellina Pizzeria is an upscale casual Italian concept featuring Neo-Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pastas, and desserts served with style and dynamic energy. Awarded Top 50 Artisan Pizzerias in the World (2024, 2025) and recognized with a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide for five consecutive years.
- Wegmans Tysons: Capital One Center’s anchor grocery store, delivering an unmatched variety of premium food, wine, and culinary offerings.
- Wren: Meaning “love” in Japanese, Wren is The Watermark Hotel’s sophisticated yet approachable concept featuring Japanese street food fused with modern American elements. Awarded Virginia’s Restaurant of the Year by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association in 2022 and named Best Hotel Restaurant in DC’s Best of Luxury Travel Awards in 2026.
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