Jasmine Café, 1633A Washington Plaza, Reston, is celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving customers gift certificates for prizes including appetizers and complimentary dinners through the end of the year. The café is open daily for lunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and dinner, 5-10 p.m. Call 703-471-9114 or visit www.jasminecafe.com for reservations.
Special events at the café include: Wednesday, Dec. 17, annual VOCE Caroling dinner, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas supper, 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Special, 7 p.m.
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon, is hosting a Holiday Party Thursday, Dec.18, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. There will be Craps, Poker and Blackjack for charity, photos with Santa, a DJ and dancing. Spend casino winnings on a variety of prizes or buy or bid on "Big Ticket" items, including
Wizards and Caps tickets and a signed copy of Bobby Orr's "The Dive" photo. Casino proceeds will benefit Operation Homefront.
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon, is hosting their 12th annual "Christmas Party for Kids" Saturday, Dec. 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m. There will be souvenir photos, coloring, crafts, dance party, Christmas carol singing and choice of Kids' Meals and beverages. $11.95/child; reservations encouraged. Call 703-435-JIMS.
Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro, 11750 Sunrise Valley Drive, hosts the upscale "Unwind Hour" every weekday evening from 5–7 p.m. Guests can enjoy a glass or bottle from the restaurant's extensive wine selection and a sampling of Executive Chef Seth Eldridge's complimentary tapas. Each week, Vinifera will feature three highly rated wines for special "tasting" at bargain prices. Visit www.viniferabistro.com or call
703-234-3550.