Wine Enthusiast, one of the publications I write for most frequently, is presenting Toast of the Town at the  National Building Museum at 401 F St. NW, Friday, June 11, from 7-10 p.m. The VIP tasting starts at 5 p.m.

This is the first time that the national wine and restaurant tasting event  will be in DC. Guests will have the opportunity to sample over 500 wines and spirits from around the world, nosh on dishes from more than 30 local restaurants, and listen to live music.

My friend Metrocurean is offering up three lucky winners a pair of tickets to the Toast of the Town event. Comment on her post about the event, letting her know your favorite wine for hot summer nights, and she’ll announce three winners Monday at 10 a.m. readers can also snag $10 off Grand tickets and $20 off VIP tickets. Use the following promotional code during check out here: MC2010

Grand tickets are $89; VIP tickets are $169. Purchase tickets here.