We host monthly FREE Wine Tasting Events featuring wine made from Native Armenian grapes.

According to recent archeological discoveries, the oldest wine cellar in the world is located in a cave called "Areni-1" in Armenia, which is estimated to be around 6,100 years old.

Today, Armenian wine is gaining recognition for its unique terroir, indigenous grape varieties, and ancient winemaking traditions. The country's high altitude vineyards, volcanic soils, and distinct climate contribute to the exceptional qualities of its wines.​

In October of 2024, Yerevan Cafe hosted an exclusive cookbook presentation with author Armine Galstyan.

Forget-Me-Not book, containing 165 recipes, features dishes of Armenian origin as well as a variety of culinary delights from different backgrounds. It is a testament to the vibrant Armenian culture nurtured by Armenian women in the Washington, D.C. region.

This book serves a dual purpose: collecting and preserving recipes used by Armenian women living in the Washington Metropolitan area today and showcasing their resilience and strength through their culinary traditions and individual stories.

Yerevan Cafe showcased Mania's Art in September of 2024.

Mania Arabatlian's journey in art is a testament to her enduring passion and dedication to her craft. Starting from her playful beginnings with her mother's lipstick to her formal education at Aleppo University, and eventually continuing her artistic pursuits in the United States, Mania's commitment to her passion shines through.

Presentation of Adam Torcomian’s new book and artwork.

From the artist ”Հայկական Վերացական Անատոմիա (Abstract Armenian Anatomy) is a limited run, hardcover, black-and-white photography book - only 150 copies printed. The purpose of this book is to explore the freedom and pride I feel as an Armenian artist, as well as to showcase 6 beautiful young Armenian models - how fortunate we are to be here today as survivors of a forgotten genocide. Torcomian will donate 50% of all profits from this project to SOAR (Society For Orphaned Armenian Relief) Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund. SOAR’s Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund aims to honor fallen Armenian soldiers while providing assistance to their families, spouses, and children”

Meet and Greet with the artist and a Pop up with models

From the artist “I’ve worked in the beauty industry for 27 years. My specialties are hairstyling and make-up artistry. I’ve worked in Films, TV, and International News. 
Now... I have added a new dimension to my career. Introducing my Signature Custom-made Art Fashion painting fabric design .The colors are as brilliant as my lipsticks that inspired me. I’m sure you would like them as much as I have enjoyed creating them!”

An impressive selection of artworks by French artist Joanathan Bessaci as part of AdMo Art Walk.

From the artist “My name is Joanathan Bessaci. I am a paper artist who is currently living and working in Washington D.C. My work consists of cutting portraits and other images into antique French Michelin maps from roughly 1920 to 1970. I choose my maps very carefully and try to integrate their geography, including lakes, rivers, oceans, roads, highways, parks and city centers into my images to highlight visual elements. Each of my pieces is made up of multiple maps which I cut out and layer on top of each other in between pieces of glass to create depth and texture. I was drawn to antique French Michelin maps because I have been surrounded by objects like them since I was a child.”

Joel D. Hirst is a novelist and a playwright. He has written "An Excess of Nationalism", a novel about Soviet Armenia.

Joel and Yerevan Cafe will be donated all of the proceeds of the book sales to the Artsakh refugees. Stop by at the Cafe and get your copy of the book, even if you didn't make it to the event, you will be able to contribute if you want.

"I want to write a book about Armenia. I must write a book about Armenia. You see, I love this little country. I don’t think people from places as far away as Los Angeles or as powerful as Moscow understand that. They just see the rocks piled up and stacked and then brushed aside. They don't smell the flowers. Or taste the fruit" Joel D. Hirst.

Yerevan Cafe showcased Adam Torcomian's Art in August 2023. He centers his works on constants and shapes found within city architecture abstraction of these spaces begins with photography, followed by oil/charcoal on paper.

Torcomian has worked alongside Armenian Sisters Academy (ASA), Society For Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), and Armenian Artists Project (AAP) in support of Armenian prosperity. Currently represented by Mark Santerian Jr., Torcomian's work is featured in numerous private collections/commissioned projects.

Yerevan Cafe showcased talented photographer Julia Keane’s works in August 2023.

Julia is originally from Maryland, has grown up with a camera by her side at all times. Through a lens, she not only documents her surroundings, but hopes to spotlight the details that make up their stories. From vast landscapes to quiet scenes, her affinity for the natural environment has led her cross country and around the world. These photos are a collection of moments from the past eight years that had a transformative impact on her own story.

Yerevan Cafe showcased an impressive selection of artworks by Beth Nogay Carenbauer in April 2023 as part of AdMo Art Walk.

Beth Nogay Carenbauer is a DC-based artist and a native of West Virginia. She creates jewelry and art using vintage and everyday objects. Trained as a journalist, her work reflects her love of storytelling and documentary approach to celebrating vintage objects.

We showcased an inspiring selection of artworks by artist Roudolf Kharatian in August of 2022.

Many know Roudolf Kharatian by his illustrious career as a ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, director who is a recipient of numerous awards and medals. However not everyone had a chance to see his phenomenal and inspirational works of art, featuring a wide scope of emotion and movement.

Yerevan an Cafe showcased beautiful selection of artworks by artist Kathryn Z. Kailian in July of 2022.

“The scale, subject and mood are always unexpected. Some days produce an outpouring of my feminist spark or my cultural identity. Inspiration flows with ferocity. My artistic life has had many turns, beginning with advanced studies in Fine Art, teaching children to create and express themselves, raising two wonderful children, a long second career in aesthetics, an unconventional move, and planting new roots in Washington, DC - all of which have led me back to the study of self-expression.”

We hosted an Armenian Coffee (Surj/surch) Making Event in June of 2022. This process of brewing and serving coffee is a Near East tradition that has been enjoyed amongst our families for generations, and is an integral part of many other cultures throughout the Near East, Mediterranean and Middle East. As with the preparation of Arabic coffee the beans are very finely ground and prepared in a pot, called Jazzve. There are slight variations from culture to culture that true Coffee lovers enjoy to discover.

Yerevan Cafe's Easter Egg Coloring event was an interactive and cultural experience, during which our guests learned about Armenian traditional decorative elements, Easter traditions over a glass of wine. They got to take their Egg home, just in time to decorate their Easter table.

Manuscript artist Anna Mkhitaryan showed the techniques and explained the details of the ornaments.

Yerevan Cafe showcased an impressive selection of artworks by Renée Regan in April 2022 as part of AdMo Art Walk.

Artist, Renée Regan is known for an eclectic style and commitment to her color palette of red, black, and white plus gray. This can be witnessed in her sculptures, fine art photography, paintings, video art, and drawings. Primarily focused in performance art she has developed methods for anyone to find creative catharsis through performing.