Noir at the Bar — Celebrate with 8 short story writers

About tonight's event: It's the night before and we are bringing together 8 noir writers to ring in the premier conference for writers of short crime fiction at Join in as the authors share stories — some that have been written especially for tonight's event.

The agenda for tonight includes:

• 6-7 PM: Meet-and-Greet, order from
• 7-9 PM: Author readings

Our featured authors include:

• Gary Phillips
• Art Taylor
• Debrah H. Goldstein
• Avram Lavinsky
• Chris Dreith
• Ed Ridgley
• Liza Parfomak
• Brayden Whisler
• Moderated by

About our Elaine's Literary Salon Host, A retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays, Jeff has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He received the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Jeffrey has been interviewed by CNN, National Geographic, and The New York Times. Learn more:

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A menu filled with delicious modern Mediterranean cuisine selection is sure to please everyone in your party. The dishes are based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt — a combination of Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences. Elaine’s is named for the owner’s grandmother and is based on a promise she made at the age of 12, growing up in Cairo. "I promised my grandma I would someday own a restaurant and name it after her," shares Cynthia, who is also an author. She and her husband, bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins, are proud to share my family’s recipes with new friends and families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area." Located in an 1880s building, it was the previous home for 38 years of the beloved bistro Bilbo Baggins. The newly renovated restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River and Founders Park, just a few blocks from The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront.

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