Dear Sequestration Staffers, Just remember Friday is only four days away and then it’s the weekend. And hey, after Friday you’ll never have to hear, “How do we stop the sequestration?” ever again. I mean, you’ll go to a million meetings on how to fix the sequestration. Maybe that will […]
Author: Hungry Lobbyist
Daily Grill: All Day Weekend Happy Hours? Yes please!
Centrally located just off K Street, a major metro line, and between Foggy Bottom/Georgetown and Downtown DC is Dupont Circle. Home to many bars, restaurants, one adult establishment, and lots of other shops – it’s easy to get lost trying to navigate the many happy hours and specials after work. […]
The Spring Shirt Every Man Should Own
As we reach the end of February, stores are rolling out their Spring 2013 clothing lines. Here is one shirt every man should own – sky blue gingham spread collar slim/extra-slim fit. This shirt works on so many levels. The color is very versatile for the Spring. Pair it with […]
Boqueria: Great Food & Atmosphere in Dupont
If you’re looking for a fun, vibrant bar scene and great happy hour specials, without sacrificing exceptional food quality and attention to detail, look no further than Boqueria. Right in the middle of the bustling bar scene on the corner of 19th and M Streets NW, you’ll find Boqueria – […]
Things everyone will be talking about (despite Congress being on recess)
It’s that magical period in DC where members of Congress have returned home for a week to do whatever it is they do when they are not in DC. While they’re gone (meaning no legislative business can occur), here are a few things no one should be talking about…yet this […]
DC’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Whether you’re Catholic and therefore not eating meat on Fridays, or simply want to incorporate more seafood into your diet, there are some great seafood restaurants in and around Washington, DC. Based on quality, service, and atmosphere, below are five places that should be worked into your regular rotation to […]
Unum DC – Small Plates, Huge Flavor
Comfortably tucked between shops and other restaurants on Georgetown’s vibrant and busy M Street you’ll find Unum. Certainly off the K Street path, but not too far from the Four Seasons or other places, and certainly not far from downtown. Great for an intimate client dinner. From the front, this […]
SOTU Games – Because just watching would be terrible (and this is America)
Photo credit: ClotureClub.com Ah yes, it’s that time of year again when millions of Americans pretend they are interested in politics and watch the annual President’s State of the Union Address (SOTU) which airs at 9:00pmEST on EVERY SINGLE CHANNEL. If you live outside the Beltway (and apparently people still […]
Where to go for Mardi Gras (Feb. 12) in DC
Has the pending sequester dampened your New Orleans travel plans? Does the real Bourbon Street make you feel dirty? Well lucky for you Washington, DC likes any excuse to throw a good party and imbibe some non-local beverages. Below are some of the best places to get your Mardi Gras […]
The Few Good Things About the Grammy’s 2K13
Well, the Grammy’s were last night…yawn. There were a few highlights moments worth clicking on this rainy DC Monday morning. Adele dressed like Mrs. Doubtfire, and coincidentally they both sound the same. Ellen DeGeneres wanted to “motor-boat” Katy Perry. No one is faulting her for that. Jennifer Lopez still thinks […]
Umbrella Etiquette 101
Guess what DC; the giant snow storm is going to pass us again – what else is new? This means we get beautiful white snow’s ugly half-step-sister, rain. We’re familiar with rain; but are we trained to properly handle rain? Research (walking on DC sidewalks) shows that many of us […]
You Don’t Need to Look Like You Worked (Partied) All Night
Working late (or staying out late) on the weeknights are not something that you want to be immediately discerned from your appearance at your 9:00am meeting. So provided you have bathed, made yourself not smell like the KA tent at the Kentucky Derby, and have ensured your garments are free […]