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St. Patrick’s Day isn’t all corned beef and cabbage and Jameson and Guinness (though we are fully supportive of all of those things, too). You can get just as into the spirit of the Irish with some of DC’s most delicious dishes that just happen to be every Leprechaun’s favorite […]
The charming French-American food that is often as whimsical as it is delicious served at Convivial reflects the personality of it’s owner and Executive Chef Cedric Maupillier. Charming yet sincere; presenting good food with humility. A change from his first solo restaurant, Mintwood Place, the food at his Shaw hotspot feels […]
Imagine a drinking establishment whose entire aesthetic, menu, concept and decor have been dreamt up exclusively by the most seasoned bartenders and restaurateurs in DC. Now imagine that place on the corner of Vermont and U. That’s Service Bar. Two months ago, I snagged a sneak peek of Service Bar’s […]
Oh, hello little bowl of mussels – BOOM! SMACK! What’s up fries…or poutine…is that…tofu? WHAMP! If you’re confused, it’s because you haven’t been to Haikan which will drop kick the sh!t out of your taste buds with amazing flavors! Daikaya started it all with a traditional ramen house downstairs, and a […]
Have you ever struggled to find just the right spot for your next date night? Feel like you and your significant other have already tried all the romantic spots in town? Fall is right around the corner and you need somewhere intimate to eat. Well if you haven’t dined at […]
For a city whose restaurant scene can read like a broken record at times (steakhouse here, small plates there…), the Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s newest member Hazel is a charming breath of fresh air. Named after his grandmother and with his wife’s handmade bread baskets adorning each table, Executive Chef Rob […]
Have you heard about this neighborhood called Shaw? It’s pretty freaking amazing. You can get a boot of beer at Dacha, some Malort at Ivy & Coney, and hit up a bistro owned by a woman from France, that only serves French alcohol, get a fresh baked baguette and enjoy […]
Locals, visitors, booze-hounds of all variety, lend me your ear! We’ve partnered with The Passport Program – Washington, D.C. and are giving away three free DC Passports. Here are three reasons to enter this stupidly simple give-a-way: You’re going to drink anyway, you might as well save $420 ($20 retail […]
In a truly shocking turn of events, the weather gods smiled down upon the District for Memorial Day Weekend. I spent a breezy Sunday morning exploring neighborhoods all over DC, stopping only for an iced coffee and a few farmer’s market purchases. We weren’t about to waste the sunshine sitting […]
I am a born-and-bred New Englander and I love it up there, but in Massachusetts, we don’t have happy hours. I know – it’s a vile, repugnant thought. Legally, bars and restaurants in my home state cannot reduce the price of alcohol at any time for any reason, which means […]
Chef Cedric Maupillier, who got his start under the world renowned Michel Richard before taking the reigns at Central, then opening his own spot Mintwood Place, is now knocking our socks off with deliciously creative dishes at Convivial, in Shaw at the City Market at O complex. Opening to the […]
Tucked away in Shaw in a non-pretentious building with an open kitchen is Table. A true farm to table (pardon the pun) restaurant using fresh ingredients and treating them as they should be treated – clean and simple allowing the true flavors to do the work. Great for a business […]