On Tuesday, November 13, Common Threads held its first D.C. Chef Takeover dinner at the old Naval Hospital, Hill Center DC to help raise funds for Common Thread’s Washington DC-based nutrition education and hands-on cooking programs for under-resourced communities. The night celebrated female talent in the D.C. metro area as several of the region’s most celebrated female chefs and culinary personalities presented creative […]
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LEON Adds Holiday Items To The Menu
The naturally fast food chain, LEON opened their first US location in DC back in September. They have brought a new concept to DC diners of healthy, delicious food that is made fresh and served in minutes. And everyone is loving it. But wait, there’s more, LEON is launching their […]
The Actually Healthy Fast Food Chain LEON Opens First US Store in DC!
Attention DC! Britain’s “healthy fast food” chain LEON just opened the doors of their first US location at 1724 L Street NW. Everything on the menu is under $10 and the food comes out in about 30 seconds and is still made to order. Don’t believe me? Try it yourself. Co-founder […]
8 Things You Need To Check Off Of Your Summer Bucket List ASAP
With this new change in weather, we know that our favorite season is soon coming to a close. There is so much to do in DC all year round, but some things are special to summer. Enjoying outdoor eats, sitting outside, summer cocktails, it’s seriously the best time of the […]
Washingtonian’s delicious Best of Washington Event
One of the best nights in DC is at Washingtonian’s AT&T Best of Washington party. The night is full of food, live music, and sample bites from more than 60 of Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants and Best of Washington Survey Winners! This event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Just with […]
Double the Shouk: New location in Union Market district
Shouk yeah! Israeli fast casual chain Shouk just opened their second location near Union Market in the first floor of The Edison. It’s bigger, expanded and just as delicious. Shouk’s first location opened in 2016 by co-founders Ran Nussbacher and Dennis Friedman. They offer DC a unique approach to modern Israeli […]
The Wharf’s Whiskey Charlie has officially opened their outdoor rooftop bar!
Whiskey Charlie is The Canopy Hotel’s premium rooftop cocktail lounge at The Wharf. Whiskey Charlie opened in October 2018 with their indoor lounge, known as ‘The Cabin’. The Cabin offers a lounge-y feel with urban design and unique DC views. They offer exceptional cocktails, wines, local craft, draft beers and […]
Crawfish for Cancer: Charity Boil Is Taking Over DC
This epic Crawfish boil is taking over DC. Crawfish for Cancer’s Crawfish Boil returns for the sixth year to DC! The event is taking place on Saturday, April 14 at Pinstripes in Georgetown. The five hour events includes unlimited crawfish, corn and potatoes, an open bar of beer, wine, and signature cocktails, […]
Spring Hits The Bird’s Tasting Menu
Peak Bloom at The Bird It’s officially Spring, and DC restaurants sure know how to put you in the spirit of the season, even if it’s snowing outside. Chef Ryan Hackney and The Bird kick-off DC’s favorite season with their intensive five-course, fowl-focused tasting menu, Bird & Blossom. The mouth-watering […]
Cheese Lovers Guide to DC’s Best Queso Fundidos
Attention all cheese lovers – for those of you that don’t know what queso fundido is, you’re welcome. You are about to be changed forever. Queso fundido is different than your every day queso, it is much gooier, thicker, stringier, more flavorful, and way cheesier. Queso fundido is a dish […]
El Techo Transforms Rooftop into Greenhouse Oasis
Just when you thought Rooftop season was over, El Techo by Rito Loco is bringing you just what you didn’t know you needed. El Techo has turned their “Adult Treehouse” rooftop patio into a tented, heated, stunning, Casa Verde or “Greenhouse” oasis — and it’s open yearlong. Co-Owners Louie Hankins […]
Win Your Super Bowl Party With These $7 Trader Joe’s Snacks
I think everyone can agree that the best part of the Super Bowl (besides the commercials) is the food. No matter who you root for, how much you care about football, or how much you pay attention to the commercials, the best part of the Super Bowl is gathering with […]