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Calling all cocktail lovers! It’s no secret that The Gibson is one of the best cocktail bars around, so hopefully you’ve already been there numerous time. It’s time to make your way back there again to try their new spring menu offerings. Plus, the patio is now open! The new […]
Did you know Bulgaria has been making wine as far back as the Stone Age and the Thracians? That’s about 9000 years ago! And they were the largest supplier of wine to the Soviet Union? And Sir Winston Churchill reportedly ordered 500 liters of Bulgaria’s wine every year? Also, Chef […]
Click here to buy tickets, and use code “aparnadc” for $5 off! I walk in to Oyamel, and am greeted by a server with a skull painting on her face, dim lighting, live music, and the tantalizing smell of warm tacos. What is going on? It’s the “Dia de los […]
The second location of Beefsteak, Jose Andres’ vegetable focused restaurant is now open in Dupont Circle in what was earlier a conference room in a bank. Let me say though, there are no remnants of that conference room anymore! The space is now open and bright, with milk crates hanging […]
Firstly, what is a kolache? All you need to know is that it a Czech pastry with sweet or savory fillings, first brought by immigrants to Texas in the mid 1800’s. And it’s delicious. Every Texan worth his/her worth should know the “national pastry of Texas” J – it’s a […]
Have you ever wanted to open a restaurant with 20 of your closest family and friends? The Aslanturk family did just that- opening Turkish restaurant Ankara this week in the former Levante’s spot, just steps from the Dupont Circle metro station. The menu has a number of traditional Turkish and […]
If you love cocktails, you’ve probably already made your way to the Gibson on 14th St at least once. Well, it’s time to go back again they launch their Spring/Summer menu on May 8th. As expected, it is a very interesting and eclectic mix of drinks, with classic ingredients brought […]
Last week, I headed to Olney, MD for a private tasting at Taste Gastropub organized by Bookalokal, Jessica from The Dining Traveler, and Carlis from SpicyCandy DC. Owned by a financial advisor turned restaurateur, Vic Seested, Taste sits in a little strip mall that could be anywhere, but has a […]
Eric and Ian Hilton, Washington, DC’s very own restaurant superstars, open Chez Billy Sud in Georgetown today replacing the old Cafe La Ruche. The Southern France influenced restaurant gets its name “Sud” from its location to the south of the original Chez Billy in Petworth. Why Georgetown? “Around the city, […]
The W Hotel sure knows how to throw a good party! To celebrate the launch of their rooftop bar POV’s spring cocktail menu they had the “Rooftop Riviera” party this week with destination themed bars, beauty stations from Bliss Spa, snacks and a photo booth. With a perfect sunset and […]
The inaugural Real Food Innovator Awards was held on March 13th with a sold out gala at the historic Whittemore House to honor individuals being recognized for their leadership and contribution to increasing the production and consumption of healthful and sustainable food. The celebration included a cocktail reception followed by […]