Ashok Bajaj is no stranger to the DC scene. This Indian born restauranteur is arguably the most successful in DC’s culinary history owning The Bombay Club, 701 Restaurant, The Oval Room, Ardeo+Bardeo, Rasika, Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, Rasika West End, and nopa Kitchen+Bar. The Oval Room recently underwent a one million dollar plus […]
Author: Hungry Lobbyist
Recipe: Perfectly seared meat everytime
“Have you ever been over to a friends house to eat and food just ain’t no good?” Yes, yes Wonder Mike we have. We all have. Sometimes the macaroni is soggy, and the peas are mush…but often the steak, pork, lamb, veal, whatever the meat is, is rubbery, overcooked, undercooked, […]
Rural Society: Now open & you don’t want to wait any longer!
The District has seen “celebrity chef” establishments come and go. Remember Les Halles? Whatever Roberto Donna was working on? You probably don’t. However those that have succeeded have done so on the merits of their food, creating a great atmosphere, and providing exceptional service. From the father of it all […]
Trio Grill, Contemporary American in NOVA
I don’t often venture into the Virginia suburbs for anything other than ethnic food. But when I found out Circa was opening a restaurant in Falls Church, VA, I just had to check it out. And I’m glad I did. Trio Grill is a modern American restaurant with a wide […]
Red Apron Butcher
There are no shortages of places to grab a quick bite to eat in DC. However you may have to look hard to find a place with the quality of hand cut meats that Red Apron Butcher offers. Located next to, and part of, The Partisan, Red Apron Butcher has […]
Boldfoot Socks: Local DC company that gives back
Do you consider yourself stylish? Open your sock drawer and if black, brown, navy, and that one pair of Christmas socks are staring back at you, think again? It’s time to up your sock wardrobe and you don’t have to pay $35 for those George H. W. Bush socks either. […]
Ceiba: Flavor-packed Latina American cuisine
It’s no secret, we love Passion Food Restaurant Group, and their Latin American cuisine restaurant Ceiba is no exception. Their unique take on non-traditional cuisine is a much welcome departure from the plethora of steak houses and sandwich options (some very delicious albeit) typically found in downtown DC. To start, […]
Taste of Seamless 2014
Just to set the scene for you, I’ve just ordered my meal through Seamless as I sit down to write about Seamless. It’s called research, guys. [Update: Definitely used it two nights in a row. Because I’m a thorough researcher.] Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Taste […]
Klink, DC’s first alcohol delivery app brings booze to you
Finally, it’s starting to feel like 2014. Klink launches the first DC alcohol delivery application. Long are the days of walking a few blocks to the store. Hell, you barely have to put on pants if you don’t want to. Already launched in Florida and Michigan, Klink has introduced a […]
The Gibson Goes to Greenbrier (and you should too)
The Gibson, DC’s preeminent speakeasy and cocktail bar Goes to Greenbrier, America’s resort Sunday, July 13- Tuesday, July 15. Guests will master the art of creating craft cocktails in a class led by The Gibson’s Brendan Murphy, plus enjoy access to the Greenbrier’s luxurious grounds, accommodations, and world-class casino club […]
Get Pumped for Team USA!
Everyone is pretending they love soccer (which is fine), and we will all become aggressively patriotic as we cheer on the USA men’s World Cup soccer team. To help amp up your patriotic game, HungryLobbyist.com presents the following to pump you up! It’s okay to cry for America. Because American […]
Soupergirl M Street Opening
I’m going to start this by saying that in some circles (the important ones), I’m considered to be a soup expert. My forte? Gazpacho. Take a second to appreciate that. When I heard that Soupergirl was opening a new location on M Street, I made a mental note to check […]