Don’t forget to celebrate National Martini Day on June 19th. Our pick is The Gibson. Thursday, June 19th from 6:00pm-9:00pm you can enjoy $10 martinis created by The Gibson’s Frankie Jones and Jo-Jo Valenzuela from City Tap Room. Also on the docket: pop-up performances throughout the night featuring Artful Presentations […]
Author: Hungry Lobbyist
Doi Moi launches new summer cocktail menu
The popular hot spot on 14th Street Doi Moi is getting a summer cocktail makeover courtesy of bar director Adam Bernbach, who also runs the bars of 2 birds 1 stone, Estadio, and Proof. What can you expect from the new list? Think updated Tiki classics suitable for 14th Street palates […]
Unique Father’s Day Gift Guide
In an attempt to move beyond the dress shirts, athletic socks and golf balls…we hope you’ll consider what Bluemercury, Capital Teas, and Frye have to offer for the dad in your life. Capital Teas This fifth-generation tea provider is opening a boutique and tasting room at 731 8th Street SE […]
DC Bourbon Bash Free Ticket Give-A-Way (now closed)
The contest is now over. Thanks to everyone for participating and congrats to the winner! The DC Bourbon Bash is an awesome day of fun, excitement, entertainment and of course, excellent Bourbon on Saturday, June 21st. The Bourbon Bash will enjoy a 1-ounce taste of a different select premium bourbon […]
24 Reasons (& Pictures) Why the Continued Le Diplomate Hype is Real
Le Diplomate is one of the best, most consistently good restaurants in DC right now. The wait, yeah it’s long. The service, well it’s packed and they make their food fresh, so it can be slower than Subway. Are these bad things? Decidedly no. Not convinced? Here are 23 reasons […]
David Sedaris DC Event & His Beef with Amazon
On Monday, June 9th, famed humorist author and North Carolina native David Sedaris gave a talk and book signing at Politics & Prose to promote the paperback release of his New York Times bestseller Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls. During his remarks he previewed his latest short story which will […]
DC Bites We Loved This Week
1. This smoked bluefish spread and crusty toast from Barcelona. Follow @BarcelonaWineBa 2. The Kalbi, BBQ short ribs that Courtney had at Izakya Seki. Follow @izakayaseki 3. Crazy chocolate and peanut butter beer called “Sweet Baby Jesus” from Red Light DC. Follow @dcredlight 4. This allergy relieving spicy miso ramen […]
Seven people you ALWAYS see on the DC-NYC Amtrak
1). The Tourist Family You know they are close before you even lay eyes on their fanny packs, dad jeans, and white wine mother because you can hear their unruly children. “A weekend in New York with our public schooled, ADD filled, and uncontrollable children sound amazing,” said no parents […]
The Fainting Goat: We liked some & wanted more of others
It’s becoming damn near impossible to keep track of all the restaurants in DC, much less those on the 14th Street/U Street corridor. The Fainting Goat opened their doors this year and we can expect to see them around for a while. Located off U Street with a whimsical upside-down […]
Recipe: Asian-Style Lettuce Wraps
Don’t let Asian flavors or perceived difficulty attempt you from trying. This recipe is extremely easy and tastes just like the P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps, without the added depression of going to a chain and dealing with crying children and kung pow whatever-the-hell that is supposed to be. Ingredients: White […]
Cashion’s Eat Place: Creative & Delicious
I wanted to like Cashion’s Eat Place, and I didn’t…I loved it. Everything ordered was creative without negating the high quality ingredients. The environment is warm and inviting and the food is locally sourced whenever possible, so the menu changes constantly. Sadly, the few dishes we sampled may not even […]
Mission Dupont: New Mexican in Dupont
DC, much like like the rest of the world, places a premium on room. Spacious interior seating, plenty of bar stools, and most importantly – especially during the warmer months – outdoor seating. Enter Mission Restaurant in the popular Dupont Circle corridor. Spacious interior with two, that’s right, two bars: […]