As many of you know, I just started this site last Spring, with nothing more than ideas and a general creative vision on where I wanted to take it; and an extreme lack of technical knowledge. Thanks to lots of help from others (specifically a very talented and creative person […]
Author: Hungry Lobbyist
Mintwood Place – Deserving of Its James Beard Nod
When Chef Cedric Maupillier left the helm of the critically acclaimed Michel Richard restaurant Central, the food world went crazy. When he announced he was opening Mintwood Place, it exploded. The hype was intense, the lines were long, and everyone noticed. In fact, the restaurant is nominated for the James […]
Tasty Kabob: Food Truck with Flavor
When you’re bouncing around from meeting to meeting around DC, grabbing a quick bite is generally the best option. Thankfully DC has tons of good food trucks. For the lobbyist on the run who wants some filling Greek-inspired fare, check out Tasty Kabob. Offering tender pieces of chicken or lamb […]
Morning Beauty in DC (picture)
Picture from moi.
Judge Smacks Down New York Large Soda Ban
In an epic moment of awesomeness and victory for food/consumer freedom, NY Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling today #PWNed Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s attempt to restrict sugary beverage consumption, aka “large soda ban.” Judge Tingling noted in his ruling, “[The City is] permanently restrained from implementing or enforcing the new regulations” […]
DC Foodies Strong on Annual Young & The Guest List by Washington Life Magazine
Every year the wildly popular Washington Life Magazine publishes their Young & The Guest List – “A guide to Washington’s Most Influential 40-and-Under Young Leaders.” This year, several of the areas foodies (including yours truly), restauranteurs, and related industry DC peeps were featured. Below are a few of the fabulous […]
Ris DC – Good, Not Great
Going into Ris DC I had very high expectations for the food, atmosphere, and service. Located in the West End neighborhood of DC, between Georgetown/Foggy Bottom/Dupont Circle, Ris is very convenient to many businesses, luxury hotels, and apartments. The menu looks phenomenal and upon first read one might find themselves […]
Why Articles Titled “Words not to use when food blogging” Are Not Worth Reading
Recently, a friend emailed me an article from the Northern Virginia Magazine titled, “The 8 Words to Avoid When Fawning Over Your Last Instagramable Meal” which provides a “guide of to avoid edible faux pas.” I read it, completely disagree with entire premise, and decide to offer some thoughts. The […]
Jardenea – Upscale Dining in Foggy Bottom
Not quite downtown, yet not all the way in Georgetown, just off Pennsylvania Avenue NW right by K Street lies the Melrose Hotel. Recently remodeled providing a very upscale, modern yet comfortable environment, the Jardenea restaurant is clean, simple, and elegant. Close enough to downtown for a client lunch, and […]
Breaking: Video Explaination of the Sequester Effects
Well, the waiting is over and as both the Democrat majority and Republican minority alternatives have just failed in the Senate, and on March 1st, prior to 11:59:59pmEST, President Obama will have to sign into law the sequestration. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t seen a clear, articulate, […]
Maddy’s Taproom – Newest Kid on the Block
Real estate space in downtown DC is at a premium. Places who have it, hold onto it for as long as possible. That’s why new openings right on, or just off, the popular lobbying corridor K Street NW are few and far between. This also why when a new place […]
Restaurant Website Buying 101
Step 1 – buy the full URL for the full name of your restaurant. Step 2 – buy all short cuts you think you might need. Step 3 – pat yourself on the back for not being Guy Fieri’s online manager. This is what happens when you don’t follow the […]