Author: Hungry Lobbyist

Restaurant Review

14K Restaurant: Reborn & Ready for DC

The Hamilton Hotel on the 14th and K Streets NW in downtown DC has recently undergone a large renovation with changes to their guest rooms, the lobby and the reason you are here, their restaurant and lounge.  Named for one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, the 1877 built hotel […]

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First Taste: Convivial

Chef Cedric Maupillier, who got his start under the world renowned Michel Richard before taking the reigns at Central, then opening his own spot Mintwood Place, is now knocking our socks off with deliciously creative dishes at Convivial, in Shaw at the City Market at O complex. Opening to the […]

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New Mezcal Bar in Shaw Exterior Is Up

Reported as a rumor back in March by POPville, and with more detail here, a new Mezcal bar across from Table in Shaw has its exterior up and it looks funky! We can’t wait to check it out! So many good things happening in Shaw right now. Unnamed Mezcal Bar […]

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Soon to Open Chao Ku Sign Is Up in Shaw

Our friends at Eater DC reported in April about the kickstarter funded restaurant Chao Ku coming to Shaw. Their sign is up and it’s looking pretty sweet. With dishes like “cured pork jowls with cabbages and salted chilies” for only $6.00 and the most expensive thing on the menu, “Tower […]

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Chiptole’s “Boorito” Returns October 31st

In anticipation of Halloween, Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the return of its popular holiday fundraiser, Boorito.  On Saturday, October 31, from 5pm to close, Chipotle will offer $3 burritos, salads, bowls and tacos to those who arrive dressed in costume—with an added “unnecessary element.” To showcase the simplicity of its ingredients, this year […]

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October 1: Tadich Grill Opens in DC

After 167 years, America’s third oldest, continuously operating restaurant, Tadich Grill, will  open its doors here in DC on Thursday, October 1 at the corner of 10th and Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,  Washington, D.C. 20004). Tadich Grill’s history dates back to 1849, during California’s famed Gold Rush, […]

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Olivia’s Diner Launches Bottomless Brunch

Starting on September 19th, the newly opened (in July) Olivia’s Diner (1120 19th St NW) will begin a weekend bottomless brunch. According to their press release: Bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary cocktails can be added to any entrée for a $14, but it’s not just the drinks that are bottomless […]

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Free Coffee Delivery Starts Today in DC

Ah coffee. A product sacred to DC dwellers. Those excruciating hours and even longer happy hours means we need our JOE AND WE NEED IT NOW!!!!!! Starting Tuesday, August 25th at 1:00pm, the local food startup delivery service, Galley DC, will be delivering 12-ounce bottles of Compass Coffee‘s nitro cold […]

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DC Oktoberfest – Das Bier Bash

On September 19th, tighten your lederhosen, raise your stein and prepare for the wurst at this ode to Deutschland. Drink the District presents Das Bier Bash, offering a heady mix of traditional German food, games, and music that will have you dancing to the oompah in no time. With bottomless […]