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You may think you know the scene at Rosa Mexicano, but I’m here to tell you things are changing. Exciting things. Earlier this month, General Manager Greg Eisenhart and Beverage Director Courtenay Greenleaf introduced a slew of new infused agave cocktails paired with their best bar bite selections. Unlike many […]
In any other establishment, a man balancing on the edge of a bar sink wielding a blowtorch would be cause for alarm. At Bonfire, it just means Chad Spangler is about to make a cocktail. If you’ve walked around Downtown DC in the last month or two, you may have […]
My first taste of sparkling alcohol was André Peach Moscato in a convenience store in Foggy Bottom – far from Nuit du Champagne! I know. But trust me, it was a great night. Fortunately, my palate has matured since then, which is why I was thrilled to get a firsthand glimpse […]
Looking for something quick and red-white-and-blueish to throw together for your Fourth of July party? Never fear, shortcake is here. I wanted to make a patriotic dessert for America’s big day, but making a rectangular cake and plopping fruit on it in a flag pattern has somehow lost its charm. […]
The skies were clear and the champagne was flowing on Saturday night as VIDA Fitness celebrated its 10 Year Diamond Anniversary at the U Street Penthouse Pool & Lounge. Ten years ago in June, the very first VIDA Fitness opened its doors in Gallery Place. Now, fitness lovers can choose […]
Have you heard? Gusto Italian Grill is serving up fast casual Italian in Bethesda and Silver Spring! I am shamelessly content in my NW DC bubble, but lately I’ve been really trying to branch out to other neighborhoods and (gasp!) even hop the metro to explore more of the DMV […]
The offer came in. You signed the letter. You gave your two weeks. And to boot, you have time off that coincides with warm weather. Welcome to funemployment, my friend. (Queue victory dance.) Maybe you have a eurotrip on the books, or perhaps you’re headed home for some down time […]
In a truly shocking turn of events, the weather gods smiled down upon the District for Memorial Day Weekend. I spent a breezy Sunday morning exploring neighborhoods all over DC, stopping only for an iced coffee and a few farmer’s market purchases. We weren’t about to waste the sunshine sitting […]
It’s party season, folks. Whether you’re throwing a Derby bash, planning a Memorial Day porch party, or raising a glass to a new graduate, you should have a few go-to appetizers that will stand out and have guests swooning time and time again. When I host, I try to choose […]
It’s the last month of graduate school. All your deadlines are coming up and the world is caving in upon you. There’s no way you will get all this done in time. It’s the weekend before your papers are due. In a sense, you’ve made some progress, but in another […]
Last weekend, I put away all my winter clothes. Wine-colored corduroys, white cable knit sweaters, all of it folded and happily shoved into the darkest corners of my closet. Imagine my astonishment when I wake up this week to discover – SURPRISE! – the weather is total shit. Though I […]
I was 23 years old the first time I poached an egg (not to mention even trying to make Eggs Florentine). I had been out of college for about a year, and aside from scheduling my own dental appointments, my list of personal achievements was fairly short. On a breezy […]