Do you remember going to bowling alleys as kids? I remember it being sticky floors and chicken fingers that were still cold in the middle. As an 8-year-old these things didn’t affect me much. I assumed that this was part of the “bowling alley experience.” However, now I am older […]
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Hen Quarter has Landed in Penn Quarter
Southern cuisine with a focus on farm to table freshness has been the root of Hen Quarter’s success. With it’s first location on King Street in Old Town and a second location in downtown Silver Spring, it only made sense for the restaurant group to make a landing in D.C. […]
#BreakfromtheBeltway: Beach Eats Edition
The boiling temperatures in the District and Summer Fridays (if you’re lucky) usually mean one thing: beach weekends. Whether your go-to getaway is in Delaware or OBX, we’ve got you covered with the best places to grab a bite. Rehoboth a(muse.) Who says fine dining can only be found in […]
Chefs Get Ready to Rumble!
It’s award season guys! I don’t mean the Globes or the Oscars, but the RAMMYS! The 2017 RAMMY Awards Gala is coming up on July 30th and to help us get into the competitive spirit, RAMW and NoMaBID brought together RAMMYS Restaurateur Finalists to dish on the business of food and RAMMYS Chef Finalists to […]
Review: Brabo
After 8 years of filling bellies in Old Town, Brabo underwent some renovations in 2016. It reopened with a refreshed look that features a larger bar area, more natural light, and modern fixtures and furniture. It also now offers diners more ways to enjoy their meals. Diners can pick between Brabo’s […]
Recap: DC Taste of the Nation
DC Taste of the Nation is by far DC’s best foodie event. Bringing together almost 100 of DC’s finest restaurants and bars, the event delivered all the food and drink your heart desired while supporting No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. Here are 5 reasons why Taste […]
Bar Review: McClellan’s Retreat
I give the team at McClellan’s Retreat a lot of credit for mixing things up. In addition to a solid list of cocktails and unique liqueurs, each month they put together a themed menu. In March, the theme was “guilty pleasures,” classy takes on drinks you’d be embarrassed to order in public. […]
Cocktail Contest: Free Daiquiri Giveaway!
The National Archives Foundation is back at it with their History Happy Hour series. On June 29th, Global Spirits: American Cocktails will bring together top mixologists who will create original cocktails inspired by classic American drinks. As the bartenders blend their concoction for judges to taste, they will describe how they were inspired to create […]
DC Wine Fest is Back!
DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition kicked off their second year with a sold out wine tasting on Saturday, April 8th at Longview Gallery in Shaw. Tastings bring together a great variety of wines (some from the DMV!), live music, delicious eats, and of course art. Each tasting session lasts 2-3 hours […]
DC Taste of the Nation
One of my favorite DC food events is coming up! DC’s “Taste of the Nation” takes place on Wednesday, April 19th at Nationals Park. Event proceeds support No Kid Hungry, a national nonprofit that is working to end child hunger in America. You can chow down on George Pagonis’ creations (Kapnos) […]
Getting Drunk on History
We all know and love Derek Brown for his cocktail staples that have revolutionized drinking in the District. Brown’s James Beard nominated Columbia Room is a staple of D.C.’s drinking scene. And now Brown has teamed up with the National Archives Foundation for a new series titled “History Happy Hour,” which […]
Get the Alta Strada Hoagie at Taylor Gourmet Before March 14
Taylor Gourmet has teamed up with chef Michael Schlow of Tico, The Riggsby, and Alta Strada, on a special edition hoagie with proceeds benefiting the Chance for Life childhood cancer charity. The sweet and spicy, mouthwatering Italian hoagie is named “Alta Strada” and is topped with roasted turkey and ham, […]