On June 19th, Food and Friends hosted their 27th annual dinner and auction “Chef’s Best”, a fun night of good food for a good cause. The organization, founded in 1988, delivers specialized meals to individuals suffering from critical illnesses. This year, they will deliver nearly a million meals to 2,600 individuals. The […]
Events
Second Annual Chesapeake Foodshed Feast
Sometimes our food industry can seem to be disconnected from the people who make the food themselves, or who I like to call the Crafters. On June 21, Hungry Lobbyist participated in celebrating the Crafters and gathering a community of foodies at the 2nd Annual Chesapeake Foodshed Feast to taste a […]
Exclusive Invitation to Roti Ballpark Square Opening
Be the first to try Food That Loves You Back before they open to the public on Thursday, June 22! They are celebrating their Ballpark Square opening with any entrée and drink on them, plus passed bites, sips, and a chance to meet our opening team! Click here to RSVP […]
What to Eat at American Field This Weekend
American Field is back for its third consecutive year! On Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 the pop up market will return to Union Market for an Americana themed eating and shopping affair. Here is THL’s guide to the best bites on site. 1. Side Project Jerkey 2. Pita the Ful […]
Mark Your Calendars, Dine n Dash is Coming to DC
You need to ask only the 5W1H questions when it comes to food: what, who, when, where, why and how; and guess what, we’ve got them answered for you. What: Dine N Dash – 4 hours of endless food and drinks from 30 restaurants + some good hanging out sessions with […]
Travel Europe Without Leaving DC
On Saturday, May 13th, the 28 countries of the European Union (and the EU Delegation) opened the doors to their embassies for a day of cultural education during the EU Open House. As a travel-junkie, this is one of my favorite “DC” events all year. My parents usually come down […]
Explore Peru in DC at Nazca Mochica
No longer do you have to travel 3,500 miles to explore Peru’s culture – Nazca Mochica is bringing Peru to you, right in the heart of Dupont Circle. This month, Nazca Mochica unveiled its its third floor art gallery. The gallery features the work of Juan Francisco Estravides. The collection, “Camino de Vida”, […]
Saturday Plans, Made: British Embassy Open House May 13
‘Ello gov’na! Tomorrow, (Saturday, May 13) is the British Embassy’s Open House. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the public is invited in to the United Kingdom’s Massachusetts Avenue Embassy & Ambassador’s Residence for a sampling of traditional British culture, this year accompanied by authentic British weather! #OMGB (Oh My […]
First Annual Market Week at Eastern Market Main Street
Eastern Market Main Street (#EMMS) is celebrating its first annual Market Week in partnership with all the fabulous neighboring restaurants along the corridor. Between Sunday, May 14 (perfect for anyone who’s late to the mother’s day brunch reservation game) and Sunday, May 21 market goers can pick up an Eastern Market […]
Tickets: Third Annual ALS Fundraiser at VIDA Fitness’ Penthouse Pool Club
For its third consecutive year, VIDA invites Washingtonians to the Penthouse Pool Club (U Street location) to raise money for Augie’s Quest, a non-profit research initiative dedicating to finding a cure for ALS. Get your tickets here. The fundraiser and cocktail party event will run from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and […]
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 […]
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 […]