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 […]
Events
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 […]
Sample Some Wine This Weekend at the DC Wine Fest
Springtime is for wine. Other things, too, of course. But mostly wine. Or it is at the DC Wine Fest, held this Saturday April, 8. The event, which takes place in the Long View Gallery, includes tastings from 17 different producers, full bottles to take home to toast the end of […]
Unlimited Crawfish, Drinks and Live Music For Charity at DC’s Crawfish for Cancer Event
What is better than an April day spent eating unlimited crawfish, dancing with 600 millennials and an open bar? Mark your calendars – it’s all happening April 22 at Pinstripes in Georgetown for the Crawfish for Cancer DC event. Started in 2008 in New York City, Crawfish for Cancer (CfC […]
2017 DC Bloody Mary Festival
We can’t wait for the 2017 Bloody Mary Festival! Bloody Marys count as a vegetable, right? Well with all these delicious toppings, they have to! Come hang out with us at the Bloody Mary Fest – check out the deets and link to purchase tickets while scrolling through mouth watering pictures below. […]
Six celebrity D.C. chefs compete for military charity, Blue Star Families
On March 22nd, six D.C. celebrity chefs teamed up with the head chef from each of the five branches of the military, and the National Guard, and went head to head in a foodie competition. The mission? Charity. The 2017 Blue Star Families Celebration was hosted by the U.S. Chamber […]
Defy the Stereotype: Drink #RoséAllDay All Year
It’s almost the season again for those three magic words: rosé all day. Or, as Chateau d’Esclans winemaker Paul Chevalier taught us, there’s no right or wrong season for the increasingly popular drink. In his words “You drink champagne in winter, right? Why not rosé?”. As a big fan of rosé in the summer […]
Launch of Artomatic – Largest Art Exhibit in DC Area!
On Friday, March 24th you should have one thing on your calendar, and that is attending the opening night of Artomatic – A place where over 600 artists, musicians and performers will be gathered to celebrate local creativity on 7 different floors! And… its FREE to the public. The exhibit […]
Jean Kazandjian’s “Best of Both Worlds” Comes to DC
The Embassy of Armenia hosted a reception on Tuesday, March 14 to celebrate the opening of “Best of Both Worlds: An Exhibition of the Collected Works of Jean Kazandjian.” Guests sipped on wine and enjoyed light h’orderves while admiring the work of French-Armenian artist Jean Kazandjian, considered one of the most […]
Peak Trends for Peak Bloom
Calling All Cherry Blossom Fanatics! Here’s everything you need to know about where to drink, eat, and explore to celebrate DC’s Cherry Blossom festival. First thing’s first – PEAK BLOOM has been pushed back due to the surprising winter temps this weekend and is now expected sometime between March 19 […]
Restaurant Brain Trust Panel: Recipe for Success
On March 7, 2017, Restaurant Brain Trust hosted their inaugural educational and networking series geared for restaurateurs and their staff. Their mission is to help local restaurateurs realize their growth plans by equipping them with the educational content and professional contacts that will be integral to their success. The event, Recipe for Success, featured a […]