I was born in the South, Eastern North Carolina in fact. I grew up hunting, fishing, and using those animals. Whole hogs were cooked several times a year. Venison sausage was made by hand. Fried catfish caught on the pond was a staple. Mac n’ cheese so thick and cheesy […]
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Drop Kick Your Taste Buds at Haikan
Oh, hello little bowl of mussels – BOOM! SMACK! What’s up fries…or poutine…is that…tofu? WHAMP! If you’re confused, it’s because you haven’t been to Haikan which will drop kick the sh!t out of your taste buds with amazing flavors! Daikaya started it all with a traditional ramen house downstairs, and a […]
Quarter + Glory: Worth Every Cent
When you step inside Quarter + Glory, just off DC’s popular U Street and 14th Street corridor, you’re greeted with warm hardwood floors covering a open and spacious area bordered by a long bar. Behind the bar you’ll notice the hundreds of bottles of anything you could ever want – […]
Occidental Celebrates 110 Years with Lobster & Cocktail Specials for a Cause
The iconic Occidental Grill & Seafood is proud to continue its 110th anniversary celebration with historic ‘throwback’ dishes and drinks, partnering with the National Park Service this August to help preserve historic lands and sites. Occidental collaborates with the National Park Service, who is celebrating its 100th anniversary, to serve up the Arrowhead […]
Charlie Palmer Steak Refocuses Locally as Hometown Chef Returns
A Captiol Hill staple, well-known steakhouse Charlie Palmer has a new executive chef who is bringing local flavors and dishes to the menu. Executive Chef, Michael Ellis is returning to Washington DC after a tenure out West, and so he is celebrating his return with a 7-week program in which […]
J’aime La Jambe in Shaw
Have you heard about this neighborhood called Shaw? It’s pretty freaking amazing. You can get a boot of beer at Dacha, some Malort at Ivy & Coney, and hit up a bistro owned by a woman from France, that only serves French alcohol, get a fresh baked baguette and enjoy […]
Del Frisco’s Grille Presents the Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton Burgers
As we enter the heat of political convention season, Del Frisco’s Grille has released two presidential burgers – a Donald Trump and a Hillary Clinton inspired burger. So you don’t have to wait until November to have one of these candidates shoved down your throat! As a guest, you’ll have […]
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Bantam King: DC’s Chicken Oasis
We all know one: the friend who only eats chicken. Regardless if you’re the picky eater, or consider yourself a foodie, Bantam King, from the team behind Daikaya, has you covered. From amazing chicken ramen, to fried chicken platters that literally are served on a silver platter with all the fixins, to […]
CONTEST: Win Free Capriottis’ Sandwiches (CLOSED)
Update 07/05/2016: This contest is now closed. Stay tuned for other ways to win great prizes in the future. MMMMmmmmm…Capriottis sandwiches *drool* You love Capriotti’s and you love free sandwiches. Just follow these steps and you’re that much closer to free Capriotti’s sandwiches! Contest Details: Follow @HungryLobbyist on Instagram and […]
“May the Fourth be With You” DC Star Wars Parties
On the heels of #NerdProm, DC totally keeps out-cooling itself. May 4th has become the unofficial Star Wars Holiday given the resemblance of the phrases “May the force be with you” and “May the fourth be with you.” I know right. Too cool! We wanted to tell you about a […]
Toro Toro: Come for the Meat, Stay for Dessert
We were recently invited to check out Richard Sandoval’s “pan Latin steakhouse” Toro Toro in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. The atmosphere is lounge-esq without being too loud or clubby, which is often a problem with central downtown DC places trying to standout. The decor is very Latin steakhouse: […]