When I signed up to attend the 12th Annual Capital Food Fight, I didn’t know I would be fending off invitation after invitation to sample the best of DC cuisine. Let me tell you, these dishes were working it with their come hither, smoldering displays, and I had to learn to say […]
Lobbyist Lifestyle & Events
Endless Eats at The Emporiyum
Washington foodies flocked to Union Market with glee this past weekend for Emporiyum on November 14 and 15. With 75+ vendors – a mix of local favorites and out-of-town eats from cities including Brooklyn, Baltimore, Raleigh and Charleston – eaters could sample small bites, order entire entrees and purchase goodies to […]
Nov. 19th: Chefs Gone Mad Beer Dinner
Nage DC is hosting Chefs Gone Mad, a collaboration dinner with Mad Fox Brewing on November 19th. Three guest chefs and the restaurant’s head chef will be visiting to lend their skills in a dish they have created. There will be 5-courses total each with their own Mad Fox selected brew pairing. Buy tickets online here! […]
4 Reasons To Do A DC Kimpton Staycation
I don’t really go on vacation. It’s not that I don’t want to. I have that same laundry list of reasons most of us have: job doesn’t involve travel, grad school, full time job, no car, strapped for cash. My apartment doesn’t allow pets, but if it did, I’d have […]
Tonight: Oyamel Day of the Dead Festival
Click here to buy tickets, and use code “aparnadc” for $5 off! I walk in to Oyamel, and am greeted by a server with a skull painting on her face, dim lighting, live music, and the tantalizing smell of warm tacos. What is going on? It’s the “Dia de los […]
Bitches, Bloggers and Bottles at Central
On October 6, I received an unexpected invite – to be a dining diva with the Bitches Who Brunch. While I’ve admired the bitches from afar, I never thought I’d share a meal with them. Four courses of Central’s award-winning French cuisine, with each dish accompanied by rosé from Château […]
Chiptole’s “Boorito” Returns October 31st
In anticipation of Halloween, Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the return of its popular holiday fundraiser, Boorito. On Saturday, October 31, from 5pm to close, Chipotle will offer $3 burritos, salads, bowls and tacos to those who arrive dressed in costume—with an added “unnecessary element.” To showcase the simplicity of its ingredients, this year […]
Five DC Power Lunch Options for Lighter Summer Eating
DC is a town of meetings: but far too often that means a business lunch, a reception with passed appetizers, and a charity or PAC dinner with another three-courses. Doing this three days a week or more can get old, quick. During the summer months, no one wants to feel […]
First Look: Chipotle Launches Cheeky Capital Pride Parade Campaign (pun intended)
As we approach this weekend’s DC Capital Pride Parade, focused on the LBGT community, Chipotle Mexican Grill isn’t missing out on the fun. The theme for this year’s float is “pride on the outside, party on the inside.” To bring this idea to life, the float will portray a giant […]
Gibson Launches Spring/Summer Menu
If you love cocktails, you’ve probably already made your way to the Gibson on 14th St at least once. Well, it’s time to go back again they launch their Spring/Summer menu on May 8th. As expected, it is a very interesting and eclectic mix of drinks, with classic ingredients brought […]
Roofers Union Annual Rooftop Launch Party
Ain’t no party like a Roofers Union rooftop party y’all! Finally we have warmer weather and soon all the rooftops around town will be open. But you don’t want to miss the opening of Roofers Union roof. On Wednesday, April 15th, it pops the top from 5:00pm to close with […]
Rural Society Hosts First Annual National Empanada Day Celebration
Empanadas are delicious. Meat filled dough pockets of deliciousness. Superchef Jose Garces’ DC hot spot is celebrating National Empanada Day in style. On Wednesday, April 8th, from 11:30am to 6:30pm, you can get great deals on food on their killer side patio. “Visit us street-side and on our patio where […]