This Valentine’s Day we asked bloggers, Chefs, and politicos “What do you like to do for Valentine’s Day?” Their responses were varied, although delicious food and House of Cards were a few themes. Thanks to all for contributing and a special thank you to Simon Majumdar, chef, author, and Food […]
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Washington Life Magazine Young & the Guest List – we made it!
Every year Washington Life Magazine publishes their Young & the Guest List – a guide to Washington’s most influential 40-and-under leaders. I’m very honored to announce that for the second year in a row, HungryLobbyist.com has received notoriety. Thank you all for your continued support!
BLT Atlantic City Prepares for Bacon Week
What’s better than bacon? A week of it. Head on up to Atlantic City, NJ for bacon week where BLT Steak (their epic BLT pictured above) among others are preparing for bacon week. Bacon milkshakes. Chocolate-covered bacon shaped like roses. Bacon-flavored toothpaste, dental floss and lip balm. Bacon bourbon, margaritas, […]
Bottomless Brunch for Two at PJ Clarke’s for Only $55!
Dear Gilt, You can do no wrong! Love, Everyone. PS – You really knocked it out of the park with this bottomless (bloody mary’s or mimosa) brunch for not just me…but a friend as well…for only $55 at PJ Clarke’s! That’s crazy. I mean, we all love going to PJ […]
Best of 2013
I know, I know. Another “best of” list. Like there aren’t a million of these that have been published in the last week. However this one is different. If you want to know the “hottest” new restaurants, go pick up Washingtonian. They have a great “Top 100” list that I […]
First Look: Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar Comes to 14th St NW
Our friends over at Borderstan reported in March that Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar will be occupying the space where BodySmith used to be. Personally, I will not mourn seeing Sven and Boris flipping tractor tires over their heads in the outdoor courtyard anymore. Wine bar > gym any day […]
Redskins NFL opener: The Hamilton features ESPN Radio live broadcast & custom themed menu
Hail to the Redskins, hail victory…well, hopefully. But regardless of where you watch the Redskins season NFL opener versus the Eagles, if it isn’t at The Hamilton, you could be doing it wrong. A few reasons why this downtown mega-bar is worth checking out this evening. 1. ESPN Radio’s SVP […]
20 Lobbyist Problems
Recently, Buzzfeed published 29 Hill Staffer Problems. Well, believe it or not, lobbyists have problems too. Being a lobbyist is pretty awesome… 20. …except when your office is in Virginia. And you have 10 Hill meetings a day. During a fly-in. In August. 19. Or when you set up a […]
Side Dish: Ice Cream Delivery, Everyone Gets Engaged, and Politics & Pints
Politickin: Put that Egypt trip on hold for a little while Om Nom: DC gets ice cream bike delivery #Fat&Lazy DCene: Get that bling! Tell CATO Institute’s Kelly Cobb & Story Partner’s Kaitlyn Buss, as well as OOIDA’s Ben Siegrist & Rep. Reed (R-NY)’s Laura Ringdahl congrats! Rage Hard: Politics […]
The 2013 RAMMY Award Winners
The annual RAMMY awards were last night here in DC, which is basically the foodie Oscars for area Chefs, restauranteurs, and media. There were 16 award categories and some of our favorite spots were recognized. Congrats to all the nominees and winners! Fine Dining Restaurant: Blue Duck Tavern And we […]
Dear DC: Kate Upton was here. On her birthday. And you missed her!
Update: this was apparently not taken in DC (my source was spooked by the NSA). Apologies. According to Rep. McCarthy’s (R-CA) Instagram page, she was here spending time with her Uncle, Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI). But hey, I’m sure you spent your Monday doing something just as memorable. Wish Kate […]
Dine n’ Dash (legally) with José Andrés
José Andrés is the man, we all know that. Which is why when he co-founded World Central Kitchen, everyone was all like, “Yeah, that’s nice, and makes since. Can you possibly be a nicer guy?” the world asked in their best Aziz Ansari voice impression. The answer, is yes. On […]