Tucked away in the truck delivery streets of Union Market is an oasis unlike any other in the area. Easily one of [if not THE] elite Italian restaurant(s) in DC, Masseria is a must on your restaurant bucket list. From 3 to 6 course tastings, you can personalize your meal […]
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Espresso S’mores and Duck Confit: Bonfire DC Debuts Smokin’ Hot Menu
In any other establishment, a man balancing on the edge of a bar sink wielding a blowtorch would be cause for alarm. At Bonfire, it just means Chad Spangler is about to make a cocktail. If you’ve walked around Downtown DC in the last month or two, you may have […]
ANXO is Officially Open
Cider lovers, get ready. ANXO, the Basque-themed cidery and pinxtos bar, is finally open in a stunning new Truxton Circle location. Our readers may recognize ANXO from the #ANXOSighting pop-up we attended last fall at Petworth’s Colony Club. After months of popular “Cider Club” events around town, DC drinkers have been anxiously awaiting the brick-and-mortar […]
Potbelly Sandwich Shop – An Honest Take
There are certain places, chains even, where the most devout “foodies” turn their noses at without ever giving them a shot. We are not those foodies. Sure, some sandwich chains (that don’t need naming) serve questionable bread, have toppings that appear less than fresh, and many other reasons why, personally, […]
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 […]
BLT Steak Unveils New Bar Menu
For Washingtonians, especially those who work downtown, BLT Steak means one thing – popovers. Warm, buttery, fluffy; they really are the bread of the gods. The constant praise bestowed upon the popovers, however, sometimes overshadows BLT’s other marvelous menu items. That may not be the case for long though thanks […]
The Summer Cocktail Search is Over – Stanton & Greene is Your Answer
In need of a new and vibrant summer cocktail hotspot? Your oasis is Stanton & Greene. Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Capitol building. I was so glad to be part of Stanton & Greene’s summer cocktail bonanza this Monday. It is clear that Stanton & Greene […]
RPM Italian Knows How to Throw a Party
The highly anticipated opening of RPM Italian in D.C. was the place to be on Monday night. With RPM Chicago having such great success, it had left us wondering when area native, Giuliana Rancic, would acquire her D.C. restaurant real estate. The wait is over. The excitement in the room […]
Sip on Summer Cocktails at Bourbon Steak
Looking for a special something to sip on this summer? Look no further than Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown. Head Bartender Torrence Swain and team have struck again with a new seasonal cocktail menu and it’s hot. Like, it’s literally on fire. You may recall […]
The Betsy: This Summer’s Best Rooftop Secret
All Washingtonians know what warm weather means – summer cocktails on patios and rooftops. From beer gardens to elegant tables overlooking the C&O Canal in Georgetown, everyone flocks to outdoor dining to bask in the sunshine. And yet, that’s precisely why they’re often miserable. Loud, overly crowded and sometimes impossible […]
Gusto Italian Grill – Authentic Italian On The Go
Have you heard? Gusto Italian Grill is serving up fast casual Italian in Bethesda and Silver Spring! I am shamelessly content in my NW DC bubble, but lately I’ve been really trying to branch out to other neighborhoods and (gasp!) even hop the metro to explore more of the DMV […]
Shaw’s All Purpose Does More Than Just Pizza
The much anticipated All Purpose, from Mike Friedman (chef/owner of The Red Hen) and the guys behind Boundary Stone didn’t have to do much to crush the pizza game in DC’s hot neighborhood Shaw. Hint, hint, there is no pizza in Shaw until now. But not only did they bring 110% […]