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Originally posted in June 2016, re-posted due to the recent Michelin Star award. There’s a reason Jeremiah Langhorne’s farm-to-table restaurant The Dabney, tucked away Shaw’s Blagden Alley, has quickly risen to not only the talk of the town, but to major food critics and culinary publication’s radars. It’s likely part of the same nostalgia you […]
Despite the solstice not taking place until June 20, the occurrence of Memorial Day Weekend and temperatures consistently above 80 degrees mean that it’s finally summer in D.C. For most that brings a feeling of dread, as the overbearing heat and swampy humidity have them already wishing it was autumn. […]
In the days of yore, opting for diner comfort food often meant sacrificing style. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with your favorite mom-and-pop shop, sometimes an upscale dinner atmosphere is simply needed. Those days have thankfully come to an end with Silver, Bethesda’s new American Brasserie. The latest concept from the founders […]
While Georgetown is known for many things, bakeries top nearly anyone’s list about this neighborhood. It’s astounding how many picturesque cafés and cupcakeries line the colorful streets. Given this endless brigade of baked goods, Washingtonians may think there isn’t much room for anything new. This summer, you’ll think again when […]
In a truly shocking turn of events, the weather gods smiled down upon the District for Memorial Day Weekend. I spent a breezy Sunday morning exploring neighborhoods all over DC, stopping only for an iced coffee and a few farmer’s market purchases. We weren’t about to waste the sunshine sitting […]
Washingtonians are rejoicing as the sun makes a relatively short, but glorious, return this week before disappearing back into the gray. Where can you go to order food that practically tastes like sunshine and can also brighten up a cloudy day? Sail on over to Drift on 7th in the […]
ERMAHGERD Buttercream Bakery is opening! The much anticipated Buttercream Bakery from Tiffany MacIsaac (who moved to DC to open Birch & Barley) and partner/lead decorator Alexandra Mudry-Till (famed CIA graduate…no not that one!) will open their doors to the public on Tuesday, May 17th. Cookies, cakes, pies, sweet treats, small gifts, Compass […]
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: […]
The District of Columbia is only 68 square miles, and despite the small size, leaving it is surprisingly tough. For some the Potomac acts as a barrier, as if crossing into Virginia will keep one from re-entering Washington ever again. But as the weather warms up, helping to kindle the […]
Scott Drewno has been manning the helm at Wolfgang Puck’s DC restaurant The Source for some time now. This year his team launched a new menu that is absolutely kick ass phenomenal. Everything, we mean everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection – and it was gorgeous to look at. Is […]
It was a murky, drizzly scene in the District, but perched on the corner of North Capitol and Quincy Place was a beacon of spring cheer: Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant. Unfazed by the black clouds and winter coat weather, Old Engine 12 eagerly rolled out a preview of their […]
Spring is right around the corner and every Washingtonian knows this is when our city is at its finest. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, Nats games begin, beer gardens fill up and everyone’s favorite returns – spring patio brunches. While it was a bit cold for the patio […]