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In between shifts behind the wok, Chef Johanna Hellrigl excitedly describes the travel inspiration for the seasonal dishes she’s adding into the new menu at Doi Moi. A rainbow of sauces accompany the first round of some net new/ some seasonally familiar dishes including shan tofu from Bourdain favorite Myanmar, […]
Looking for something different for this Memorial Day Weekend? How about heading to the beautiful National Harbor to check out Old Hickory Steakhouse? With its beautiful water views, fresh cocktails, and oysters, it is the perfect long weekend spot. Modeled after an 18th century row home, Old Hickory offers a […]
Napoli Pasta Bar, just a year old, is a new Italian eatery in Columbia Heights serving up classic Neapolitan cuisine and already nabbing a 2019 Michelin DC Guide Bib Gourmand honor. The intimate neighborhood space has enticed me since I saw the colorful plates adorning the tables through the expansive […]
MXDC Cocina Mexicana, Celebrity Chef Todd English’s restaurant in downtown DC, is offering up several specials throughout the weekend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Starting on Friday, May 3, at 11:30am, MXDC will have seven house-made margaritas, priced to celebrate at $7 each and available all weekend. Patron shooters and […]
City Winery, a winery/restaurant/event space in Ivy City, launched their new spring and summer menu last week. Not only can you try some great wines from the City Winery family, but there’s a great restaurant as well! HungryLobbyist got a change to tour the space and enjoy a sampling of […]
Who doesn’t love tacos and tequila? The answer: no one. But not all Mexican food is created equal. While there has been a big boom in the space, Buena Vida has made it’s own distinct mark. Located in Clarendon just across the street from beloved Ambar, Buena Vida is the […]
Award-winning restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group opened SABABA one year ago in clevenad park right next door to his other known restaurant Bindaas. Sababa offers “modern Israeli” cuisine drawing inspiration from the Middle East, Turkey and Greece. The menu is comprised of a nice balance of innovative cuisine and […]
Today Players Club opens their 3,000-square-foot Skybox rooftop bar! Players Club is DC’s retro themed and game-filled basement bar & lounge. Playing games and sipping drinks is fun for all. And now, fear the basement no longer – Players Club is bringing their 70’s sports theme to the roof. The […]
After Tom Sietsema’s visit to La Vie, original co-owner Naeem Mohd assumed full control of the restaurant and hired a new team. Mohd brought on Executive Chef Juan Rivera who spent nine years working at José Andrés’ critically acclaimed Zaytinya and a new pastry chef Deth Khaiaphone who previously served as […]
North of DuPont Circle has stepped up the lunch and late night games by adding DC favorite CHIKO. CHIKO (Chinese + Korean) opened their second outpost in February after the success of their Eastern Market location. First came counter service, and on March 18 their lunch menu debuted. Sneak on […]
Philly has their cheesesteak and now DC has our go to sandwich for baseball games – Medium Rare’s new steak sandwich with special sauce and fries. Packed with a hefty portion of meat from Prime Foods and piled to the brim with french fries, this delicious monster is finished off […]
Wings, grilled cheese, and beer – what more could you ask for? TallBoy opened recently on 9th St. in Shaw, filling a void in the area for a casual bar that serves up solid food at affordable prices. The menu is straightforward – wings and grilled cheese, and is served […]