Just off the House side of the US Capitol in Southeast DC lies Barracks Row – a neighborhood stretch of restaurants and bars, far enough from the Hill to keep tour groups, lobbying fly-in, and most day-to-day lobbyists away is constantly changing. These are all good things. One of the […]
Restaurant Review
Ted’s Bulletin: America, F@#% Yeah!
Ted’s Bulletin is America – that’s really all there is to it. The 1940s inspired classic American diner mixed complete with a candy/malt counter from days long past, turning out fresh made pastries (famously pop tarts that is), boozy milkshakes, huge burgers, meatloaf, and all your Americana fare. Plus, Chef […]
Mintwood Place – Deserving of Its James Beard Nod
When Chef Cedric Maupillier left the helm of the critically acclaimed Michel Richard restaurant Central, the food world went crazy. When he announced he was opening Mintwood Place, it exploded. The hype was intense, the lines were long, and everyone noticed. In fact, the restaurant is nominated for the James […]
Tasty Kabob: Food Truck with Flavor
When you’re bouncing around from meeting to meeting around DC, grabbing a quick bite is generally the best option. Thankfully DC has tons of good food trucks. For the lobbyist on the run who wants some filling Greek-inspired fare, check out Tasty Kabob. Offering tender pieces of chicken or lamb […]
Ris DC – Good, Not Great
Going into Ris DC I had very high expectations for the food, atmosphere, and service. Located in the West End neighborhood of DC, between Georgetown/Foggy Bottom/Dupont Circle, Ris is very convenient to many businesses, luxury hotels, and apartments. The menu looks phenomenal and upon first read one might find themselves […]
Jardenea – Upscale Dining in Foggy Bottom
Not quite downtown, yet not all the way in Georgetown, just off Pennsylvania Avenue NW right by K Street lies the Melrose Hotel. Recently remodeled providing a very upscale, modern yet comfortable environment, the Jardenea restaurant is clean, simple, and elegant. Close enough to downtown for a client lunch, and […]
Maddy’s Taproom – Newest Kid on the Block
Real estate space in downtown DC is at a premium. Places who have it, hold onto it for as long as possible. That’s why new openings right on, or just off, the popular lobbying corridor K Street NW are few and far between. This also why when a new place […]
Daily Grill: All Day Weekend Happy Hours? Yes please!
Centrally located just off K Street, a major metro line, and between Foggy Bottom/Georgetown and Downtown DC is Dupont Circle. Home to many bars, restaurants, one adult establishment, and lots of other shops – it’s easy to get lost trying to navigate the many happy hours and specials after work. […]
Boqueria: Great Food & Atmosphere in Dupont
If you’re looking for a fun, vibrant bar scene and great happy hour specials, without sacrificing exceptional food quality and attention to detail, look no further than Boqueria. Right in the middle of the bustling bar scene on the corner of 19th and M Streets NW, you’ll find Boqueria – […]
DC’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Whether you’re Catholic and therefore not eating meat on Fridays, or simply want to incorporate more seafood into your diet, there are some great seafood restaurants in and around Washington, DC. Based on quality, service, and atmosphere, below are five places that should be worked into your regular rotation to […]
Unum DC – Small Plates, Huge Flavor
Comfortably tucked between shops and other restaurants on Georgetown’s vibrant and busy M Street you’ll find Unum. Certainly off the K Street path, but not too far from the Four Seasons or other places, and certainly not far from downtown. Great for an intimate client dinner. From the front, this […]
WhatThePho Food Truck
Sometimes sitting down at Tosca or The Palm isn’t always an option. Thank God for the vibrant and always changing DC food truck scene which is perfect for the lobbyist on the run. For something a bit different, check out What the Pho? food truck. They serve two types of […]