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Brace yourself Logan Circle: a sugar rush is coming. On Saturday, Milk Bar, the award-winning bakery known for putting its playful spin on familiar desserts, opened its third DC location – and Hungry Lobbyist was invited to check out the space before its official opening. And if we can tell […]
To satisfy all of your doughnut cravings, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken has added four new flavors for the summer season. Cherry Pie, Happy Birthday Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, and Lemon Poppy Seed are joining the perennial flavors of Vanilla Glazed, Maple Bacon, PB&J, and Crème Brûlée. Don’t worry, […]
If you ever dined with the Finnish Ambassador prior to 2013, chances are you’ve already gotten to enjoy some of Chef Mikko’s creations. For those of you not so lucky, you’re now in luck with the recent opening of Mikko – an authentic Nordic eatery on 16th and R. It’s […]
Part II of a regular series where we ask some of Washington’s favorite foodies, journalists, chefs, and industry reps what their “last meal” would be. Read Part I here. A prisoner’s “last meal” typically has no boundaries or restrictions, and has elicited a bit of a cult following online. Recently, […]
Hot dogs and burgers, that’s what Maryland does! Okay, it was crab cakes and football, but even Sack would be okay with that pun, because at the Dog Haus Biergarten in Bethesda, Maryland, the do more than just dogs and burgers. They have all your American classics kicked up with […]
Hungry Lobbyist was recently invited to enjoy dinner at the Georgetown Irish eatery Rí Rá. As a practicing whiskey-ist, I obliged. My husband and I arrived on an early Sunday evening and the hostess sat us at a lovely table in the window – perfect for people-watching in one of […]
The Royal Wedding is Upon Us! Soon, the strange obsession we have with royal weddings will once again take over the United States as hottie Prince Harry marries our own Meghan Markle. To fully partake in the festivities, why not head over to Derek Brown’s newest pop-up, The Royal Wedding […]
“Proper 21 is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist created by Executive Chef Steve Forbes. The space maintains the modern aesthetic and New York style of the Manhattan locations, which have best been described as “Tom Ford meets Thomas Edison”. The restaurant provides state-of-the-art & […]
Take me to the Balkans Have you ever had Balkan cuisine? No? Me either, until TODAY. And GUESS WHAT?! It’s FANTASTIC. GUESS WHAT ELSE?! You can eat unlimited amounts of it at Ambar EVERY SINGLE DAY for lunch for only $20! I know, I know — that was an excessive […]
Buy Dine n Dash tickets here! José Andrés has done it again and has found yet another way to marry food and social impact. Today he is no longer seen as just as a successful Chef but a Global Humanitarian who cooks incredible food and brings communities together. One of the ways […]
One of the best parts of the DC food scene is this: its not limited to the 70 sq. mile plot of swamp we’ve come to know and love. As much as our biases might tell us otherwise, there’s good ingredients, good chefs, and good dining in Maryland and Virginia. […]
If you’re like us, you’re often looking for the perfect spot to pregame before a game or event at the Capital One Arena that has good food, good drink, good happy hour deals, and room for all your friends. Places that check all those boxes are few and far between, […]