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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 […]
Detour Coffee, in Arlington, VA, is nestled amongst convenience stores, gas stations and apartment complexes, causing many to take a detour from their every day agendas to pop in for coffee. What they might not realize upon entering is how amazing the food is, as well. While the coffee (and […]
It’s #NationalMargaritaDay and we headed into Arlington to check out Guajillo’s (pronounced wa-he-yo) brunch menu and advertised margaritas. Before you tap out on the restaurant due to its across the bridge location, note that it was a less than $6 Uber from NoMa, had no wait, and – as seen […]
Libations and Satiation BABA, the sister restaurant to Ambar Clarendon, is pleased to unveil a newly revamped menu. Expanding from small plates to full-size portions, the menu at BABA will continue to showcase a variety of dishes with a Balkan twist. Guests can now enjoy a more extensive section of appetizers, […]
Arriving into Baba, (Siberian for grandmother) I instantly feel comfortable. The sister restaurant to Ambar Clarendon, which is situtated right above, was beyond charming. The cozy basement lounge features oversized cushioned chairs in a print that your grandmother would love. In fact, I’m quite positive my own baba owned both […]
I stumbled upon Chill Zone Cafe through a beautiful post on Instagram, where the coffee looked deliciously good and the vibe seemed just what I was looking for – chill. As I am always on the hunt for new cafes to sip my coffee and work, I was out of […]
If you don’t know Mike Cordero, you certainly know his work. Bronx-native Cordero is the chef/owner of seven Northern Virginia restaurants, including some places of which you may have heard: A-Town, Don Tito’s, and Barley Mac. Now, his empire expands. November 8 marks the Grand Opening of The G.O.A.T., an […]
For fans of southern comfort food and eating brunch rather than drinking it, it comes as good news that the Tupelo Honey Cafe in the Court House neighborhood of Arlington is one of the Asheville NC-based chain’s 15 locations nationally. We must mention, the charming curb appeal of the Cafe […]
A giant golden pipe, tasting flights, and growlers. Clinking glasses, caffeine laced laughter, and the loud whoosh of freshly tapped nitro. Intoxicating scents of freshly roasted beans and subtly sweet pastries. You have arrived at Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters. Commonwealth Joe takes the idea of a coffee shop, turns it on […]
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Oz’s first annual seasonal tasting party. I have always been curious about traditional Australian cuisine. What is it? Chef Brad Feickert taught us a bit about how Australian fare is influenced by Asian and Mediterranean flavors. He even credited Australians for popularizing […]
Sometimes our food industry can seem to be disconnected from the people who make the food themselves, or who I like to call the Crafters. On June 21, Hungry Lobbyist participated in celebrating the Crafters and gathering a community of foodies at the 2nd Annual Chesapeake Foodshed Feast to taste a […]
When people go out to dine, they typically are looking for an experience that leaves them uplifted. Uplifted in terms of having had a delicious meal that spurred their tastes buds with service that made them feel welcomed and comfortable enough to mistake that they were at home. At Tupelo […]