Boqueria is taking on the fall season with new seasonal dishes, created to celebrate the flavors and ingredients of autumn. We stopped in recently to sample some of them, along with a few of the classics as well. We started off with Jamon Serrano, freshly carved from the leg, served […]
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New Brunch Destination – City Winery DC
City Winery DC launched a brunch menu a few months ago, which we were able to check out on a recent visit. During the summer months, brunch is served on the rooftop and features local DJ’s; unfortunately, the rooftop was closed for a private event, but we did tour the […]
Celebrate Bastille Day Feasting Like Your French Foodie Doppelgänger
Ella Fitzgerald crooned about loving “Paris in the summer when it sizzles”, and so do local Francophiles on July 14. This Sunday marks Bastille Day, also known as la Fête Nationale where we celebrate all things French. Depending on which celebrated French icon you wish to emulate this weekend, we […]
Summit: a downtown DC rooftop destination
Looking for a relaxing spot to grab a quick bite or drink near the office? What about with views of the US Capitol and Washington Monument? Enter Summit – a rooftop bar & lounge that sits atop the new luxury Conrad Hotel in CityCenter DC. Situated on the 11th floor, […]
The Palm Summer Lobster Special is Back!
Lobster is delicious. Sweet, tender, succulent and juicy. A good lobster is hard to beat; but you deserve better than good. You deserve lobster nirvana this summer at The Palm. You deserve live, never frozen, four, five, or six pound Nova Scotia lobsters. You deserve to get them at a […]
Let’s Taco-bout Cinco
Cinco de Mayo falls on Sunday-Funday this year, which means you are well on your way to binging on tacos and tequila. Whether youre in the mood for a rooftop party, a cultural experience, or just want some Sunday happy hour margs, we’ve done the research so you don’t have […]
Early Happy Hours You Never Knew You Needed
On occasion, you may need to cut out of work early to start the medicinal practice of happy hour, and Hungry Lobbyist has you covered. Here are eight tried and true early happy hour spots in the District, ranging from dives, to fine dining establishments. A favorite happy hour spot […]
CHIKO’s DuPont location ups the fast casual game
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 […]
Toro Toro the Brunch Spot to Explore
How do you travel to 5+ countries in a period of 2 hours? You go for brunch at Toro Toro. On a Sunday morning walking into Toro Toro I entered not knowing that I would experience an incredible celebration of Central and South America through food. The interior of the restaurant […]
FIRST TAKE: Officina, the Wharf’s Newest Hit Restaurant
Fresh on the scene this October, Officina just made its big splash on the north side of the Wharf. I was lucky enough to make a quick stop a few weeks ago for my belated birthday celebration. Here are my thoughts: [First and foremost], Food: Truly delightful. From classic Italian […]
Valor Brewpub: Veteran-Owned Spirits and Casual Fare in Barracks Row
You may be familiar with a few tried and true bars surrounding the Marine Barracks in SE that cater to young officers and people in search of a cheap brew. Last week, however, marked the grand opening of Valor Brewpub, which brings not only a vast selection of veteran-owned spirits, […]
Part Tres: It’s Wine O’Clock at Fogo De Chao
We welcome you to the third installment of Meat Sweats – a tale of two hungry girls, Haley and Alli, who can’t get enough meat! Part three of our steak saga at Fogo de Chão was accompanied by some “pour” decisions. In a recent press release, Fogo announced it had “partnered with […]