Hate your job? Cool. Me too. For five minutes, or five years, we’ve all been there. It can take people years to find the perfect job. Here are the stages of work-hating grief, and how to cope. 1. Denial *cries inside nightly* 2. Isolation We all know the feeling. You want to […]
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The Best and Worst Dressed of the Emmy’s 2016 Red Carpet
In case you missed it, the 68th Annual Emmy’s were on ABC Sunday night. Although I do enjoy awards season, I basically just watch for the dreamy designer clothes. For those of you who did not tune into the festivities, I have highlighted my best dressed, worst dressed and biggest trends […]
Cozy up at Kinship
Have you ever struggled to find just the right spot for your next date night? Feel like you and your significant other have already tried all the romantic spots in town? Fall is right around the corner and you need somewhere intimate to eat. Well if you haven’t dined at […]
Eatbar is the Bar to Eat At
From the creative team that brought you Red Apron Butchery and the Partisan comes their new and swanky Barracks Row spot, Eatbar. Just a block from the Eastern Market metro stop is your next stop for after work drinks, noms, and yes, great happy hour deals. Intimate and trendy, yet laid […]
Return of the Corpse “Stinky” Flower
You may have heard that the Amorphallus titanum, also known as the Corpse Flower, is in full bloom at the United States Botanic Garden as we speak. This giant, seven foot flower gets its pet name from the pungent scent it gives off during this 24-48 hour bloom period. Described as a […]
Spice Up Your Night (and Life) at Alfie’s…before it’s gone!
When I say I just had the best Thai meal in the city, I am not exaggerating. A little further north, not too far from the Petworth metro, is Alex McCoy’s prized pop-up restaurant, Alfie’s. Inspired by his own trip to Thailand, Alfie’s focuses on Northern and Isaan Thai street […]
Masseria Brings the Magic
Tucked away in the truck delivery streets of Union Market is an oasis unlike any other in the area. Easily one of [if not THE] elite Italian restaurant(s) in DC, Masseria is a must on your restaurant bucket list. From 3 to 6 course tastings, you can personalize your meal […]
The Summer Cocktail Search is Over – Stanton & Greene is Your Answer
In need of a new and vibrant summer cocktail hotspot? Your oasis is Stanton & Greene. Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Capitol building. I was so glad to be part of Stanton & Greene’s summer cocktail bonanza this Monday. It is clear that Stanton & Greene […]
RPM Italian Knows How to Throw a Party
The highly anticipated opening of RPM Italian in D.C. was the place to be on Monday night. With RPM Chicago having such great success, it had left us wondering when area native, Giuliana Rancic, would acquire her D.C. restaurant real estate. The wait is over. The excitement in the room […]
Contest: Enter to win free DC Passports! (closed)
Locals, visitors, booze-hounds of all variety, lend me your ear! We’ve partnered with The Passport Program – Washington, D.C. and are giving away three free DC Passports. Here are three reasons to enter this stupidly simple give-a-way: You’re going to drink anyway, you might as well save $420 ($20 retail […]
Silver: A Golden Dining Option in Bethesda
In the days of yore, opting for diner comfort food often meant sacrificing style. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with your favorite mom-and-pop shop, sometimes an upscale dinner atmosphere is simply needed. Those days have thankfully come to an end with Silver, Bethesda’s new American Brasserie. The latest concept from the founders […]
Toro Toro: Come for the Meat, Stay for Dessert
We were recently invited to check out Richard Sandoval’s “pan Latin steakhouse” Toro Toro in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. The atmosphere is lounge-esq without being too loud or clubby, which is often a problem with central downtown DC places trying to standout. The decor is very Latin steakhouse: […]