Salamander Resort & Spa invites you to celebrate the longest days of the year and Virginia’s finest beverage makers at the resort’s second annual Twilight Tastings event on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Hosted at Salamander’s Equestrian Center, the Twilight Tastings will showcase more than 12 local beverage makers with the best wine, […]
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#BreakFromTheBeltway: Family Meal by Bryan Voltaggio
Elevated Comfort Classics in Frederick, MD My hometown of Frederick, MD is just a quick trip north of DC (not including rush hour). In just over 45 minutes you’ll be among sprawling farm land, historic downtown neighborhoods, quaint small businesses and a bustling food scene. Of all the new hot […]
#FridayFoodRules: Always. Shake. Mustard.
Always shake & squeeze the mustard on the side of your plate first Do not take your roommates/co-workers refrigerated leftovers of happiness Restaurants should not make you download the menu as a PDF Less is more when it comes to bloody marys Don’t cheat when you reheat; leftovers go […]
An All Star Vegan Brunch at Equinox
You either jumped off your seat out of happiness for this vegan brunch or cringed at the thought of eating a full menu of vegan food. But let me tell you, Equinox Restaurant has finally made a vegan brunch that is worth talking about and jumping off your seat. So […]
Cool Down This Summer with Infused Cubes
It’s a hot one out there. Tired of sitting with your face in the fan? Run out of new frozen drinks to try? Spice up any water or drink with these super easy to make fruit ice cubes. Infuse your ice with your favorite summer flavors. It’ll cool you down, […]
Thai X-ing is Still Amazing
If you ever want to escape reality for the night, and enter an authentic dining experience – go the Thai X-Ing. As you walk into the almost hidden doorway located on 9th st. NW, you instantly feel as you have walked into someones home. But you can’t turn around because […]
The latest fashion trends that you should be wearing this Fourth of July
It is that time of the year again, when you scower the internet for the most patriotic, yet fashionable, outfit you can find. Then you proceed to use overnight shipping, because you have once again waited until the last minute. That’s right, it is Fourth of July weekend! I love […]
We Got Our Tiki on at Radiator’s Lu-Wow Last Week
For the second year in a row, Radiator (the bar inside the Mason and Rook Hotel), hosted an authentic Hawaiian luau on its beautiful outdoor patio. If you haven’t yet been to Radiator or its accompanying rooftop bar, you’re missing out. And you’re really missing out if you haven’t yet […]
Second Annual Chesapeake Foodshed Feast
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 […]
Ice Cream & Fish Sauce, Trust Us!
I am not sure what kind of wild thing you were imaging when you read this article title, but whatever it is I am pretty sure you did not think of Fish Sauce Ice Cream. Yes, that’s right – Fish. Sauce. Ice. Cream. On a Friday night, I was feeling […]
Feasting Famously Interview: Chef Shannan Troncoso
The Brookland’s Finest Chef Chef Shannan Troncoso is the leading lady behind one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants, Brookland’s Finest. The hidden gem of a restaurant is tucked away in DC’s Brookland neighborhood and is a fantastic find for those who come across it accidentally, or seek it out on […]
Winter is Coming…to Shaw
From the good people at Drink Company, who also brought us the Miracle on 7th Street and the Cherry Blossom Pop Up, comes their latest transformation, the Game of Thrones Pub. Right when you walk in you’ll be immersed in the sounds of Game of Thrones, with costumed staff and bartenders […]