The world of whiskey is governed by rules. But if there’s anything we know to be true in this life, it’s that if you follow all the rules you’ll miss out on all the fun. And fun is part of the reason Quadrant Bar & Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Washington, […]
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A Fresh Take on Mint Juleps for Derby Day
With Derby Day falling on Cinco de Mayo this year, you might want to go ahead and get in your bourbon fix before the margaritas start flowing freely. BLT Prime by David Burke is just the place for it. You already know BLT Prime for their bacon-filled, fancified brunch, but […]
Hen Quarter has Landed in Penn Quarter
Southern cuisine with a focus on farm to table freshness has been the root of Hen Quarter’s success. With it’s first location on King Street in Old Town and a second location in downtown Silver Spring, it only made sense for the restaurant group to make a landing in D.C. […]
DC Bartenders Dominate at Marriott’s ‘Bourbon Battles’
When I walked into Bourbon Battle, I couldn’t decide where to run first. On the right, guests were ushered to a blind tasting table where we sampled shots of fine bourbon and put a token in the jar of our favorite. On the left, Food Network’s Rossi Morreale cheered on mixologist contestants […]
Recipe: “The Bloody Widow” Bourbon Bloody Mary
As soon as I flipped my calendar on the morning of March 1, I had a good feeling. You can sense it in the air; we are slowly inching our way towards warmer months. Spring is arguably DC’s best season: slushy sidewalks are a thing of the past, humidity has […]
#UrbanBourbon: McClellan’s Retreat
Tucked in a corner at the North end of DuPont Circle, you might overlook McClellan’s Retreat when making a late-night Florida Avenue trek to Adams Morgan. The façade doesn’t try to call your attention because, frankly, McClellan’s doesn’t need it. It’s been just over a year since this spot opened […]