Present Company Public House, the new neighborhood bar and restaurant from the owners of The Pub & The People, opened August 10th in Mt. Vernon Square. Whether you’re just looking for a beer after work, or dinner and cocktails, Present Company has you covered. The food menu has something for […]
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Old Hickory brings New Tastes for Summer
Looking for something different for this Memorial Day Weekend? How about heading to the beautiful National Harbor to check out Old Hickory Steakhouse? With its beautiful water views, fresh cocktails, and oysters, it is the perfect long weekend spot. Modeled after an 18th century row home, Old Hickory offers a […]
City Winery Celebrates Spring
City Winery, a winery/restaurant/event space in Ivy City, launched their new spring and summer menu last week. Not only can you try some great wines from the City Winery family, but there’s a great restaurant as well! HungryLobbyist got a change to tour the space and enjoy a sampling of […]
A New Life for La Vie
After Tom Sietsema’s visit to La Vie, original co-owner Naeem Mohd assumed full control of the restaurant and hired a new team. Mohd brought on Executive Chef Juan Rivera who spent nine years working at José Andrés’ critically acclaimed Zaytinya and a new pastry chef Deth Khaiaphone who previously served as […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day at The Light Horse
Old Town favorite The Light Horse is honoring International Women’s Day (March 8th) all month long by showcasing wines from female winemakers as well as women-owned vineyards. Eight wines will be available by the glass showcasing rare New World and Old World varietals. Wines range in price from $7 to […]
Review: The Meatball Shop
Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for, and no I’m not talking about The Greatest Showman, I’m talking about the opening of The Meatball Shop. The NYC transplant has finally opened their doors on 14th Street after facing some kinks in the permitting process. After settling into the cheerful […]
Serbian Speakeasy, BABA, Reveals New Full Menu
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, […]
Karma Modern Indian: Out with the Old, In with the FREAKIN’ AWESOME New
A restaurant is only as good as its owner’s vision, and those selected to implement that vision. When Karma Modern Indian owners Sachin Mahajan and Ricky Singh imagined an inventive take on traditional Indian fare [with a kick-a** bar program], they employed the ever talented Ajay Kumar and Dominik Lenikowski as their […]
Scarlet Oak DC
“The official tree of the District of Columbia is the Scarlet Oak, best known for its brilliant autumn red color and usually found in the Appalachian Mountains can also be found on the corner of K & New Jersey Ave. in SE DC. Scarlet Oak offers fresh seasonal cuisine for […]
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, […]
Review: Magnolia Kitchen & Bar
We all know the saying, “when one door closes, another opens” and that was certainly the case when Circa Dupont closed their doors at the end of 2017. The brains behind Southern Hospitality and Scarlet Oak took over the old Circa space and unveiled Magnolia Kitchen & Bar in April 2018. […]
Creative Dishes and Exceptional Service at the Chef’s Table of Ritz-Carlton’s Westend Bistro
No one likes homework, am I right? Well, think again. At the Westend Bistro’s Chef’s Table inside Washington D.C.’s Ritz-Carlton, homework is a requirement for your meal, and we are ALL. ABOUT. IT. Prior to your intimate feast, Chef Alvin Dela Cruz asks that you fill out a questionnaire regarding […]