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 […]
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Break From the Beltway: noma Goes Green
Remember this tweet from Tom Sietsema earlier this year? Was it just me or did I hear every DC food person let out a sad sigh for Tom that day? As soon as I was done pouring one out for Tom’s noma plans, I picked myself up and asked if […]
DC’s Summer Restaurant Week Starts August 13
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year DC’s Summer Restaurant Week will take place from August 13-17. The bi-annual promotion’s website www.RWDMV.com will be updated regularly with menus from each of the 250 participating restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The site allows diners to peruse specially priced prix fixe […]
Buena Vida Boasts Unlimited Brunch Service in Silver Spring
Hangry AF: Need Brunch It’s Sunday morning. You’ve just woken up from a late night out and you have the Hangover Scaries. What do you do? Decide where to get BRUNCH of course. A successful brunch that rids you of the impending doom of a hangover includes some sort of […]
DC’s Art Institute Student & The Wharf Win InterContinental’s “Ultimate Culinary Clash” Competition
First Place Student Chef Eric Lu of the Art Institute of Washington Wins $5,000 Scholarship from the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Brand InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf and Eric Lu, culinary student at the Art Institute of Washington, as winners […]
Get your tickets for José Andrés Dine n’ Dash
Buy Dine n Dash tickets here! José Andrés has done it again and has found yet another way to marry food and social impact. Today he is no longer seen as just as a successful Chef but a Global Humanitarian who cooks incredible food and brings communities together. One of the ways […]
Akira Ramen and Izakaya: Worth the to Drive to Rockville
Slurp it Up in Rockville There are few reasons why I leave the District. Having spent many years commuting on 270 and 66, I tend to stay within the beltway and explore all of the culinary delights that DC proper has to offer. However, I’ve found the perfect spot for […]
Food, Art & Storytelling – A Night of Celebrating Refugee Entrepreneurship
On March 23rd, One Journey is organizing a night to celebrate refugee entrepreneurship in the DMV area with a focus on art, food and storytelling. The fundraiser will feature food made by refugee and immigrant chefs under Foodhini (one of the hottest food startups in DC), 734 coffee made by a […]
Valentine’s Day Round Up – Indulge at these Unique DC Pop-Ups!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Cue this song…. If you’re looking for a heart-filled, unique experience to celebrate this flowers and chocolates holiday, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of fun and unique Valentine’s Day events for you to indulge in this February! Side with the grand gestures camp and go […]
RASA Brings Us Incredible Fast Casual Indian Fare
I’ve been raving about my experience at Rasa since the moment I left that glorious lunch. Between the quality ingredients, great ambiance, and exceedingly friendly service, Rasa went above and beyond what you’d expect from a “fast casual experience.” And they even offer adult beverages! Focused on flavor-packed bowls and […]
Taylor Gourmet’s SP Double Stack: A Haiku
All beef patties; cheese, Boom boom sauce, it’s all happ’ning. Never leave again. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’re aware that Taylor Gourmet has brought back their SP Double Stack cheeseburger, after we wrote our first poem about it last year. It’s available from 4pm on […]
Best & Worst Dressed: The 2018 Critic’s Choice Awards
The 2018 Critic’s Choice Awards were Thursday and the comedic night was full of fun and fashion. The Critic’s Choice Awards tend to be a more casual night, which allows for the fashion choices to be risky and exciting. Last night’s red carpet did not disappoint! Here are the best […]