When you think of Laotian food, what comes to mind? Sticky rice, marinated meats and fish, epic tender pork, and soups and stews that taste like they took a century to make. Good, because that is exactly what you’ll get a Laos in Town. The space is awesome – huge […]
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Vegetables Steal the Show at Olivia
Tucked beyond an awning on F St NW, between the Gallery Place and Metro Center stops, Olivia boasts a bright haven of Mediterranean food and natural light. The previous home to Nopa has kept the loved dinner rolls but upped the vegetable forward dishes to provide diners with a light […]
10 Oyster Myths Debunked by Corporate Executive Chef
It’s Oyster Season, Baby! ‘Tis the season for oysters in the District! Hurry in to Legal Sea Foods for their shell-shocking oyster festival that runs until October 9! You can feast on these bivalves in their raw form with oysters from coast to coast; baked in varieties like oyster scampi […]
Bombay Street Food II is bringing some serious game to the DC Indian food scene!
There are no shortage of Indian places in Washington, D.C. and it’s fairly clear there are some front runners. For instance, you can’t really speak about Indian cuisine without mentioning Ashok Bajaj, The Godfather of bringing Indian food to DC with his first restaurant here, Bombay Club. Since then, the […]
Summit: a downtown DC rooftop destination
Looking for a relaxing spot to grab a quick bite or drink near the office? What about with views of the US Capitol and Washington Monument? Enter Summit – a rooftop bar & lounge that sits atop the new luxury Conrad Hotel in CityCenter DC. Situated on the 11th floor, […]
Playing with fire at Cherry – the W hotel’s flame-centric restaurant
Cherry, the newly opened restaurant inside the renovated W Hotel, promises farm-to-fire fare, where elements of each menu offering touch the flames in some way. The open kitchen is centered around a huge 15ft. wood-burning grill and oven – apparently, the largest in DC. The food is straightforward, with an […]
#BreakFromTheBeltway: Miami’s River Oyster Bar
Tucked away in Miami’s exclusive neighborhood of Brickell, an area comprised of high-rise condos, luxury shopping, and some of the most gorgeous human beings ever, lies River Oyster Bar. An intimate and dimly-lit bistro with great cocktails and even better food, River Oyster Bar is an establishment that has survived […]
Early Happy Hours You Never Knew You Needed
On occasion, you may need to cut out of work early to start the medicinal practice of happy hour, and Hungry Lobbyist has you covered. Here are eight tried and true early happy hour spots in the District, ranging from dives, to fine dining establishments. A favorite happy hour spot […]
CHIKO’s DuPont location ups the fast casual game
North of DuPont Circle has stepped up the lunch and late night games by adding DC favorite CHIKO. CHIKO (Chinese + Korean) opened their second outpost in February after the success of their Eastern Market location. First came counter service, and on March 18 their lunch menu debuted. Sneak on […]
Grab a TallBoy at Shaw’s Newest Neighborhood Bar
Wings, grilled cheese, and beer – what more could you ask for? TallBoy opened recently on 9th St. in Shaw, filling a void in the area for a casual bar that serves up solid food at affordable prices. The menu is straightforward – wings and grilled cheese, and is served […]
Frenchy’s Naturel Brings Classic Simplicity to Shaw
The latest adventure from the Eat Well group sought to transform the much lacking “The Bird” into a casual eatery with an eclectic interior and simple, well-made French-inspired cuisine. And for the most part, they succeeded. Enter, Frenchy’s Naturel. After a bit of an awkward wait in their cramped entry […]
George’s Chophouse: Worth a Trip Down the Redline
For a city known for a culture of steakhouses, DC and the greater metro rarely provide a diner with a memorable, or even above average, steak. As a midwesterner, the thought of paying DC prices for a cut of meat that has been overcooked or poorly seasoned is so unappealing […]