Get your ballots ready and pop the champagne – RAMMY SEASON IS HERE! RAMMY nominations were announced in style Monday evening in The Hamilton Live room. Nominees from the categories set up tasting stations and cocktail samples. DC newscaster Eun Yang presented the nominees on stage. Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the […]
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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 […]
Six celebrity D.C. chefs compete for military charity, Blue Star Families
On March 22nd, six D.C. celebrity chefs teamed up with the head chef from each of the five branches of the military, and the National Guard, and went head to head in a foodie competition. The mission? Charity. The 2017 Blue Star Families Celebration was hosted by the U.S. Chamber […]
Must Dine: Summer House Santa Monica Review
Have you heard of the restaurant Summer House Santa Monica located in “North Bethesda?” I hadn’t either – and boy were we missing out. First thing’s first, “North Bethesda” does not exist – it’s Rockville. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let me take you on a […]
19 Best Green Dishes in DC Available Year Round
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t all corned beef and cabbage and Jameson and Guinness (though we are fully supportive of all of those things, too). You can get just as into the spirit of the Irish with some of DC’s most delicious dishes that just happen to be every Leprechaun’s favorite […]
Overnight Oats 4 Ways
I love exploring the multitude of different flavor combinations of Overnight Oatmeal. Now I’m here to share some of my favorites with you! Overnight Oats are delicious and nutritious, not to mention quick and easy. Let’s face it, most of us barely have time to reach in the pantry and grab a Pop-Tart […]
Restaurant Brain Trust Panel: Recipe for Success
On March 7, 2017, Restaurant Brain Trust hosted their inaugural educational and networking series geared for restaurateurs and their staff. Their mission is to help local restaurateurs realize their growth plans by equipping them with the educational content and professional contacts that will be integral to their success. The event, Recipe for Success, featured a […]
Petits Plats: Fine French without the Frills
Someone once told me Woodley Park feels a little bit like it has been frozen in time. With its odd collection of restaurants, mixing the likes of Nando’s and Dunkin Donuts (no hate here, I’m a Boston girl) with unique establishments like Petits Plats, and Open City – I can’t say I […]
Where To Spend National Food Days in DC: March 2017
Happy March, food family. I’ll be straight with you – this is a weird month for food days. Turkey Neck Soup Day? Cheese Doodle Day? MELBA TOAST DAY? I chose sparingly this month on which food holidays to feature, but I’m confident you’ll want to know about these in advance. […]
How to fulfill your Chipotle craving without the calories
So it’s Sunday morning…which probably means you were out on the town last night and maybe, just maybe had one too many vodka sodas. Logistically speaking, after Step 1 of waking up and chugging water, you’d move onto Step 2, which entails either mustering up the energy to go to […]
15 Reasons You Should Never Visit Old Town Alexandria
Ugh, don’t you just hate beautiful scenery, awesome food, and historic AF pubs. Us too. For some reason Old Town Alexandria was ranked one of the best downtowns in America. People seem be under the impression that Old Town it’s charming, but it is oh so drab. For starters, the […]
10 Things American Travelers Should Know Before Jet Setting Off to Havana, Cuba
No, Dorothy, we are definitely not in Kansas anymore. Havana is a vibrant city that seems to be perpetually caught between its revolutionary past and its seemingly uncharted future. It is a city of contrasts, which can be found in nearly every interaction or experience, making Havana all the more […]