“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 […]
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Celebrating Your Birthday in DC
Birthdays I believe should be celebrated. I never quite understood the people who hate their birthdays and the associated celebrations. If you are in the birthday hater category, this article is simply not for you. But if you LOVE birthdays (just like me) then this is for you, especially if […]
JINYA Brings The Ramen Craze
The fall season seems to be on the cusp of ending in the DMV area which means only one thing – winter is coming. For anyone who has experienced winter on the East Coast knows it is not something to take lightly (literally when thinking of the number of layers you […]
Lupo Verde Osteria Opens in the Pallisades Showcasing Pasta and Sunday Supper
Mamma Mia, Here They Go Again! Lupo Verde is back at it with their newest location, Lupo Verde Osteria, now open in the Palisades. The menu boasts authentic, rustic, Italian fare featuring a variety of small plates, house-made charcuteries, breads, cheeses and antipasti. Six house-made pastas, and four entrée selections […]
The Betsy – Capitol Hill’s Best Rooftop Gin Bar
The Betsy happens to be my all-time favorite roof top and gin bar, all in one! “It is brought to you by Belga Café’s Chef Bart Vandaele and team, Betsy is an intimate, open-air rooftop serving American fare and a cocktail program focused on all things gin. This hidden gem […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take a Nordic Vacation at Mikko
If you ever dined with the Finnish Ambassador prior to 2013, chances are you’ve already gotten to enjoy some of Chef Mikko’s creations. For those of you not so lucky, you’re now in luck with the recent opening of Mikko – an authentic Nordic eatery on 16th and R. It’s […]
Proper 21 Spring Menu Review
“Proper 21 is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist created by Executive Chef Steve Forbes. The space maintains the modern aesthetic and New York style of the Manhattan locations, which have best been described as “Tom Ford meets Thomas Edison”. The restaurant provides state-of-the-art & […]
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 […]
The Yard House is Your New Home for Pregame Beers and Eats
If you’re like us, you’re often looking for the perfect spot to pregame before a game or event at the Capital One Arena that has good food, good drink, good happy hour deals, and room for all your friends. Places that check all those boxes are few and far between, […]
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 […]