You’ve probably seen it on Instagram, or at least heard about ‘The Stew’. New York Times’ Alison Roman’s recipe of ‘Spiced Chickpea Stew With Coconut and Turmeric’ has pretty much gone viral. It is vegetarian friendly, wallet friendly and amateur chef friendly. It looks maybe like curry, or soup? But […]
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Review: Rí Rá Georgetown
Hungry Lobbyist was recently invited to enjoy dinner at the Georgetown Irish eatery Rí Rá. As a practicing whiskey-ist, I obliged. My husband and I arrived on an early Sunday evening and the hostess sat us at a lovely table in the window – perfect for people-watching in one of […]
Bar Charley is DC’s most underrated steakhouse
Many people know the (almost) hidden neighborhood restaurant located on 18th street, Bar Charley, for their brunch or happy hours – but did you know it is probably your best option for an exemplary Steakhouse in the neighborhood too? Camouflaged by the cellar tiki bar theme, Bar Charley offers delicious and […]
Supra: A Georgian Feast in DC
Most people may not be able to place Georgia on a map, but after a dinner at Supra, I can guarantee that you’ll fall for its cuisine. To quote my friend who joined me for dinner (and has never had any Georgian food before), “I want to move into the […]
Mike Isabella’s Arroz Restaurant takes Patatas Bravas to a new level
Mike Isabella opened his new restaurant, Arroz, and it will blow your mind and taste buds. Unlike Isabella’s traditional Italian and Greek inspired restaurants, Arroz takes you into Spain and Morocco with unique and refreshing flavors. The restaurant is bright and fresh feeling, but also gives a sense of ethnicity […]
Thai X-ing is Still Amazing
If you ever want to escape reality for the night, and enter an authentic dining experience – go the Thai X-Ing. As you walk into the almost hidden doorway located on 9th st. NW, you instantly feel as you have walked into someones home. But you can’t turn around because […]
New L’Apero Happy Hour Comes to Le Diplomate
DC’s favorite french restaurant, Le Diplomate, has joined the DC happy hour scene with its new L’Apero menu, available from Monday-Friday from 4-5pm. Executive Pastry Chef, Fabrice Brendano, Chef Executif Michael Abt, and Directeur General Neill Blackwood have outdone themselves yet again with a menu that makes you want to […]
Review: Ankara, Turkish & Mediterranean in the heart of Dupont
Have you ever wanted to open a restaurant with 20 of your closest family and friends? The Aslanturk family did just that- opening Turkish restaurant Ankara this week in the former Levante’s spot, just steps from the Dupont Circle metro station. The menu has a number of traditional Turkish and […]