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 […]
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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. […]
Definitive Ranking of All 13 Flavors of La Croix
Don’t deny it: you go through at least one case of La Croix each week, but if you’re really being honest with yourself, it’s more like two or three. And everyone you know has their go-to flavor about which they are way more passionate than they should be. You’ve seen relationships […]
Where To Spend National Food Days in DC: February 2017
Well, here we are. One month in to this thing called 2017. Take a break from the 24-hour news circus and plan your food calendar for this month. February 9 – National Bagels and Lox Day Where you can celebrate: Bethesda Bagels. Easily my favorite bagel shop in the District, […]
Where To Spend National Food Days in DC: January 2017
When it comes to “National [fill in food here] Day,” I’m always the last to know. I usually find out about them right as I’m leaving work and scrolling through Twitter. Suddenly I’ll notice that National Whatever Day is trending. By that time, it’s too late to plan a happy […]
How To Avoid The Post-Holiday Blues
Are you obsessed with the holiday season? Does your heart burst when you see the streets strewn with lights and the Christmas trees twinkling through the townhouse windows? Do you “accidentally” leave the Hallmark channel on and hide the remote so that low budget holiday movies will play all day […]
The 2016 DistrictFood Thanksgiving Guide
Let’s get down to business. Thanksgiving is here, and it’s time to get serious about food. Whether you’re hosting the meal, bringing a side dish, baking dessert, or mixing cocktails, you will benefit from the information that follows. I hosted a trial Thanksgiving at my apartment earlier this month so […]
Historic Fairfax Hotel Showcases Local Artist and Fall Menu
Boy, was I spoiled last week. Not only did I have the unbelievable pleasure of meeting artist Robin Hill, I also enjoyed the newest fall menu additions at the Fairfax Hotel Grille & Lounge. Let’s start with the art. Australian artist Robin Hill is represented by Studio E Partners, a […]
Stop What You Are Doing, Go to Sally’s Middle Name
Sally’s Middle Name was nothing like I expected. Not because I had low expectations, but because it blew me out of the water. Seriously, every aspect of my evening was so thoughtful and creative. From the drinks to dinner to dessert to the service, it was exceptional. Why did I […]
“Service Bar” Is Unlike Any Other DC Bar – Finally
Imagine a drinking establishment whose entire aesthetic, menu, concept and decor have been dreamt up exclusively by the most seasoned bartenders and restaurateurs in DC. Now imagine that place on the corner of Vermont and U. That’s Service Bar. Two months ago, I snagged a sneak peek of Service Bar’s […]
You Need To See The Fall Spread At Provision 14
Last week, Provision 14 unveiled their newest fall-inspired additions to the menu. I joined them in their vintage-style second floor bar for a tasting. Before I even had my coat off, the bartender had a drink in my hand – my kind of place. We started off with a boozy […]
Brunch Review: The Gryphon
This is a Public Service Announcement: the Gryphon has brunch. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Dupont, the Gryphon is located just south of Dupont Circle on a bustling stretch of Connecticut Avenue. Unlike the college-y vibes of Mad Hatter and Lucky Bar, the atmosphere of the Gryphon […]