It’s #NationalMargaritaDay and we headed into Arlington to check out Guajillo’s (pronounced wa-he-yo) brunch menu and advertised margaritas. Before you tap out on the restaurant due to its across the bridge location, note that it was a less than $6 Uber from NoMa, had no wait, and – as seen […]
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Southern Hospitality Done Right
On some weekends, some of us crave comfort, comfort from the long week we had, or comfort from the winter season. If you are one of those people then I have found one comforting activity for you to do: eat brunch at Southern Hospitality. The first thing I noticed as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Night With DC’s Cheesemonster
Last week, I was invited to attend generalist’s highly anticipated debut event Cheese 101 – an evening of wine, cheese, education, and conversation with DC’s own local cheesemonger Alice Bergen Phillips. generalist has a simple mission: to bring subject matter experts together with curious people who want to learn more […]
Brussels Sprouts with Honey-Harissa Dip
I have a strict ten-ingredient max when it comes to cooking. I don’t have time to try to decipher between cilantro, coriander, and parsley in the middle of Whole Foods when there are organic peanuts to be ground into $120 peanut butter, and ain’t nobody got time for a two-trip grocery haul […]
Recipe: Vegan Buffalo Wings
Personal confession: I add buffalo sauce to everything. Carrots, salads, pretzels, competing dips — if it’s edible, I’m turning it orange. That said, nothing beats the distinctive balance of crunch, flavor, and heat associated with a perfectly cooked buffalo wing. It’s an American classic and a beautiful sight to behold at […]
Cheese Lovers Guide to DC’s Best Queso Fundidos
Attention all cheese lovers – for those of you that don’t know what queso fundido is, you’re welcome. You are about to be changed forever. Queso fundido is different than your every day queso, it is much gooier, thicker, stringier, more flavorful, and way cheesier. Queso fundido is a dish […]
Top 5 Restaurants for DC Date Night
For the past few months I have been trying to write an article to serve as a guide to men on where to take women out for date nights in DC, from date 1 to where to pop the question. For some reason I never quite was able to publish […]