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Nina May opened in the fall of 2019 to immediate praise. Located in the old Bird space in Shaw, the fresh concept of a communal neighborhood eatery has been brought to life by Chef Colin McClimans and General Manager Danilo Simic. Every element is designed to make you feel good […]
It’s Oyster Season, Baby! ‘Tis the season for oysters in the District! Hurry in to Legal Sea Foods for their shell-shocking oyster festival that runs until October 9! You can feast on these bivalves in their raw form with oysters from coast to coast; baked in varieties like oyster scampi […]
DC Has Reached Peak Patio SZN There’s something about dining al fresco in DC that really brings me to peak summer status. It seems like no matter where restaurants are located in DC, they try to make a patio situation happen. That said, some are better than others. Here are […]
Experience the best of the Chesapeake region at this iconic DC eatery. Growing up in Maryland, I experienced the beauty of summer bounty that the Chesapeake region provides. From sweet corn and cantaloupe, to blue crab and juicy tomatoes – summer is by far the best season for cooking. Chef […]
Why yes, I would like to enjoy the pleasures of the outdoors while dining indoors on fresh sushi, grilled lamb, and grilled oysters; and Umaya is making those dreams come true this summer. Rolling out some new menu items, chef Nick keeps it light and refreshing for the dog days […]
Man, I love this time of year. Humidity is out. Crockpots and fleece-lined leggings are in. September through December is collectively my favorite chunk of the calendar, but November is especially fabulous. We still have all these holidays to look forward to and every night feels like an excuse to […]
Do food writers really know what they’re talking about? Watch this video featuring HungryLobbyist.com contributors facing off vs. food lovers to guess Halo Top Ice Cream flavors to see who you can trust. For the full ranking of every Halo Top flavor, check out our ultimate tasting guide here.
It’s almost the season again for those three magic words: rosé all day. Or, as Chateau d’Esclans winemaker Paul Chevalier taught us, there’s no right or wrong season for the increasingly popular drink. In his words “You drink champagne in winter, right? Why not rosé?”. As a big fan of rosé in the summer […]
Welcome to Cuba (well, in DC that is)! Mario Monte, one of three partners at Colada Shop, embodies the spirit of this small Cuban joint located on 14th and T Streets in Northwest D.C. Authentic, social, and casual, Monte’s personality and Cuban roots are mirrored in the flavorful food and drink […]
Garlic bread with sauce is one of my favorite side dishes to make on a lazy weeknight or to bring to a potluck. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s a crowd favorite. While the recipe below should act as a general guideline, feel free to adjust it based on what […]
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 […]
One of my favorite breakfast/brunch staples is the frittata – a fluffy egg pie that can be stuffed with any ingredient combination you can dream up. Forget making omelettes to order or poaching eggs for a crowd, just pop this baby in the oven and get your mimosa on with […]