Cyclops, Medusa, Basilisk, Mothra, Nessie – these were just a few of the mythical-monster themed tasting stations at Snallygaster 2016. Returning for its fifth year, the Snallygaster Beer Festival attracted thousands of thirsty patrons to The Yards on Saturday. Did you know the Snallygaster is actually a creature from 18th […]
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Moncler Opens in CityCenter & is Making Winter Desirable
For someone who hates the cold, winter is not a thrilling season for me. I often dread the idea of getting out of bed during the December chill, months in advance. However, my mind may have changed this past Tuesday when I attended the Grand Opening of the Moncler Boutique […]
The Best and Worst Dressed of the Emmy’s 2016 Red Carpet
In case you missed it, the 68th Annual Emmy’s were on ABC Sunday night. Although I do enjoy awards season, I basically just watch for the dreamy designer clothes. For those of you who did not tune into the festivities, I have highlighted my best dressed, worst dressed and biggest trends […]
Cozy up at Kinship
Have you ever struggled to find just the right spot for your next date night? Feel like you and your significant other have already tried all the romantic spots in town? Fall is right around the corner and you need somewhere intimate to eat. Well if you haven’t dined at […]
Quarter + Glory: Worth Every Cent
When you step inside Quarter + Glory, just off DC’s popular U Street and 14th Street corridor, you’re greeted with warm hardwood floors covering a open and spacious area bordered by a long bar. Behind the bar you’ll notice the hundreds of bottles of anything you could ever want – […]
Occidental Celebrates 110 Years with Lobster & Cocktail Specials for a Cause
The iconic Occidental Grill & Seafood is proud to continue its 110th anniversary celebration with historic ‘throwback’ dishes and drinks, partnering with the National Park Service this August to help preserve historic lands and sites. Occidental collaborates with the National Park Service, who is celebrating its 100th anniversary, to serve up the Arrowhead […]
Eatbar is the Bar to Eat At
From the creative team that brought you Red Apron Butchery and the Partisan comes their new and swanky Barracks Row spot, Eatbar. Just a block from the Eastern Market metro stop is your next stop for after work drinks, noms, and yes, great happy hour deals. Intimate and trendy, yet laid […]
Service Bar DC Coming To U Street
Last Wednesday, the glamorous and notorious Q Street Mansion granted guests a preview of the soon-to-open Service Bar DC (SBDC), coming to U Street later this month. Service Bar is a concept brought to life by longtime DC restaurateurs Chris Willoughby, Chad Spangler, and Glendon Hartley. Chris was the owner […]
Return of the Corpse “Stinky” Flower
You may have heard that the Amorphallus titanum, also known as the Corpse Flower, is in full bloom at the United States Botanic Garden as we speak. This giant, seven foot flower gets its pet name from the pungent scent it gives off during this 24-48 hour bloom period. Described as a […]
Charlie Palmer Steak Refocuses Locally as Hometown Chef Returns
A Captiol Hill staple, well-known steakhouse Charlie Palmer has a new executive chef who is bringing local flavors and dishes to the menu. Executive Chef, Michael Ellis is returning to Washington DC after a tenure out West, and so he is celebrating his return with a 7-week program in which […]
Spice Up Your Night (and Life) at Alfie’s…before it’s gone!
When I say I just had the best Thai meal in the city, I am not exaggerating. A little further north, not too far from the Petworth metro, is Alex McCoy’s prized pop-up restaurant, Alfie’s. Inspired by his own trip to Thailand, Alfie’s focuses on Northern and Isaan Thai street […]
What to Drink on National Tequila Day
National Tequila Day – the perfect excuse to drink everyone’s favorite Mexican spirit on a Sunday. In celebration of this very important holiday, I set out to find DC’s best tequila and mezcal cocktails. Mission I had to include at least one margarita on the list, it would be wrong not to. Mission’s […]