In a truly shocking turn of events, the weather gods smiled down upon the District for Memorial Day Weekend. I spent a breezy Sunday morning exploring neighborhoods all over DC, stopping only for an iced coffee and a few farmer’s market purchases. We weren’t about to waste the sunshine sitting […]
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Recipe: Cozy Skillet Pot Pie
Last weekend, I put away all my winter clothes. Wine-colored corduroys, white cable knit sweaters, all of it folded and happily shoved into the darkest corners of my closet. Imagine my astonishment when I wake up this week to discover – SURPRISE! – the weather is total shit. Though I […]
Stop “Working for the Weekend”
Elephant in the room: DC is a city of overachievers. I guess I’m not surprised. We live in one of the most (over)educated, politically-charged cities in the world. Everyone is constantly sizing each other up. I’ve heard DC locals compete over having the longest commute or the worst landlord, like […]
Seven Rules for Holiday Parties on the Hill
Now that the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping, it’s everyone’s favorite time on the Hill: the Holiday season! Lots of time off, closed offices, and most importantly, free happy hours & receptions. Here are Hill Betch’s Seven Rules for Holiday Parties on the Hill: 1. RSVP to […]
J. Hilburn: Custom Men’s Clothing Just for You
J. Hilburn is our newest custom/bespoke clothing option in the DC area for the busy executive on the go. And this is a special offer only available through HungryLobbyist.com. Read the information below, contact our personal men’s stylist Nicolas, and you’ll get $25 off your first custom shirt! Why J. […]
DC ‘Wich Hunt: An Ode to Amsterdam Falafel
It’s 2 AM and the bar is announcing final call. There’s a group of PhD students on your right debating the patriarchal undercurrents of Drake lyrics (conclusion: Hotline Bling is a “highly misogynistic, though overall catchy musical narrative that adeptly depicts the dynamics of modern romance”) and a lone chick […]
Endless Eats at The Emporiyum
Washington foodies flocked to Union Market with glee this past weekend for Emporiyum on November 14 and 15. With 75+ vendors – a mix of local favorites and out-of-town eats from cities including Brooklyn, Baltimore, Raleigh and Charleston – eaters could sample small bites, order entire entrees and purchase goodies to […]
LivingSocial’s Restaurants Plus Gives DC Diners Perks
On November 17th, LivingSocial has made your dining experience a whole lot easier – and profitable – with the launch of their brand new Restaurants Plus feature. With Restaurants Plus, you just sign up, register a debit or credit card, and then find and dine at any of the 140+ participating […]
Bitches, Bloggers and Bottles at Central
On October 6, I received an unexpected invite – to be a dining diva with the Bitches Who Brunch. While I’ve admired the bitches from afar, I never thought I’d share a meal with them. Four courses of Central’s award-winning French cuisine, with each dish accompanied by rosé from Château […]
#UrbanBourbon: Southern Efficiency, Shaw’s Little Patch of Bluegrass
Anyone who’s ever conversed with me knows I ADORE my old Kentucky home. I adore our college basketball tradition (Go Cards!), Derby, beer cheese, biscuits, but most of all, I adore the bourbon. Spending an entire fall on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is one of my life’s most beautiful experiences, so this […]
Garden of Vegan – A Preview of DC VegFest
Nearly 20,000 people are expected to descend upon the DMV this October for DC VegFest, a free vegetarian festival hosted by Compassion Over Killing. Ahead of the festivities, we were invited to Busboys and Poets on September 21 for an exclusive preview of what’s to come for the district’s kindest […]