So, a little bit about me: summer is my least favorite season. I prefer fall and winter. There are only a few things I enjoy in these sweltering swamp months, and one of them is a proper summer cocktail. Opaline Brasserie + Bar has rolled out a line of spritz […]
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DC’s Art Institute Student & The Wharf Win InterContinental’s “Ultimate Culinary Clash” Competition
First Place Student Chef Eric Lu of the Art Institute of Washington Wins $5,000 Scholarship from the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Brand InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf and Eric Lu, culinary student at the Art Institute of Washington, as winners […]
Urban Hot Pot in Rockville Lets You Become The Chef
It’s OK to Play With Your Food! What’s more fun than playing “chef” at a restaurant?! At Urban Hot Pot in Rockville, MD, diners have the unique experience to create a meal specific to their liking, at their own pace, right at the table! Patrons can choose from an all-you-can-eat […]
Review: Rí Rá Georgetown
Hungry Lobbyist was recently invited to enjoy dinner at the Georgetown Irish eatery Rí Rá. As a practicing whiskey-ist, I obliged. My husband and I arrived on an early Sunday evening and the hostess sat us at a lovely table in the window – perfect for people-watching in one of […]
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 […]
The Yard House is Your New Home for Pregame Beers and Eats
If you’re like us, you’re often looking for the perfect spot to pregame before a game or event at the Capital One Arena that has good food, good drink, good happy hour deals, and room for all your friends. Places that check all those boxes are few and far between, […]
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 […]
Akira Ramen and Izakaya: Worth the to Drive to Rockville
Slurp it Up in Rockville There are few reasons why I leave the District. Having spent many years commuting on 270 and 66, I tend to stay within the beltway and explore all of the culinary delights that DC proper has to offer. However, I’ve found the perfect spot for […]
Spring Hits The Bird’s Tasting Menu
Peak Bloom at The Bird It’s officially Spring, and DC restaurants sure know how to put you in the spirit of the season, even if it’s snowing outside. Chef Ryan Hackney and The Bird kick-off DC’s favorite season with their intensive five-course, fowl-focused tasting menu, Bird & Blossom. The mouth-watering […]
Learn to Roast Perfect F#$%ing Chicken Already
Ok, folks, it’s 2018 and you need to learn to roast perfect f#$%ing chicken already. The time has come for you to put down that dry ass rotisserie chicken from the grocery store (yes, even the one you think is good…it’s not!), and learn how to roast your own bird. […]
BLT Prime Brunch is Easily Top 5 in DC
Ok, first things first: yes, BLT Prime by David Burke is in the Trump hotel. And, yes, there’s a greater than zero chance you’ll see a number of recognizable faces from the administration. But no matter your political persuasion, you should not let that influence you in one way or […]
Valentine’s Day Round Up – Indulge at these Unique DC Pop-Ups!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Cue this song…. If you’re looking for a heart-filled, unique experience to celebrate this flowers and chocolates holiday, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of fun and unique Valentine’s Day events for you to indulge in this February! Side with the grand gestures camp and go […]