Friends and Family Gather for Afro-Caribbean Cuisine Top Chef alum, Chef Kwame Onwuachi, is BACK and better than ever. After an abrupt end to the his first DC brick and mortar, Shaw Bijou, Kwame is bringing the flavors of his heritage to DC with Kith/Kin. Translating to Friends/Family, Kith/Kin dazzles diners […]
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Feasting Famously: Gina Chersevani
Mixtress/Bagel Maven Taking DC by Storm Gina Chersevani is the founder and owner of Union Market’s cult following restaurant: Buffalo & Bergen. But before she opened up the New York bagel and knish hot spot, she was slinging drinks all over town as the crowds followed. She is vibrant, knowledgeable, […]
Six Course Dinner Series at Sally’s Middle Name
I’ve got 3 words for you: Sally’s Middle Name. The next 4 words for you are: Must have dinner series. What does this mean? It means Sally’s Middle Name has launched an incredible 6-course themed dinner series and it’s something definitely not to miss! My first exposure to this restaurant […]
Celebrate National Potato Month with Potato Curry!
Skip the fries, and spice up your life! Did you know that September is National Potato Month?! Well you’ve got a few days left to celebrate the starchy legume, and one way to do it is with a quick and delicious curry! Find our recipe for a deliciuos potato curry […]
The Best & Worst Dressed – The 69th Annual Primetime Emmys
The 69th Annual Emmy Awards were this weekend and although the ratings were weak, the fashion was not. There were so many bold fashion choices from the TV stars on their big night. Some risks were worth it, some did not quite pay off but all of them were exciting […]
Chipotle QuesNo
Chipotle dropped its highly anticipated queso in all its locations today. I love Chipotle so much that for the past two years, I’ve participated in Chipotle Sunday with my neighbors (more accurately described as best friends Keri, Allison & Hannah). It’s a fun tradition, and occasionally sparked a conversation about […]
Syria Fest – An Outdoors Cultural Festival
In town for Labor Day weekend? Yes? Then we’ve got the event for you! Syria Fest hosted by the Syrian Cultural House is throwing an all-day (from 11 am – 7 pm) festival on September 3rd for you to enjoy everything Syrian from food (think sizzling shawerma), shopping to arts. […]
26 Thoughts I Had During My Jrink Juice Cleanse
Surprisingly, I loved my first 3-day juice cleanse experience, and I really noticed the effect it had on my cravings. So, I opted to do another one with Jrink …and maybe achieve that summer bod I never quite managed for June. The Cleanse: Jrink Immediate Reboot, 3-Days The Juices: 18 total. 6 […]
Extend Summer with Brookland’s Finest’s Crab Boils
For those of you who aren’t regular patrons of Brookland’s Finest, you may not be aware of their Tuesday specials. Earlier this year they partnered with DC’s own Cotton & Reed Distillers to offer a Distiller Dinner with a pre fixe menu. Now, for the remainder of summer Tuesdays, they’re having […]
Craft Cola is Here – An Evening with Pepsi’s 1893 & Himitsu’s Carlie Steiner
Your New Favorite Mixer On Wednesday evening, 1893, Pepsi-Cola’s new premium craft cola, took over restaurant + bar Himitsu, where owner Carlie Steiner, the 1893 Top Shelf Bartender in DC and one of the city’s leading mixologists, showcased modern, cola-based 1893 cocktails and explored new seasonal trends using cola. This day also marked National Rum […]
Mike Isabella’s Arroz Restaurant takes Patatas Bravas to a new level
Mike Isabella opened his new restaurant, Arroz, and it will blow your mind and taste buds. Unlike Isabella’s traditional Italian and Greek inspired restaurants, Arroz takes you into Spain and Morocco with unique and refreshing flavors. The restaurant is bright and fresh feeling, but also gives a sense of ethnicity […]
CHIKO – Chinese/Korean Counter Service Draws Crowds
Your New Favorite Restaurant Mandu’s Danny Lee and Scott Drewno, previously at The Source, have teamed up to create your new favorite DC restaurant, CHIKO. Their Chinese/Korean fusion, counter-service style restaurant will surely have block-long lines in the coming months. Chinese and Korean flavors meld beautifully with these two extremely […]