Imagine a drinking establishment whose entire aesthetic, menu, concept and decor have been dreamt up exclusively by the most seasoned bartenders and restaurateurs in DC. Now imagine that place on the corner of Vermont and U. That’s Service Bar. Two months ago, I snagged a sneak peek of Service Bar’s […]
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Mythology is H Street’s Hot New Spot
Todd Luongo was doing something right when he envisioned Mythology, one of the newest restaurants on H Street. And lucky me, I had the pleasure of enjoying this magical restaurant last week. When you walk in, you are immediately in awe of the decor itself, a mythological themed oasis (I mean, […]
Blue Point Brewing Company Shucktoberfest 2016
Bottomless oysters? Unlimited beer? “Seafood bites”…tell us more! Chowder, fries, oh my! Live music – check! Football on big screens – oh yeah! Shucktoberfest 2016 has you covered! Only $75 for an EPIC #SundayFunday and all of this – see you there! Details per their press release below and GET […]
Bad Saint – Worth the Wait?
I arrived to Bad Saint at 3:45pm for dinner – yes, 3:45pm. And after waiting until its 5:30pm opening, I almost didn’t get a table for the first seating. Following Bon Appetit’s article that named Bad Saint the second Best New Restaurant in America, I am by no means surprised. This […]
You Need To See The Fall Spread At Provision 14
Last week, Provision 14 unveiled their newest fall-inspired additions to the menu. I joined them in their vintage-style second floor bar for a tasting. Before I even had my coat off, the bartender had a drink in my hand – my kind of place. We started off with a boozy […]
Copper Canyon Grill – Trendy Comfort Food
It’s a bustling Saturday night in Silver Spring at the Copper Canyon Grill. Across the street from the AFI Theater, a diverse crowd in relatively casual dress sits at the large central bar and its surrounding booths with cocktails in hand. The open floor plan with a modern dark cherry […]
Brunch Review: The Gryphon
This is a Public Service Announcement: the Gryphon has brunch. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Dupont, the Gryphon is located just south of Dupont Circle on a bustling stretch of Connecticut Avenue. Unlike the college-y vibes of Mad Hatter and Lucky Bar, the atmosphere of the Gryphon […]
The Best Runway Collections from New York Fashion Week Spring 2017
September is upon us and that means Fashion Week for the Spring 2017 collections in New York, London, Milan and Paris! To kick off this style marathon the first stop was New York City. Now that the tents have come down and the couture dust has settled, I wanted to […]
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 […]
A Review of The Oceanaire Seafood Room – From A Seafood Snob
I’ve passed The Oceanaire Seafood Room hundreds of times in the eight years that the District has been my home. On Wednesday, I finally took the plunge. My fiancé had just come back from a business trip to New York and was barely off the train when I announced the […]
5 Things You Need for Traveling ASAP!
It is almost fall and around DC that means it is TRAVEL time! The beautiful thing about working for Congress is the aggressively long Recess during the fall and winter months. It makes me feel like a kid again! Before I head out on another trip this weekend, here is […]
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 […]