In anticipation of Halloween, Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the return of its popular holiday fundraiser, Boorito. On Saturday, October 31, from 5pm to close, Chipotle will offer $3 burritos, salads, bowls and tacos to those who arrive dressed in costume—with an added “unnecessary element.” To showcase the simplicity of its ingredients, this year […]
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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 […]
Olivia’s Diner Launches Bottomless Brunch
Starting on September 19th, the newly opened (in July) Olivia’s Diner (1120 19th St NW) will begin a weekend bottomless brunch. According to their press release: Bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary cocktails can be added to any entrée for a $14, but it’s not just the drinks that are bottomless […]
Review: Ankara, Turkish & Mediterranean in the heart of Dupont
Have you ever wanted to open a restaurant with 20 of your closest family and friends? The Aslanturk family did just that- opening Turkish restaurant Ankara this week in the former Levante’s spot, just steps from the Dupont Circle metro station. The menu has a number of traditional Turkish and […]
#Funemployment in DC
As Majority Leader Reid’s recent retirement announcement has reminded us all, no Capitol Hill staffer is safe from unemployment. It can happen any time, election season or not. But when election season rolls around, the infinite wisdom of the American people can have us on our way out of these […]
The DC Snow Tease (as told by dogs)
Summer is hot, spring is humid, and fall is too short. But no season in DC teases us more than winter. While our friends to the north get glorious, school/work cancelling snow, we get rain. Here are 10 dogs who understand your DC snow tease issues: 1). When you look […]
Chouquette: Artisan, Small Batch Caramels from Bethesda, MD
Custom chocolates. Does it really get any better than that? Chouquette (pronounced shoo-ket) is an artisanal handmade chocolate company in Bethesda, MD. Small batch orders are their speciality allowing the users custom logo, or one of their choosing, to shine. Perfect for holiday gifts, corporate events, birthdays, weddings, or just […]
Table: Minimal Decor Meets Extraordinary Plating
Opened in 2013 and tucked in a non-descript nook just behind the convention center – not quite Shaw, but certainly not downtown – Table has been wowing guests for almost two years. The clean modern exterior is a stark contrast to the older row houses along side the restaurant with […]
Cafe Saint-Ex Brunch
Often overlooked with the onslaught of new establishments crowding out the popular 14th Street corridor, those in the know, know that Saint Ex is a neighborhood favorite with amazing food. When we’re craving something hearty for brunch (and an outdoor patio when it’s warmer), we head to Saint Ex and […]
Bistro du Coin: Our Two Favorite Snacks
We love Bistro du Coin with it’s high ceilings, traditional French/Belgian dishes, and large interior. However dinner and brunch can get very crowded with their ambiguous reservation policy. That’s okay. When you’re walking around Dupont, just left Kramer Bookstore, or are making your way from Logan Circle to Georgetown, stop […]
Five websites Washingtonians should read (but may not know about)
We all have our daily routine: wake up, take the parrot for a walk, harvest fresh goat milk, eat a box of Captain Crunch, and check your favorite websites. Chances are, you hit the main news outlets, throw in some Politico or Huffington Post, then check the DC heavy hitters […]