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Looking for something different for this Memorial Day Weekend? How about heading to the beautiful National Harbor to check out Old Hickory Steakhouse? With its beautiful water views, fresh cocktails, and oysters, it is the perfect long weekend spot. Modeled after an 18th century row home, Old Hickory offers a […]
The latest adventure from the Eat Well group sought to transform the much lacking “The Bird” into a casual eatery with an eclectic interior and simple, well-made French-inspired cuisine. And for the most part, they succeeded. Enter, Frenchy’s Naturel. After a bit of an awkward wait in their cramped entry […]
For a city known for a culture of steakhouses, DC and the greater metro rarely provide a diner with a memorable, or even above average, steak. As a midwesterner, the thought of paying DC prices for a cut of meat that has been overcooked or poorly seasoned is so unappealing […]
“The official tree of the District of Columbia is the Scarlet Oak, best known for its brilliant autumn red color and usually found in the Appalachian Mountains can also be found on the corner of K & New Jersey Ave. in SE DC. Scarlet Oak offers fresh seasonal cuisine for […]
We all know the saying, “when one door closes, another opens” and that was certainly the case when Circa Dupont closed their doors at the end of 2017. The brains behind Southern Hospitality and Scarlet Oak took over the old Circa space and unveiled Magnolia Kitchen & Bar in April 2018. […]
We welcome you to the third installment of Meat Sweats – a tale of two hungry girls, Haley and Alli, who can’t get enough meat! Part three of our steak saga at Fogo de Chão was accompanied by some “pour” decisions. In a recent press release, Fogo announced it had “partnered with […]
Starting TODAY (3/5), Dacha will feature a new dinner menu in collaboration with 2017 RAMMYS Rising Culinary Star finalist Chef Sasha Felikson (Doi Moi). The menu has everything from classic beer garden treats like pretzels with dipping sauces, BBQ sliders, and the best veggier burger I’ve had in the DMV. For diners […]
Many people know the (almost) hidden neighborhood restaurant located on 18th street, Bar Charley, for their brunch or happy hours – but did you know it is probably your best option for an exemplary Steakhouse in the neighborhood too? Camouflaged by the cellar tiki bar theme, Bar Charley offers delicious and […]
Welcome back to another episode of meat sweats! We are your hosts, Alli and Haley. This fall, we have been sprinkled with more than just colorful leaves and hella pumpkin spice – Fogo de Chão has graciously showered us with more meats than we could handle. And yes, we can handle […]
Ruth’s Chris, the famous steakhouse chain, announces their new line-up of their famous Tastemaker dinner series’. A tastemaker sets the standards, deciding or influencing what is worthwhile. The new series of exclusive dinners pairs Ruth’s finest cuisine with today’s tastemakers of wine, champagne and whiskey. Held on six special nights […]
Everything about Fogo de Chão is grand; the enormous venue, the giant staircase, and the vast quantities of mouth watering food. Fogo will leave you wondering, do I deserve this over-indulgence? The answer is always yes. Fogo got its start in Brazil in 1975. Since then, they have expanded into the […]
“Have you ever been over to a friends house to eat and food just ain’t no good?” Yes, yes Wonder Mike we have. We all have. Sometimes the macaroni is soggy, and the peas are mush…but often the steak, pork, lamb, veal, whatever the meat is, is rubbery, overcooked, undercooked, […]