It’s Oyster Season, Baby! ‘Tis the season for oysters in the District! Hurry in to Legal Sea Foods for their shell-shocking oyster festival that runs until October 9! You can feast on these bivalves in their raw form with oysters from coast to coast; baked in varieties like oyster scampi […]
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DC Patios to Frequent This Summer
DC Has Reached Peak Patio SZN There’s something about dining al fresco in DC that really brings me to peak summer status. It seems like no matter where restaurants are located in DC, they try to make a patio situation happen. That said, some are better than others. Here are […]
Oval Room: Better Than Ever
Sitting a few blocks from the White House, with an all glass front facing a very busy side walk, the Oval Room (part of Ashok Bajaj’s DC empire) is bustling on a warm spring day for lunch. Almost every table is full, most men in jackets and ties, but not […]
Get Your Tickets to D.C. Wine Fest this Saturday!
D.C. Wine Fest is back just in time to celebrate the incoming warm weather. Come join fellow Washingtonians for an elevated wine tasting experience that aims to stimulate all of your senses at Long View Gallery. You’ll have the chance to sample over 65 wines and ciders, enjoy great food, […]
“Taste The South Supper” at Succotash
Succotash is an enchanting, Southern-style restaurant led by celebrity chef Edward Lee. Lee is famous for adding a touch of Korean-inspired flavors to his creations at his restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky, and now at his second Succotash location in Washington D.C. The restaurant comes to life in the old Equitable […]
Maydan is a journey of flavors
The hidden entrance Maydan is practically hidden to the people who walk through Florida Avenue naive to its existence. It’s down a magical alley where you may catch yourself thinking: “Is this the right place?” Yes, it is! You just have to go underneath a colorful bridge and the door […]
Toro Toro the Brunch Spot to Explore
How do you travel to 5+ countries in a period of 2 hours? You go for brunch at Toro Toro. On a Sunday morning walking into Toro Toro I entered not knowing that I would experience an incredible celebration of Central and South America through food. The interior of the restaurant […]
MetroCooking DC Is The Ultimate Foodie Event
This year’s 13th annual MetroCooking DC event was a huge success. MetroCooking is the perfect event for any kind of foodie – whether you are a chef, food entrepreneur, home cook, foodie or just like food, this event is the place to be. MetroCooking DC is the best destination to […]
FIRST TAKE: Officina, the Wharf’s Newest Hit Restaurant
Fresh on the scene this October, Officina just made its big splash on the north side of the Wharf. I was lucky enough to make a quick stop a few weeks ago for my belated birthday celebration. Here are my thoughts: [First and foremost], Food: Truly delightful. From classic Italian […]
Southern Hospitality Done Right
On some weekends, some of us crave comfort, comfort from the long week we had, or comfort from the winter season. If you are one of those people then I have found one comforting activity for you to do: eat brunch at Southern Hospitality. The first thing I noticed as […]
Valor Brewpub: Veteran-Owned Spirits and Casual Fare in Barracks Row
You may be familiar with a few tried and true bars surrounding the Marine Barracks in SE that cater to young officers and people in search of a cheap brew. Last week, however, marked the grand opening of Valor Brewpub, which brings not only a vast selection of veteran-owned spirits, […]
Part Tres: It’s Wine O’Clock at Fogo De Chao
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 […]