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, […]
An Honest Southern Review of Due South
I was born in the South, Eastern North Carolina in fact. I grew up hunting, fishing, and using those animals. Whole hogs were cooked several times a year. Venison sausage was made by hand. Fried catfish caught on the pond was a staple. Mac n’ cheese so thick and cheesy […]
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 […]
Seven Stages of Hating Your Job
Hate your job? Cool. Me too. For five minutes, or five years, we’ve all been there. It can take people years to find the perfect job. Here are the stages of work-hating grief, and how to cope. 1. Denial *cries inside nightly* 2. Isolation We all know the feeling. You want to […]
Monster Beerfest “Snallygaster” Returns To DC
Cyclops, Medusa, Basilisk, Mothra, Nessie – these were just a few of the mythical-monster themed tasting stations at Snallygaster 2016. Returning for its fifth year, the Snallygaster Beer Festival attracted thousands of thirsty patrons to The Yards on Saturday. Did you know the Snallygaster is actually a creature from 18th […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quarter + Glory: Worth Every Cent
When you step inside Quarter + Glory, just off DC’s popular U Street and 14th Street corridor, you’re greeted with warm hardwood floors covering a open and spacious area bordered by a long bar. Behind the bar you’ll notice the hundreds of bottles of anything you could ever want – […]
Hazel, Welcome to the Neighborhood
For a city whose restaurant scene can read like a broken record at times (steakhouse here, small plates there…), the Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s newest member Hazel is a charming breath of fresh air. Named after his grandmother and with his wife’s handmade bread baskets adorning each table, Executive Chef Rob […]
Occidental Celebrates 110 Years with Lobster & Cocktail Specials for a Cause
The iconic Occidental Grill & Seafood is proud to continue its 110th anniversary celebration with historic ‘throwback’ dishes and drinks, partnering with the National Park Service this August to help preserve historic lands and sites. Occidental collaborates with the National Park Service, who is celebrating its 100th anniversary, to serve up the Arrowhead […]
Eatbar is the Bar to Eat At
From the creative team that brought you Red Apron Butchery and the Partisan comes their new and swanky Barracks Row spot, Eatbar. Just a block from the Eastern Market metro stop is your next stop for after work drinks, noms, and yes, great happy hour deals. Intimate and trendy, yet laid […]