I recently started a new job. Even though our headquarters is in a regular office building in California, all peripheral offices are set up in “business incubators,” including our office in DC. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the concept, an incubator is a company that provides affordable […]
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Revitalized Bar Menu At Rosa Mexicano
You may think you know the scene at Rosa Mexicano, but I’m here to tell you things are changing. Exciting things. Earlier this month, General Manager Greg Eisenhart and Beverage Director Courtenay Greenleaf introduced a slew of new infused agave cocktails paired with their best bar bite selections. Unlike many […]
Masseria Brings the Magic
Tucked away in the truck delivery streets of Union Market is an oasis unlike any other in the area. Easily one of [if not THE] elite Italian restaurant(s) in DC, Masseria is a must on your restaurant bucket list. From 3 to 6 course tastings, you can personalize your meal […]
Espresso S’mores and Duck Confit: Bonfire DC Debuts Smokin’ Hot Menu
In any other establishment, a man balancing on the edge of a bar sink wielding a blowtorch would be cause for alarm. At Bonfire, it just means Chad Spangler is about to make a cocktail. If you’ve walked around Downtown DC in the last month or two, you may have […]
Last Minute Red-White-&-Blue Strawberry Shortcake
Looking for something quick and red-white-and-blueish to throw together for your Fourth of July party? Never fear, shortcake is here. I wanted to make a patriotic dessert for America’s big day, but making a rectangular cake and plopping fruit on it in a flag pattern has somehow lost its charm. […]
VIDA Fitness Celebrates 10 Year Diamond Anniversary
The skies were clear and the champagne was flowing on Saturday night as VIDA Fitness celebrated its 10 Year Diamond Anniversary at the U Street Penthouse Pool & Lounge. Ten years ago in June, the very first VIDA Fitness opened its doors in Gallery Place. Now, fitness lovers can choose […]
The Summer Cocktail Search is Over – Stanton & Greene is Your Answer
In need of a new and vibrant summer cocktail hotspot? Your oasis is Stanton & Greene. Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Capitol building. I was so glad to be part of Stanton & Greene’s summer cocktail bonanza this Monday. It is clear that Stanton & Greene […]
RPM Italian Knows How to Throw a Party
The highly anticipated opening of RPM Italian in D.C. was the place to be on Monday night. With RPM Chicago having such great success, it had left us wondering when area native, Giuliana Rancic, would acquire her D.C. restaurant real estate. The wait is over. The excitement in the room […]
The Dabney – Well Deserving of It’s Praise
Originally posted in June 2016, re-posted due to the recent Michelin Star award. There’s a reason Jeremiah Langhorne’s farm-to-table restaurant The Dabney, tucked away Shaw’s Blagden Alley, has quickly risen to not only the talk of the town, but to major food critics and culinary publication’s radars. It’s likely part of the same nostalgia you […]
Recipe: How to Roast a Whole Fish
You’ll never be afraid of whole fish again. This recipe for roasting a whole fish is super easy and imagine the look on your guests faces when you bring out one (or two) beautifully cooked whole fish for them to enjoy! Choosing the fish For this recipe, you’ll want a […]
Shaw Hotspot The Dabney Names Frank Manganello as Head Bartender
Many long time DC party goers know who Frank Manganello is. He’s the guy who never almost never kicked you out of Pearl Dive, the 14th Street NW popular gathering place for oysters and great happy hours. And then the folks at The Dabney were lucky enough to have Frank […]
DC’s Seven (off the radar) Sammys You Need to Eat
There are a lot of things between bread in DC that are amazing (we’re looking at you Le Diplomate, Duke’s, Alfies, etc). Some sammys are a bit less known than others. Here are DC’s seven (off the radar) sammys you need to eat right now. Hopefully we’re putting some new […]