“Are you cool man?” is defiantly a question you’ll want to ask yourself before you buy a ticket to Blazed & Glazed – DC’s first food festival for pot enthusiasts. But don’t plan to actually consume any marijuana on site. Organizers maintain this is merely an event for enthusiasts to learn […]
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The 11 Emotional Steps of Finishing Graduate School
It’s the last month of graduate school. All your deadlines are coming up and the world is caving in upon you. There’s no way you will get all this done in time. It’s the weekend before your papers are due. In a sense, you’ve made some progress, but in another […]
#UrbanBourbon: Derbying in DC
Whether you were born in the Bluegrass like me, or just enjoy horsing around in a flamboyant hat, everyone knows and loves the Kentucky Derby. I’ve learned the food scene in Washington is no exception, with several fabulous parties across the district celebrating the greatest two minutes in sports. I […]
Working on Capitol Hill is Basically College Part II
This is an update of the original version from May 2014 which got over 15,000 social media shares. It’s official. We’ve finished college and gotten jobs. And we’ve all found ourselves feeling old from time to time. Our college years are behind us, and we don’t really have anything in […]
Recipe: Cozy Skillet Pot Pie
Last weekend, I put away all my winter clothes. Wine-colored corduroys, white cable knit sweaters, all of it folded and happily shoved into the darkest corners of my closet. Imagine my astonishment when I wake up this week to discover – SURPRISE! – the weather is total shit. Though I […]
“May the Fourth be With You” DC Star Wars Parties
On the heels of #NerdProm, DC totally keeps out-cooling itself. May 4th has become the unofficial Star Wars Holiday given the resemblance of the phrases “May the force be with you” and “May the fourth be with you.” I know right. Too cool! We wanted to tell you about a […]
Toro Toro: Come for the Meat, Stay for Dessert
We were recently invited to check out Richard Sandoval’s “pan Latin steakhouse” Toro Toro in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. The atmosphere is lounge-esq without being too loud or clubby, which is often a problem with central downtown DC places trying to standout. The decor is very Latin steakhouse: […]
Shake Shack x Erik Bruner-Yang: Crispy Peking Chicken Sandwich
ATTENTION ALL DMV DINERS. Beloved burger behemoth Shake Shack just announced its collaboration with Chef Erik Bruner-Yang. As the mastermind behind Maketto’s Taiwanese Fried Chicken, it’s no surprise Bruner-Yang’s take on the popular Chick’n Shack comes with a delicious Asian twist. Behold, the Crispy Peking Chicken Sandwich. Lovers of the […]
April Specials at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
What’s new at Joe’s Seafood this April? A LOT! Check out all the awesome things they are doing this month below: James Beard Inspired Market Card Menu Join Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in support of the James Beard Foundation as inspiration for their April market card. Throughout the […]
Georgetown Gem: Brunch at The Grill Room
Spring is right around the corner and every Washingtonian knows this is when our city is at its finest. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, Nats games begin, beer gardens fill up and everyone’s favorite returns – spring patio brunches. While it was a bit cold for the patio […]
D.C.’s Got Seoul
PSA: ATTENTION SEOUL FOOD SEEKERS – more play on words here – look no further! I jumped at the chance for this opportunity and hopped on the Red Line to NoMa (which stands for the area north of Mass Ave) Thursday evening to satisfy my never-ending craving for quality, over-abundantly […]
Marcel’s Marvelous Sunday Brunch
Sundays in Washington just got even more fabulous thanks to Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier. For 17 years, this West-End staple has enthralled diners with the finest food and service. In 2016, however, the award-winning restaurant is now serving what is arguably the district’s favorite meal – brunch. For just $65 […]