When Tony Tomeldon of the Pug and John Solomon of Solly’s teamed up with Chef Shannan Troncoso-former Executive Chef of Matchbox Capitol Hill-to open Brookland’s Finest Bar & Kitchen, I was excited. When I finally went and noticed an open and inviting restaurant, I was thrilled. And when I tasted […]
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Our Favorite Dishes of 2014
A lot happened in 2014. Some people had birthdays, there was an election, Cityzen and others shut their doors for good, and DC got a ton of new restaurants. Below are just some of the best things we ate in 2014. What’s the best thing you ate this year? Duke’s […]
DCity Smokehouse: Best Delivery BBQ in town
DCity Smokehouse just celebrated its 1 year anniversary, and I was lucky enough to join them to celebrate. I love me some BBQ, and they pulled out all the stops bringing out all the best to sample: pork Belly, pork spare ribs, chopped pork, brisket smoked overnight for 15 hours, […]
K Street Kicks: 5 Must Have Shoes for Fall/Winter
Now that the season has officially changed, your shoes must follow suit! Below I’ve got FIVE must have options to get you through holiday parties at work, dinners with the family and the inevitable themed Christmas party. And hey… the gifting season is here which means these options could make […]
Four Transitional Sweaters for Men & Women
Its officially sweater weather! Below I have four must have sweaters for fall in D.C. These sweaters can function for work or play. Now all that’s left is for you to go and drink some pumpkin spice lattes in your new sweater! Sweaters for the Ladies J.Crew Tippi I own […]
Preview: West Elm DC Decks the Halls
West Elm recently opened their 14th Street NW location and business has been great. With a lack of retail that’s not food related on 14th Street, residents and visitors alike have been flocking to this well known store. West Elm has done a great job lately by adopting a business […]
Chouquette: Artisan, Small Batch Caramels from Bethesda, MD
Custom chocolates. Does it really get any better than that? Chouquette (pronounced shoo-ket) is an artisanal handmade chocolate company in Bethesda, MD. Small batch orders are their speciality allowing the users custom logo, or one of their choosing, to shine. Perfect for holiday gifts, corporate events, birthdays, weddings, or just […]
Table: Minimal Decor Meets Extraordinary Plating
Opened in 2013 and tucked in a non-descript nook just behind the convention center – not quite Shaw, but certainly not downtown – Table has been wowing guests for almost two years. The clean modern exterior is a stark contrast to the older row houses along side the restaurant with […]
Cafe Saint-Ex Brunch
Often overlooked with the onslaught of new establishments crowding out the popular 14th Street corridor, those in the know, know that Saint Ex is a neighborhood favorite with amazing food. When we’re craving something hearty for brunch (and an outdoor patio when it’s warmer), we head to Saint Ex and […]
Bistro du Coin: Our Two Favorite Snacks
We love Bistro du Coin with it’s high ceilings, traditional French/Belgian dishes, and large interior. However dinner and brunch can get very crowded with their ambiguous reservation policy. That’s okay. When you’re walking around Dupont, just left Kramer Bookstore, or are making your way from Logan Circle to Georgetown, stop […]
Taste of Chile
Who needs Monday Night Football when you can witness acclaimed local chefs and award-winning mixologists, go head to head in a battle of Chilean cuisine and spirits. Last night, the National Restaurant Association hosted an event to highlight and celebrate the regional ingredients Chile has to offer. Every patron and […]
Four Cozy Bars Perfect to Escape the DC Winter
Winter is coming! Check out some of our favorite hidden gems to tuck away, settle into a book, or get cozy with a whiskey drink. The Quill, Jefferson Hotel The Quill is a cozy tucked away bar in the Jefferson Hotel in downtown DC. Posh enough and just off the […]