When Taylor Gourmet came to DC, the sandwich/hoagie/grinder game was changed forever. Fresh ingredients, quick service, and chicken cutlets? Yeah, total game changer. But co-founder Casey Patten and his team aren’t ones to just call it quits with a standard menu. Taylor Gourmet launched their fall/winter menu earlier in September […]
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Video: Nationals Clinch the NL East Championship
In case you missed it, the Washington Nationals clinched the NL East Championship in a sweep over the Atlanta Braves. This is their second title in three seasons. Needless to say, they were happy. Later in the night, they covered everyone (and reporters) in champagne and Miller Lite, and Bryce […]
Sneak Peak: DC VegFest (Festival Sept. 20th)
Recently, Busboys and Poets hosted a media preview of DC VegFest, showcasing many vendors that will be at the larger scale event on September 20th. I had the opportunity to try some really amazing vegan products from local companies, as well as some tasty tapas provided by Busboys and Poets […]
Hungry Girls DC Take on Scotch
We enjoy sipping a nice glass of white wine or a fancy cocktail, but scotch is a taste these two hungry girls have recently acquired – and are learning to love. Thanks to Sherry’s Original Whiskey Society, sponsored by Sherry’s Wine, we got to dive into some rare and pretty […]
BREAKING: Mother Earth Responds to Increased Pumpkin Flavored Everything
Recently Buzzfeed confirmed the release of Pumpkin Spice Creme Oreo cookies from Nabisco. This news comes directly on the heels of Starbucks releasing their hot pumpkin spice coffee varieties months early. In response to this recent trend of artificially flavored pumpkin loaded products, a large announcement was recently made. Today, […]
Why We Love Tuesdays and Sundays at Le Diplomate
Le Diplomate has some fantastic things on the menu. Their half roasted chicken with au jus, the peppery steak au poivre, and not to mention a phenomenal burger – you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. However their plats du jour, or plates of the day, should […]
Kapnos by Mike Isabella
If you’re craving great spreads, warm bread, oven spit-roasted meats, seafood and more, all with a Greek inspired flare, then head to Kapnos. Celebrity Chef Mike Isabella struck gold by bringing a high-end twist to Greek cuisine, lacking on the ever popular U Street / 14th Street corridor. The small […]
Deal your guests the perfect baked good at your casino party
Anytime one sets out to organize a theme based party, the task is never easy. But perhaps the most perplexing aspect is creating a menu to go along with this theme. One theme very commonly used today is that of a casino party. These parties occur quite a bit today […]
August Recess 101: Your Guide To Doing It Right!
Washingtonians are a hard working sort, 24/7 type of people. But when the elected officials on Capitol Hill leave town to return to their states/districts for the month of August (and one, maybe two depending on what Chamber you’re in) week(s) in September, a hush falls over the town from […]
The Partisan: A different kind of meat place
Salads? Not really. Light? Eh, not so much. Delicious, varietal, creative, meaty in the most sinful ways possible? Yes. Opened in early 2014 by the brains behind Neighborhood Restaurant Group, The Partisan provides a great place for gathering with friends to share a charcuterie board (they have an extensive and […]
Rose’s Luxury: review & tips for the wait
Rose’s Luxury is no longer the new kid on the block anymore, yet it still maintains consistent multiple hour weekend wait lines, and so many District dwellers we’ve encountered have yet to visit. The hype, we assure you, is real. The food is good, damn good in fact. The waits? […]
Oval Room: new interior and updated lighter menu
Ashok Bajaj is no stranger to the DC scene. This Indian born restauranteur is arguably the most successful in DC’s culinary history owning The Bombay Club, 701 Restaurant, The Oval Room, Ardeo+Bardeo, Rasika, Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, Rasika West End, and nopa Kitchen+Bar. The Oval Room recently underwent a one million dollar plus […]