“Have you ever been over to a friends house to eat and food just ain’t no good?” Yes, yes Wonder Mike we have. We all have. Sometimes the macaroni is soggy, and the peas are mush…but often the steak, pork, lamb, veal, whatever the meat is, is rubbery, overcooked, undercooked, […]
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Rural Society: Now open & you don’t want to wait any longer!
The District has seen “celebrity chef” establishments come and go. Remember Les Halles? Whatever Roberto Donna was working on? You probably don’t. However those that have succeeded have done so on the merits of their food, creating a great atmosphere, and providing exceptional service. From the father of it all […]
Trio Grill, Contemporary American in NOVA
I don’t often venture into the Virginia suburbs for anything other than ethnic food. But when I found out Circa was opening a restaurant in Falls Church, VA, I just had to check it out. And I’m glad I did. Trio Grill is a modern American restaurant with a wide […]
Red Apron Butcher
There are no shortages of places to grab a quick bite to eat in DC. However you may have to look hard to find a place with the quality of hand cut meats that Red Apron Butcher offers. Located next to, and part of, The Partisan, Red Apron Butcher has […]
Ceiba: Flavor-packed Latina American cuisine
It’s no secret, we love Passion Food Restaurant Group, and their Latin American cuisine restaurant Ceiba is no exception. Their unique take on non-traditional cuisine is a much welcome departure from the plethora of steak houses and sandwich options (some very delicious albeit) typically found in downtown DC. To start, […]
The Periodic Table Dinner: the first of a continuing series
The first of the new series, the Periodic Table: The Maillard Reaction (which was sold out!) felt like an intimate dinner with friends, learning about the science behind the food you’re eating–and why it’s so darn good! Described on their invite as: From BBQ to Bread, one chemical reaction truly […]
Taste of Seamless 2014
Just to set the scene for you, I’ve just ordered my meal through Seamless as I sit down to write about Seamless. It’s called research, guys. [Update: Definitely used it two nights in a row. Because I’m a thorough researcher.] Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Taste […]
Klink, DC’s first alcohol delivery app brings booze to you
Finally, it’s starting to feel like 2014. Klink launches the first DC alcohol delivery application. Long are the days of walking a few blocks to the store. Hell, you barely have to put on pants if you don’t want to. Already launched in Florida and Michigan, Klink has introduced a […]
Bourbon Bash 2014 was a blast!
No better way to fight a hangover than with the hair of the dog that bit you. So I started Saturday, June 21st by going to the annual Bourbon Bash DC. Eight bars, eight Bourbons. All starting at noon. Challenge accepted. As a big bourbon fan, this was an ideal opportunity. […]
The Gibson Goes to Greenbrier (and you should too)
The Gibson, DC’s preeminent speakeasy and cocktail bar Goes to Greenbrier, America’s resort Sunday, July 13- Tuesday, July 15. Guests will master the art of creating craft cocktails in a class led by The Gibson’s Brendan Murphy, plus enjoy access to the Greenbrier’s luxurious grounds, accommodations, and world-class casino club […]
Get Pumped for Team USA!
Everyone is pretending they love soccer (which is fine), and we will all become aggressively patriotic as we cheer on the USA men’s World Cup soccer team. To help amp up your patriotic game, HungryLobbyist.com presents the following to pump you up! It’s okay to cry for America. Because American […]
Soupergirl M Street Opening
I’m going to start this by saying that in some circles (the important ones), I’m considered to be a soup expert. My forte? Gazpacho. Take a second to appreciate that. When I heard that Soupergirl was opening a new location on M Street, I made a mental note to check […]