Daikaya Izakaya are two restaurants under one roof in Chinatown DC. Daikaya the perfect laid back ramen house, and Izakaya the more exotic and mysterious restaurant (a great place to take a date). Hungry Lobbyist decided to go with the more exotic one and after sampling the menu we left […]
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10 reasons why Honeygrow may be your new favorite fast casual chain
1. Different than other fast casual restaurants Especially living in DC, I am sure you have been to plenty of fast casual restaurants – from Cava to Sweetgreen to Beefsteak. But Honeygrow turns their fast casual restaurant into a whole different experience. 2. They hire some of the friendliest staff […]
Lay’s “Do Us A Flavor” Taste Test
If you’re like me, you’ve entered the Lay’s Do Us A Flavor contest every year since its inception (only 4 years, don’t worry). If you’re not like me, you’ve found yourself walking into a 7-11 at 1 o’clock in the morning thinking “why are there biscuit flavored chips where my sour […]
The Best Runway Looks: Fall 2017 Couture Fashion Week
The best of the best in fashion artistry came out to entertain and intrigue our eyes for the 2017 Couture Fall Fashion Week in Paris. For those of you who do not know, couture is the highest level of wearable fashion and is the perfect stage for designers to showcase […]
The 2017 RAMMY Awards Winners
It’s time to announce the winners for DC’s annual Food Prom aka the 35th Annual RAMMY Awards, where top foodservice industry professionals and their fans gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on July 30 as the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners in 21 award categories. The […]
Taylor Gourmet’s SP Double Stack is Burger Poetry
O Burger! My Burger! The time has finally come, The cheese has melted perfectly, the special sauce is bomb, But for one week, more time I’d seek, the feast ahead’s exciting, First bite’s a rush while lettuce drops, two patties, onions, smiling; But O heart! heart! heart! O the dripping […]
Brunch at Momofuku – Will you Love or Hate it?
If I could describe Momofuku CCDC in one word it would be – unapologetic. Every person who seems to go eat there is coming fully and proudly as themselves, there for you to like or not. Clearly one can see Momofuku has established a niche clientele. Momofuku’s first restaurant in […]
Tomorrow: Twilight Tastings at Salamander Resort & Spa
Salamander Resort & Spa invites you to celebrate the longest days of the year and Virginia’s finest beverage makers at the resort’s second annual Twilight Tastings event on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Hosted at Salamander’s Equestrian Center, the Twilight Tastings will showcase more than 12 local beverage makers with the best wine, […]
#BreakFromTheBeltway: Family Meal by Bryan Voltaggio
Elevated Comfort Classics in Frederick, MD My hometown of Frederick, MD is just a quick trip north of DC (not including rush hour). In just over 45 minutes you’ll be among sprawling farm land, historic downtown neighborhoods, quaint small businesses and a bustling food scene. Of all the new hot […]
An All Star Vegan Brunch at Equinox
You either jumped off your seat out of happiness for this vegan brunch or cringed at the thought of eating a full menu of vegan food. But let me tell you, Equinox Restaurant has finally made a vegan brunch that is worth talking about and jumping off your seat. So […]
Cool Down This Summer with Infused Cubes
It’s a hot one out there. Tired of sitting with your face in the fan? Run out of new frozen drinks to try? Spice up any water or drink with these super easy to make fruit ice cubes. Infuse your ice with your favorite summer flavors. It’ll cool you down, […]
Thai X-ing is Still Amazing
If you ever want to escape reality for the night, and enter an authentic dining experience – go the Thai X-Ing. As you walk into the almost hidden doorway located on 9th st. NW, you instantly feel as you have walked into someones home. But you can’t turn around because […]