As I was enroute to Cuba Libre restaurant in DC, I was thinking of all the negative comments I heard from friends about this restaurant. Naturally, my expectations were low as I walked into the restaurant. I walk in and clearly see great effort has gone into the interior design with […]
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The Best Summer Avocado Pasta Recipe
If you are an avocado lover (who isn’t) and are looking for that easy go-to summer recipe, look no further. This is the best summer avocado pasta recipe that has only five ingredients, and healthy sauce that can be added to your pasta to replace the classic Pesto sauce or […]
Brookland’s Finest Now Serves Breakfast Every Day
Rise and Shine with Brookland’s Finest Breakfast One of my favorite neighborhood eateries, Brookland’s Finest, has launched its first ever weekday breakfast menu! From 7-11am Monday through Friday, you can stop in and get your morning started right with everything from seasonal omelettes and waffles to bagels with lox spread or […]
Havana Nights – Take Your Wardrobe on a Tropical Vacation
The Summer weather is finally here and with that comes the summer wardrobe! The trend for these sizzling months take us to the tropical and laid back vibes of Cuba. Chanel started the trend with their 2017 Resort Collection that actually took place in Cuba, only moments after our diplomatic […]
The Salt Line Is DC’s New Coastal Getaway
If you follow the DC food industry in any capacity, you have probably already heard about the much anticipated opening of Chef Kyle Bailey’s new restaurant, The Salt Line. With partner Jeremy Carman, the team has created a coastal getaway inside the beltway. Gathering influences from a childhood in Massachusetts, […]
Bowls on Bowls: The Low Down on DC’s Best Bowl Spots
If you have been in DC for more than a minute you can’t count on one hand all the bowl spots you’ve passed. There are many. If you love eating bowls of food as much as I do, DC is also the place for you. But the best part is […]
Tupelo Honey, Your New Spot for Southern Comfort Food
When people go out to dine, they typically are looking for an experience that leaves them uplifted. Uplifted in terms of having had a delicious meal that spurred their tastes buds with service that made them feel welcomed and comfortable enough to mistake that they were at home. At Tupelo […]
DC Harvest: Fresh, Beautiful & Local
I’m a sucker for anything or anyone that stands for bringing business and giving back together while making everything look beautiful. At DC Harvest I found that very nature embedded into every ingredient and dish. From their greens that are bought from Little Wild Things (the only woman’s owned garden […]
Treat Yourself to The Smith
There’s no shortage of great spots to get your lunch on in Penn Quarter. But there may only be one where you can have one of DC’s best burgers, fresh poke, and giant, fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies all from the same menu. The Hungry Lobbyist team headed over to new-ish New […]
Top Ramen Spots in DC!
GET YOUR SLURP ON Photos courtesy of Andrew Sherman. Ramen is not just a trend, it’s a movement. The Japenese comfort classic is taking the U.S. by storm with new and interesting takes on the traditional noodle bowl. With the help of photographer Andrew Sherman, I’ll walk you through the […]
Feasting Famously: Tiffany MacIsaac
Have Your Cake… Tiffany MacIsaac is the Chef/Owner of DC’s hottest new bakery: Buttercream Bakeshop. The whimsical shop is something every neighborhood dreams of, with grab and go breakfast creations, hot coffee, sweet confections, hand painted cakes, and even unicorn poop! I make a point to stop in every time […]
Recipe: Croque Madame
Ladies and gentlemen, may I proudly present to you the queen of comfort food, the Croque Madame.