The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), whose mission is to keep children safer in the real-world and online, will host its 2nd Annual Rock the Block event taking place on Thursday, November 7 throughout Old Town Alexandria. Old Town’s hottest restaurants will close their doors to the public for this signature event, […]
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Wait, The Quadrant Bar Is Sound Aging Whiskey?
The world of whiskey is governed by rules. But if there’s anything we know to be true in this life, it’s that if you follow all the rules you’ll miss out on all the fun. And fun is part of the reason Quadrant Bar & Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Washington, […]
Review: Rí Rá Georgetown
Hungry Lobbyist was recently invited to enjoy dinner at the Georgetown Irish eatery Rí Rá. As a practicing whiskey-ist, I obliged. My husband and I arrived on an early Sunday evening and the hostess sat us at a lovely table in the window – perfect for people-watching in one of […]
14 Thoughts on a Bumble Date at Crimson Whiskey Bar
So he picks a new whiskey bar for your first date… A numbered thought stream of my Bumble date at Crimson Whiskey Bar located in Chinatown right next to the Veriz..err CAPITAL ONE arena: 1. The vibe in here is cooler than a bee hive. Maybe online dating isn’t the worst. […]
DC Bartenders Dominate at Marriott’s ‘Bourbon Battles’
When I walked into Bourbon Battle, I couldn’t decide where to run first. On the right, guests were ushered to a blind tasting table where we sampled shots of fine bourbon and put a token in the jar of our favorite. On the left, Food Network’s Rossi Morreale cheered on mixologist contestants […]
DC’s First Distillery + Bar Combo Is Even Better Than We Imagined
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. There’s a brand spankin’ new distillery on 14th and U Street and it is a game changer. At a private media preview on Tuesday, I had the good fortune of meeting the gracious staff and head distiller of District Distilling Co., DC’s first distillery/pub combo. […]
Get Your ‘Biscuit Jam’ On in Ivy City
This Saturday, August 6, Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. is hosting the ultimate music, food and arts festival to commemorate its second year in business. Aptly named Biscuit Jam DC, it’s a full day of activities and food at the Industrious Real Estate Warehouse located at 1900 Kendall Street NE in […]
Recipe: “The Bloody Widow” Bourbon Bloody Mary
As soon as I flipped my calendar on the morning of March 1, I had a good feeling. You can sense it in the air; we are slowly inching our way towards warmer months. Spring is arguably DC’s best season: slushy sidewalks are a thing of the past, humidity has […]