Open & Shut: Late June and early July restaurant rumblings

OpeningsChicken & Whiskey: It's hard to imagine there is still a need for anything dining-wise on 14th street, but this new Peruvian chicken restaurant, coupled with the whiskey bar next door, is already proving otherwise. The mixed-breed experimental vent

These seasonal cocktails put the "fresh" in refreshment

Right now really is the best time of the year to stroll through the stalls of farmers’ markets, isn’t it? Chefs are all but giddy with excitement at the selection of fruits, veggies and herbs. The DMV’s top bartenders are, too, making sure to allocate some

D.C.'s five best all-day cafes

The only "ladies night" in D.C. with 10 cent wine

As I'm sure you can imagine, the job of a lifestyle writer involves a lot of scouring press releases for relevant information, attending media dinners to stay current on recent menu offerings and Twitter research to know what's hot and trending. But my fav

Celebrate &pizza's 5th birthday with freebies and bacon cheeseburger pizza

Today, &pizza celebrates their fifth anniversary since they opened the inaugural store on H Street, where experience was the focal point and the store was designed to celebrate the neighborhood's culture. I have been a fan of &pizza since day one and can h

Manger et boire comme les Français at these restaurants celebrating Bastille Day

If you are a native (or even just a wannabe francophile), le 14 juillet est très important. That’s the date that marks the storming of the Bastille, a Parisian fortress and prison, by an angry working class crowd fed up with being ruled by a monarchy. The

Beat the D.C. heat with these summer spritzers

When temperatures climb into the 90s and the humidity won’t let up, say hello to your new best friend: the spritzer. The light and refreshing sparkling cocktail is the perfect way to beat the heat and avoid overdoing it on a swampy summer day. Add these bu

5 ways to enjoy a Mojito in DC on National Mojito Day

This week we give our love to the mojito. Why? For starters, it’s National Mojito Day on Tuesday, July 11, but as we get through this sweltering heat of the summer is there anything better than this cool combination of rum, muddled mint, sugar, and soda? U

California's beloved Blue Bottle Coffee opens in Georgetown

For coffee fanatics,a visit to this store and a conversation with a barista is a must do this summer!

Bring on the brain freeze with these 5 boozy slushie recipes

When it’s just too hot to bust out the cocktail tin and exert all that effort shaking up a batch of drinks, let the blender do the work instead. These frozen creations from crafty bartenders around town may make you feel like a kid again, but one sip, lick

Six local spots with insta-worthy packaging

Now that #foodporn reigns supreme on Instagram, eating has become a photo op above all else. Of course the food itself has to look mouthwatering, but restaurants are also stepping up their packaging game so a to-go order is ready for its close up before yo

6 above and beyond hot dogs you can chow down on in the District

Hot Dogs are an All-American classic, and sometimes you just want the basic ketchup and mustard kind. But when that seems a bit too ordinary, get acquainted with one of these loaded hot dogs.The Feast Mode at Swizzler DC's own gourmet, grass fed hot dog tr

Where to eat out this July 4th

Celebrate independence (and your day off) with a delicious meal in the most patriotic city in the country! Here are 10 local restaurants to stuff your face at this fourth of July: Café Du ParcFrom Saturday, July 1, to Monday, July 3, Café du Parc will serv

This meal delivery service will keep you beach-ready all summer

Have you tried Mighty Meals yet?

Myron Mixon: Mayor, fried chicken lover & the winningest man in barbeque

Myron Mixon is a man of many trades; He is the mayor of his hometown in Georgia, writer of three best-selling cookbooks, television host, restaurant owner, and the winningest man in barbeque. And now this multitalented man has brought his delicious barbequ

Enjoy a Saturday stroll through the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April through December, you can pop by the Mt. Pleasant St. Plaza and peruse some fruits, veggies, baked goods, cheese, eggs, meat, flowers, herbs, clothing or even grab or falafel for lunch!

Is CaliBurger D.C.'s cure for In-N-Out cravings?

Like every Californian, I’m a snob about tacos, traffic and In-N-Out. So when someone mentioned that CaliBurger, which delivers out of Union Kitchen, tasted exactly like the burgers I grew up on I was immediately skeptical. Maybe it was the name; what self

7 stellar spots to grab breakfast in D.C.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? If you are an early riser like me, you will sympathize when I say brunch is just too late - most establishments don't open till 11 a.m. even on weekends. And trust me, no one is fun when hangry! Resta

Take a group of your cocktail-obsessed friends to these 3 exclusive spots

Have friends who are way into cocktails? The kind of people who infuse their own booze, are on top of the latest garnish trends like mini clothespins and citrus peels cut into shapes and obsess about procuring gorgeously clear ice for their rocks glasses?

The 25th annual Capital Barbecue Battle brings the grill to The Hill

A beginner's guide to baking Ocean Prime's famous Warm Butter Cake

Do you want to be the most popular guest at your next dinner party? We've got you covered! We teamed up with Chef Jason Shelley of Ocean Prime D.C. to bring you a simple at home recipe for Ocean Prime's infamous Warm Butter Cake. (YUM) Follow the step-by-s

The best coffee shops by neighborhood in the DMV

While we all have favs when it comes to coffee shops, sometimes you find yourself in an unfamiliar neighborhood jonesing for a fix. Rather than calling an Uber just to get to your usual joint, why not branch out and learn a few new places around town.

We fell in love with this old-fashioned neighborhood market

If you've ever wandered around D.C. you've probably come across a few corner stores, maybe you've stopped into Union Market for a quick bite, and you most definitely have made a stop at a big chain grocery store for your weekly grocery shopping.  But why m

'Drink and know things' at the Game of Thrones pop-up bar

Drink like Tyrion Lannister and feel like a khaleesi.

This potluck meal club is bringing dinner table conversations back

The closest I get to "family dinner" is when all of my roommates are in the living room at the same time watching the Bachelor(ette)'s antics on Monday nights. So when I heard there was a group in D.C. making potluck dinners cool again, I was all in!

Play distiller for a day at one of Catoctin Creek’s bottling workshops

Ever take a distillery tour and say to yourself: “I’d love to give that a try”? Well, while you can’t technically make a batch of their award-winning Roundstone Rye (that would be the job of co-founder, chief distiller and former chemical engineer Becky Ha

Get a taste of the good stuff every Wednesday at the Rosslyn Farmers Market

The FRESHFARM Rosslyn Farmers Market, which opened last month, takes place every Wednesday evening from 4-8 p.m. through November.

4 chef-dads reveal how they strive to achieve work-family balance

Dad-dom can be difficult no matter what you do for a living. Chefs know this better than most. Finding a balance between the oftentimes-conflicting obligations of family and the kitchen is difficult and ever-evolving. In honor of Father’s Day, we chatted w

Drink your way through the district with this boozy passport

Have you spent all your money planning over-the-top summer trips around the world? Maybe you're thinking you need to cut back on after work drinks with friends to save a little money... but what if I told you that with the handy-dandy DC Passport Program y

We asked a Canadian to try out D.C. poutine. Here's what he thought

Next to maple syrup and Justin Trudeau’s winning smile, poutine is Canada’s most recognizable export. The combo of crispy fries smothered in dark gravy and cheese curds meld together into a comforting, filling meal that’s perfect after hitting the hockey r

Brunch Guide: Where to indulge with your dad this Father's Day

If you plan on taking your dad out for a good meal on Father's Day, look no further! We have compiled a list of the best places to brunch with your dad on his special day.Central Michel Richard This holiday, treat your favorite dad to a special meal at dow

Open & Shut: The recent rumblings of restaurant openings and closings

OpeningsThe Salt Line: If you’re craving New England-style food you no longer have to trek up north to get some clam “chowdah,” New England-style lobster rolls, deep fried seafood dishes and Jonah style crab claws. The Salt Line, a New England-style restau

Where to celebrate National Rosé Day this weekend (and all summer)

So I have to admit, I skip right over most of these National Days. It just becomes too much trying to keep up with National Hot Dog Day, National Pancake Day and National Tell Your Best Friend You Love Them Day -- I'll celebrate my love of pancakes and bes

D.C. represent! The official drink at Tales of the Cocktail is from Mirabelle's Zach Faden

Each July, thousands of bartenders, media, publicists and enthusiasts converge on New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail. If you’ve never experienced it, it’s difficult to describe; for those of us who make our yearly trek to the Big Easy for seminars, tast

D.C. drinks up and tunes in to Comey's senate testimony

Snappy comebacks pair well with beer, apparently.

DC bars to open early for former FBI Comey's testimony with drink, food specials

If you want to watch former FBI Director James Comey's testimony Thursday but don't want to do it without a drink, then several D.C. bars have you covered!Shaw's Tavern in Northwest announced they are celebrating The Comey Hearing Covfefe. In a Facebook po

Keep cool with these 5 fragrant takes on the Gin & Tonic

In its simplest form--a couple of ounces of gin, a splash of (good quality) tonic water and a generous squeeze of lime served over ice--the G&T is already an amazing cocktail which deftly balances bitter, botanical and citrus. But some local bars have uppe

Where to get free doughnuts on National Doughnut Day!

Who can resist the deliciousness of a warm doughnut on just a normal day? Not us! And today isn't just a normal day, it's National Doughnut Day!Did you know that while we celebrate this holiday annually on the first Friday in June, National Doughnut Day wa

Four summer cocktails literally anyone can make

With the promise of better weather ahead, porch sippers and refreshing cocktails are all the more appealing. While rosé is perfect for quaffing,  how about teaching yourself a few cocktails to have in your arsenal for guests or yourself? You should totally

'Stay Classy' at H Street's Will Ferrell pop-up bar

“I’m in a glass case of emotion!”

9 spring desserts to try right now

After a long winter of waiting of waiting for fresh, juicy produce, we’re finally seeing plenty of spring berries and colorful desserts that celebrate what a little sun can do. But like spring in the mid-Atlantic, these desserts are fleeting try these 9 a

Whaley's new Rosé Garden is the spot to #DrinkPink all season long

A glass of rosé on the patio on a sunny spring day is fine. Soaking in a waterfront view while sipping one (or several) of eleven pink options while sitting at a retro metal table under an umbrella whose stripes match your beverage? Now that’s divine.This

9 of D.C.'s best adult desserts to satisfy your childhood cravings

Sweets don't have to be boozy to be grown up!

4 tasting menus under $100 that are an absolute steal

D.C. restaurants have no shortage of high-end tasting menus, from minibar to Pineapple & Pearls. But you don’t have to spend $250 for a memorable evening out. Check out these four spots offering staggeringly affordable, yet amazing, multi-course culinary e

A beginner's guide to making sushi at home

Preparing sushi at home can seem like a daunting task, you may not know what ingredients you need, what type of seaweed to buy, or how you get the darn thing to stick together! But we teamed up with Chef Kaz of Kaz Sushi Bistro to break down the sushi maki

Meet the 16-year-old Instagrammer who eats better than you do

When most of us were 16, we were downing fries at the closest burger joint on weekends.William Goldberg is not most 16-year-olds.The sophomore at Georgetown Day School is better known online as The Tuff Truffle, a food Instagrammer whose vibrant and beauti

10 of the best late night eats in the District

Let’s admit it. D.C. is not a late night city in the likes of New York or Los Angeles, but that doesn't mean there isn’t any good food to be had during the late hours. And no, we are not talking about Ben’s Chili Bowl or Jumbo Slice. Of course, they have t

Savor the foods of D.C.’s 14 sister cities without leaving town

Cities take penpalling to a whole new level. As a part of its unwieldy sounding Sister City Agreements and Protocols of Friendship initiative, the District has partnered with more than a dozen capitals around the globe – plus Sunderland, England, the ances

Meet D.C.’s newest crop of bada$$ lady chefs

Let’s give it up for the women of the D.C. restaurant scene. Here are four badass lady chefs who are killing it right now.Anna Bran-Leis, co-owner and chef of Taqueria del BarrioBackstory: Though she always had a passion for cooking and took culinary class

The first ever Delirium Café in the US opens in Leesburg, VA

We need to talk about the pink elephants in the room. They’re all over the walls and the menus and the beer glasses in the first United States location of Delirium Café. The international brand began in Belgium, but the beer-focused cafés have since spread

The best eats for under $10 at Union Market

Break your belt, not your bank.

9 crazy good ice cream sandwiches to get you psyched for summer

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream sandwiches. These sweet treats will help you cool down as temperatures start to rise.ArrozMorocco’s signature spice blend ras el hanout gives this ice cream a complex flavor that keeps you guessing about ju

What you need to know about FreshDirect grocery delivery

There’s no shortage of grocery delivery options in the DMV, with stores like Giant and Safeway offering delivery, as well as subscription boxes like Door to Door Organics, From the Farmer, and Hungry Harvest. That being said, when a new service rolls into

Brunch Guide: Where to indulge with your mom this Mother's Day

If you plan on taking your mom out for a good meal on Mother's Day, look no further! We have compiled a list of the best places to brunch with your mom on her special day. Willard InterContinentalTreat your mother to an extravagant brunch buffet at the Wil

Four healthy ways to tackle happy hours

Warm weather and post-work sunshine mean one thing, happy hour! Whether you’ve had a long day at the office and are craving a drink, or you're out to celebrate closing that big deal, happy hour is a great way to bond with coworkers and let loose. Even if y

Pretend you're on an island with these tropical tipples

From the Mai Tai to the Zombie, no cocktail is able to elicit all the fun summer feels more than one with tiki flair. But while these drinks may not take themselves too seriously, their generous use of booze, orgeat syrup, bitters and spice along with all

How a 10 year old inspired a company combating Crohn's disease one bite at a time

Caleb EganFrei was plagued by severe stomach aches for most of his childhood. Though he noticed a correlation between eating dairy and his gastro woes, he didn’t think much of it. However, when he was 10-years-old, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. A

For chocolate lovers, The Conche is a must visit

P.S. Whatever you do, don't sleep on the tapioca tater tots -- they're out of this world!

11 of the best guacamoles in town, just in time for Cinco de Mayo

It’s not like we need a reason to dive into a fresh bowl of guacamole, but Cinco de Mayo is as good an excuse as any! The creation of this green gold is credited to the Aztecs, who mashed avocados using a mortar and pestle hundreds of years ago. The origin

This Cinco de Mayo, skip the margarita and drink a paloma

We love a good Margarita, but it can feel a little played out, especially around this time of year when everyone seems to be hawking endless variations for Cinco de Mayo. The antidote? The Paloma. This cousin of the Margarita (whose name means “dove” in Sp

Grape Cause: Make an under-the-radar French red varietal your go-to wine this month

Want to drink great wine while doing something good? Then cozy up to a Burgundian grape this month, when Fat Baby Inc. is again hosting its GaMay fundraiser to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The company’s concepts (Proof, Estadio, Doi Moi and

New sports bar to join the Clarendon restaurant scene

Clarendon has a vibrant restaurant and bar scene, but one thing it is lacking is a prominent sports bar with good food and a great environment. Mike Cordero is planning on changing that problem by bringing his newest venture to Clarendon this August. Corde

These just might be 8 of D.C.'s best darn lattes

It's time to ditch the Starbucks.

Two new releases from D.C. distilleries you need to know about

It speaks well of D.C.’s nascent distilling industry that our city is already turning out top-shelf versions of staple liquors such as vodka, gin and bourbon. But now, a few years in, our enterprising booze-makers have begun to fill in the gaps in your liq

This new pastry shop in Georgetown is a must stop for macaron lovers

Voila! The highly anticipated D.C. location of Ladurée has finally arrived, bringing with it a taste of Paris. Washington is only the fourth city to welcome the upscale pastry shop, and there will be not one, but two boutiques. The first, set to open this

Eat and drink your way through Earth Day in the District

Earth Day is celebrated all over the world on April 22, but do you know the origin of this green holiday? It was introduced at Airlie, a hotel and conference center in Warrenton. In 1969, Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin first shared his idea for Earth

10 modern takes on classic comfort food for when the cravings hit

If you’ve been in D.C. for more than a minute, you’ve likely already tried some of our most beloved and iconic comfort foods like pho, chicken and waffles and a big ol’ half smoke smothered in chili. But where can you find the city’s newest offerings in th

Paris comes to Georgetown with Ladurée's new location

Few things evoke Paris like a delicate box of perfectly baked macarons.

Six stunning soft shell crab dishes for spring

It’s officially spring in the mid-Atlantic when soft shell crabs start appearing on menus. The highly prized clawboys from the Chesapeake Bay are as unique as they are delicious. Possessing a crackly parchment-thin edible shell and sweet, succulent flesh r

Unicorns do exist - Starbucks debuts colorful frappuccino

NEW YORK   Starbucks is calling a limited-time beverage that changes colors and flavors with a stir of the straw a Unicorn Frappuccino.The chain says the drink was inspired by the trend of unicorn-themed food online and starts out purple with a sweet and f

A top etiquette coach's guide to not embarrassing yourself

Or how to not seem like a barbarian at dinner.

Asparagus to Fiddleheads: Wine pairings for spring ingredients

It’s time to swap out root vegetables and braised dishes for fresher ingredients. Yup, spring is here, and wine directors are just as giddy at the thought of pairing them as chefs are at using them in seasonal dishes. A few can prove to be a little bit tri

This fried chicken and biscuit drive-through is improving mornings

I will admit, I don't usually lose my ish over the opening of a drive-through. But when the drive-through in question is serving up the most delicious, hot, fluffy biscuits and perfectly brined fried chicken? Yep, ish officially lost! After two years of po

Enjoy a gourmet meal for a great deal during Bethesda Row Dining Week

Foodies rejoice! Bethesda Row, a premiere shopping and dining destination, announced Bethesda Row Restaurant Week will return on April 17 through April 23. 11 of the area's best restaurants will offer their best fair at fixed prices, $18 three-course lunch

We've got your Easter Sunday brunch plans right here

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner:  (10:30 - 2 p.m.) The Ritz-Carlton will be offering a decadent Easter brunch with an endless array of splendid brunch cuisine by Executive Chef Chris Johnson and award-winning Pastry Chef Heidi Kabath. Brunch will be comple

8 of D.C.'s meltiest sandwiches for National Grilled Cheese Day

In light of National Grilled Cheese Day, we’ve put together a list of the best places to celebrate. Of course, not all grilled cheese is created equal, but whether you want to channel your inner child and go with a classic, or dress it up with fancy carbs

The 10 best (and most instagrammable) seafood towers in town

When you’re lusting for lobster, want to crack open some crab claws, and slurp down some oysters, only a seafood tower will do. Packed with briny bites that showcase the sea’s finest flavors, these extravagant spreads are a heady indulgence. Here are the 1

We can't look away from this Peeps eating competition

You may not want Peeps after this.

The ultimate guide to the Craft Brewers Conference

Here’s some good news for beer lovers: According to recent numbers from the Brewers Association, small and independent craft brewers now account for 21.9 percent of the U.S. beer industry.And here’s some better news for Washington beer lovers: Ten thousand

Get Your Suds On: It’s National Beer Day

Happy National Beer Day! We know what you’re thinking. Meh, it’s just another one of those holidays invented by a PR firm to get us to eat or drink something they are hawking. But this one actually has a basis in history. April 7, 1933 was the day that the

5 places to eat and drink like an American colonist

America Eats Tavern José Andrés’ ode to his adopted homeland’s culinary roots may be on a hiatus till it reopens to Georgetown later this year, but there are still several restaurants channeling the food and drink of our country’s early days. From open h

This wine company is making happy hour good for the environment

In 2014, Berlin Crystal Kelly was your typical millennial. She was living in New York City, working in finance on wall Street, climbing the corporate ladder and quickly realizing that most of these big companies were all about the bottom line. Berlin found

Kitchen Intervention: Start spring off with an organized and healthy kitchen

I am a pretty organized and clean person, but when it comes to my kitchen... it's a different story. Now don't get me wrong, it's not dirty, just unorganized. I live in a studio apartment with not a lot of storage space or kitchen counter room -- so wherev

Who are the 2017 RAMMY finalists?

We are currently in the middle of awards season for the food industry, and if the national level James Beard Awards are the Oscars of the restaurant world, then the localized RAMMY Awards are prom! Actually, the RAMMYs -- hosted by the Restaurant Associati

9 hot spots to grab some grub before a Nats game

Opening Day is just around the corner and you know what that means -- baseball is back! Yes, we will soon have 81 games to root, root root for the home team! No matter what happens on Monday as the Nats face off against the Marlins, we want to make sure yo

Bartenders and journalists mix-off at Marriott's 'Bourbon Battle'

Tiger Fork is mixing up feel-good cocktails based on TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

The first thing you notice about the bar inside Tiger Fork is its octagonal shape, a nod to the Chinese belief that eight is an auspicious number. (In Chinese, the word for eight shares a similar pronunciation with the word for wealth or fortune.) And for

These boss ladies make craft cocktails you can drink anywhere

It turns out happy hour can fuel the entrepreneurial spirit. Amanda Sussex and Shayla Hamlin, who both work for the D.C. government, love going out after work to bars along 14th Street and the U Street corridor. “She likes the finer things, I like the fine

Suds and Sweets: We paired 8 Girl Scout cookies with local beers

It’s Girl Scout cookie season, which means you’ve most likely already been targeted by adorably enthusiastic brown- and green-clad Brownies and Juniors holding brightly decorated signs outside grocery stores. Or maybe you’ve been hit up by your coworkers v

You'll come for the food and stay for the art at Honeysuckle

There’s a rock ‘n’ roll vibe to Hamilton Johnson’s new downtown restaurant, Honeysuckle, where the chef uses Nordic flourishes and modernist minded compositions to elevate classic Southern cuisine.

Wallet-Spendy Whisky: Tasting $60,000 Scotch at the Ritz-Carlton

Where might a restaurant store its most expensive and exclusive spirits? In a locked vault, of course! D.C.’s Ritz Carlton Hotel just unveiled The Vault, a combination safe measuring six feet and four feet wide that houses its most precious bottles of spir

D.C.’s newest crop of Spanish restaurants spill what regions are hot right now

There is no doubt that Spain’s Rioja region turns out some pretty amazing red wines. Made predominantly from the Tempranillo grape (with some garnacha sometimes blended in to add red fruit and body, and temper the tannins), they are made in a variety of st

The 11 best patios for a spring happy hour

Despite Washington, D.C.’s current mercurial weather and lackluster Cherry Blossoms, spring has officially sprung with hints of sunshine each morning and plenty of light after everyone gets off of work. Gone also are the bulky winter coats and dreary laye

D.C. has a new 'Queen of Cocktails'

Of course the title comes with a crown.

Washingtonians taste the future at "New Kitchens On The Block"

If nothing else, we'll be well-fed in 2017.

17 essential restaurants to try in 2017

For all of our friends who are constantly asking us where they should eat dinner this weekend, you're welcome!