From its modern, yet rustic decor, to its expertly crafted menu, Ambar gratifies all the senses. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from just off the Eastern Market metro stop,…
Month: August 2014
Rocket Bar
This has been one of our go to places before or after any game or conert at the Verizon Center. $2.75 Coors Lights for Caps games? Not the bar to…
Metro 91 DC – All in a Day’s Work
Last month, Mark Kawar completed the Metro 86 challenge, visiting all 86 stations and taking a selfie in front of the Metro’s pylon in one day. A week later on…
Brookland Pint opens in time for Beer Week
Brookland Pint, a new American craft beer and American casual cuisine-type restaurant in the heart of the Brookland community. Designed with historical significance in mind, Brookland Pint seeks to promote…
RiRa Georgetown
Ri Ra Georgetown is just as beautiful if not more so than Ri Ra in Clarendon. It is a bigger space right on M st near 31st. The chandelier at…
Taste of Medaterra
It was a beautiful, crisp evening in Woodley Park and the inviting blue and white facade of Medaterra Restaurant was a welcome sight after a mere one minute walk from the…
El Centro, D.F. GT
The decor was very rustic with lots of rich gnarled, and salvaged wood as well as metal tubs and spigots instead of sinks in the bathroom. Most interesting still is…
Neyla to Close
A message from Neyla’s Facebook page Dear NEYLA Friends & Followers, We must say so long for now. It has been our pleasure serving you. We will see you again!
Ya Me Jana
The DMV is home to a several popular Lebanese restaurants (Northern Virginia alone has 14). But there are few places that are as warm and welcoming as Me Jana Come here…
Georgetown Legend Mr Smith’s to Close
The last date for Mr. Smith’s is now Sept 1. Word is out that Mr. Smith’s is seeking a new location somewhere in Georgetown. TBA.
Taste of Oaxaca
This relatively small Mexican restaurant is located on 18th st in Adam’s Morgan several blocks south of Columbia Rd. The interior is festive with bright summery colors and sombreros hanging…
Alba Osteria – a Review
From the moment I stepped foot in this large and ultra modern restaurant on the corner of I St and 4th St NW, I was impressed with the decor, with…
Clarendon Food Crawl
What a treat! You simply can’t beat five lovely restaurants in the heart of Arlington for only $40 per person. A play on those fun Pub Crawls that seem to…
Crios Modern Mexican in DC
We’re always on a quest for good Mexican in DC. Not Salvadoran. Not Chipotle — I want my tacos served with a smile. We were lured to Crios Modern Mexican…
The Diner Closes for a Facelift
The Diner DC just served its last brunch for a couple of weeks. That’s because they’re getting a facelift. But don’t worry. According to a post on their Facebook, They’re…
Best of Berlin
by Richard Barry Zee Germans. They do some things (most things) well and not by accident. Soccer, automobiles and any kind of meat dish are all examples of exacting German…
Clarendon Food Crawl – Aug 9
On Saturday August 9, RUNINOut and Social Group DC will be launching Clarendon’s first-ever Food Crawl Over 50 DC-area Foodies will converge on Wilson Blvd to sample signature dishes from 4…
Roofer’s Union – a Review
Roofers Union is a relatively new watering (and feeding) hole located at 2446 18th St. NW in DC in the building that used to be occupied by The Reef. And…
Taste of Toro Toro
Jaleo meets Fogo De Chao — our event was held at Toro Toro. Wonderful choice for dinner with top notch service. The ceviche was one of the best I’ve had…