DC Offers Free Rent for Innovators

DC is transforming from a government town to a technology hub and this year, DC wants to showcase its growth at SXSW. The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WCDEP) has partnered with…

Grand Trunk Debuts House of Cards.

Congress may have just given DHS a last-minute lifeline, but back in the imaginary world of House of Cards, there would be no resolution. Perhaps there was no better venue…

Il Radicchio to Offer Sun Brunch

Nestled between the Courthouse and Rosslyn, IL Radicchio has been serving delicious Italian food since 1994.. IL Radicchio goes back to the basic idea of an Italian spaghetteria, with all…

Convivial on track to Open this Spring

Shaw’s resurgence is still hot and heavy.  People’s Best New Chef Mid-Atlantic Cedric Maupillier‘s Convivial is on track to open this summer.  Last year CityMarket at O with its 600-plus…

Ram’s Head Tavern Owner Charged w/ Videotaping Naked Women

The president of the Rams Head Group, which operates several taverns and live music venues in Baltimore, Howard Co and Annapolis has been arrested for secretly videotaping women as they…

Will Kava be Legal in DC

While in #MiamiBeach, I was in the mood to chill and get something to drink.  So I stumbled onto the Purple Lotus. “What kind of beer, do you have?” The…

Chaplin’s Launches Industry Nights

Washington City Paper’s Jessica reports that Chaplin’s will be launching Industry Nights starting in March. Guest chefs and bartenders from all over the city and country rotated through the kitchen…

Sette Osteria Part Deux

If you like casual Italian dining in a soft, relaxing atmosphere, then you’re in for a big treat.   M Cafe Bar has closed and retail developer Iraklis Krabassis will…

Carving Room’s Big Two Brings New Slices

It’s a New York deli meets Casablanca cafe. [dropcap] T [/dropcap]he Carving Room, the Mount Vernon deli, just celebrated it’s Big Two and they’re dishing out some delicious carvings of poblano, pastrami, brisket, reuben…

Glitzy Stanton & Greene Occupies Gator Swampland

We certainly miss the Pour House, but probably not as much as the DC Gators. After moving out shortly after the NCAA Division 1 Championship, they settled down at the old…

Happy (Warmer) Chinese New Year

It’s been a frigid, bone-chilling February, but thankfully the temps are heading north today, just in time to say Gung Hay Fat Choy.

The Remarkable Stuffed Calamari @Poseidon

There’s plenty of food and drinks to go around at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival, but we’re here in town to taste what the locals eat.  And in South…

Ming’s Rises over Chinatown Goliath

Since opening in 2010, Michelle Tam’s Ming’s has co-existed under the shadows of  its landlord Tony Cheng’s the iconic Mongolian BBQ and Chinese Seafood restaurant which has been a huge fixture on…

Adamo Losing 2 Beloved French Restaurants

Last Fall, long term French restaurant and a staple of Adams Morgan, La Fourchette was put on the market — the restaurant/bar plus the apartment upstairs is listed for $2,900,000.…

Mardi Gras Bash @ Bayou

Fat Tuesday happens only once a year, and unfortunately it fell on the day with the biggest snowstorm to hit DC this winter. The temperature was downright frigid and driving…

Mardi Gras @Bayou

A buffet of Crescent city cuisine and Live New Orleans tunes! From 5 PM until 9 PM, Chef Rusty Holman’s putting out an all-you-can eat spread of all your favorite…

Snow Day Specials

Alba Osteria has all day happy hour with half priced pizza, $6 draft beers and more. Jackson 20 will offer snow day brunch from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and…

DC Police Cracking Down on Johns

Gone are the days when prostitutes plied the trade around Logan Circle and 14th Street.  They are not as prevalent as they used to be, but thanks to Backpage and Craigslist, the…

Chao Ku Launches Kickstarter Campaign in Shaw

Broad Branch Market co-owner John Fielding and former Tabard Inn chef Paul Pelt are seeking $30,000 to open a fast-casual Chinese restaurant in Shaw called Chao Ku. The restaurant, whose…

Tabard Inn – Timeless Dupont Tradition

If you haven’t experienced Tabard Inn brunch yet, you haven’t experienced the charm and old-world ambience nestled in the heart of historic Dupont Circle Walking in, you are transported to…

Dogtown Brings New Orleans to RVA

DOGTOWN BRINGS NEW ORLEANS TO RVA Join Dogtown Dance Theatre for their annual Mardi Gras celebrations and parades! Open to the Richmond community, Dogtown will celebrate Mardi Gras this year…

Food Invokes Sharing Says Jason Bursey of Parallel

Jason Bursey wants you to take your time. He wants you to come and enjoy the flavor of fresh, locally sourced food and he wants your friends to enjoy it too.…

Patty Boom Boom to go Quiet

Popular Reggae nightclub, Patty Boom Boom will close next weekend after five years of operation — it will be replaced by Cloak and Dagger, a speak easy night club From…

Georgetown Fans Bemoan – Rhino Bar to Close

So where will all those Georgetown students and Boston Red Sox fans go this year when the popular Rhino Bar closes. Owner Britt Swan told the Georgetowner that he was willing to…

Wine & Theology @Parallel Wine Bistro

Adults in their 20s and 30s participated in a Wine & Theology session at Parallel Wine Bistro last Sunday.  The event provided  a relaxing environment for the young adults to get to…

Red Bull Sues Old Ox to Change Name

The Old Ox Brewery released a public letter asking Red Bull  to drop its complaint.  Attorneys for Red Bull assert that consumers might confuse the brands because an “ox” and…

More Mardi Gras Madness @Meze

Mothership Closes – El Floridano Takes Over

After two years in Park View, Mothership is shutting down this week due to weak business. Residents of Park View was hoping for a lower Georgia Ave revival.  But Chef and owner Stephan…

Diego Closes Again – American Communal Style Cuisine to Take Over

For it’s short 2 1/2 years of existence, Diego experienced a lot of disputes and departures. Billy McCormick came and went after a very brief stint. Now having closed its doors for good,…

The Oldest Lesbian Bar in Country Closes

Their website states that they are the oldest continually operating lesbian bar in the country, but for now, it appears that the club can no longer claim that distinction.  Shortly after New…

Sauf Haus Asks Customers to Choose Cocktail Menu

Sauf Haus Bier Hall which just opened last fall is looking forward to spring.  Known for their wide selection of German beer on tap (16 exactly), Sauf Haus is also planning…

Mackie’s Bar & Grill in Old Town

Sang Lee is a lawyer and before last year had never opened up a restaurant. A longtime Alexandrian, he and his wife Susanne were impressed with the great steakhouses in DC and…

Pizza Parts & Service Closes

After opening less than a year ago, Pizza Parts & Service closes on H Street. Let’s see who else will open up on 1320 H Street NE.  

Bracket Room Packs it Big for the Superbowl

The Bracket Room is popular with the female clientele and Patriots Football in Clarendon VA It’s also a packed with fans during the games. But it’s not a regular run of the…