Seoul Spa in Security Square Baltimore

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t took me a while before I mustered the courage to visit Seoul Spa. I’ve heard nothing but great things about Korean Spas, but never made the effort to bare…

Science Club – Quirky Chemistry in DC

Photos by Skvora Limited Science Club is a quirky bar in a four-story brownstone with decorative nods to chemistry, plus a patio & dancing to DJs.   It’s an ideal…

Special Love Fundraiser in DC

Photos by SNPhotography [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was a balmy and mild summer evening in Shaw when more than 100 people gathered at Cambria rooftop to socialize, celebrate and fundraise for Special Love.…

Chaplin’s – Japanese Ramen in DC

Chaplin’s is a modern, Modern Ramen Restaurant in DC and a cocktail bar that serves some of the most exquisite drinks. The charm of this place is not lost on…

Pre-Social Media Happy Hour @Parlay

Photos by Skovra Ltd Parlay was the chosen location for the 3rd Annual Pre-Social Media Happy Hour. What an ideal location in the heart of Dupont Circle-Golden Triangle, a casual…

Postmates Profit Rides on the Back of Couriers

Postmates roared into town 18 months ago with the promise of being able to deliver virtually anything to anyone in the District within an hour. They charge a 10% purchase…

Buck’s Fishing & Camping

Sometimes, it’s not just about the food. Sometimes it’s about the details. At Buck’s Fishing and Camping, the details make for an authentic atmosphere and an enjoyable experience. The restaurant…

Arlington’s Il Radicchio Debuts Brunch

[dropcap] A [/dropcap]rlington is chock full of superior Sunday Brunch specials, so stellar that folks from DC cross the river weekly to get some.  Just drive down Wilson Blvd from Ballston to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Spice | Clarendon

Yasser opened Spice to showcase his wife Rahma’s amazing cooking. “We want to keep the quality high.  Each day we cook small portions in order to keep every dish fresh.”…

Coppi’s – Cleveland Park DC

The new location of Coppi’s Organic is a nice low key restaurant offering fresh ingredients and low mood lighting with great happy hour specials. Their Coppi’s revival drink was simply…

Medium Rare – Cleveland Park

Medium Rare in Cleveland Park This Cleveland Park eatery specializes in one thing and one thing only: steak frites.   “A friend recommended Medium Rare, they specialize in steak and…

Taste of Manor

A Restaurant and Lounge by day that transforms to a modern, sleek nightclub by night.  The Manor is the newest D.C. spot to enjoy lunch, delicious happy-hour specials and dinner later accompanied by your favorite beats and cocktails created…

Carolina Panthers

DC Panthers at McFaddens The Carolina Panthers is one of the most active NFL sports watch group in the Washington DC area. The group is led by Keith Hall. [srizonfbalbum…

Taste of Chaplin’s

Shaw has a new hot spot — a romantic ramen shop in a Charlie Chaplin themed bar.  The decor is quaint and old worldsy with ornate pillars and gilded mirrors…

Lebanese Taverna Tyson’s

Again I am so happy and pleased to visit Lebanese Taverna. This time I went to the location in Tysons Corner. Going from the amazing experience in Woodley Park made…

Fat Pete’s Eat, Live & Die BBQ

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]at Pete’s is a hidden gem nestled in Cleveland Park at the former Pulpo space.  With the loss of Palena and Dino’s, it sure is great to have a new…

Taste of Meskerem

Best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had, and best Ethiopian dining experience ever — and I’ve visited Addis Ababa in the past. Visited Meskerem at a Bookalokal dinner. We had a couple…

A Taste of Lebanon Taverna in Woodley

Lebanese Taverna, a staple in the Metro Area, is synonymous with the best hommus in the city. When I told anyone I was writing this blog the first thing they…

Ford’s Fish Shack

by Kristen Lane I recently had the pleasure of dining at one of Ashburn’s more catchy dining establishments, Ford’s Fish Shack. A favorite to the local crowd and always said…

Mason Dixie Popup

I had the pleasure on Sunday to enjoy the Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. pop up at Jack Rose Dining Saloon. On 18th street in Adams Morgan. Now to make this…

Dino’s Grotto

Dino’s Grotto is located along the happening U Street Corridor at 1914 9th Street NW in DC. Touting itself as a Rustic Italian Restaurant it definitely is that, and more.…

Crystal City Restaurant Review

While Crystal City Restaurant has been a staple of Arlington for many years, what few may know is that it has been around for over 50 years. Originally just a…

PR Flacks @ The Gryphon

Located on Connecticut Ave Nw. In DC right around the corner from the Dupont Circle Metro, The Gryphon is a restaurant and bar with an old world sense of style.…

Ambar-licious

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,…

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…

Guinness Pour – an Animation

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…

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…

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…

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…

First Down Hosts Wing Eating Contest for Habitat for Humanity

First Down Sports Bar has 40 flavors of wings, both traditional and boneless.  The wings are thick, crispy and perfectly sauced. So when First Down decided to host a Wing…

Ben’s Chili Bowl Opens at DCA

On Wednesday, July 23rd, Ben’s Chili Bowl celebrated the opening of the historic D.C. restaurant’s first ever airport location.  “Ben’s Chili Bowl is an iconic part of Washington, D.C.’s rich…

Biergarten Haus World Cup Celebration

Fans, young and old were in great spirits at the Biergarten Haus when Germany beat Brazil to advance to the Finals. http://runindc.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BierG-1.gif

Chinese Banquet at Ming’s

RUNINOut and Bookalokal were treated to a culinary adventure  featuring some of Ming’s brand new signature dishes.  With the new menu rolling out this summer, Michelle Tam wanted to introduce…

Argentina Fans Cheer Hard @ Citron

Argentina fans from all around the area converged on Cafe Citron to cheer on their favorite Latin team.  It was a mad house with fans arriving as early as noon…

Piola Pizzeria

Fire Station 1 – Great Event for Charity

On April 26th, 2014 for the first time, Fire Station 1  hosted our third annual Cinderella Care Comedy for Cure fundraiser. Our event was held on the second level with…

Taste of Kora

One of the best Happy Hours in Crystal City.  The food and drink specials are simply amazing and hard to beat.  The lunch specials are also attractive.  The pizzas from…

Off the Beaten Path — 51st State

You don’t go to 51st for a nice dinner or a date — that’s for dam sure.  You go there for Tacos Tuesdays, wing nights, football cheering and of course the…

Taste of Tara Temple

  Upon entering Tara Temple, you are immediately greeted by a majestic row of tori gates transporting me to a foreign, exotic land. Once you enter the dining room, you…

Lyon Hall – Mussels & Donuts

If you come to Lyon Hall, you must have the mussels. They are literally out of this world!!  Perfect for two to share although I could easily consume it all by…

Four Sisters Clarendon – Third Time’s a Charm

Clarendon doesn’t have many choices for authentic Asian.  Last year, we wrote off Rien Tong after several not too stellar episodes with bland food and rude service. So when Four Sisters moved…

Cafe Paradiso Patio, Bar & Dining Room

Cinco de Mayo @ El Tio

RUNINDC celebrated Cinco de Mayo at El Tio with tacos and Capt Morgan.  Pictured are Karen Gavelan, Shirley Zheng and Mauricio [srizonfbalbum id=4]

EU Runners Visit 27 Embassies on One Day

Washington, DC – On May 10, more than 45 runners embarked on a 13 mile trek covering 4 distinct regions – Georgetown – Dupont Circle – Adams Morgan – Van Ness all…

A Taste of Puerto Rico

The biggest race on the fall schedule could very well feature a British import at the front of the pack.

Duffy’s Gets a D

Duffy’s is good for what it is.  It’s ideal to get bar food and drink beer.  The place is known for its wings, but when I took a bite, I…

Medaterra Raises $1,200 for Philippines Relief

Medaterra Raises $1,200 for Philippines Relief Medaterra, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Woodley Park, raises $1,200 for Philippines Relief fund The tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan has left us heavyhearted,” said…

Rien Tong – Tasteless & Rude

Rien Tong is a Thai Sushi shop in the heart of Clarendon.  It’s perfectly located since there’s a dearth of good Asian restaurants this side of Arlington. I’ve visited several times…