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…
Year: 2015
Jonathan Cheban Parties at the SOW
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Sara Gray – Freedom Live – Joint Base Bolling
Photos by Skvora Limited Photography Sara Gray and her full band performs at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling for Freedom Live “Freedom Live was such an amazing event”, said Slip Inn…
Rodent Droppings @ Banana Cafe
Banana Cafe had rodent droppings, a live cockroach and fruit flies during a food and safety inspection by D.C. Department of Health. The restaurant and piano bar was closed temporarily…
Jonathan Cheban Party @ Sign of Whale
Kim Kardashian’s bestie, Jonathan Cheban from the Hamptons arrived in style Friday night on M Street to meet and greet Socialites from all over Washington. There was a lot of…
Silver Spring Blues Festival 2015
silver spring blues festival 2015 The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. is proud to announce the star-studded line up of the 7th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver…
McGinty’s Irish Pub in Silver Spring MD
[srizonfbalbum id=51] A Public House is a gathering location for the whole community. In keeping with this tradition, McGinty’s Public House is committed to providing a full range of services:…
Dennis Hastert Blackmailed for Sex Acts
Dennis Hastert was a popular Member who served the longest tour as Speaker of the House. He was well respected and stirred little drama in politics until now. In 2010,…
Sauf Haus Biz & Bites Mixer – June 4
We’re so looking forward to our event in less than 2 weeks. So far between Network for Progress and RUNINOut we’re expecting over 100 people to attend: with Draft Biden.png…
Running for Nepal
Serendipity works for love, but it also may work for charity. Last weekend, 70+ runners ran through DC to raise money for Nepal, raising the iconic red and blue pennants…
We Are Family Fundraiser
[dropcap] DC [/dropcap] Capital Striders runners know the city like the back of their hand and on Sat May 9, they will be running to over a dozen EU Embassies…
Vinofest
SUGGESTED TWEET: Love #wine and #music? Don’t miss #VINOFESTDC 2015 | http://vinofest.co/ #VinoFestDC | @questlove headlines | #music #wine #food #charity | http://vinofest.co/ EVENT INFO WHAT: VinoFest DC 2015 WHEN:…
Praying for Baltimore
The protestors promised to close the city down. They were able to postpone the Orioles – Red Sox game After consultation with Baltimore City Police Department, tonight’s game between the…
Fairfax Co Hotel Catches Fire – Condemned
A Quality Inn in Alexandria, VA caught fire overnight after a big explosion. Fire crews arrived at the scene around 2am Sunday morning and found the hotel engulfed in flames.…
Rudy the Brawn & Brains behind Namesake Grill
Rudy Kestem is a born entrepreneur. He moved from his beloved Istanbul in 1998 to start a new business and new life in America. He’s the brawn and brains behind…
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…
Silver Spring Society Owner Guilty of Drug Trafficking
The owner of Society Restaurant pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute between 3,000 to 10,000 kilograms of marijuana. The former basketball star from George Mason University…
DC’s First Micro Hotel Coming to Chinatown
Monument Realty has formed a partnership with Modus Hotels to develop a 245-room micro-hotel at 627 H St NW adjacent to Vapiano’s Restaurant. Construction is starting later this month with…
Beef Steak Opens at GWU
Beef Steak has landed at GWU Beefsteak is fast, crave-worthy food created by one of America’s most respected chefs. Jose Andres brings the culinary craft into the everyday, lovingly prepared…
Chief Ike’s Mambo Room to Close End of Month
After a 25 year run, Chief Ike’s will be closing. Chef Ike’s Mambo Room to close and the end of the week According to the Washington City Paper, Bar Concepts…
Three Silver Spring Restaurants Damaged by Fire
A two-alarm fire damaged three Silver Spring restaurants early Thursday. More than 100 firefighters responded to the 8400 block of Georgia Avenue. The Bombay Gaylord restaurant had its dining area…
Go Eat Gives Launches in DC
Go Eat Give is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural connection and understanding through food, travel, and community service. Our organization was founded in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia,…
Lemur Conservation Network Launches Next Week
Lynne Venart, Creative Director and Project Manager Lemur Conservation Network Email lvenart@msn.com | Web www.lemurconservationnetwork.org Phone 571.213.6717 | Fax 815.366.7491 Mingle with conservation leaders and friends of Madagascar at the…
Bob & Edith’s Takes over Cesar’s Diner Crystal City
Bob and Edith’s Diner, the 24-hour eatery on Columbia Pike, has taken over the space vacated by the former Cesar’s Diner in Crystal City. The new Arlington restaurant will also…
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…
Summers Returns for Now
JBG and Summers has been going back and forth for some time now. The restaurant that opened in 1982 closed at the end of the year. Rumors of massive development…
DC Streetcar Project is Dead on Arrival
Forget the empty promises that DC made to current and considering business owners along the 2.5 mile stretch on H Street. The $3 billion streetcar project would be an economic…
Philos Meze and Wine Bar to Open this Month
Philos Mezze and Wine Bar is set to open in March, replacing Tel Veh at 401 Mass Ave in Mount Vernon Triangle. The restaurant is currently taking applications — email:…
Epic Snowball Fight in Dupont Circle
Five inches of snow shut down DC offices for the day, but did not tamper spirits of avid snowballers. “DC knows how to throw a snowball fight and snowball fight…
Arlington & Fairfax to Setup Sobriety Checkpoints Friday
A joint sobriety checkpoint by the Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the Fairfax County Police Department across two jurisdictions is planned for this…
OneUmbrellaFEST
Looking for your opportunity to giveback? OneUmbrella Foundation and partner organizations GVH Live, CliqTrio and more bring you OneUmbrellaFEST on Saturday March 14, 2015 12:00pm at Franklin Square Park in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 @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…
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…
Chef Trey Massey Found Guilty of Rape
Trey Massey, 32, former chef at Restaurant Eve and Society Fair, was found guilty of rape and abduction. “Trey” Massey had a tempestuous relationship with a woman (his ex-fiance), who…
Spice on Wilson – Clarendon VA
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.”…
The Dignitary at Marriott Marquis
We last visited the Dignitary in the fall and were blown away by the selection and taste of their Whiskey. So with the auto show going on full swing, we…
How to Turn a Traffic Ticket to a Free Meal at Caribbean Citations in Shaw
Under the DC codes, there are more than 79 reasons you can get a parking ticket and in DC, with an average of 2.9 tickets issued every minute, it is…
McFadden’s Fined $12,000
ABRA continued the suspension of McFadden’s liquor license and fined the owners $12,750 Wednesday McFadden’s owners has agreed to close the business and has paid the fine. Five people were stabbed…
Nagomi Izakaya & Oki Bowl – Golden Triangle DC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DC has its fair share of ramen places by now. What started with Toki Underground and Daikaya a couple years ago has now added two brand new spots right on…
Ode to McFadden’s
“Ode to McFaddens” Descending down the staircase to the masses down below The crowd is lit and dancing, smiling, laughing at the show The DJ’s on the ones and twos…
Mad Momos Closes
Posted today in Mad Momos’ Facebook Page: Dear Friends and Patrons of mad momos, Season’s greetings and Happy New Year to you. The management at mad momos thank you for…
Uptown Tap House Closes
It’s with great sadness to announce the closing of Uptown Tap House. Since 2012, Uptown has served as a great sports bar, and gastropub in the Cleveland Park area. Live music…
Restaurant Eve to Serve Filipino Food in Jan
Filipino cuisine is getting all the craze. Restaurant Eve will be serving Filipino food in January, taking inspiration from Meshelle Armstrong’s roots where guests gather at each other’s homes for a late meal.…