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:…
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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…
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.…
NYE Events – Dupont to Downtown
Sauf Haus Biergarden – Golden Triangle / Dupont Circle DC [accordion id=”Sauf Haus”] [accordion_item parent_id=”my-accordion” title=”Sauf Haus” Item One” open=”false”] Sauf Haus’ New Year’s Eve celebration will feature an open…
Lima Lounge to Close After NYE
“ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END” After 10 years of being at the forefront of D.C. Nightlife, it is with both sadness and excitement that we announce Lima…
Carolina Fans Celebrate NFC South Win
Carolina fans woke up Saturday to some bad news. Due to a stabbing incident at McFadden’s early that morning, the bar would be closed for the next 96 hours. The…
Murphys of DC Closes
We are sad to see Woodley Park mainsstay, Murphys of DC close — this is the second iconic Irish pub to close this year in DC — earlier this fall, Duffy’s…
H Street Organic Provides Fresh Produce
H Street Organic Market in the former Z Mart space is a family-owned local grocery store providing an extensive selection of high quality, fresh organic fruits and vegetables. The store is…
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.”…
Chadwick’s – Old Town Alexandria
Chadwick’s Old Town is a great American bar and a perfect place to grab a meal or drink in Old Town. Excellent Service – Great Atmosphere and very reasonable prices.…
Busboys Brookland pre-opens NYE
The first official event at the new Busboys and Poets location in Brookland at Monroe Street Market will be a nerd-tastic New Year’s Eve party. The Remix of the Nerds…
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…
The Veal Ravioli @Noelia
The veal stuffed ravioli was perfectly cooked and the veal: tasty and unbelievably tender — couldn’t get enough of it!! Noelia Italian Kitchen
Rialto Calzone
The Calzone at Rialto filled mozzarella and ricotta is great food for pizza lovers and fun to eat, too. Animated Gif courtesy of Jason Morenz The Calzone @Rialto View Larger…
Grille Twelve 24 – Mount Vernon Eatery
Executive chefs Jonathan Halpern and Brendan Andrews, formerly of The Grand Historic Venue, provides a Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken and gourmet sandwiches called Twelve 24 (Restaurant is located at 1224…
Taste of Ocopa
I’m about to make Love w dis #Causita #Peruvian @OcopaDC @ESlammy @DiningTraveler @GirlMeetsFood @capitolbites pic.twitter.com/6jV5AtNnyb — DC Food Blogger (@dcfoodblogger) November 22, 2014 I Love #Peruvian #Scallops http://t.co/8irvwFsH5f @OcopaDC @SocialDCPR…
Eventide Closes in Clarendon to be Replaced by Douchey A-Town
Many fancy meals have been served in this once-popular Clarendon eatery. Many marriage proposals have been made. Now Eventide just closed and will be replaced by Don Tito, a tacos, tequila and…
The Dignitary Bourbon Bar
If you’re looking for a great Whiskey bar, this hotel bar inside the magnificent Marriott Marquis is sure to please. The place has a sweet atmosphere and wonderful seating all…
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…
Clyde’s Makes its Case to Keep Alcohol License
This August, police went under cover to bust a number of customers for alcohol violations at Clyde’s Tower Oaks lodge after receiving a number of community complaints. Last Thursday, Clyde’s…
Plan B (Burgers, Beer, Bourbon) Opens Today
Yes, my three favorite B’s (except we’re missing Bacon) opens today at the Navy Memorial. “All of our burgers are fresh ground every single day. There’s no antibiotics. There’s no…
Uptown Tap House Halloween Costume Party
Saints games at Uptown Tap House are always fun. Bonus this week with the Halloween Costume party led by the ever-talented and spooky DJ Hardhead. Everyone had a great time…
Saints Halloween Costume @Uptown Tap House
Uptown Tap House in Cleveland Park is home to the DC New Orleans Saints The Costume Contest was led by D.J. Hardhead [srizonfbalbum id=44] To see all pictures, check out their Gallery
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…
Communicators Happy Hour
Alba Osteria is a great find — located in Mount Vernon Triangle, not too far from the Gallery Place/China town metro at: 425 I St, NW. I went there for…
Alba Osteria Owner Hakan Ilhan to Open French Restaurant in MVT
The Washington Business Journal just reported that Hakan Ilhan, who owns Alba Osteria at 425 Eye St. NW, has signed a lease for a 6,361-square-foot space at 450 K Street NW,…
Tel’Veh Negotiations on Hold
Earlier this month, we reported that Tel Veh Wine Bar would be replaced by Rudy’s Mediterranean Grill. That news is changing once again. For now the deal is on hold while Tel’Veh is working…
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…
Carmine’s Food Bloggers’ Dinner
by Anna Quayle & Kaitlyn Smith Going to an event at the Verizon Center? If you have a big group, Carmine’s is the perfect place to go to enjoy an…
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.…
Farewell Chadwick’s
Chadwick’s is closing this weekend. The long-time waterfront staple, known for its daily happy hour deals and bottomless champagne brunch opened in 1967. The spot will live in infamy because…
Pop’s Seabar Opens at Former Taan Noodle Shop
Two months ago we broke the news that Taan Noodles had closed Cashion’s Eat Place a seasonal American restaurant with daily-changing menu had bought the business. Cashion’s co-owner Justin Abad and…
Mr Smith’s to Open at Old Chadwick’s
One thing about Georgetown, history never fades away — it just changes its name. When we heard this summer that old Georgetown favorite piano bar was closing, many of us…
Carriage House Closes; Johnny Pistolas Opens
Carriage House has had quite a storied existence ever since it’s opened its doors a year and a half ago. It has gone through a whole slew of chefs and managers. The…
Tel Veh Switches Gears
Tel Veh has had a rough two years. Going through three managers since it opened its doors the summer of 2012. Known for its wine list and bottomless brunch, albeit…
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…