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. Sporting black walls, leather sofas, gilded mirrors, mounted bull’s heads and antler chandelier. This location is impressive in size and scope for sure and was easily able to host two …
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, but if you haven’t been to Ambar, you’re missing out.Since this was my first experience with Balkan cuisine, I didn’t know quite what to expect, but trust me when I say …
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 go to for an intimate evening. But definitely as a first stop on a night out. Love playing shuffle board when I stop by on slower nights, they have every …
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 July 26, the Silver Line opened with five new stations making his record indelible in the annals of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Though Mark Kawar’s record couldn’t be beaten, …
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 a festive environment that can both stand the test of time as well as encourage environmental sustainability. Nearly every aspect of the décor has a story and connects with the …
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 the Georgetown location were a particular favorite of mine. The seating was very comfortable seeing as all the chairs and booths were overstuffed leather. The rest of the decor were …
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 metro. We walked up to the mosaic-tiled hostess booth and were warmly greeted and brought to our outdoor, blue umbrella-covered table. We couldn’t help but immediately appreciate the lively, warm …
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 the fact that instead of a mirror between the male and female bathroom there is nothing but sinks. It took me a good moment to realize it was open to …
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 by yourself and sit at the bar or on a date or with a small to medium sized group. There’s plenty of seating indoors and out — perfect for a …
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 on the walls. The bar displays cute lighted stars hanging from the ceiling and authentic animal hair upholstered barstools. All in all the decor worked for me. What also worked …
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 the service and definitely with the food. The patio seating was impressive as well, unfortunately for me it was raining the day I visited. Inside there are these beautiful stained …
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 be happening everywhere these days, the Clarendon Food Crawl, took lucky participants on a culinary tour of Ireland, Italy, Mexico & El Salvador, the Mediterranean, and Asia. Hosted by RuninOut and …
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 Restaurant by $4 margaritas and beer and 2 for 1 Tacos. We were met by a large group of young professionals. Love networking events — the evening appeared promising. I …
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 accomplishment. Capitol Hill’s Café Berlin keeps strong the German tradition of gourmet carnivorism by offering a menu of beef and pork that would make a butcher blush. Forewarning: You are …
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 restaurants in 4 hours. The event will start at 12:30pm at Ri Ra. Then at 1:30pm we will split off into two separate groups and visit Facia Luna and Mexicali Blues. Each …
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 if you haven’t been, you need to get there stat. The renovated inside is far from the dive bar vibe of the previous establishment. The decor is casual, simple 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 in a long time. The mimosas were amazing, with four different flavors (passion fruit, mango, and blood orange, and traditional orange juice). Our event with NTEN was well attended and …
Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar
by Annamaria Quayle Yuppies Delight, it’s tasteless, pretentious and overdone! Located off the beaten path in Old Town Alexandria well past the hub of activity most enjoy about the area, Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar is unassuming from the outside with a simple, classical elegance inside including a long wooden bar, heavy draperies and a cut-through showing the ongoings in …
Indique Heights Closes for Renovation
Indique Heights has closed for about four months for renovation. Co-owners Surfy Rahman and K.N. Vinod will be downsizing their eight-year old Indian restaurant to something about half its size. During construction, some employees will be assigned to Indique in Cleveland Park and Bombay Bistro in Rockville.
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 Eating Contest Fundraiser, we knew we had to observe. The USGBC National Capital Region Emerging Professionals hosted the event to raise $2,000 to support 30 volunteers for two days of training. …
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 culture,” said Jack Potter, President and CEO of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. “It is fitting to have Ben’s at the airport, welcoming travelers and giving them their first taste of …
Ben’s Chili Bowl to Open at DCA
On Wednesday, July 23rd, Ben’s Chili Bowl will celebrate 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 culture,” said Jack Potter, President and CEO of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. “It is fitting to have Ben’s at the airport, welcoming travelers and giving them their first taste …
Victory in Berlin
When Mario Goetze scored what would the game-winning goal for Germany in over time, the entire Cafe Berlin erupted with joy. This is the first year we have shown World Cup games at Cafe Berlin,” says owner Clytie Roberts-Glage “We have shown all the German games for this World Cup.” The victory for Germany marks the first time a European team has …
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 her special guests to the Szechuan cooking and impress her with her new dishes. “The food and service was amazing,” says Jackie Woodbury, Bookalokal’ss DC City Launcher. “We were extremely …
The Coupe Offers 50 Cent Specials
Love 50 cent specials. From Mon to Fri 5-8pm, The Coupe will will offer 50 cent Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Wings, “BLT” Deviled Egg garnished with Bacon, Tomato Jam, and Micro Arugula and Stuffed Medjool Dates with spiced Marcona Almond and Camembert Cheese, wrapped in Surryano Ham. To wash it all down, The Coupe will offer $3 Natty Boh’; $4 Rum Punch and …
Arlington to Crack Down on Bar Crawls
The city of Arlington is looking to crack down on the notorious bar crawls. The county will vote this week whether to require bars to get a permit to host a bar crawl. If the county approves the change, bars will be charged for police patrols and trash cleanup. The latest bar crawls on St Patrick’s Day led to 25 arrests …
German Fans Whoop it Up @ The Biergarten
German fans from all over the DMV converged at DC’s iconic Deutschland to savor Bavarian food, German drafts and cheer on their beloved National Football Team. Long time German fans and brand spanking new ones crammed into the Biergarten Haus‘s spacious open patios to witness Germany make history — becoming World Champions for the fourth time, but the first in …
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 to reserve a good seat. In the first half, the crowd erupted when Gonzalo Higuain provided a close goal, but sadly was offside. It then turned into a an exciting …
Del Campo Celebrates Argentina Victory
View PostFans Celebrate Record Win in Biergarten
In Biergarten Haus, H-Street‘s little Deutschland, fans piled in shortly after lunch, all decked out in black, red and gold. The crowd was jubilant but cautious — many were expecting a close game — no one expected anything like this. What transpired was a shocker so surreal that some began to cheer when Brazil finally scored. Either way, the entire match had become a …
The Folklife Festival is Imperiled
Sunday is the last day of the Folklife Festival this year. It could also be the last day the Folklife Festival will take place on the lawn at the National Mall.Beginning in August, the National Park Service is spending millions to install new turf on the grassy panels of the National Mall, but this comes with a host of regulations …
Noodles Plan to Upsell Customers
Noodles & Company will start adding free-floating servers who will visit tables to see if guests would be interested in purchasing more food, dessert, coffee, even beer or wine. The server will then bring the extra items to the table and charge the customer. Noodles expects an increase of 3 percent in same store sales.
Health Code Violation Closes Hill Country for a Day
Hill Country was closed yesterday and partly today due to a critical health code violation. A Department of Health sign was posted on the front door stating that it would be closed until further notice. The violations cited them for mouse droppings, fruit, flies, a live cockroach and a dead mouse. Incidentally their Facebook page stated nothing about the health …
Mission Dupont Hits the Mark on Mexican Food
View PostB Too Wins the Wager
B Too and the Pig located next door set a friendly bet before the big match. So who would win the crispy wafelburger, a classic burger with crispy onions dripping with chipotle mayo or the famous wild boar ragu. The game was a nail biter all the way with Belgium threateing many times but the US stopping. Eventually in overtime the top ranked …
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 an attendance 80 plus Guest/Donors. From the onset of the planning, meeting with the own, etc the experience was great. The owner was cordial and personable. She went above and …
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 the wood-fired grill are crispy, flavorful and full of toppings. Reasonably priced at $13 and even cheaper if you go on Saturdays at the bar.
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 company and beer. Chances are if you attended GWU, you’ve visited 51st sometime during your pitiful school years. It’s laid back, off the beaten path and wildly unpretentious. At 51st, …
Taan Noodles Finally Closes
Almost a year ago to this day, Taan Noodles tweeted that it had closed it doors for good. That was a bit premature and Taan immediately reopened with a new chef, Michael Than. Taan which opened in October 2011 was known for its sake, steam buns and okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style cheese pancake. But Taan always played second fiddle to the renowned Sakuramen …
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 are taken back by the look and feel of a cool and comfortable lounge, perfect for drinks and cocktails. Tara Temple is known for its Pad Thai, and also its …
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 into Clarendon, we had to roll up our sleeves and flex our tastebuds. Four Sisters is a long running family owned business that originated at the Eden Center and Merrifield Town …
Alia King Manshio—A Creator Inspired by Color
By Nan Kay Alia displayed jewelry created by her at the RAW event at Penn Social last week (www.RAWartists.org). Her stall had earrings, necklaces, pins and other jewelry pieces—each unique—designed and made by Alia. I had a brief interview with Alia: Me: What inspires you? Alia: I really like colors. I like to work with different colors in my jewelry. …
Taste of Silo
RUNINOut held our June Communicators’ Happy Hour at Silo. Cute, funky and friendly — Silo is a wonderful addition to the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. The burgers are really amazing and they have a wonderful beer selection on draft. We tried the crabcake sandwich. Chef Mike from CF Folks serves up some amazing dishes with perfect seasoning. He’s a nice, …
Noelia Metro Center — First Look
Finemondo sold the business to Kaiser Gill and the venue has magically transformed to Noelia, a 238-seat space Italian restaurant. Gill tapped former Sette Osteria and Cafe Milano chef Carmen Piazza as the restaurant’s executive chef. She has designed a menu of “modern, Italian comfort food,” said Gill. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant also includes a 1,400-square-foot dance floor so the restaurant can transition …
B Too oh so Bodacious
June’s Food Blogger was held at the sleek and inviting B Too, Chef Bart’s second spot, the more high-end and polished version of his massively popular Barracks Row spot, Belga Cafe. The deep fried bitterballens were crispy, meaty and oh so yummy. And yes the beer was so fresh & dee-licious I had to have more. Thank you Chef Bart …
Cafe Paradiso
If you want fabulous Italian cuisine and terrific wine in a quaint and cozy spot, then look no further than Woodley Park’s majestic Cafe Paradiso. Walk inside, you are greeted by a friendly staff and modern decor. The restaurant is spacious, capable of handling a large party and on this unseasonably cool summer day, the patio was a big winner. …
Bangkok Joe’s Last Week
Bangkok Joe‘s will be closing its doors this week to make room for a new contemporary restaurant from Chef/Owner Aulie Bunyarataphan and Owner Mel Oursinsiri. We want to thank YOU for your continued love and support which played a major role in Bangkok Joe’s continued success. We are forever grateful and look forward to serving you again once Mama Rouge …
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 while meeting people and celebrating culture, heritage and diversity. The challenging task was not just the run, it was was running past 27+ EU Embassies and visiting nearly a dozen …
Station 4 Yappy Hour
RUNINOut held their first ever Yappy Hour at Station 4. The weather appeared ominous that day, but luckily by the time 6pm rolled in, the skies had cleared — just in time for the barrage of dogs and owners. Lucky for us since we held our event in the outside patio with little shelter from rain. There was plenty of …
USASOA Presents “Second to None”
USASOA recently expressed their gratitude to the brave men and women in uniform at the Armed Forces Day Celebration. The keynote speaker was John Yori. Music was performed by Brian Franke. The event was held at Tel Veh “Thank you for being a part of a grateful nation in supporting our combat wounded heroes and their families who are in need. …
DC-AYA Raises $700 from Lebanese Taverna Fundraiser
DC AYA Fundraiser Washington, D.C. – April 18 –DC Alliance of Youth Advocates hosted a fundraiser at Lebanese Taverna on May 15th from 5pm to 8:30pm. The event was sponsored by RuninOut and Lebanese Taverna. Over 60 people enjoyed an array of complimentary Lebanese dishes from Lebanese Taverna’s bestselling items and some stayed late to enjoy a Classical Egyptian Belly Dance Performance …
RFD Hosts Fundraiser for DC Gators Scholarship Fund
The DC Gators recently announced a $1,000 scholarship for Fall and Spring interns in the DC Metro area. RFD supported the fund by donating 20% of revenue from the event to the Scholarship. “On behalf of the DC Gator Club, I wanted to thank you for all of you hard work organizing the event. Looking forward to another event in the …
DC Communicators Happy Hour
For the last several years, military Public Affairs Officers held a monthly social in Crystal City, VA. Starting with Vapiano, the group decided to invite all communicators (Gov, Non-Gov, Corporate, startups) This event held at Vapiano was a smashing success The event is hosted by Suzette K from Navy Public Affairs
EU Embassy Run: Embassy of Netherlands
Netherlands is known for its cycling and innovation. And as part of the annual EU Embassy Run, the Embassy of Netherlands became one of the 10 stops the group of 40+ runners made during their 13-mile run. The group was greeted with warm smiles and refreshingly cold, thirst quenching Heineken — the mot popular beer in the world — and the …
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 Angela Aly, owner. “Everyone was very giving and happy. My staff was commenting how every table wanted to donate to the Red Cross,” said Owner Angela Aly. Here is a …
Meet Drink Laugh @Marriott
RUNINOut held our first Comedy Show with DC Comedy Writers at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Chinatown was a huge smash Over a dozen comedians performed 5 minute skits telling jokes about DC Dining, the government and everything in between “This is our first time working with RUNINOut,” said Wayne Manigo, comedian. “We had a blast and we look forward to …
Taste of MIO
Our DC Food Blogger HH in May was Mio. If you crave Puerto Rican food, the options are limited in the city. It is the cuisine of Cuba, Spain and parts of the African continent. That’s why I never turn down an opportunity to try authentic PR cuisine. We were invited to attend a DC Food Blogger event at …
St Paddies Day @ Irish Channel
Back in the 1600’s, the Catholic church created St Patrick’s Day to commemorate Christianity’s arrival in Ireland — boy has the holiday evolved over the years. Today, St Patrick’s Day is a week long event featuring several Irish bands and specials. During the week our beloved Brian Gaffney, Peter Baker and Aine Doherty performs. On Sunday, the Channel participates in …
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 over the year and got a mixed reaction. Sometimes the service was fast. Other times, I would have done better just going to Whole Foods. The food is ok, but …
The Pedicabber
The following weekend, Zach and I were in my Subaru Baja driving at full speed on the NJ Turpike to NYC.“Why are we driving up to the Big Apple just to pick up a damn rickshaw?” Zach asked incredulously. “Segways are all the rage on the Mall.”“So we can hang signage promoting our brand and ride it all over town.”“Can’t …