Archive for July, 2012

Drinks on Me: Vida Tequila
[ 0 ] July 27, 2012 |

Drinks on Me: Vida Tequila

Tequila shots! The District sky’s are clear, which means every outdoor patio, bar stool and the like will be filled with patrons.  For those of you looking to kick things off with something new, 901 Restaurant & Bar is serving up Vida Tequila, which launched in the DC market last week.  Vida Tequila is described as […]

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Brunch Post Retail Therapy
[ 0 ] July 27, 2012 |

Brunch Post Retail Therapy

Brunch Spotlight: La Sandia After a little retail therapy, it’s only right to have a few mimosas, which is probably why La Sandia launched their Sunday brunch in Tyson’s Corner.  Every Sunday from 11 AM-3 PM, the restaurant is featuring a Mexican style menu with highlights such as traditional Mexican Huevos Rancheros made with skillet […]

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Get Cozy With ‘Sum’ Summer Lovin’ ;-)
[ 0 ] July 26, 2012 |

Get Cozy With ‘Sum’ Summer Lovin’ ;-)

Last Monday night, I had the pleasure of visiting the Chinatown location of Ping Pong Dim Sum with my fiancé. The restaurant started a summer promotion last week that runs Monday through Wednesday where couples can go and order from a special date night menu that contains an ingredient with aphrodisiac qualities in every dish. […]

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Lunchbox: Ramen
[ 0 ] July 26, 2012 |

Lunchbox: Ramen

Zengo is whipping up ramen for lunch so of course I took a field trip.  Zengo is an artful blend of Latin-Asian styles and flavors and Chef-owner Richard Sandoval, whose accolades include Bon Appétit Restaurateur of the Year and Mexico’s Toque d’Oro, has spun regional ingredients into one of my lunch favorites.  Because the middle […]

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Chilled Sangria? Yes, Please.
[ 1 ] July 26, 2012 |

Chilled Sangria? Yes, Please.

What to do in this sweltering heat?  Sangria and more sangria. El Centro gives guests four good reasons to skip the floor level outdoor seating and make their way to the penthouse level for sangria: 1. El Centro is offering guests 1/2 priced Carafes every Sunday and rooftop dining from 5 pm – close. The Sunday Sangria dinner is […]

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