Category: Washington D.C.

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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Pull Out Your Hula Skirt.
[ 0 ] July 26, 2012 |

Pull Out Your Hula Skirt.

Chef/Owner Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge will host her first annual Hula Hank’s Luau on Saturday, August 4th from 11 am – 3 pm.  Priced at $75 per person, guests will enjoy unlimited grilled oysters, shrimp, three whole roasted suckling pigs (each weighing 25 pounds), and a variety of sides.  Additionally, Mikala Brennan from […]

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We’re Open for Business
[ 0 ] July 25, 2012 |

We’re Open for Business

New: Yo! Sushi opened this week in Union Station.  I got a taste when they opened their doors, see my thoughts here. Mayfair & Pine opened it’s doors last week with a grand opening celebration in the Glover Park neighborhood.  The pub style restaurant/bar is housed in the space previously belonging to Town Hall (which […]

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Chill Out
[ 0 ] July 25, 2012 |

Chill Out

During the summer, heavy foods rarely make it to my dinner table.  I stick close to light pasta salads, grilled veggies and plenty of fresh seafood.  There is no way a chunky piece of steak on my stomach can compete with the 90° temperatures so I stick to the heat friendly foods.  This summer I […]

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Taylor Gourmet Joins the Circle
[ 0 ] July 19, 2012 |

Taylor Gourmet Joins the Circle

On Thursday, July 5, 2012, upscale sandwich and salad crafters Taylor Gourmet opened their fifth location joining the Dupont Circle neighborhood in the DC Metro area. The Dupont Circle location sits on the corner of 19th and M Streets NW. That night, its walls were packed with fans of the gourmet hoagie shop and adorned […]

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