Category: Washington D.C.

Summer School
[ 0 ] July 12, 2012 |

Summer School

Five ways to enjoy the sweltering heat and learn a little something while you’re at it…: PS7 Executive chef Peter Smith and his team have swapped out the white tablecloths for the red-checkered version for the Patio Picnic lunch. They tossed out the china and silver for colorful plastic plates and utensils. Offered daily at […]

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Seoul on the Rooftop
[ 0 ] July 6, 2012 |

Seoul on the Rooftop

Masa 14 just gave me another reason to head up to the roof.  Brunch is the affair of the weekend in DC, everybody has some plans lined up.  It often seems like everyone’s plans lead them to Masa 14’s brunch which is why I have been unlucky in my reservation goals here for Saturday/Sunday brunch.  Naturally, […]

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Rooftop Affair
[ 0 ] June 28, 2012 |

Rooftop Affair

What to do the weekend before the Fourth of July? 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 […]

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The Hamilton Gospel Brunch Dissected
[ 0 ] June 28, 2012 |

The Hamilton Gospel Brunch Dissected

Occasionally, my readers will submit reviews of restaurants they visit and this month I decided to share what one reader had to say about The Hamilton, one of my fave new restaurants. Just some quick and dirty notes about The Hamilton: Getting In I went yesterday for the 12:30 show with Jacques Johnson.  Booking the […]

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Taza Chocolate Meets Oyamel
[ 0 ] June 27, 2012 |

Taza Chocolate Meets Oyamel

Last Tuesday, organic chocolate crafters, Taza Chocolate, teamed up with Oyamel Cocina Mexicana to debut a new summer cocktail and share a bit about their new holiday line. Guests at the reception could enjoy a cool class of “High Tea”, a spiked chamomile tea flavored with honey syrup, lemon juice, and chocolate-infused ice cubes.  Guests […]

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