Tag: northern virginia

Hump Day Roundup
[ 0 ] February 8, 2012 |

Hump Day Roundup

TODAY Mardi Gras season is upon us: Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board and Cajunator are teaming up to celebrate Mardi Gras in Washington, D.C. with a free oyster po-boy giveaway.  All patrons purchasing gumbo or red beans and rice receive a free ½ oyster po-boy and Mardi Gras beads.  Today from 11am – 1pm […]

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Honey Pig
[ 3 ] January 26, 2012 |

Honey Pig

It is the dead of winter and I am far from a fan of the Orange Line, which is the reason I surprised myself when I agreed to leave my car at home and trek out to VA on one of the coldest winter nights for food.  There are some foods that are not worth […]

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Mad Fox Brewing Company
[ 4 ] December 12, 2011 |

Mad Fox Brewing Company

After living in the District for over 10 years, I have watched the food scene blossom into all the food I ever wanted, which is why I almost never need to leave the city limits to fill a void.  There has been a void, however, that needed some serious filling and is the reason why […]

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Wine & Great Causes
[ 0 ] September 12, 2011 |

Wine & Great Causes

Wine Down 826DC is hosting a fundraiser this Thursday, September 15, 2011 @ The Museum of Unnatural History. 826DC is the newest chapter of the nationally-recognized 826 National, a nonprofit started by writer Dave Eggers to help kids and teachers with their writing skills.  The fundraiser event will feature wine tasting courtesy of Cork Market’s […]

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Bazin’s on Church
[ 1 ] September 8, 2011 |

Bazin’s on Church

Whenever I’m invited across the bridge, I usually jump at the opportunity since it forces me outside of my comfort zones in the District. Names like Vienna, Falls Church and McLean tend to scare me only because this translates to my ears “a whole lot of traffic and you will not know where you’re going”. […]

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