Dining In Dc – Food and Restaurant Blog

Ticket Giveaway to Soundbites: Food + Music + Charity

DC Central Kitchen and the 9:30 Club will host the 3rd Annual Sound Bites charity concert featuring food you crave and music that you love with proceeds benefiting DCCK, a national leader for combating hunger and creating opportunities for individuals in need.  The event will be held at the 9:30 Club (815 V St., NW). Comment below to enter to Win Two (2) Tickets to Soundbites, this Sunday,...

“Tiki” it up a notch at Dirty Martini

In the spirit of summer (and rum spirits), Dupont Circle’s, Dirty Martini (1223 Connecticut Ave., NW) known for its modern upscale, sophisticated style has quietly launched a new addition to its rooftop lounge. Unlike the Passenger and Tryst, who currently serve up island flair just once a week, Dirty Martini’s new Tiki Bar will be open ready to serve up a refreshing cocktail Monday...

A Taste of the RAMMYs and South of the Border

Although World Cocktail Week may be over, the spirit of great American cocktails lives on. The excitement for Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) 2012 RAMMYs began to build as this year’s nominees for Best Mixology Program met for a private cocktail tasting Monday night at Mike Isabella’s Graffiato. Each nominee crafted a unique cocktail for the event representative of their...

The Safeway Barbecue Battle: June 23-24

The Safeway Barbecue Battle: June 23-24, 2012 This year will mark the 20th Anniversary of Safeway bringing great food, music and fun to the streets and people of the Nation’s Capital. The two-day festival (Saturday: 11 AM to 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11 AM to 7:30 PM) includes delicious barbecue and tasty treats of all kinds from top vendors, plenty of delicious free food samples and live entertainment...

Monthly Market Fresh Vegan Brunch This Sunday

Although the nation’s capital has a perma-crush on hamburgers and pork, area restaurants have at the same time been evolving into  becoming more vegetarian and vegan-friendly. If you’re looking for a deliciously healthy spot to brunch, then you should not miss the upcoming Market Fresh Vegan Brunch at Todd Gray’s Muse at the Corcoran Art Gallery (500 17th Street, NW), this Sunday,...

Sip Your Way to The RAMMYS with RAMW’s Month-long Cocktail Promotion

One of DC’s hottest events of the year, The RAMMY Awards, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s (RAMW) annual restaurant industry awards gala, is rapidly approaching, and DC metro-area residents once again have a chance to score a pair of coveted tickets to the highly-anticipated gala by simply sipping a cocktail (twist your arm, right?!). From May 18 to June 18, “Beverage/Mixology...

Foodie Itinerary: Delicious To-Do Events May 15-31

Dining in DC’s Foodie Itinerary or To-Do List: Looking for some food-related events for this week or upcoming weeks? Summer is almost here and May is chock full o’ fun and delicious things to do and … eat! Below is a compilation of various, food-related events, such as tastings, festivals, and workshops or classes throughout the Washington, DC  Metropolitan area for the weekend...

Foodie Itinerary: Delicious To-Do Events May 9-21

Dining in DC’s Foodie Itinerary or To-Do List: Looking for some food-related events for this week or upcoming weeks? Summer is almost here and May is chock full o’ fun and delicious things to do and … eat! Below is a compilation of various, food-related events, such as tastings, festivals, and workshops or classes throughout the Washington, DC  Metropolitan area for the weekend...

Let’s Take it Outside: Dining Outdoors

The nation’s capital has really lucked out with a temperate winter, and a rather cool spring, but as the thermometer rises from warm to warmer, some metro area restaurants scream summer! This Fabulous al Fresco Dining roundup is designed to serve as a source of information for DC area diners looking for Washington, DC area restaurants with outdoor or patio seating. For ease, the guide is divided...

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Deliciosamente! Ole!

It’s time for Cinco de Mayo! Dining in DC is making it easy to celebrate all week long with this roundup of fiestas, margaritas, and music. Here are just a few places to do tequila shots and have your photo taken with a donkey wearing an oversized sombrero! Alero: U Streets, Alero celebrates with Grand Margarita tastings (Jose Cuervo Margarita with Grand Marnier), $4 Cuervo Margaritas, $6 Cadillac...

The National Aquarium offers a taste of the Amazon

Who could be a more knowledgeable host for a dinner showcasing an exotic marine species than the National Aquarium? No one; that’s precisely the point. The National Aquarium’s Fresh Thoughts sustainable seafood dining series, now in its second year, is designed to help increase the understanding of sustainable seafood practices. Each dinner, which is offered three times per season,  is...

3rd Annual Taste of Mount Vernon Triangle: May 5

On May 5, 2012 from 2-5:00 p.m., the emerging neighborhood of Mount Vernon Triangle will come together to welcome locals and visitors alike for the Third Annual Taste of Mount Vernon Triangle. Bill McLeod, Executive Director of the Mount Vernon Triangle CID, created the event as a way to “kick off the outdoor cafe season.” Many of the neighborhood’s newly acclaimed restaurants,...

The DC Area Restaurant industry: Stats at a glance

Restaurants in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) are a driving force in the region’s economy. Their sales generate tremendous tax revenues. They provide jobs and build careers for thousands of people. They also provide healthful options for their guests, give back to their communities, and work to reduce their impact on the environment. According to the National Restaurant...

Ommegang Hop Chef Competition

The Inaugural Ommegang Hop Chef Competition heats up D.C. on April 28th (1-4 pm) at the Atlas Theater (1333 H St., NE).  The competition invites innovative DC area chefs to prepare and pair dishes with fine Ommegang ales. Seven hot DC area chefs compete, eight area notables judge, and 200 lucky tasters can buy tickets to watch, taste, sip, and vote for a People’s Choice Winner. Participating Chefs...