Dining In Dc – Food and Restaurant Blog

“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...

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...

Dining in DC to Host DC Food Blogger Happy Hour at the New Boqueria

Are you hungry? Good … join me and my fabulous co-host Mary Kong of Girl Meets Food at the April DC Food Blogger Happy Hour which will be held on Wednesday, April 4th at the brand new Boqueria, located in Dupont Circle (1837 M St., NW). Inspired by the fresh food from the Boqueria market in Barcelona, they offer the cuisine of Catalunya and other Spanish regions. If you haven’t been...

Valentine’s Day 2012: Romantic, Indulgent Meals, Budget Friendly, and Singles-Only Anti-Valentine’s Day Fetes

Love is in the air this time of year (whether you like it or not). Many DC Restaurants offer special menus and promotions to sweethearts (and singles) dining out to celebrate Valentine’s Day. January is coming to a close and the big V-Day, Tuesday, February 14th, is just around the corner, so don’t wait to make your plans. To help, I’ve taken the liberty of providing a few recommendations...

DC Restaurant Week Restaurants Ranked 100′s Very Best

As you’ve noticed this year, Dining in DC has really stepped it up a notch for the upcoming DC Restaurant Week, January 9-15, 2012 by offering all new features. Have you checked out my postings on newcomers, live music or entertainment, the Best Bets neighborhood guide, and of course, my Top 20 Picks? And No, I’m not going to stop there. I know that foodies love good food and even...

DC Restaurant Week Best Bets Neighborhood Guide

As your friendly neighborhood DC Restaurant Week expert, this week I’ve already posted about this year’s newcomers, restaurants offering live music, a listing of participating restaurants menus and extensions (still growing), and of course, my Top 20 Picks. While most hardcore foodies know the supremo spots in the area, some don’t always know the good neighborhood joints where so...

DC Restaurant Week First Timers: Newcomers to Restaurant Week

DC Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and since new restaurants open up every single month in the area, it is a great time to check out a place that you’ve been hearing about. According to my list, these spots are first timers to DC Restaurant Week. This post is the first installment of a variety of feature articles to come — all about  DC Restaurant Week. It seems only fitting...

Hank’s Oyster Bar teams up with the DC Food Bloggers to Take a Bite out of Breast Cancer

Aww Shucks! What a group! If you attended  the October DC Food Blogger Happy Hour then you’d know that more than 75+ local Food Bloggers (and friends) completely took over Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle  on Wednesday, October 5th. The newly unveiled Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge in Dupont Circle (1624 Q Street, NW) graciously hosted the monthly DC Food Blogger Happy Hour in...

DC Area Restaurants and Bloggers Unite to Take a Bite out of Breast Cancer in October

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for the first time in the Nation’s Capital, breast cancer awareness is served on a plate. For the entire month, more than 24 participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to the first annual Take A Bite out of Breast Cancer to support Pink Jams!, an outreach and fundraising campaign focusing on early detection in young...

Dining in DC’s Foodie Itinerary. List of events ‘To Do’ this week

Dining in DC’s Foodie-To-Do List or Itinerary: Looking for some food-related events for this week or upcoming weeks? 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 or upcoming weeks. Wednesday, September 28: Rosh Hashanah is September 28 thru 30 and Dino (3435 Connecticut...

Washington, DC Area Restaurants Help Take a Bite out of Breast Cancer

Did you ever think that Breast Cancer awareness could be served on a plate? Well this October in the DC Metropolitan area it will – with Take a Bite out of Breast Cancer. For the entire month of October, DC area chefs and restaurateurs have committed their establishments for one day, a week, or the entire month, and will generously donate a portion of their food and beverage sales to Take a...

Dog-friendly happy hours for the Dog Days of Summer in Washington, DC.

Who let the dogs out?! You did … and on purpose! Some of the Washington, DC area’s top eateries not only welcome four-legged traffic in their outdoor settings, but they make your furry companion feel right at home. Ever since I adopted a little pup-pup of my own last month, I’ve been looking for places to take him along. These restaurants/bars/lounges go above and beyond to make...

Spring Brings Anew at Urbana with a New Chef and Menu.

Urbana located inside the Palomar Hotel in DC’s Dupont Circle, has been one of my go-to spots for a proper gastronome happy hour for a while now. Not only does the bar and lounge ooze a swanky and sophisticated vibe, it has an eclectic happy hour menu with delicious appetizers, great ‘wood-stone pizzas‘ and  wine list. There is something for everyone. Also, I would be remiss not to...

Kababji Grill, the hidden gem in Dupont Circle

The saying, “Never judge a book by its cover” and “Looks can be deceiving”  are cliché but are ultimately proven by a visit to the Kababji Grill in Dupont Circle (1351 Connecticut Ave., NW), an import from Beirut. You would never be able to guess by peering into the front window of Kababji Grill that it’s actually a charming sit-down restaurant. Impossible to know from...