Dining In Dc – Food and Restaurant Blog

The First Annual Grape Festival at Zaytinya

Just in time to be thankful, the First Annual Grape Festival at Zaytinya is going on now through Sunday, November 27, 2011. Now you can partake in a celebration honoring the little fruit that changed the world, with special dishes, cocktails, wines, and tasting events! José Andrésand his team at award-winning mezze restaurant Zaytinya, led by chef Michael Costa, are offering a festival celebrating...

Spooktacular Roundup: Halloween special events and promotions in DC area restaurants.

Celebrate Halloween with all Treats … and no Tricks! Many DC restaurants and lounges will celebrate Halloween with everything from a Ghost Roast at Poste, to a Doggie Happy Hour Costume Contest at Jackson 20, Pumpkin Carving competitions at Helix Lounge and Bar Dupont, a tweetup at Policy, and treats from Co Co. Sala! Have a huntingly good time while getting into the spirit of Halloween. Spooktacular...

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...

The Best Time to Enjoy Washington, DC’s Waterfront Dining

Summertime is coming to an end with Labor Day just a week away. I think that now is the perfect time of year to enjoy outdoor dining with spectacular views and prime people-watching, especially when the sun goes down. Locals and visitors alike who enjoy delicious food and refreshing libations outdoors enjoy the warmth of the sun’s rays or sunset by visiting many of the D.C. area waterfront restaurants...

Dining in DC to Host August DC Food Blogger Happy Hour at J&G Steakhouse

Are you hungry? Good … join me at the next DC Food Blogger Happy Hour which will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd on the patio at the J&G Steakhouse, located in the W Hotel (515 15th St., NW). If you haven’t been there then you’ll be shocked by the amazing food and expansive wine list. Come meet, mingle, and chat with fellow food bloggers. Whether you’re a regular DCFBHH attendee...

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...

To Do: Eat the Vote!

In the Washington, DC Metropolitan area restaurant industry, no single award holds the same esteem as the respected Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) ‘RAMMY’ awards. RAMMY voting for the 3 public voting categories opens this Thursday, April 28th and the RAMW is kicking off the voting with a fun ‘Eat the Vote’ promo. The 3 categories (Neighborhood Gathering Place,...

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...

Your Foodie Itinerary: To Do Events

How about a glass of wine to help chase away the Winter Blues nearly every day of the week? As seen in the NOW Guide DC (p. 74) Enjoy Half-Price Wine Nights where DC Area restaurants offer 1/2 on bottles: Monday: Chef Geoff’s, Evo Bistro, Veritas Wine Bar, ZOLA, Dino, Boulevard Woodgrill, Café Deluxe, Crème Café & Lounge Tuesday: Restaurant 3, Brasserie Beck, Heritage India, Bistrot Lepic...

Win tickets to Spirit of the Festival today only!

Celebrate D.C.’s dynamic cocktail scene with Peter Smith and Gina Cherservani of PS7′s, Olivier Perret and Vincent Gernigon of Ici Urban Bistro at the Sofitel Hotel, Al Nappo and Jon Arroyo of Founding Farmers, Thomas Wellings and Simo Ahmadi of Equinox Restaurant and Xavier DeShayes and Dennis Burns of Aria. On Tuesday, November 30th, the Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival...

Bacon Week at Restaurant 3 now extended!

The Second Annual “Week of Bacon” at Restaurant 3 has been extended to October 23rd! Don’t miss your last chance to get in on the tastings, demonstrations, and bacon themed happy hours. Each day of Bacon Week, Restaurant 3 will offer a daily Bacon Happy Hour, (5-7 p.m.) where bar guests can feast on bacon bites, such as the honey glazed bacon on a stick and “Bacon Explosion”...

Spooktacular Roundup: Halloween special events and promotions in DC area restaurants.

Celebrate  Halloween with all Treats … and no Tricks! Many DC restaurants and lounges will celebrate Halloween with everything from a Ghost Roast at Poste, to a Doggie Happy Hour Costume Contest at Jackson 20, Pumpkin Carving competitions at Helix Lounge and Bar Dupont,  a Veuve Clicquot Champagne party at Urbana and the new Co Co. Sala boutique will offer seasonal spooky treats.  Have a hauntingly...

Dinner in the Old Havana. A Review of the new DC Cuba Libre. Part I.

The new DC Latin-inspired Cuba Libre Old Havana Restaurant & Rum Bar with locations in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Orlando opened Friday, October 1st at 9th and H. Although I am usually the one that gets the treatment at DC restaurants, this time it was my husband, Ben. He won a contest offered via Thrillist, a daily e-newsletter (basically the Daily Candy for men) that provided a $350 credit...