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A Barcelona Brunch at Boqueria

Yearning for a European getaway but just don’t have the time or resources? No worries. You can enjoy a jaunt to Spain without having to go through airport security. Boqueria (1837 M St. NW), DuPont Circle’s newest addition, brings an eclectic assortment of fresh, small plates to the District.

Boqueria was resurrected in the Flatiron District [...]

Hank's Reef

Dupont Hanksters Got Lei’d on Saturday

If you were anywhere near Dupont on Saturday and smelled the roast pig wafting around the ‘Circle, then you already know that us lucky folk were getting our tiki on. If you missed it, then I will be the first to tell you that dozens of oyster slirpin’, tiki drinkin’ Hanksters in Dupont Circle (including [...]

Where the rum's gone - DM Tiki Bar.

“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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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!, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]