Dining In Dc – Food and Restaurant Blog

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...

Foodie Itinerary: Delicious To-Do Events April 23-29

Dining in DC’s Foodie Itinerary or To-Do List: Looking for some food-related events for this week or upcoming weeks? April 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 or upcoming weeks. Also,...

Embarking on a journey of taste at Zengo: Test Kitchen: Hanoi-Havana

How many times have you wished that you could be in two places at once? Well now thanks to Richard Sandoval’s ZENGO (781 7th St., NW), you can! From now until June 30th, diners can enjoy Test Kitchen: Hanoi-Havana, a special menu that was created to blend two incredibly diverse countries (and cultures) Vietnam and Cuba – allowing diners to embark on a journey of taste to enjoy the...

Cuisine Des Artistes: Where chefs and artists create culinary masterpieces

Cuisine Des Artistes is an exciting and popular event that pairs well-known DC area chefs with artists who collaborate to create culinary masterpieces for your dining delight. The evening features appetizers; a main course made up of samplings of over a dozen chef and artist creations, desserts with artistic flair, coffee, tea, beer, wine and sparkling water. This biennial fund-raising event is...

Sunday Experience Cocktail Class at Cedar

Cedar presents the next edition of their popular workshop series, “Sunday Experience” being held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 as mixologist Matt Perkins, cocktail maker, creative mind and bar connoisseur conducts an engaging, lively, and informative class. Inspired by pre-Prohibition Era cocktail recipes, local ingredients and whimsical twists, be prepared to be dazzled with crafty concoctions....

Foodie Itinerary: Delicious To-Do Events April 16-22

Dining in DC’s Foodie Itinerary or To-Do List: Looking for some food-related events for this week or upcoming weeks? April 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 or upcoming weeks. Also,...