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WeLoveDC Presents: Cocktails at Wisdom
Looking to take your understanding of drinks to the next level? Experience the handcrafted cocktail revolution firsthand at Wisdom Cocktail Parlour on February 23 from 6-8 p.m. with the WeLoveDC Crew.
Wisdom’s Erik Holzherr will be dishing on the art of the cocktail, suggesting what you might enjoy in one, and offering up some amazing libations poured [...]
“You can do some serious subway flirting before you realize the guy is homeless.”
If you caught last week’s episode of 30 Rock, you probably heard Liz Lemon bemoan the winter weather. Well, we’re ready to break out of the doldrums, too.
Join We Love DC for its first event of 2010 at Wisdom Cocktail Parlour on Tuesday, February 23. Wisdom’s co-owner and head bartender, Erik Holzherr, dishes about the art of the craft cocktail and [...]
Capital Chefs: Jon Mathieson of Inox (Part II)
‘INOX #46′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
As you read earlier in Katie’s Capital Chefs Part I, we trekked out to Tyson’s corner (on a Saturday) to catch some peace, quiet and scallops with Inox Restaurant’s co-owner Chef Jon Mathieson. After ooo-ing and ahh-ing over his adorable two little kids playing tag and harmlessly tackling [...]
Washington Area’s Women Chefs Support Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
‘Emmenthaler Cheese Souffle’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Ris Lacoste of ris, Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora, and Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar along with dozens of other renowned women chefs from the DC area are teaming up to benefit The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance at their annual Gala on February 2, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton, DC.
The [...]
ACKC Chocolate Pairs Nicely with Wine
‘Chocolates at Veritas’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
Peas and carrots. Bubble and squeak. Fish and chips. (Mary Kate and Ashley. What?)
The incredibly enterprising people over at ACKC D.C. on 14th street NW are rightfully tackling the historic food pairing, wine and chocolate. Now, not only can we reach euphoric heights with their cocoa indulgences, but we can balance off that chocolate high [...]
Capital Chefs: Dennis Marron and Brian Turowski (Part II)
Chef Marron and Chef Turowski’s Pickled-Pink Red Cabbage
With pickled red cabbage added to my jar collection (which includes a living breathing, yeasty bread starter), my fridge is starting to look more like a science project for Halloween than what you would expect to be pieces to a delightfully edible puzzle.
As you read this morning, Katie [...]
Free Reusable Tote Bags for your Lunch
Courtesy of the Golden Triangle BID
On the first day back at work since the new DC bag law went into effect, the Golden Triangle BID doesn’t want you to be caught by surprise when you go out to grab something to eat.
The Golden Triangle BID’s staff and Ambassadors are handing out 1,000 free resusable [...]
New Year’s Eve at the National Building Museum Receives Major Complaints on GOG
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
Update: See below for apology letter. Did they pass the blame?
We love New Years in DC, but what happened here?? 85 “Reader Reviews” (and counting) of the New Years Eve Party at the National Building Museum hosted by the guys behind Gin & Tonic and Late Night Shots gave the party one and [...]
DC Foodie Happy Hour Turns BYOC (Bring Your Own Casserole)
Now, here’s a potluck you might not want to miss. Hosted by DC’s most food friendly bloggers at a U & 14th street condo, this potluck promises “dips, nibbles, sandwiches, desserts and teatime tidbits,” but really, it’s what you make of it.
I’ll be there Wednesday sporting some mini ham and cheese stuffed brioches – inspired [...]
Don’t get struck by lightning while sledding, but…
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
It’s going to be WILD out there tomorrow. With all the snow coming down tomorrow morning during the thunder storm, we’re thinking there’s a pretty good chance for some decent sledding, if not SKIING.
So, where should you head to, and what’s your weapon of choice?
I did a little internet [...]
Tourism: Union Station
‘Color Photo – Arriving at Union Station’
courtesy of ‘CathyLovesDC’
Despite the history, the sculptures, the uniqueness, it’s still kind of hard to wax poetic about Union Station. You see, when Union Station was built, residents lauded the civic project for finally bringing an impressive and worthy gateway for visitors into the nation’s capital. But today, people [...]
Red or White? Win a Personalized Bottle of Each!
‘Veritas’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
The age old saga: red or white wine? Well, dear reader, you have your chance to weigh in. Do you prefer the hints of oak and honey in your favorite white or the bursts of cedar and cherries in your reds? Does one pair better with your favorite take-out Thai dish than the [...]
He Loves DC: Lamar Brown
Earlier this week, I sat down with Lamar Brown, engineer and corporate drone by day and wine connoisseur and entrepreneur by night. His cozy shop just off King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Carafe Wines, is the city’s only “micro-winery,” allowing customers to sample and then bottle their own wines. With grape juices shipped in [...]
More »Sweetgreen Expands: Fourth Location to Open in Logan Circle
‘Tim and the Sweetflow Mobile!’
courtesy of ‘Carly & Art’
Last week, sweetgreen announced that construction had begun on their fourth location in the city. With bustling Bethesda, Georgetown and Dupont stores, in addition to a successful sweetflow mobile truck, the new 15th and P Street endeavor is off to a running start.
The former Georgetown students who [...]
DC Food Blogger Happy Hour Tonight at Churchkey
Whether you’re a regular DCFBHH attendee in need of a reminder or you’re interested in putting a face to a name for some of your favorite local food bloggers, come have a beer! Tonight is officially the fourth Food Blogger Happy Hour to grace our fine city. Following on the heels of happy hours at [...]
More »DC honors World HIV/AIDS Day
‘#32′
courtesy of ‘dbking’
The Obamas are hosting a large red ribbon on their doorstep, symbolizing solidarity with people infected with the virus. George Mason University is displaying a 1,200-square-foot section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt as a part of the school’s HIV Awareness week (where they’re also capitalizing on an opportunity to offer free HIV testing!). [...]
Free Carriage Rides, Movies, Food in Golden Triangle
‘Horse at Night’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
To get everyone in the holiday spirit, The Golden Triangle BID is projecting classic holiday movies like “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Story” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” high above Connecticut Avenue on the wall of the Tiny Jewel Box. A different movie will play each day during [...]
Capital Chefs: Victor Albisu of BLT Steak (Part II)
‘Chef Albisu’s Wild Mushroom Risotto’
courtesy of ‘CathyLovesDC’
As you read this morning in Katie’s Capital Chef’s Part I, we recently endeavored into the kitchen of Chef Victor Albisu of BLT Steak. He sweetened us up with true Basque-region products and later topped off two steaming bowls of wild mushroom risotto with a quail egg and shaved [...]
