Archive for the ‘Food and Drink’ Category
We Love Drinks: Champagne
Why so tired, people? A little worn out from partying with us last night(hmm… maybe it’s just me)? Well, it’s time to celebrate again! I hope most of you have a three-day weekend to look forward to, with fireworks and grilling and sun-soaking. My advice? Add some bubbles.
A lot of people think champagne is just [...]
Farm Fresh: Poste Moderne Brasserie
WeLoveDC authors Donna (greenie) and Katie (foodie) have paired up to bring you a double-hitting feature about local area restaurants that take on the challenge of being green. Donna will explain the logic behind the environmentally friendly trends and Katie will tell you if the food tastes any good. It’s a rough life, but someone [...]
More »Obama Ate Here
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Alex Nicholson at Brightest Young Things has put together a Google Map of where President Obama has eaten, so that if you want to get your eat on in the presence of where greatness stood once, you can do so. While I think the whole “No really, [...]
First Look: W Hotel Washington
Yesterday I got a sneak peek at the W Hotel Washington, due to soft open next Wednesday. I’m so sorry I wasn’t allowed to photograph the interior for you. Because really, it’s absolutely gorgeous. I hope my words will give you a taste of what to expect on July 8.
First off, it’s impossible to tell what kind [...]
Eat Like Me: June’s Best Dishes
‘this is generally what my life looks like at 6:30 p.m. any given day’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
People ask me all the time if they can have my job. NO! Mine. Well, you can have my day job, but you’d have to fight me to the death for my foodie blogging job. And it would be your [...]
DC Omnivore 100: #92, Soft Shell Crab
It’s time for another edition of the DC Omnivore 100, where we explore the top one hundred foods every good omnivore should try at least once in their lives…
“Blue Crab Molting Season.” Could there be a sweeter phrase to the foodie ears of our region? Really, it’s one of the best parts of living near [...]
Foodie Round-Up (June 22nd - 25th)
‘the market lunch’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
It’s a titch humid out there, eh, DC? But that’s okay, we’ve got enough foodie news to go around. So, without further ado, all the news fit to eat in the District. From bees to patios, to wine dinners and a new naptown restaurant, read on…
New Restaurant Alert: COLUMBIA FIREHOUSE
‘Engine Co. No. 28′
courtesy of ‘flipperman75′
The Neighborhood Restaurant Group (who brought you Rustico, Evening Star, Eat Bar, etc.) has announced the opening of a new concept, the Columbia Firehouse in Old Town. With two different restaurant experiences, and two bars, the Firehouse will be quite the addition to the Alexandria dining scene.
The 80-seat upstairs dining [...]
We Love Food: Eatonville
‘Eatonville’
courtesy of ‘Jenn Larsen’
So I’ll let you in on a little secret, new restaurants. Sometimes two of the blonde single lady authors of We Love DC hit the town together, and judge you. You can spot us, cause we ask a bunch of questions, giggle to ourselves, and take tons of pictures of our food [...]
Real World Update
‘Workers’
courtesy of ’squidpants’
The Real World watch has officially begun. Word on the street was that filming was supposed to begin this weekend, but it looks like that the actual date may be a bit later. I swung by the RW house on Saturday to try to catch a glimpse of the incoming cast, but found [...]
Obama at Dairy Godmother!
‘Fresh & Frozen’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
Obama hit the Del Ray creamery (well, custard-er-ry, or whatever you call it) Dairy Godmother this afternoon. Good thing I snuck in last weekend for the Bordeaux Cherry, ’cause after seeing what happened to Ray’s Hell Burgers, lord knows Dairy Godmother will be a packed house for the rest of [...]
Restaurants For Any Stage of Your Relationship
‘Hand in hand’
courtesy of ‘Pianoman75′
Dining out, especially in a city like DC, can be a daunting task. Especially when you’re trying to impress someone, like maybe someone you’re trying to get your kiss on with. Or maybe you’ve nailed down the right person for you, and you’re just looking for some creative food to keep [...]
First Look: Zentan
‘zentan interior’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Last night Inspiration DC’s Rebecca and I headed over to preview Zentan, the new trendy hot spot at the Donovan House Hotel on Thomas Circle. The new hot spot opened on June 8th, after a bit of a kerfluffle (the space was supposed to be a new Todd English spot), when Chef [...]
We Love Drinks: Cantina Marina
Sometimes you don’t care about lovingly crafted cocktails or the beautiful people or even 12% ABV beer. Sometimes you just want a drink in a plastic cup. With a view.
Cantina Marina is the kind of place you could easily find in Florida, a simple almost shack-like atmosphere on the Gangplank Marina, with three sides open to the [...]
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
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courtesy of ‘Spodie Odie’
A few weeks ago, I headed over to National Harbor for the Food and Wine Festival. This weekend, you can replicate my trip, but do it redneck and southern-style, for the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ festival.
$30 will get you in the door and drinking unlimited samples. Exhibitors range from Flying Dog, Ben [...]
Foodie Round-Up (June 8-12th)
‘foodie blogger damage done’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Hi Kids! It’s actually sunny out there today! Whee! What a dismal week we’ve had. But that’s okay, brushing it off, let’s talk food for a while. Not a super-busy week, but there have been some notable tidbits round here. So, without further ado, a new mixologist for Proof, wine [...]
Tastes Like Chicken
‘chicken2′
courtesy of ‘yodellingllama’
Two parts delicious, one part hilarious, and one part disturbing, the Delmarva Chicken Festival is coming to Queen Anne’s County, MD for the 60th year in a row. Highlights include a “trademark giant fry pan,” “chicken capers” (games for kids), and of course, lots of chicken cooked any way you like it. Unfortunately, [...]
Free Buffet + Wine at New Bistro Bistro B
‘Baker on Broadway’
courtesy of ‘albany_tim’
Thrillist reports that new french eatery Bistro Bistro B is handing out a bunch of free food and booze tonight. To celebrate tonight’s grand opening, the restaurant is hosting a free buffet (with free wine) from 6 to 10 p.m.
Information about Bistro Bistro B is particularly hard to locate (even [...]
