Rammys Celebrate ‘Talent, Resilience’ and Great Food

April 16, 2025

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has announced its list of finalists for the 43rd Annual Rammy Awards and Gala to be held Aug. 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. […]

2023 Rammy Award Finalists Announced

April 13, 2023

In a festive ceremony at the Hamilton Hotel downtown – described by DCist as the sort “where chefs, bartenders, journalists, and PR types circle the room to network… and enjoy […]

Business Ins & Outs: Lutèce Gets Top Praise; Empty 7-Eleven, Sara’s to Get New Tenants 

September 26, 2022

Congrats! New York Times Praises Lutèce A terrific culinary shout-out — and well deserved for owner Zubair Popal and family — for the bistro at 1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Last week, […]

A New Tradition: Thanksgiving in Georgetown Restaurants

November 23, 2020

This year, diners can take a break from their kitchens and dining rooms and have Thanksgiving at an outdoor streatery or in “safe” indoor settings.

New Chef-Partner at Lutèce: Matt Conroy

November 12, 2020

Matt Conroy, the engaging, recently installed chef-partner at Lutèce, brings a modern, French-inspired sensibility to this reimaged bistro at 1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

The Latest Dish: Church Hall, Lutèce, Proper 21K

September 3, 2020

Lutèce, the Popal Group’s revamped Café Bonaparte on Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown, is now led by chef Matt Conroy.