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. […]

7 Delicious Local Easter Brunch Options
• April 14, 2025

Easter is just around the corner—six days to be exact! Here are seven options around town to book your Easter brunch reservation with family and/or friends. Blue Duck Tavern 1201 […]

Danny Lledó’s Xiquet: A Clean, Minimalistic Aesthetic
• March 27, 2025

At an intimate space on Wisconsin, Chef Danny Lledó explores, innovates, and beguiles in his evocative journey through Valencian cuisine: first at his Michelin-starred prix-fixe restaurant Xiquet and now at […]

Via Sophia’s Cherry Blossom Dinner Delights
• March 25, 2025

Right now, at the Hamilton Hotel’s Via Sophia restaurant, the theme is Hanami — meaning “flower viewing” — part of the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers. […]

A Firsthand Try at Baking Blue Duck Tavern’s Famous Apple Pie
• March 20, 2025

By Zoe Howard-Barr Earlier this month, in honor of Pi Day, Blue Duck Tavern held an intimate pie baking class led by Executive Pastry Chef Colleen Murphy. Murphy has been […]

Celebrating Chef Jacques Pépin at 90 at L’Avant Garde
• March 16, 2025

One of America’s beloved chefs, Jacques Pépin, turns 90 this year. Known for cooking with Julia Child in the 1990s or being French President Charles de Gaulle’s personal chef, the […]

Cherry Blossom Tea at the Waldorf Astoria  
• March 11, 2025

By Zoe Howard-Barr  Cherry blossom season is almost upon us. With it comes the Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria.    Located in the hotel’s atrium […]

Le Decor: Is There Caviar in My Teeth?
• February 11, 2025

By Donna Leanos   Link to items here: Art Butterflies Background Painting – Addison Ripley Fine Art Box of Chocolates – Arcay Chocolates B&B Italia Chair – B&B Italia Baku Caviar – […]

Alluring Alara Opens in Former Paolo’s
• February 6, 2025

Another culinary darling has made its Georgetown debut. Hakan Ilhan’s latest restaurant, Alara, opened Feb. 5 — but not after having a few private parties to celebrate. Located in the […]

Preview: Winter Restaurant Week in Georgetown
• January 23, 2025

Winter Restaurant Week begins Monday in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. Here are five neighborhood restaurants worth stopping by January 27 through February 2 for breakfast, lunch or dinner […]