Plan Your Virginia Autumn Wine Weekend Now
• November 10, 2021

Did you know the Old Dominion is home to over 300 wineries? While it seems like a daunting task to feature every one, we wanted to start with a fall wine guide featuring […]

At wineLAIR, It’s All About Passion, Community and — Of Course — the Wine
• June 17, 2021

It will come as a surprise to absolutely no one that alcohol consumption increased during the pandemic. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your […]

Apéro: Stylish New Wine-Dine Bar on P St.
• June 3, 2021

Champagne and caviar are an unintimidating indulgence at Apéro, a stylish new wine bar and dining venue in Georgetown at 2622 P St. NW. Advanced sommelier Elli Benchimol has transformed […]

Virginia Wine Country Goes All Out
• May 13, 2021

Loudoun County is making its name known as a key county for production in the northern region. The county’s vineyard acreage has nearly doubled. 

Restaurant and Bar Update: Bourbon Steak and L’Annexe
• March 25, 2021

As we continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, here is an appetizing update on two Georgetown favorites.

Wild Thistle Kitchen: Spiced Pear and Vanilla Bean Gin Fizz
• February 4, 2021

This cozy cocktail is so balanced: sweet from the pear, tart from the lemon, herbaceous from the gin and fragrant from the vanilla bean and cinnamon.

Celebrating the Inauguration With Food and Drink
• January 18, 2021

Many places are offering pickup or delivery-friendly items, or hyping up outdoor dining options. Here are some great ideas for inauguration specials.

Wine Sales on ‘Roller Coaster’ During Pandemic
• January 7, 2021

Nationally, wine sales are up, particularly online sales — most likely due to people heeding warnings and staying home.

An Inviting Streatery Offers an Italian Interlude
• October 1, 2020

Chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s Italian artistry pops up in Georgetown at Officina in Via Umbria’s Wisconsin Avenue location, where chef de cuisine Niko Cezar offers a compact dinner menu.

Cook on a Whim: Warm Mushroom & Arugula Salad
• May 14, 2020

It’s that glorious time of year when we can go outside, nibble on some delicious snacks and sip some cool rosé on a warm afternoon.