Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts and Lentils

September 12, 2018

Provided by seriouseats.com It’s easy to think of eggplant as a vegetable because we find it in so many savory dishes. But eggplant, also called aubergine, is actually a tropical […]

Guapo’s Opens at Washington Harbour

August 27, 2018

With 100 seats inside, 16 at the bar and 40 outside on the patio, the new Georgetown Guapo’s shimmers with an ultramodern vibe.

Weekend Round Up August 2, 2018

August 1, 2018

“La donna è mobile” — just ask the Duke of Mantua at Wolf Trap Opera’s “Rigoletto” or Sarah Fraser at her live podcast taping on Friday. On Sunday: the Citi Open finals and Signature Theatre’s open house.

Giant Food Fires up 26th National Capital BBQ Battle

July 3, 2018

Giant Food fired up its 26th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle along Pennsylvania Avenue NW on June 23-24, as pit masters, competitors, vendors, companies and nonprofits offered food samples […]

On the Mall: Armenia and Catalonia

June 28, 2018

At the 51st annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which runs through July 1 and from July 4 to 8, visitors are invited to engage with the traditional arts and food right on the Mall.

The Latest Dish

June 21, 2018

Jenn Crovato, who has partnered with Georgetown Inn owner Nayan Patel, has set the bar high at 1310 Kitchen and Bar, cooking pure, as witnessed by her cookbook, “Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Pepper.”

Tipped-Employee Initiative Passes. Now What?


Initiative 77, making it District law to guarantee every full-time employee a minimum wage of $15 an hour by 2025, passed 55 percent to 45 percent.  An online petition is being circulated to “Continue the fight – bring 77 to City Council!”

Weekend Round Up June 21, 2018


Metropolitan Washington BBQ & Grilling Week ends Friday. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, four blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue will be smokin’ for the National Capital BBQ Battle.

Andres Helps O’Connell Celebrate 40 Years

June 18, 2018

The Georgetowner takes this opportunity to heartily congratulate Patrick O’Connell on the 40th anniversary of the beloved Inn at Little Washington and welcome José Andrés to Georgetown.

RAMMYs Shine Despite Industry Challenges

June 11, 2018

The industry has taken a hit this year from the sexual harassment scandals and Anthony Bourdain’s passing. Speeches at the D.C. ceremony emphasized the need for community and a spirit of togetherness.