French Ambassador Cuts Ribbon at Ladurée on M St.

April 24, 2017

This Sunday, May 7, from noon to 5 p.m., more than 30 artist’s studios in the former Jackson School building at 3050 R St. NW, across from Montrose Park, will […]

Georgetown Icon, Dixie Liquor Rises Again


Closed since July 1, Dixie Liquor, founded in 1934, reopened April 20 — same place, same times, same property owners, different business owners. The new owners for the business are […]

Regarding Henri … and Others

April 19, 2017

As French Market visitors stroll Wisconsin Avenue, inhaling fresh air and enticing smells, they may find themselves asking, “What would Henri do?” French artist and cabaret devotee Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec […]

France’s Moment in the Sun on Book Hill


Just as Japan had its celebration in D.C. last month around the cherry blossoms, it’s now time for France to have its moment in the sun on D.C. streets. Enter […]

The Latest Dish

April 5, 2017

Frank Ruta will be cooking near his former place of employment when he opens Mirabelle at 16th and I Streets NW, not far from the White House. This French-focused restaurant […]

The Latest Dish

March 22, 2017

City Winery, a 40,000-square-foot combination winery, restaurant, bar (rooftop), private event space and music venue, is planning to open in Ivy City in Northeast DC. The New York-based company has […]

Mayor: Hotel Hive ‘Gets’ D.C.


Lots of official events with D.C.’s mayor and Council members are perfunctory and, well, official. But some are really fun as well. The March 6 launch of the 83-room Hotel […]

The Latest Dish

March 8, 2017

Opening in the fourth quarter at the Wharf in Southwest D.C.: a 400-seat Mexican restaurant called Mi Vida — brought to you by Jason Berry and Michael Reginbogen of D.C.-based […]

The Latest Dish

February 22, 2017

Chef and GM Update: Chad Medina is kitchen manager at Steelfire Kitchen & Bar in the Maple Lawn development in Howard County. He comes from Bluestone seafood restaurant in Timonium (North of Baltimore). […]

Sea Catch Sunk After 38 Years

February 10, 2017

A Georgetown classic since 1978, Sea Catch Restaurant has closed — but promises exciting things to come — in Canal Square.