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Summer Sips: Mockingbird Hill
Last week, we had the opportunity to pop into Mockingbird Hill (1843 7th St. NW), Derek Brown’s newest venture in Shaw. Derek’s been one of the leaders (if not, the leader) in the now booming mixology scene, and couldn’t be a nicer, more interesting guy to sit down and have a drink with. Mockingbird Hill is […]
Eat Local First Week
This week, July 22 – 27, DC is celebrating Eat Local First. Participating restaurants will be highlighting local, seasonal produce and artisanal products, and there are a series of events planned to educate, inform and inspire you to become a supporter of the local food movement. Here are the Penn Quarter neighborhood restaurants who are […]
Summer Sips: Guacamole Standoff
In the past week, we have enjoyed Happy Hours at Todd English’s new gourmet Mexican restaurant, MXDC (600 14th St., NW), and at our long-standing favorite, Oyamel (401 7th St., NW). Margaritas and guacamole are the perfect remedy to these hot, hot days. Having grown up in a family known to have guacamole contests, we […]
Vive le Baguette et Grenouilles
This weekend, you can celebrate Bastille Day at the following neighborhood events: Saturday, July 13 Central (1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) – specials on food and wine paired with live music Sunday, July 14 Paul Bakery (801 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) – 3rd Annual Baguette Relay Race And, starting on July 15, celebrate Belgian Restaurant Week with […]