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May Day
On this May Day, instead of dancing around the Maypole adorned in Spring blooms, we’re weaving the intricate ribbons of our calendars to enjoy a stellar weekend of events. Lucky Lily Day TweetUp May 3, 5:30-8pm The Willard Hotel – Café du Parc (1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) Ball on the Mall May 4, 6:30-11:30pm The […]
Foodie Radar: Spring 2013
Here are a few foodie finds on our radar: J&G Patio Party J&G Steakhouse (515 15th St. NW) , April 24, 6pm-9pm, opens their patio with complimentary bites and $5.15 cocktails from their Spring menu US Botanical Garden (Independence Ave. and 3rd St., SW) Explore African culinary and medicinal plants in a walking tour of the Conservatory on […]
History on Foot: Rhodes Tavern
While walking to a meeting the other day, we noticed this plaque noting the former site of Rhodes Tavern at 15th and F Sts. NW. According to the plaque: The original building was erected in 1799 and opened as a tavern in 1801 by William Rhodes Washington’s first ‘Town Hall’ occurred here in 1801 and […]
Jaleo Turns 20
Last night, we were honored to be a guest at the party to celebrate Jaleo’s 20th anniversary. We rubbed shoulders with some of the friends (e.g. The Ambassador of Spain, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor) and business leaders (e.g. Steve Case) who have helped Think Food Group be the success and restaurant powerhouse it is […]