InterContinental Wharf DC Hotel Review

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf front entrance

Room with a (Majestic) View

It's literally been months since our last post. COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, and DC Outlook is no exception. But life goes on, and we decided to venture out. Cross town, to the District Wharf and the exquisite InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf. The kind of place that transcends the term "staycation" into something sublime. After all, if you're finally going to go out, why not go all the way?

Elevation Burger at Mane Grill Food Review

Elevation Burger with Classic Olive Oil Fries

Restaurants are closing at an alarming rate, due to COVID-19; so the opening of a new one (and a burger joint, to boot) a mere two blocks from home was cause for celebration. Elevation Burger at Mane Grill opened two days ago, on the same day the Smithsonian's National Zoo reopened. Needless to say, I immediately secured a reserve entry pass (available here) and showed up today at 2:30 sharp, to try them out. It requires a bit of a walk (it's closer to the less traveled Harvard Street Bridge entrance) but as I've proven time and time again, I'll go to the ends of the Earth for a delicious burger and fries. Let's see if this first visit was worth the trip...

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar Food Review II

Kam Lu Wantan at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Sadly, the world is still being held hostage by COVID-19; but it's high time to get back to some sense of normalcy. In my case, that means returning to what I do best... eating. After months of home cooking and takeaway, I decided to visit one of my favorite restaurants in DC, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar. Their bustling patio along L Street, NW was literally calling yelling out my name; and who am I, to say no to the best Peruvian food in the DMV?

Robeks Introduces Three New Superfood Smoothies, Delivery Program Via DoorDash

From our friends at Robeks...

Robeks Introduces Three New Superfood Smoothies That Are Beyond Super with a Delivery Program for Ultimate Convenience

Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies is introducing three new, limited-time superfood smoothies to get consumers ready for a healthy Summer, with delivery through DoorDash, the nation’s leading online mobile food-ordering and delivery provider.

Contest: Win One of 5 Digital Copies of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

We're giving away five (5) digital copies of Disney's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and all you have to do is provide your name, email and mailing address... No trivia questions, running through hoops, etc.. How easy is that? We'll select five winners (one copy per household) and send your digital copy via USPS. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 25 at 11:59 PM EST, so act fast. Good luck!

Contest: Win 1 of 5 Blu-ray/DVD Copies of 1917

We're giving away five (5) Blu-ray/DVD copies of 1917, courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment; and all you have to do is provide your name, email and mailing address... No trivia questions, running through hoops, etc.. How easy is that? We'll select five winners (one DVD per household) and ship your prize via USPS (after March 24th.) All entries must be received by Tuesday, March 24th at 11:59 PM EST, so act fast. Good luck!

Daikaya, the Izakaya 2F to Celebrate Okinawa with Month-Long Culinary Series, Tuesday, March 3rd Throughout March 2020

Shuri Castle Okinawa (Photo: Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau)

From our friends at Daikaya...

Events + Experiences to Showcase An Exploration of Awamori, Okinawan-inspired Dishes from Chef Katsuya Fukushima + More!

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020, the celebrated team behind Daikaya, the Izakaya 2F (705 6th Street, Northwest 2F, Washington, DC 20001; www.Daikaya.com; (202) 589-1600; @Daikaya2F) - has announced that they will be partnering with Okinawa’s Prefectural Government to host a month-long culinary celebration honoring Okinawa. This month-long culinary series expands upon Daikaya Group’s (Daikaya, Haikan, Bantam King, Hatoba, and Tonari) ongoing mission to continue celebrating Japanese culture and cuisine throughout the District and beyond.

Oyamel Kicks Off Tequila Mezcal Festival Monday

Photo courtesy of Oyamel

From our friends at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana...

In addition to hosting the Kick-Off Party for the annual Tequila Mezcal Festival on Monday, March 2nd from 6 PM - 9 PM, Oyamel will also host three nights of ticketed dinners in celebration of the agave spirits. Each dinner is inspired by cuisine of Oaxaca, with Chef Omar using unique ingredients from the region like Chicatana Ants, Ayocote Beans and Tlayudas - all exclusive to the cocktail dinners.

Contest: Win Passes to See My Spy

** Please note: One entry per person/household. Multiple entries will be deleted.

We're giving away 25 admit-2 passes to see an advance preview of STX Entertainment's upcoming My Spy, starring Dave Bautista, Kristen Schaal, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Chloe Coleman and Ken Jeong. The screening takes place on Wednesday, March 11th at AMC Mazza Gallerie: It starts at 7:00 PM, but seats are first-come, first-served; so winners are encouraged to show up sooner than later (ideally between 5:45 PM and 6:15 PM.) Seating is not guaranteed. Fill in the entry form below, and we'll select 25 winners to receive a pass for two (2.) Winners will be notified by e-mail. All entries must be received before March 3rd at 11:59 PM EST, so act fast. Good luck!

USA Men’s February 2020 AmeriCup Qualifying Team Announced

From our friends at USA Basketball...

USA to Play Home and Away Games Versus Puerto Rico on February 20 and 23

Featuring 11 players currently active in the NBA G League and including eight players owning NBA regular season experience, USA Basketball today announced the 12-man roster for the February 2020 USA AmeriCup Qualifying Team.

Contest: Win a Pair of Passes to Bandstand

We're giving away a pair of tickets to see Bandstand at the National Theatre on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:30 PM. All you have to do (to win) is fill out the form below before Friday, February 28th at 11:59 PM, and we'll select one lucky winner to attend the show. Said winner will be notified by e-mail, and can collect their tickets at Will Call. Good luck!

Contest: Win One of 5 Digital Copies of Frozen 2

We're giving away five (5) digital copies of Disney's Frozen 2, and all you have to do is provide your name, email and mailing address... No trivia questions, running through hoops, etc.. How easy is that? We'll select five winners (one copy per household) and send your digital copy via USPS. All entries must be received by Wednesday, February 26 at 11:59 PM EST, so act fast. Good luck!