Fogo de Chão Food Review

Grilled Pork Belly & Pineapple with Queijo Assado at Fogo de Chão

Once upon a time, I could have lunch at Fogo de Chão, and eat almost everything in sight. Well, I'm 50 now (almost 51) and I have to pace myself, no matter how delectable the food is. This includes Fogo's new summer menu, light in comparison, but unfortunately... no less delicious. The famed Brazilian Steakhouse never disappoints, whether it's a (relatively quick) weekday lunch or the most special of occasions, spent lingering over the colorful, seemingly never-ending Market Table and/or a myriad of tasty meats and mouth-watering sides. Wednesday's lunch was a perfect example. Exquisite food, just not enough appetite/time to try everything.

Taberna del Alabardero Hosts Paella Festival, November 1-30

Paella de Verduras at Taberna del Alabardero

From our friends at Taberna del Alabardero...

Taberna del Alabardero, Washington, DC’s first authentic Spanish restaurant, is honoring its homeland’s national dish with a Paella Festival during November.

Glen Echo's Photoworks to Host "10 Photographs" Fundraiser Offering Guests Curated Collection of Photographs

From our friends at Glen Echo Photoworks...

Photoworks Gallery Announces "10 Photographs: A Secret About a Secret" Fundraiser

Tickets now on sale for event to be held October 20 from 7-10 PM at Photoworks in Glen Echo, MD

Photoworks Gallery announces an evening of food, fun and photography to be held in Glen Echo Park on October 20, 2018 from 7 PM - 10 PM.

The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Celebrates Mom All Weekend

Mommy and Me Afternoon at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City's fyve

From our friends at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City...

Enjoy an elegant brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City featuring the fresh flavors of spring coupled with live music. Dish highlights include a selection of artisan meats and cheeses, an elaborate seafood display, and a classic omelet station. Kids can enjoy a neighboring coloring station, children’s buffet, and a personal cake decorating station where they can design the perfect sweet treat for Mom. Mother’s Day brunch will be Sunday, May 13, from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM. $89 per person, $40 for children ages 4-12. Exclusive of tax and gratuity and includes complimentary valet parking.

All Set Restaurant & Bar Celebrates Mother's Day with a Bountiful Brunch Buffet

From our friends at All Set Restaurant & Bar...

All Set Restaurant & Bar, located at 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, will celebrate Mother's Day with a bountiful brunch buffet with two seating times available at 11 AM and 1 PM on Sunday, May 13th. Priced at $45 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity) and $20 for children 12 and under, guests can enjoy Executive Chef Edward Reavis’ breakfast favorites such as Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries; Pork Sausage; Chicken Apple Sausage; Bacon; Silver Dollar Pancakes; Brioche French Toast; Smoked Salmon & Bagels; Old Bay Wings, as well as Raw Bar Items (such as oysters on the half shell and shrimp cocktail) and a Decadent Spread of Desserts. Additionally, those looking to indulge can enjoy bottomless mimosas for an additional $20 per person. Guests are limited to two hours for the brunch buffet.

Fourth Annual Whisky Live DC Returns March 2nd

From our friends at Whisky Live DC...

The Fourth Annual Whisky Live DC Introduces a WhIsky Nite VIP Experience Along with Whiskies Never Before Poured in Town

150+ whisky expressions, spirits educators, specialty cocktails, book signings and some very special surprises!

Things are all new at Whisky Live DC as the producers of Whisky Live, the annual, internationally renowned whiskies tasting event, turn it up a notch with an exciting new Whisky Nite! format at the Fairmont Hotel on March 2nd.

Blackwall Hitch Brunch Review

Made-to-Order Omelette, Bacon, Country Sausage & Breakfast Potatoes

It takes something special to rouse me out of bed on an ice cold Sunday morning. Krispy Kreme doughnuts? Fat chance. Sausage McGriddles? Try again. How about Sunday Brunch at Blackwall Hitch in Old Town Alexandria? Now we're talking. Piping hot Maryland Crab Soup? Endless Peel & Eat Shrimp? Who wouldn't hop on two trains and a (free) trolley to get some of that?

Toast the Holiday Season with Friends and Family at The Hay-Adams

From our friends at the The Hay-Adams Hotel...

Celebrate and Be Merry with World-Class Dining and Breathtaking Views of Our Nation's Capitol

Located across Lafayette Square from the White House at 800 16th Street, NW, The Hay-Adams offers guests the perfect location for an unforgettable holiday dining experience filled with joy and merriment. Friends and family can gather at Washington's most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents,” and enjoy a variety of elegant dining options this holiday season featuring award-winning contemporary American cuisine.

Chef Peter Laufer Launches Summer Menu at Café du Parc

Baked Ratatouille at Café du Parc

From our friends at Café du Parc...

Pennsylvania Avenue’s Classic French Bistro & Sidewalk Café Celebrates the Season

Summer arrived on Tuesday (June 20) at Café du Parc, where Executive Chef Peter Laufer offers an innovative blend of classic French technique and contemporary seasonal flavors. He has revived the storied Willard Room lobster, popular for decades among guests of the historic Willard InterContinental, and introduces fresh pressed juices and modern, colorful preparations for lunch, dinner, breakfast and weekend brunch, all inspired by the regional cuisines of France. Whether dining inside or on the restaurant's popular Pennsylvania Avenue terrace, Café du Parc offers a delicious setting to enjoy summer in the nation’s capital.

Treat Dad to Father's Day Brunch at 14K at The Hamilton Hotel D.C.

14K Restaurant & Lounge

From our friends at the 14K Restaurant & Lounge...

14K Restaurant and Lounge, the signature dining experience at The Hamilton Hotel D.C., is celebrating Father’s Day with a delectable brunch menu. Featuring an impressive collection of all of dad’s favorites, the menu will offer everything from fresh seafood to carved meats, barbeque and more.

Breakers Korean Grill & Barbecue Opens May 1st

From our friends at Breakers Korean Grill & Barbecue...

Sizzling Hot Restaurant Concept to Debut in Fairfax, VA with May 1st Opening of Breakers Korean Grill & Barbecue

One of the country’s hottest restaurant concepts will make its Washington area debut when Breakers Korean Grill & Barbecue opens its doors on May 1 at Fair City Mall (9650 Main Street) in Fairfax, Virginia.

Easter, Kentucky Derby, and Mother's Day at the Willard InterContinental

Octopus Sashimi

From our friends at the Willard InterContinental...

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC is hosting the following (upcoming) events, including cherry blossom themed cocktails at Round Robin Bar, Easter brunch, a Kentucky Derby celebration, and Mother’s Day brunch.

Whisky Live DC 2017 Photo Recap

City Jazz Co. at Whisky Live DC

March is fast becoming Whisky month in the nation's capitol. Last week, it was the second annual WhiskyFest, this week, the third annual Whisky Live DC; and next week, St. Patrick's Day... Need I say more? We love the location (Grand Hyatt Washington) and master classes ($25 each, but worth every penny) but what makes WhiskyFest so special, is its intimacy, and how easy it is to navigate once inside. You never have to wait long for a sample, and there are two buffet tables with all sorts of goodies to keep you busy/sober in between sips, including Four Roses BBQ Breast of Chicken, Golden & Sweet Potato Hash and (my personal favorite) 72-hour Prime Rib Beef Short Ribs with Four Roses Caramelized Leek Glaze.

Whisky Live Touches Down in DC, March 11th

From our friends at Whisky Live DC...

200 Whiskies, Master Classes, Virtual Reality Distillery Tours, Book Signings and More as DC Hosts International Tasting Event

Whisky Live, the annual, internationally renowned whiskies tasting event, touches down in the nation's capital at the Grand Hyatt Washington on March 11th as part of a worldwide tour.

Celebrate the Holidays with Delectable Dining at 14K Restaurant

From our friends at the Hamilton Hotel D.C....

Celebrate the Holidays with Delectable Dining at 14K Restaurant at Hamilton Hotel Washington D.C.

Hamilton Hotel D.C. and its signature restaurant 14K invite guests to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year with celebratory menus for Thanksgiving brunch and dinner and Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinner. A special New Year’s Eve celebration with live music will also be offered.

Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Plans Are Perfect at All Set Restaurant & Bar

All Set Restaurant & Bar (Photo: Wayne E. Chinnock)

From our friends at All Set Restaurant & Bar...

This holiday season, All Set Restaurant & Bar, located at 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, will present guests with plenty of festive celebrations that are sure to please; leave the cooking to the restaurant and come enjoy these special days. Guests can savor classic American fare influenced by the traditions of coastal New England at All Set’s Christmas Eve Day brunch, New Year’s Eve dinner with a festive masquerade party of music and dancing or New Year’s Day brunch.

Bar Civita Brunch Review

Brunch Buffet

Variety is the spice of life; and when it comes to brunch, Bar Civita has variety (and good taste) down to a science. Chef/owner Liam LaCivita has done wonders with the former Murphy's of DC space, delivering generous, tasty Italian-American fare with solid (sometimes stellar) service for a literal song ($20 for adults, $8 for children.)

El Centro D.F. Debuts Monthly Summer BBQ Series in Georgetown

From our friends at El Centro D.F....

Richard Sandoval’s El Centro D.F. in Georgetown to Debut a Monthly Summer BBQ Series Showcasing Dishes from the La Caja China

Richard Sandoval’s vibrant Taqueria and Tequileria, El Centro D.F., is pleased to debut a new monthly summer BBQ series, which will kick off Sunday, June 26th. It will be showcased the last Sunday of the month, from June through September 2016. Priced at $20 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, guests will enjoy one complimentary beverage from the featured list along with an endless buffet of authentic Mexican comfort fare from El Centro’s culinary team led by Regional Chef Eleftherios Terry Natas along with different serving stations. One can anticipate a whole suckling pig prepared in the La Caja China method of cooking, which will be broken down and incorporated into tacos or served over rice. Additional menu items will include Chicken Fajitas; Guacamole and Salsa with Chips; Quesadillas as well as Braised Beef Taquitos. The summer BBQ series will be available exclusively during dinner service on El Centro Georgetown’s expansive 55-seat patio. The seasonal dinner menu will also be available in the 94-seat ground floor main dining room and on the 80-seat upper level.

Celebrate Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital from a Vantage Point Overlooking The White House, at The Hay-Adams

From our friends at the The Hay-Adams Hotel...

This July 4th, guests at The Hay-Adams, located at 800 16 Street, NW in Washington, DC, can experience the excitement of the festivities far above the bustling crowds attending the Capitol Fourth fireworks on the National Mall. With the most amazing views of the White House and the National Mall beyond, The Hay-Adams’ Top of the Hay is the venue of choice to soak in the views and watch the country’s best fireworks display. One must book early for The Hay-Adams “4th of July” package, which includes a luxuriously appointed guestroom created by the renowned designer Tom Pheasant, a full three-course dinner for two with wine and an open bar, followed by a sparkling soirée on the 9th floor, at the legendary Top of The Hay, overlooking the White House, Monuments, and the National Mall. From this perfect perch, patrons gather to view the Capitol Fourth's spectacular fireworks display, while enjoying a full open bar, butler passed cocktails, and a buffet featuring Pastry Chef Josh Short’s house-made dessert delights, including his signature Strawberry Shortcake, ice creams and candies, ideal for a summer night.

Father's Day Brunch at 14K Restaurant & Lounge

From our friends at the 14K Restaurant & Lounge...

Treat Dad to all of his favorite dishes and a day of relaxation this Father’s Day at The Hamilton Hotel D.C.'s signature restaurant, 14K. The Father’s Day experience will feature a brunch feast fit for dads including barbeque and carved meat selections, a wide range of side items and Ultimate Bloody Mary and Endless Champagne Bars.