Expansion Is Underway for SEOULSPICE

Korean BBQ Experience (Photo: SEUOLSPICE)

Expansion Is Underway for SEOULSPICE

The local fast-casual restaurant specializing in healthy Korean comfort fare is serving up three new locations across the DMV

From our friends at SEUOLSPICE...

Eric Shin, owner of SEOULSPICE, is pleased to announce the expansion of his healthy Korean comfort food concept with three new locations scheduled to open later this year. Founded in 2016, Shin opened his flagship location in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, DC and expanded with additional locations in Tenleytown and College Park, Maryland, opening the following year. SEOULSPICE offers Korean-style rice bowls, kimbap burritos (Korritos), japchae noodle bowls, and salads showcasing original recipes from the Shin family, some of which have been passed down for generations.

New Holiday Menu from LEON USA

New Jack Bites at LEON

From our friends at LEON Restaurants...

LEON Unveils New Holiday Menu for Its' U.S. Locations

New menu items feature bold flavors and reflect LEON’s commitment to accommodating all dietary needs and preferences

LEON, the pioneer of Naturally Fast Food, today announced the release of its new Holiday Menu for all of its U.S. locations. Each of the new menu items, ranging from vegan to meat-centric, contain bold flavors and reflect LEON’s commitment to make it easier for everyone to eat and live well regardless of dietary need or preference.

Mexican Oasis Buena Vida Clarendon Debuts a New Unlimited Fiesta Experience, October 21

Mr. Fancy at Buena Vida Clarendon

From our friends at Buena Vida Clarendon...

Ivan Iricanin, founder and CEO of Street Guys Hospitality, is pleased to announce the introduction of an unlimited dining experience at his newest venture, Buena Vida Clarendon, located at 2900 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22201. The Buena Vida Fiesta Experience will debut Monday, October 21 and will be available in addition to the restaurant's popular a la carte dinner menu. Priced at $35 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat selection of Cold Starters, Hot Starters, Soups, Salads, Traditional Plates, Vegetables, Items from the Grill and a Taste of Mexico City created by Concept Chef Gerardo Vazquez Lugo. The Buena Vida Fiesta Experience must be enjoyed by the entire table.

Executive Chef Kyoo Eom Unveils Fall Menu at Dirty Habit

Washingtonians can taste the season's finest ingredients in a warm bowl of roasted pumpkin soup pureed with ginger, lemongrass, coconut milk, madras curry and cranberry jam (Photo: Emani Sims)

From our friends at Dirty Habit...

Executive Chef Kyoo Eom Unveils Fall Menu at Dirty Habit

16 new dishes showcase fresh, vibrant flavors of the season

Dirty Habit, nestled in the heart of Penn Quarter, officially launches a fresh fall dinner menu today. Celebrating autumn’s harvest and the colorful bounty of fall, the new dishes from Executive Chef Kyoo Eom offer stunning presentations and unique applications of seasonal ingredients from around the world.

The Gin & Tonic Experience at Olivia

Photo courtesy of Darlene Cassello

From our friends at Olivia...

The Gin & Tonic Experience at Olivia

During the month of August, Olivia invites guests to experience gins from different countries

During the month of August, Olivia, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group’s charming and rustic Mediterranean eatery located in the heart of the Penn Quarter at 800 F Street, NW, invites guests to experience The Gin & Tonic Bar. Throughout the month, six gins from different countries will be showcased. Gin, a neutral grain spirit, is distilled in botanicals, such as herbs, citrus peel and roots, resulting in more flavor and aromatics than other clear alcohols. The Gin & Tonic Bar features house-made tonics with unique herbal infusions such as citrus zest, cinchona bark, lavender, clove and thyme. Tonics from Fentimans, Fever Tree and Q will also be available. Guests can select their preferred gin and tonic, creating a perfect combination of the classic cocktail. Bar Manager Tim Hays thoughtfully curated the gin list based on small batch and rarity, mostly from Mediterranean regions.

Summer Wine Dinner at Bastille

From our friends at Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar...

Summer Wine Dinner

Warm weather vintages paired with the perfect dishes

Chef/owners Christophe and Michelle Poteaux of Bastille are feeling the heat. It’s summer. To that end, they’ve put together a dinner featuring a menu of summer dishes paired with wines that are perfect for warmer weather. On July 24th, 2019 beginning at 6:30 PM, Bastille presents a five-course $59 prix fixe Summer Wine Dinner. Taxes & gratuities are not included.

Olivia Offers Gazpacho & Sandwich Specials in July

Cucumber & Chickpea Gazpacho at Olivia

From our friends at Olivia...

Keeping It Cool in July at Olivia with Sangria and Gazpacho & Sandwich Specials

With an exclusive rotating lunch special

During the month of July, Olivia, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group’s charming and rustic Mediterranean eatery located in the heart of the Penn Quarter at 800 F Street, NW, plans to keep it cool as the weather heats up quickly. Pitchers of Sangria are on the menu for the entire month, and guests can look forward to both Red and White varieties, made with seasonal fresh fruits, juices and wines, served over ice. Each pitcher serves up to four guests and is priced at $30, excluding tax and gratuity. Chef Matt Kuhn following suit with summertime “pintxos” to pair perfectly with the refreshing sangria. Standouts include Grilled Halloumi with zhug and Shishito; Jamón with manchego and quince jam, and Crispy Boquerón with piquillo and quail egg all served on a semolina baguette. The pintxos are priced at $4 each.

Bottomless Brunch Comes to All-Purpose Shaw, June 29

The Beltway (Photo: All-Purpose Shaw)

From our friends at All-Purpose Shaw...

All-Purpose Shaw Begins Bottomless Brunch Service, June 29

Bottomless brunch service begins Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays June 29 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

All-Purpose in Shaw will launch a new Bottomless Brunch menu on June 29 that includes bottomless Aperol spritzes, mimosas, bloody marys, and bellinis in addition to some very popular brunch items from the Capitol Riverfront location and some new Shaw-exclusives. Brunch will be Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

Yes Way Rosé at Bastille

From our friends at Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar...

Rosé All Day

Five courses paired with wonderful Rosé wines

The weather has turned warmer and that can only mean one thing: It’s Rosé season! On June 19, beginning at 6:30 PM, Chef/Owners Christophe & Michelle Poteaux of Bastille are pouring just that. The $69 prix fixe menu includes the best of the pink nectar, paired with dishes that truly make this vintage shine.

Morton's Introduces Its Summer Showcase Menu

From our friends at Morton's Steakhouse...

Summer is quickly approaching. Now that the warmer months are here, Morton’s offers a three-course prix fixe meal at $49 (exclusive of tax and gratuities) which features some classics and warm weather dishes that are perfect for the season. This menu will be available from May 17 - August 15.

High Street Café Celebrates the Georgetown Garden Club Tour with Flowers Flowing for the Month of May

Lavender Margarita at High Street Cafe

From our friends at High Street Cafe...

High Street Café, an American brassiere with a Latin twist, located in the heart of Georgetown at 1303 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, will celebrate The Georgetown Garden Club of Washington, D.C.’s annual garden tour with a variety of specials available exclusively for the month of May, to honor this annual event. Beverage Director Carl Townsend is creating spring libations to include the Lavender Margarita with Rooster Rojo tequila, St. Elder elderflower liqueur, lime, Butterfly Pea Flower syrup, lavender bitters, lavender and black pepper salt and lime, garnished with an edible flower garnish, and the Pom Y Rosa with Absolut Hibiskus, PAMA pomegranate liqueur, lemon, white wine syrup, house-made grenadine, cava and rose water spritz, garnished with an edible flower. Cocktails are priced at $12 each. Additionally, diners can savor a seasonal From the Garden spring salad, price at $12 and Chocolate “Flowerless” Cake, priced at $8, both created by Executive Chef Gerard.

Free Family Supper for Furloughed Workers & Their Families at DC's Carmine's, Sunday, January 27

Penne alla Voka at Carmine's Family Style Italian Restaurant

Carmine's Family Style Italian Restaurant to Offer Free Sunday Supper for Furloughed Workers and Their Families, Sunday, January 27

Carmine's Family Style Italian Restaurant will offer a complementary family supper for furloughed Federal Government workers and their families at its' DC Penn Quarter location on Sunday, January 27. There will be two seatings (at 1:00 and 1:30 PM) served family-style.

Sababa Celebrates Hanukkah with Two Special Menus, December 2-10

Inside Sababa (Photo: Greg Powers)

From our friends at Sababa...

Guest Can Dine at the Neighborhood Restaurant or Bring the Feast Home to the Family this Holiday

Sababa, the newly opened “modern Israeli” restaurant located in the heart of Cleveland Park at 3311 Connecticut Avenue, NW, will celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, with a special to-go menu for those wishing to savor the restaurant’s “modern Israeli” cuisine at home. The menu begins with a platter of Hummus Tahina, served with pita followed by a choice of Israeli Salad with cucumber, tomato, onion and picked Sharon fruit or Potato Latkes with hawaij-spiced apples. Next, guests can select from one of the featured entrées: Schmaltz Braised Lamb Shoulder (4 oz per person), served with roasted carrots and chickpeas; Roasted Beef Brisket (4 oz per person), served with caramelized onion and shishito peppers, or the Charred Vegetable Couscous with harissa and garlic labneh. To complete the meal on a sweet note, guests will enjoy Apricot Konafi Bars with shredded filo and apricot labneh filling. This Hanukkah feast is priced at $35 per person (tax not included.) Orders must be placed 24-hours in advance of pick-up, with pick-up times available from 1 PM to 6 PM. To place an order, please call (202) 244-6750 or email: info@sababauptown.com (please confirm date and time of pick-up in the subject line.)

Region’s 117 Unveils Fall Menu with Fresh, Seasonal Dishes

Inside Trilogy at Lake Frederick's Region's 117

From our friends at Trilogy at Lake Frederick...

Award-Winning Farm-to-Table Restaurant Uses Ingredients from Area Farmers and Producers

Region’s 117, Northern Virginia’s hottest new farm-to-table restaurant, has unveiled its fall menu highlighting its new seasonal offerings from area farmers and producers. The restaurant recently won the Northern Virginia Daily’s “Best of” for best dinner, best fine dining and best restaurant overall in Winchester and Frederick County as part of the annual reader poll.

True Food Kitchen Opening at Ballston Quarter

Butternut Squash Pizza at True Food Kitchen

From our friends at True Food Kitchen...

True Food Kitchen to Open at Ballston Quarter in 2019

Today, Forest City announced that True Food Kitchen, the award-winning seasonally inspired restaurant and bar that has pioneered healthy eating and health-conscious dining, will open at Ballston Quarter in 2019. True Food Kitchen will join a roster of unique culinary destinations that will make Ballston Quarter a best-in-class dining hub in the DC Region. True Food Kitchen at Ballston Quarter will mark the restaurant brand’s third location in the DC Metro area, with additional locations in Bethesda, Maryland and Fairfax, Virginia.

Pendleton Carryout Co. Opens Today

Italian Meat Pie at Pendleton Carryout Co.

From our friends at Pendleton Carryout Co....

Two New Chef-Driven Concepts to Execute Carryout and Delivery from New Incubator Space

Pendleton Carryout Co. (PCOC) opens today at 4:30 PM in Alexandria, Virginia (807 Pendleton Street) with two concepts from local chefs, Sliced and Laoban Dumplings. The standing-room-only incubator offers the neighborhood a quick and beautiful place to grab a bite, as well as new delivery options.

The Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grille Raises the Steaks

Beefy Leafy Salad at The Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

From our friends at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille...

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille is “Raising the Steaks” this fall with its limited time offer menu highlighting fresh from the kitchen meals - all made with aged USDA choice, grain fed sirloin. The famous Cowboy Burger, a ½-pound burger topped with Smoky BBQ sauce, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Onion Straws on a Sesame Seed Bun, will also be offered at a valued price of $9.99 throughout this promotion.

Lupo Verde Osteria’s Boutique Italian Market Opens August 20

Italian Market at Lupo Verde Osteria

From our friends at Lupo Verde Osteria...

Breakfast, Lunch and Delicious Italian Products are Now at One’s Fingertips with this New Market for Easy Entertaining at Home or the Perfect Gourmet Gift for the Holidays

Lahlou Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Lupo Verde, Station 4 and Tunnicliff’s Tavern, is pleased to announce the opening of the first-floor boutique Italian market at the newly opened Lupo Verde Osteria, located at 4814 MacArthur Blvd., NW. The market menu will debut Monday, August 20 and will be available Monday through Friday, from 8.30 AM to 6 PM.

New Menu Item - ‘Faux Joe’ Burger: Meatless Monday Is Every Day at José Andrés’ Beefsteak

Beefsteak's Faux Joe burger

From our friends at Beefsteak...

Pegged to summertime burgers and the growing number of Americans avoiding red meat, José Andrés’ Beefsteak is launching a more sustainable and healthier protein solution... the new Faux Joe burger, on the menu now at Beefsteak. Jose’s Faux Joe burger uses Beyond Meat crumbles in a chilorio-style sauce, sandwiched between a brioche bun, and topped with avocado, tomato and chipotle ‘mayo’ made with Sir Kensington’s fabanaise.

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille Introduces New Menu Items

Buffalo Chicken Pizza at The Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

From our friends at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille...

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille will launch a new menu on August 6. The menu additions include a variety of flavorful pizzas, mouthwatering appetizers and an affordable build-your-own lunch option.