34th Annual Giant Barbecue Battle Photo Recap - Day One

Buzz Lightyear & friend at the 34th annual Giant BBQ Battle

Summer officially began a week ago today, but DC Outlook doesn't recognize summer until the return of the Giant Barbecue Battle. That was yesterday, and even Mother Nature agreed to lend a helping hand, defying local projections of rain and (shudder) thunderstorms. She even managed to keep the Sun under wraps clouds, which for those of us who love to attend, makes a big, BIG difference. With the weather in check, the kind folks at Giant Food took care of everything else, delighting a huge crowd with great food, giveaways and music. If you're keeping score at home, those are probably the three best things in the world. Here's our annual recap of happy faces and memories; and in case you missed Saturday's non-stop fun, the BBQ Battle returns today along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 3rd & 7th Streets. Tickets cost only $21.20 (including tax) and can be purchased online or in person. Gates open at 11 AM and don't close until 7 PM tonight.

Back-to-School, Back to Healthy: Fresh Meals for Kids and Parents

Family Ravioli

From our friends at Healthy Fresh Meals...

Back-to-School, Back to Healthy: Fresh Meals for Kids and Parents

Mompreneur serves up tips for helping to get healthy meals on the table and into lunches all year round

With school back in full swing, many parents are facing the dreaded task of trying to feed their families night after night. Many are also tasked with finding ways to get a healthy lunch into their child's hands each day, or to take one to the office themselves. Increasingly, parents are becoming busier and find it more challenging to make healthy meals a staple in their home, making it crucial that they have some tips and tricks to help make it happen.

Another CVS Bites the Dust

Chevy Chase Pavilion is practically empty. It's about to get even emptier. CVS Pharmacy is closing their 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW location on August 25th, further reducing the once popular shopping mall to a literal ghost town in a few weeks. The next closest CVS branches are at 4555 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (close to Tenleytown-AU Metro) and 5550 Connecticut Avenue, NW (before Chevy Chase Circle.) If you need someplace closer to fill your prescriptions, Rodman's remains open at 5100 Wisconsin Avenue.

Beekeeper’s Naturals Launches First Propolis-Based Supplement, B. Biome

From our friends at Beekeeper’s Naturals...

Revolutionizing the pro-active health and wellness category, Beekeeper’s Naturals, announces the launch of the world’s first-to-market propolis-powered gut health supplement, B. Biome Complete Gut Health. B. Biome is the first pre, pro, and post-biotic dietary supplement designed to promote clean gut health, and by extension, support both brain and immune function. With this leading innovation, this launch represents Beekeeper’s Naturals next step in the brand's mission to reinvent the medicine cabinet by creating clean, effective products powered by the hive and backed by science.

Park View Farmers Market, Now Open at Hook Hall

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From our friends at the Park View Farmers Market...

Park View Farmers Market

Indoor year-round Sunday Market at Hook Hall, first for this neighborhood

Park View Farmers Market, (www.Parkview.market) a year-round Sunday market, opened January 12, 2020 at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Avenue, NW. Operating from 9 AM until 2 PM, Park View Farmers Market, a first for this neighborhood, connects local farmers, growers and producers to local consumers in the Park View, Petworth, Columbia Heights and surrounding communities.

Tiny Jewel Box to Host Exclusive Have a Heart x Muse Pop Up This February

From our friends at Tiny Jewel Box...

DC’s most historic and beloved destination for fine jewelry, Tiny Jewel Box will be the second stop for a very special pop up just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Have A Heart x Muse Pop Up charm collection will be shoppable at Tiny Jewel Box February 1-14 after departing Bergdorf Goodman in New York.

New Product Launch: The Texas Brush

The Smart Grill Brush in action

From our friends at The Texas Brush...

Smart Phones. Smart Buildings. Even Smart Cities. Now Introducing the Smart Grill Brush

Chefs, grilling aficionados and BBQ enthusiasts looking for a solution or holiday gift, meet The Texas Brush. Introducing the world’s first smart grill brush: https://texasbrush.com/.

Soupergirl Soups Now Sold at Lidl Markets

The three Soupergirl flavors available exclusively at Lidl

From our friends at Soupergirl...

Lidl Grocery Stores Ladle Out Soupergirl Soups

Soupergirl selected as Lidl’s fresh soup provider at all U.S. locations

Soupergirl, the small-batch, all-natural, plant-based soup company, is now available at all 70 Lidl grocery stores in the Mid-Atlantic. Soupergirl developed three new flavors that are available exclusively at Lidl: Black Bean Chili, Lentil Sweet Potato, and Sweet Potato Leek.

Z Natural Foods Announces New Organic Matcha Green Tea Latte Powder

From our friends at Z Natural Foods...

Everybody knows Starbucks® and Dunkin'® has great coffee. But there's a new drink in town and its tastier, far more nutritious and even less expensive.

Chef Big Shake Debuts New Online Store, Offers Deep-Fried Turkey for the Holidays

Deep-fried Turkey at Big Shake's Hot Chicken & Fish

From our friends at Big Shake’s Hot Chicken & Fish...

Chef Big Shake Debuts New Online Store, Offers Deep-Fried Turkey for the Holidays

Chef Big Shake’s popular deep-fried turkeys can be ordered online and will be shipped anywhere in the USA

People line up at Big Shake’s Nashville Hot Chicken, excited to get the array of unique flavors being served up. Now, people across the country can simply log online and buy whatever they want, and it will arrive at their doorstep within two business days. With the launch of the online store, Chef Big Shake has made it possible for everyone to get in on the hot chicken, deep fried turkey and “famous” shrimp burger action. This comes just in time for the holiday season, giving people the ability to order Chef Big Shake’s custom deep-fried turkey that they can serve up for their special meals with family and friends.

Día de los Muertos at La Cosecha

A traditional Día de los Muertos altar (Photo: La Cosecha) 

From our friends at La Cosecha...

La Cosecha​ (1280 4th Street, NE), the ​Union Market District​’s new contemporary Latin marketplace, will host its first annual Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) celebration, happening ​Thursday, October 31 ​through​ Saturday, November 2​. La Cosecha partners Serenata, Peruvian Brothers, Mosaico, FILOS Bakery, ArtTepuy, Arcay Chocolates​ and NOVA BOSSA​ will highlight the traditional Mexican holiday with food, drink and retail specials, tarot card readings and family-friendly activities like face painting, a screening of animated favorite ​Coco​ and much more.

Giant Food Announces Launch of Giant Delivers, Local Grocer's Home Delivery Service

From our friends at Giant Food...

Giant Food Announces Launch of Giant Delivers, Local Grocer's Home Delivery Service

150,000 square foot warehouse in Hanover, MD serves as Giant's eCommerce hub for entire DMV region; Same day service now available in select DC zones

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington DC regional grocery chain, today announced the launch of Giant Delivers. Formerly known as Peapod by Giant, the new Giant Delivers brand refresh is part of Giant Food's "The Little Things Are Giant" platform which is all about helping customers save time so they can get back to what matters most. Whether filling their virtual cart via web or mobile app, next day home delivery from Giant Delivers is now available to over 6 million shoppers living in over 300 zip codes across the DMV area.

Finery Row Jewelry Pop-Up, September 21st

From our friends at Finery Row...

Finery Row Dazzles Washington, DC

September 21-22, renowned jewelry trunk show debuts in nation’s capital

Finery Row, the leading fine and costume jewelry pop-up, lands in Washington, DC for one weekend only this fall. On September 20th and 21st, Washingtonians will have the unique opportunity to shop over 20 collections from both international and local Designers not currently found in the District. No matter your price point or style, visiting Finery Row affords guests the opportunity to not only meet the designer behind the collection - but also understand the quality, craftsmanship, and heart that went into its creation. Leaving with a piece of covetable jewelry your friends don’t have is a bonus!

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Seeking Models for Fall Fashion Show

From our friends at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City...

Arlington Shopping Destination to Host Casting Call for Women Sizes 10 & Up, and Men Sizes 2XL & Up on Saturday, July 27

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is hosting an open casting call for local men and women on Saturday, July 27. Interested women sizes 10 & up, as well as men sizes 2XL & up are encouraged to bring a photo or composite card to be considered for an upcoming fall fashion show, taking place at the shopping destination on September 21. No previous modeling experience is required.

Martha Stewart, Wolfgang Puck to Headline 2019 MetroCooking DC Show

Martha Stewart headlines this year's MetroCooking DC

From our friends at MetroCooking DC...

Martha Stewart, Wolfgang Puck to Headline 2019 MetroCooking DC Show

In addition, Emmy-winning Chef Lidia Bastianich, “BBQ Pitmasters” Myron Mixon, James Beard chefs, specialty food vendors, BBQ Bash, cooking classes at culinary showcase

Making her first appearance at MetroCooking DC, the region’s largest culinary showcase, Martha Stewart will headline the November 16-17, 2019 show to be held for its 14th year at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. In addition, internationally-renowned chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck will take the MetroCooking stage. Other well-known chefs, Emmy-award winning Lidia Bastianich and the “winningest man in barbeque” TV host and restaurateur Myron Mixon will make appearances as well.

Territory Partners with Top Chef Finalist Eric Adjepong to Offer Ghanaian Meal

Top Chef season 16 finalist Eric Adjepong (Photo: Mary Sarah Ivers)

From our friends at Territory Foods...

Territory Foods Celebrates “Top Chef Season 16 Finalist” Eric Adjepong

Chef-crafted, locally-prepared meal delivery company, Territory Foods, adds Chef Eric Adjepong to their menu for a limited time

Territory Foods, a personalized nutrition platform that collaborates with exceptional, talented and local chefs, has partnered with DC chef/co-owner of dinner party service, Pinch & Plate, Eric Adjepong, who recently competed in season 16 of Bravo’s Top Chef. The meal, a nod to Adjepong’s West African heritage, will be available in Territory’s four markets for the entire month of May. Eric, a Ghanaian-American, who made it all the way to the finale of Top Chef, in both the intense culinary competition and the fan favorite contest, stayed true to his roots by bringing West African flavors and cuisine to the forefront throughout the entire season of one of America’s most watched reality-based shows.

MetroCooking DC Sees Strong Leap in Attendance Records

Emeril Lagasse at last month's MetroCooking DC

From our friends at MetroCooking DC...

MetroCooking DC concluded its 13th edition in Washington, DC, December 1-2, 2018, increasing attendance by over 20 percent from 2017. The region’s largest two-day culinary showcase took over the Walter E. Washington Convention Center hosting over 12,400+ foodies to shop, sip and sample from an abundance of specialty food companies, local restaurants, breweries, and wineries.

Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Now Available at Giant Food

From our friends at Giant Food...

Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Now Available at Giant Food

Immunizations available for children and adults with no appointment needed

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, DC regional grocery chain, announced that flu shots are once again available at all of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children. The vaccinations are administered by Giant's dedicated and certified in-store pharmacists and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans.

Giant Food Announces Two New Store Openings

From our friends at Giant Food...

Giant Food Announces Two New Store Openings in Northern Virginia

Grocer opens two new stores with upgraded features in Herndon and Alexandria

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, DC regional grocery chain, announced two new stores planned to open in Virginia in November 2018. The new locations, in Herndon and Alexandria, will offer enhanced benefits and expanded departments for local shoppers.

New Restaurant Opening at Pentagon Row

Chicken Momos

From our friends at Pentagon Row...

Namaste Everest Restaurant Joins Arlington’s Pentagon Row in Spring 2019

Old Town Alexandria favorite to open third location, serving fine Indian and Nepalese cuisine

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT), recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail based properties, announces that Namaste Everest restaurant will open in Spring 2019 at Pentagon Row, a 300,000-square foot open-air shopping destination with a unique combination of specialty retailers, modern fitness concepts, best-in class spas and exciting restaurants. This location, at Pentagon Row, will be the third restaurant to the popular establishments in Alexandria, Virginia.