Have Mason Jar, Will Infuse

It’s rare that you’ll see house-infused liquor share a shelf with cake- or creamsicle-flavored vodka. Why? “It’s simply never as good as fresh,” said Scott Galbiati, co-owner of Northern Maine Distilling Company in Brewer, ME. So bartenders who infuse their … Keep reading

Sips & Suppers 2013

Photos by Elizabeth Parker The ultimate DC food event, Sips & Suppers, was held all across the city and into McClean and Bethesda this past weekend. We saw everyone from DC culinary scene fan favorites, Top Chef stars, CNN correspondants, and … Keep reading

Hail to the Chef: Where to Dine and Drink on Inauguration Weekend

Planning to celebrate the inauguration in culinary style? Restaurants and bars across the region are crafting menus, cocktails and specials to fête President Barack Obama’s second term. We’ve rounded up the top ways you can join the once-every-four-years fun: BEER: Chant “Four More … Keep reading

Food-cations: To Russia House, with Love…of Vodka

Food-cations highlights DC area restaurants or events that offer food and experiences so unique you might forget you’re in DC. I’ve always wanted to travel to the Motherland. I’ve heard that St. Petersburg is beautiful and worth visiting. Plus, I love … Keep reading

Family Style: All-You-Can-Eat Brunch at Masa 14

Family Style chronicles an urban mom’s search for DC area restaurants that both kids and adults will enjoy. Brunch is serious business. When I was a single woman in Manhattan, my friends and I used to “drunch” (drink unlimited cocktails … Keep reading

Food-cations: Ring in the New Year with Ramen

Food-cations highlights DC area restaurants or events that offer food and experiences so unique you might forget you’re in DC. In many Asian cultures, eating noodles on New Year’s Day is a tradition that symbolizes longevity, good luck and prosperity for … Keep reading

Family Style: Hands-On Dining at Dukem

Family Style chronicles an urban mom’s search for DC area restaurants that both kids and adults will enjoy. If your child is like mine, he dives into meals with both hands. Whether it’s a burger or ramen, my 23-month-old son … Keep reading

Family Style: Pizza, Ping Pong and Punk in the Upper Northwest

Family Style chronicles an urban mom’s search for DC area restaurants that both kids and adults will enjoy. The next time you take the kids out for pizza, treat them to a unique experience at Comet Ping Pong. This family-friendly … Keep reading

Food-cations: Take an Asian Food Tour at Banana Leaves

Food-cations highlights DC area restaurants or events that offer food and experiences so unique you might forget you’re in DC. Whether you’re chowing down on Korean BBQ at Honey Pig or slurping Taiwanese-style ramen at Toki Underground, you’ll find every … Keep reading