A Marvelous Multi-Course Feast at Masseria
Nicholas Stefanelli’s Masseria is in many ways an homage to his roots. The Italian side of his family is from Puglia, a southeastern region of the country — really, the heel of the boot — and he proudly honors the cuisine and culinary traditions of that region, which has not had the stateside exposure of other Italian regional cuisines. Still, he’s far from rigidly tradition-bound. Instead, he draws from his...
Bidwell Celebrates 2nd Anniversary At Union Market, Big Plans Ahead
Bidwell, the cornerstone of always-bustling Union Market, has just celebrated its 2nd anniversary. John Mooney’s joint is known for its sustainable practices, including an epic rooftop aeroponic garden which allows them to grow just about all of the produce they use, weather and season allowing. Further, they make just about everything else in-house, including their luscious burrata. With two years in the books though, the team...
Event Preview: Heritage BBQ from Cochon 555 Sunday Oct 4th at Union Market
Cochon 555 is bringing its 2nd annual Heritage BBQ event to Dock 5 at Union Market this Sunday, October 4th. It’s a chance to sample some excellent barbecue from big name local chefs, and a diverse range of different types of grilling styles. In the competition, five chefs each have to cook one whole 180-pound heritage pig for a group of 20 judges. The chefs aren’t just working day of, they’ll have a full week to...
Guide to 2015 DC Beer Week August 9th-16th
DC Beer Week 2015 Events & Highlights: DC Beer Week is back, baby. The 7th annual week-long beer fest, held this year from August 9th to 16th, offers a huge range of brewtacular tastings, outings and parties. Here’s a rundown of some of the highlights. Official daily flagship events Sunday, August 9 – Brewers on the Block at Suburbia: Beer Week kicks off as 20 regional breweries offer tastings outside of Union Market. ...
DC Restaurant Buzz: New Cocktails, Summer Specials & Restaurant Openings Galore
The DC Restaurant Buzz has been missing in action for a bit — but we’re back, baby. And this one is even more loaded than usual as a result. Check out all of the latest news, including plenty of new openings and summer specials. Dive in. Openings The Royal To Open This Week The Royal is set to debut in Ledroit Park this week. From the owner of Vinoteca, the concept will be an all-day neighborhood spot, shifting from coffee...
