Iconic, luxurious, exceptional, legendary: The Jefferson DC… This is where you stay in Washington, D.C., for a most relaxing, carefree, glorious experience. Before I had even arrived, The Jefferson had already anticipated my needs and delivered a beautifully personalized experience for my birthday staycation. I am in awe of the level of service and the careful attention to detail that this boutique hotel provides. The Jefferson offers luxury as a standard.

I had never before been to Rhode Island nor heard of Block Island, so I jumped at the opportunity to get out of town and take a mini-vacation to Champlin’s Marina and Resort, New England’s largest resort and marina. I didn’t know what to expect, nor did I realize how much I really needed this trip…

Winter in the northeast is always brutal. Although I was born and raised in the DC area, I am still not accustomed to freezing temps and am always looking for ways to escape the cold. Miami is always a hot spot for doing so, so this year I decided to check out Wynwood! Wynwood is a neighborhood in Miami that is vibrant, colorful, alive, and…

Maialino Mare offers delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am-2 pm. It’s located in the Yards Park area of DC on the ground level of one of my favorite hotels, The Thompson DC. Their Italian-inspired menu is delightful. Our🥂food and drinks were perfectly prepared and scrumptious, the service is outstanding, tables are spread out nicely, and natural light floods the dining area during the daytime (big, beautiful windows)…

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we talked to Carlos Mateos Sr., owner/operator of MCD Mateos which owns 20 McDonalds locations in the DMV region. He and his team are always looking for ways to support their community and their philanthropic work knows no boundaries. Check out this Q&A!

A globally-inspired new twist in the white-hot canned beverages category has finally arrived: Smoothsail, the world’s first premium, canned sparkling sake brand boasting natural flavors, clean ingredients, zero sugar, and a superior taste profile, hits the market August 14.

The Westgate New York Grand Central Hotel recently renovated its entire property and it’s glorious. Marble and quartz floors, mixed metal accents, gem tone furnishings, herringbone wood flooring, charming decor, stunning balcony views, and luxury bedding await you. From the noise of the busy NYC streets and into the calm of this gorgeously renovated hotel, you’ll be transported into elegance as soon as you walk through The Westgate’s doors.

This past Sunday, we enjoyed a most scrumptious brunch at Moon Rabbit by Chef Kevin Tien located at the Intercontinental DC Wharf. Moon Rabbit offers waterfront patio views, perfectly balanced cocktails, first-class service, and delicious dishes featuring modern Vietnamese cuisine as well as east-meets-west...

Here to inject the D.C. cocktail scene with a sense of fun and whimsy comes Never Looked Better (130 Blagden Alley), a new, nostalgic homage to the bars -- and the dive-bar cocktails -- of the 1990s and early 2000s. It opened to the public on June 4, 2021.

“I baked once or twice before I was a teen. I started baking a bit more in my early 20s. I never thought I’d be baking professionally, but I’ve invested so much in Sugar Defined, that I feel the need to see it through to how far I can go. I learned how to bake as an expression of love many years ago.…”

“I knew the basics of cooking, so I challenged myself and enrolled in the Pastry degree in Le Cordon Bleu Miami and graduated as a pastry chef. After graduating, I realized I had no patience on the waiting game for baking and that baking was not for me, so I shifted to culinary, I love the heat, fire, being able to experiment more…”

Neighborhood favorite, Caboose Tavern, is donating one stack of pancakes to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department for every breakfast meal purchased through May 28.

Wooh, chile. I am not a baker and have a deep appreciation for my talented friends who bake the most delicious things! My child bought a pound of strawberries and we knew we wouldn’t get to them in time, so I decided to make a strawberry cake. I don’t have many extra ingredients in the house to make fancier things, especially on the fly, so I used what I had to make this easy, simple cake.

Shilling Canning Company and Executive Chef Reid Shilling are preparing a multi-course large-format style Mother's Day dining experience that will include Spring Vegetable Salad, Catfish Toast, and Ham & Cheese Quiche to start; followed by Wood Roasted Chateaubriand and Maryland Crab Imperial accompanied by duchess potatoes, peas & carrots, and charred spring onions. For dessert…

During the past year, many have taken up new hobbies, learned how to speak another language, rediscovered their love for the creative arts, caught up on movies and shows, read the books they’ve not yet finished, taken up home decor projects… and some dove right into their passions, head-first. Meet 5 DC/MD/VA area businesses you…

Caboose Commons kicking-off spring with their second annual beer festivalSpringfestonSaturday, April 17. The Mosaic District brewpub will be pouring tastes and gathering six other regional breweries including Alewerks, Right Proper, Väsen, Honor, Sinistraland Rocket Frog, for a day of sublime tastings and socially distant “brewery hopping.”

The Vienna location will offer one free coffee or espresso with any breakfast purchase to celebrate! Beginning Monday, March 8, Vienna-favorite Caboose Tavern (520 Mill Street NE) is launching breakfast service from 8 to 11am daily for foodies and coffee fans alike. Homey morning classics such as“breakfast on a stick”, fried chicken biscuit, breakfast bowls and plates like the signature potato hash…

Shilling Canning Company presents Bold But Bubbly, a month-long program in honor of women in winemaking, past & present. Restaurant co-owner Sara Quinteros-Shilling celebrates Women’s History Month with a special book + champagne package and virtual book club discussion on March 31.

Moon Rabbit will be reopening on February 11! During their brief hibernation, the team has been busy finding ways to reimagine offerings and are excited to launch new programming for the month of February. You will find delights such as…

Mercy Me (“Sorta South American Cafe, Restaurant, and Bar”) is located on the ground level of the at the Yours Truly Hotel located at 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037. Their food and beverage offerings, featured pop-ups, patio seating, whimsical outdoor lighting gave me all the good vibes. It's an oasis in the middle of the city!