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.

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)…

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...

“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!

Greenheart Juice Shop has quickly become a local favorite and will expand in mid-September with the opening of its fourth Virginia location at 208 Dominion Road. Vienna residents will soon enjoy the brand’s signature line of juices, cashew nut milk, and healthy cafe fare in Greenheart’s new 2,000-square foot storefront. They offer…

Gypsy Kitchen (1825 14th Street NW, DC), a new pan-Mediterranean style restaurant, is opening its doors on 14th Street tonight! Executive chef Eric Milton, formerly of Think Food Group, has put together an extensive menu influenced and inspired by the flavors of Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Morocco, and more. Milton's menu will feature a mix of traditional dishes and innovative bites such as…

Places I consider to be safe have safe practices in place and offer alternative methods to “touch”. Here are the places I personally visited in the DMV area and trust (NOTE: Please use your best judgment when visiting and one of the places I’m listing. If you arrive and see that the location is crowded and/or not practicing safe distancing, etc., do not risk it.)

Calling all brides and grooms, graduates, and more: Occasions Caterers, D.C.’s premier catering company, wants to make your festivities just as special with their new “Milestones from Home” celebrations package. The menu features…

The top reason why people use salt so much these days is that they’re not sure what else to use. Instead, let’s use good-for-you spices that not only help our food taste better, but also help our system function in healthier ways. I’m here to show you how to make delicious veggies with only 2 ingredients, rather than worry about having to find/buy a variety of condiments. Here we go…

Hey, loves! I made you brunch!!! It's called, "Stay-Home Avocado Toast". This avo toast is made of 5 ingredients, easy to make, and tastes DIVINE! I’m even offering you some “quarantine tips”, in case you don’t have all the ingredients. You just definitely need avocado to make this avocado toast!