We at the Punch wish you a beautiful, healthy and bountiful 2009.  As we reflect back on 2008, we must remember to count our blessings, especially those which come to us in human form.  Thank you to each of you who has supported this effort in every way possible this year.  Thank you to all [...]

… because there’s a new Sheriff in town and he and his family (as in the soon to be FIRST family) are coming this weekend according to the CNN report.  The Obama family is set to move into a Washington hotel this weekend through the 15th and then move to the Blair House before the White [...]

… actually, it may be too late, as there are only a few more tickets left.  This is an exclusive party with some local celebs (think pro sports).  Host Committee: Brendan Harris, Tom Snedeker, Brendan Sullivan, Ryan Zimmerman, Claire Sullivan, Kori Hill, Nikki Hill, Sabrina Bells, Melissa Villemarette, Angie Jusino and Katie Tompkins The $110 [...]

My closest friends knew I had a photo shoot on the Sunday after Christmas, which is partly why I came home early from visiting my parents.  Let me be clear, I am NOT an early morning person, so when I heard our meet time for hair and makeup was 6AM on Sunday, let’s just say, I [...]

A HUGE birthday greeting goes to one of my favorite people in the whole world, Elaine Leibsohn.  Elaine has been a supporter and loyal reader of the Punch since the very beginning, but more importantly, a long time friend.  Happy Birthday to you Elaine and may this year bring you great health and wealth. Also, [...]

I don’t know about you, but I can candidly say, I don’t know ONE place in this area that is not hosting a New Year’s Eve party/event.  Not one.  This of course makes it a bit impossible for the true "party hopping" to happen because most places have a Host or Host Committee and charge [...]

My friend/fellow bloggerette/Former Miss DC for Miss America/fashionista/entrepreneur, Kate Michael of KStreetKate, has started a new venture which marries her love of fashion to her comprehension of the dressing challenges which define a social butterfly’s plight.  It’s called Consignment Cocktails. As a young woman who works for the DC Government by day and is out at social, [...]

Well, you can be!  All you have to do is be everywhere we can’t during the Inauguration festivities.  Take unique photos, give us a quick well written re-cap, and you might find yourself on the Punch (with credit). Whether it’s a Ball, private event, the parade, or anything else, send it in.   We reserve the [...]

(Wow, where did the year go? I can’t believe I am promoting something that says 2009 and the new year actually starts THIS WEEK. Wow.) The evening of the White House Correspondents Dinner was the night of the Capitol Movement Project’s (CMP) annual performance at Lisner Auditorium which was put on by Capitol Movement, Inc. (CMI) [...]

A big birthday shout out goes to the Punch Bowl’s Otto Hoernig III of Casa Noble Tequila.  Enjoy this gorgeous day Otto and thank you for your support of the Punch!  By the way, if you, Dear Loyal Punch Reader, have not yet tried this liquid gold, you must. It is by far, the best [...]

Congratulations to Carol Joynt for the nod to her Georgetown restaurant Nathan’s, from best selling author David Baldacci, in his newest thrilling release "Divine Justice" (pg 17).  Joynt had interviewed the native  Virginian awhile back at the Q&A Cafe and I then had the distinct privilege and honor of meeting one of my favorite authors [...]

…go to Ariana Abedi, Luke Statz, Fabio Beggiato, Neale Perl, Jeff Lutton, Jeanne Sundstrom, Scott Spencer, and Susanna Quinn. Speaking of Quinn’s, if you look within this month’s issue of Capitol File Magazine on page 36, you will find an intriguing article written by the prolific, yet understated (yet, very well dressed – page 58) [...]