Please tune in to the FOX News Channel on Sunday, December 21st from noon – 2pm if you want to get the low down on some of the hot soirees going on during the Inauguration.  Yours truly has the distinct honor and privilege of being interviewed by Bret Baier during his segment.  Thank you to [...]

… the massive number of Inauguration parties that will over take this town in January.  Many folks have been emailing, calling and even asking me in person about where to go during that week. Make no mistake, the list continues to grow and grow and grow every day.  It is honestly a living document. However, [...]

Don’t let the rain get you down and out this Friday evening.  Skip the Christmas shopping and head to Skye Lounge where you will be gifting to soldiers and their families. Luke’s Wings is the recipient of this annual Second Annual Hip Hoppin’ Elf Stompin’ Hollarday Party.  For the party goers who attended last night’s [...]

Apologies for not posting more over the past few days, however, it has been a whirlwind (all good) and all that we have experienced will be posted for you on the Punch!   Thanks for your patience and look for some great things, from Oscar Night DC 2009 major announcements, to a lot more information.  As usual, thank [...]

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and baby at Sugar on Wisconsin Ave in Georgetown.  The young Mommy apparently is coming back again in January for The Creative Coalition party that will be hosted by luxury lifestyle company Quintessentially. More on that hot soiree coming soon …

While Washingtonians have been driving down K Street with their convertible tops down sans a coat or even a lightweight jacket in our 65 degree December, our Sin City friends have been bearing the brunt of a bit of ahem, cold front.   A source sent these lovely photos to the Punch – good thing [...]

Last week I had the distinct honor of tasting course after course (after course, after course) of the talents that Chef Nicholas Stefanelli, Executive Chef at Mio Restaurant, offered.  Mio is conspicuously hidden on Vermont Avenue, NW.  Chef Nicholas hails from years of having to please the most discriminating palates at establishments like Maestro, Galileo, [...]

…champagne, chimes, children, candy, cookies … that’s what the Georgetown Jingle is all about (with great food, music, live entertainment and more thrown in).  This year’s Georgetown Jingle, held once again at the Georgetown Four Seasons, was gorgeously festive.  Benefiting the pediatric bone marrow transplant program at Georgetown University Hospital and run by The Washington [...]

A very special birthday acknowledgement goes to Tom “Tommy” Quinn, who celebrated in style at his Georgetown residence last evening.  Tommy, we love you – thank you for all you do for your friends and for your country.   (Pictured: Chip Dent, Lynly Boor, Tommy Quinn, me, J. Roby Penn, IV)

Being as how I spent my formative years in Notre Dame country, yet attended PENN STATE, you can see how I developed an affinity towards college football.  Perhaps it was in the water, but it eventually became engrained in my blood.  You too can join in the love of the BCS at Highlighted Partner Skye [...]

There are only NINE days until Christmas (whoops, I suppose I should start my shopping sometime soon) and there is nothing better to get you into the spirit of the holidays than watching The Washington Ballet (TWB) perform their special Washingtonian version of the Nutcracker Suite. Tickets are on sale now at www.washingtonballet.org.  Also, Friday [...]

This Friday, get your Elf outfit on and head to Punch Highlighted Partner Skye Lounge for a holiday charity event which will benefit Luke’s Wings. It’s the Second Annual Hip Hoppin’ Elf Stompin’ Hollarday Party: Holiday outfits are highly encouraged. Last year, the event was overrun by jolly elves, silly snowflakes, sloppy reindeer and several Santa’s. [...]