I just finished the blog turned book turned major motion picture starring Amy Adams and Oscar winner Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously.  I have to be frank, it was difficult for me to fully absorb.  I’m not sure if it was because author Julie Powell‘s style of writing this book [...]

DC’s Summer Restaurant Week has returned!  Check out the list of almost 200 participating restaurants here: www.restaurantweekdc.org.  The dates are from August 24th through August 30th, so take advantage, Washingtonians and visitors, in experiencing many, early and often, of the metro area’s finest.  This special week is co-produced by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington and Destination [...]

“Living. Learning. Leisure. That’s Lansdowne.” When we arrived at Lansdowne Resort off of Route 7/Leesburg Pike (exactly 45 minutes from my Arlington home-a perfect “staycation”) it was like going to Old Home Week. You see, I used to live in Reston about 5 years ago, but while I was working in sales for Net2000 Communications, [...]

(Pictured: Team owner Mark Ein with Billie Jean King and the Geico Caveman) Hearty congratulations are in order to team owner Mark Ein and World Team Tennis Champions of the World, the Washington Kastles!  Coach Murphy‘s REFUSE TO LOSE mantra for the season worked its magic.  Yesterday, Kastles Stadium was all a bustle starting at [...]

Good morning Washington (and all other markets who follow the Punch)!  I’m back. Relaxed. Rejuvenated. Well, I was, until the concept of working 24/7 settled into every inch of my being. But, alas, August is almost here and that’s the month when Washingtonians skip town (because the rest of the world descends upon our city [...]

Dear Loyal Punch Readers, thank you so much for being patient as I have been abducted by the resort, spa, wellness center kidnappers and have had to stay (now an extra day, yay! I mean … ok, yay!) for a few days away from DC.  Quite frankly, as I’ve been putting together my notes for [...]

Post and photos by Lena Aburdene On Tuesday, July 21st MeShelle and Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve, together with the ‘Sirens for the Seals,’ and the Humane Society of the United States celebrated the national launch of the ‘In Our Hands’ campaign, which is an artistic expression of chefs, bartenders and restaurateur efforts to end [...]

Post and photos by Lena Aburdene Comcast, HBO, Time Warner and the Trust for the National Mall hosted a kick-off party for the 10th anniversary of Screen on the Green on Monday, July 20th at Johnny’s Half Shell. The Trust for the National Mall is the authorized non-profit partner of the National Park Service dedicated [...]

I’m still absorbing, experiencing and loving every second of my time here at Miraval Resort, AZ. Seriously, I can’t wait to share with you. In the meantime, you too can have your own “resort staycation” at home.  Take advantage of this sweet offer from our friends in The LC.  Tarara Winery, one of Loudoun County‘s [...]

Hey kiddos, Recess at the National Harbor is back by popular demand on Saturday, July 25th from 8pm-12am.  Held again at Aloft, this spacious venue is inviting to even the biggest kids (those of age).  Your Hosts of this shin-dig are HOST-DC & HOST-NYC and they invite you to grab your group for games, drinks, [...]

I sure as heck do.  This gal is going west for a few days in order to experience the full effect of Miraval Arizona, the holistic wellness resort, spa and center owned by Steve Case‘s Revolution.  I know. It’s a very hard job this Punch thing, but I owe it to you Loyal Readers and [...]

The WTT/Washington Kastles season is nearing its end with the WTT championship tournament being played here in DC on Sunday, July 26th. According to the release that Qorvis just sent out: The Washington Kastles head into their final three matches, the last two (regular season) at Kastles Stadium on July 21 and July 22, in [...]