By Punch Correspondent Karen Garnick This past Sunday, 9:30 Club hosted the 4th annual Soundbites – an afternoon involving samples from over 15 of DC’s top restaurants, 7 bands, and 4 of DC’s hottest bars battling in the mixology competition. All proceeds from this event went to DC Central Kitchen. I jumped on the opportunity [...]
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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches VIP Preview Party
By Punch Correspondent Mallory Sofastaii Forget Potbelly or Subway, this is your one-stop sandwich shop. The only question is which ‘wich? With more than 50 kinds of sandwiches and 60 different toppings (approximately 56 trillion different combos), Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is the ultimate sandwich customizing experience. The newest Ballston location of the Dallas franchise, [...]
Second Annual Alexandria’s Food and Wine Festival Returns June 22nd
They say if something works well the first time round, why not try a second? And how can you go wrong with good wine and great food at a family daytime weekend event? Please join us at the 2nd Annual Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival which returns on Saturday, June 22 in the Carlyle District of [...]
ALLERGIES AWAY! Sweet Treats at Chocolate, Chocolate
By Punch Pulse Correspondent Niki Clark When sisters Ginger and Frances Park opened up their shop Chocolate, Chocolate in Dupont Circle, food allergies was the last thing on their mind. But after opening, Ginger discovered her young son’s sensitivities made even visiting the shop out of the question. A battery of tests, given from a very [...]
LivingSocial’s Hoppin’ BeerFest Rolls into DC
By Punch Passport Correspondent Loreana S. Gonzalez Lazzarini If you are asking yourself, what to do this weekend (especially, with such nice weather), I have a great suggestion! LivingSocial’s Hoppin’ BeerFest! This is their second year in a row, and you will be able to enjoy dozens of craft breweries, wineries, local food trucks and hundreds [...]
Margarita March: Cold Drinks and Good Food on a Perfect Sunny Afternoon
By Punch Preview Correspondent Lindsey Clark With the weather going back and forth lately like it can’t decide between being Summer or Winter, I was a little worried that I’d end up at last weekend’s Margarita March in a pair of snow boots and a down parka – which, let’s be honest, just would not [...]
14th Street Bars Face Off in Epic Battle at Food + Music Festival
Epic. Now that’s a word we NEVER use, right? Right? That’s another word that is a bit overused … right? Anyway, in this case, “epic” is truly appropriate. The annual Sound Bites mixology music food battle could also be cause for sensory overload, but at least you’ll explode with a smile on your face and [...]
EDGAR Bar & Kitchen
Last week I went to EDGAR Bar & Kitchen located in The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel near Dupont Circle. As soon as we walked in, we felt the vibe of the power lunch destination. It epitomizes a “see and be seen” restaurant. Inside EDGAR you will experience a very modern atmosphere in tune with the new [...]
Time for the Terrace to Open
If it’s not a rooftop, it’s a terrace that continues to draw the lustful wanderer toward a favorite haunt. While we don’t live in a year round “outdoors dining is acceptable” town like our friends in L.A., we are lucky to have some of the more pleasant venues that offer exquisite views and or soothing [...]
Sprinkles Cupcake Sneak Preview
Thanks to Sprinkles Cupcakes Georgetown, YOU CAN receive a free Cuban Coffee cupcake as part of a special sneak preview of the cupcake Thursday, April 11th from 9-11 am before Friday’s full-scale launch. Patrons at Sprinkles Georgetown (3015 M Street) will simply need to say “Pamela’s Punch” to receive the free sneak preview cupcake. This new [...]
USA! USA! USA! Wine Tasting at Vinoteca
By Punch Preview Correspondent Niki Clark I had the immense pleasure of living in Portland, Oregon for a couple of years in my early 20s. I love the West Coast: the climate, the people, the WINE. Even now, when I see an Oregon/Washington/Willamette Valley offering on a menu, it’s my first pick. But as I [...]
Gordon Biersch is NO Joke
By Punch Pulse Correspondent Niki Clark It may be April Fools, but there’s one thing I never joke around about—a good brew. And on that note, it’s your lucky day. Gordon Biersch, an upscale brewery serving authentic, rich German lagers opens today at Washington Navy Yard, conveniently located right across from both the metro and ballpark. [...]
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