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, [...]
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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 [...]
GANT’s Spring/Summer Party
By Punch Correspondent Mallory Sofastaii Georgetown’s GANT celebrated its Spring/Summer 2013 collection last night with a viewing party hosted by the “GANT Guys”: Chris Pontius of DC United, Bibiana executive chef Nick Stefanelli, Thrillist.com DC editor Leo Schmid, 94.7 FRESH FM radio host Tommy McFly and SUSTG International Trade Group’s Lucien Zeigler. There was a great [...]
EDGAR Bar & Kitchen Opens in the Mayflower Hotel
The Mayflower Hotel has long been known for its very Washingtonian hush hush hideaway reputation (and a few other reasons) and as much as you might associate the now Marriott Renaissance property with juicy sex scandals and under the radar politicians activities, it’s still a draw to those from far away and near. The bar, which [...]
Mari Vanna Friends & Family Opening Night
By Punch Preview Correspondent Whitney Stringer Dupont’s newest eatery, Mari Vanna opened its newest U.S. location last Tuesday night for a special friends and family preview party. Known for its authentic Russian cuisine, the restaurant is named after fairytale grandmother Mari Vanna who was said to have welcomed hungry travelers into her house with a [...]
Introducing DC’s Newest Nightlife Venue: The Huxley
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini This past weekend, I visited DC’s newest nightlife space, the luxurious 4,600 square foot nightclub called The Huxley. The invite only guest list arrived at Dupont Circle looking like they came out of a People magazine spread of the glitterrazzi in accordance with the “traditional black tie†attire [...]
SAX Launches “The Privilege List†with the Help of Belevedere Vodka
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini On Wednesday, I was thrilled to attend the Belvedere Vodka sponsored party at SAX Restaurant & Lounge (734 11th Street, NW) to launch “The Privilege Listâ€. This entertainment venue which I have visited quite a few times since its controversial opening last year that stirred up much [...]
New York Avenue Has a New Address-Yale West Apartments
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini The opening party of the Yale West Apartments was like no other. The list of perks the launch soiree included: -Roll your own sushi and sake bar -Boozy Smoothies -Frozen Margaritas Poolside -Ping Pong Dim Sum dumpling station -Bourbon & Barbeque from Hill Country -Dolci Gelati tasting cart [...]
Vida Penthouse Pool Club Grand Opening Party
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini On Saturday, April 21st I was able to attend the opening of DC’s rooftop oasis. Urban Adventures Companies hosted a members-only grand opening celebration of the Penthouse Pool Club and Lounge located on the rooftop at VIDA Fitness-U Street. All attendees sampled hors d’oeuvres from the new menu [...]
Black and Orange Burger Officially Opens in the 14th & U Street Corridor
Whether you have a hankering for a burger bite at 11am (before the typical lunch crowd) or late night/early morning – Black and Orange is going to hand it over to you. In fact, it’s going to fit just nicely in your hand. The sizes of these burgers at the newly opened 14th & U [...]
Irish Whiskey Public House Opening
By Punch Palate Correspondent Megan McGrath None of you will be surprised that I’m Irish, a name like McGrath generally gives that away. My family went back to the motherland in 2011 to feast our eyes on the luscious green landscape, enjoy the warm hospitality, oh and sample the local pubs. So you know I’m [...]
Market Tavern Opens in Clarendon
I’ve been a long time fan of Michael Sternberg and his restaurants. Back in the day, as they say, I practically lived at Sam & Harry’s in Tysons Corner and was seen haunting the 19th Street NW property. I even used to spend time and money at the Essential Grille, an open and shut restaurant [...]
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