The Washington Hilton’s ballroom was filled with deliciousness and do-gooders Monday night as Food & Friends held its 23rd anual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction (presented by the NACDS Foundation). An overwhelming 1,200 guests — including Councilmembers Dave Catania and Vincent Orange — gathered with… Read More
Because 1776 is where revolutions start. 1776DC is a local revolution — changing the way start-up companies come together and use the assets of “the most powerful city in the world.” Donna Harris, co-Founder of this hot new concept and space explains more:
“After one, you feel like dancing. After the second, you might need a taxi to take you home!” PR pro Linda Roth explains why Mi Cocina‘s Mambo Taxi cocktails were so popular at Thursday’s VIP opening of the Mexican restaurant chain’s newest location in Chevy Chase.… Read More
On Saturday night, the National Building Museum welcomed over 800 people to celebrate the work of Children’s National Medical Center at the 7th annual Children’s Ball. Though held in one of Washington’s largest venues, global attendees, including CNMC donor Yousef Al Otaiba (UAE Ambassador to the US),… Read More
Just in time for the IMF meetings this month, the restaurant group behind Heritage India embarks on a new culinary journey with Crossroads, where guests will be greeted with a cascading waterfall and 5-ft, 500-lb Buddha statue. Located conveniently across from the World Bank and International Monetary… Read More
Del Campo. It literally means “from the country,” but let’s just say it’s your new meat market. Chef Victor Albisu, formerly Executive Chef of BLT Steak, this month opened Del Campo in the former PS7’s restaurant space in Penn Quarter. At the opening, celeb chefs from around the… Read More
The Metropolitan Police Academy is rekindling its sense of patriotism — not just physical endurance and firearms training! — by playing host to some American icons. That’s right. Bald eagles have built an enormous nest on the MPA grounds in Southwest Washington and are raising a family… Read More
Sometimes a doodle will do it — inspire a child to read and succeed. Jumpstart, a national non-profit with the mission to help every child in America enter kindergarten prepared to succeed, held its annual Scribbles to Novels event at the University Club Wednesday night. Featured… Read More
Putting her love on the line may give her a “Heart Attack,” but singer/songwriter/actress Demi Lovato will go all out for mental health. Recognized Tuesday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for her work as a mentor to young adults with mental health and… Read More
The Carnegie Institute was packed Wednesday night for FAIR Girls’ 7th annual Pearls of Purpose Gala, the organization’s biggest celebration of girls’ empowerment and suvivorship. Andrea Powell, FAIR Girls’ Executive Director, welcomed an internationally politically powerful crwod, including outgoing Irish Ambassador Michael Collins and his wife… Read More
