We’ve been posting a good bit about development in Georgetown lately, and all of this news could not make us happier. Today, we’re tipping our sombrero to Guapos, a Tex-Mex favorite, for opening a new location on the Georgetown Waterfront later this month (August 20th)!… Read More
Arts in Foggy Bottom presents its 6th biennial neighborhood installations, Absence and Presence. Co-curated by DC artists Helen Frederick and Peter Winant, Absence and Presence is a collection of 15 artist’s works, some sculptures, others varying public artworks, that share “the history of the neighborhood and stories of… Read More
After a multi-year transformation, 1 West Mount Vernon Place — also known as the 19th-century mansion, The Hackerman House — and home to the Walters Art Museum, is now re-opened. In the heart of Mount Vernon in Baltimore, the home originally served as a home during… Read More
Omakase. It’s a Japanese phrase that means “I’ll leave it up to you.” And when you participate in the experience at DC’s new Sushi Nakazawa, you’ll be left in good hands. The intimate ten seat sushi bar is now open (with an additional dining room… Read More
Chef Abigail “Abie” Sincioco-Mateo‘s Pork Sisig shut out the competition at the Tenth Anniversary Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge — presented by TCMA. In a culinary showdown where Embassy chefs showcase the unique flavors of their home countries to win the coveted People’s Choice Award (presented by… Read More
Now on view at The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, a celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The photograph (at right) of King was taken in November 1960, shortly after King’s release from Georgia’s notorious Reidsville Penitentiary, where he was imprisoned… Read More
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) celebrated Entertainment Studios’ film Hostiles for its culturally accurate portrayal of Native peoples with a special DC screening. NCAI partnered with The Native Networkers (TNN) and the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) to host the screening of the feature… Read More
Exhibits of historic culture are always some of our favorites. But a living exhibit? That’s something to get really excited about! Tuku Iho | Living Legacy kicks off at the Smithsonian July 22-30, and features Maori performers, dancers, tattoo artists, wood carvers, bronze works and weaponry displays. And don’t miss… Read More
The first-ever National Geographic Explorers festival was held June 15th-June 18th here in Washington. The celebration brought together storytellers, explorers, conservationists, scientists and many others together to share how their exploration and discoveries continue to change the world. The week was capped off with the… Read More
A sold-out crowd enjoyed authentic dishes representing the native countries of 27 embassy chefs at the 9th annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge presented by TCMA (A Drew company). Six more nations represented themselves at a new ‘Sips and Sweets’ pavilion, offering guests a glimpse into… Read More
