Thinking of Drinking: Anguria Margarita

Cool off this summer with an Anguria Margarita from Casa Luca.

Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Sister!

Love you!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 30, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Newseum Get your friends together for an after-hours party at the Newseum! "Newseum Nights: Game On" includes an open beer and wine bar, free ballpark themed snacks, a DJ, and access to the Newseum's exhibits and galleries, including an exclusive first look at "Nationals at 10: Baseball Makes News" before the exhibit opens to the public. Your "Game On" ticket also includes access to gallery talks with Newseum curators, interactive activities, chances to win door prizes, a $20 credit from Lyft for new users and much more. Tickets: $30 general public, $25 Newseum members.

Opening: Alfa Piehouse

Alfa Piehouse brings traditional Greek cuisine and specialties to Washington D.C this summer with the launch of its first-ever café, located at 1750 H Street NW. Made of organic Greek ingredients, the 21-seat Piehouse offers a variety of savory and sweet Greek pies (or pastries), healthy salads, delicious sandwiches, a Greek yogurt bar, desserts and coffee, and even vegetarian and vegan/non-dairy options, ideal for any occasion or time of day, including breakfast, lunch, or for a snack.

Don't Miss the 3rd Annual Craft BrewHaHa on August 15th at Old Ebbitt Grill!

WHAT: The landmark Old Ebbitt Grill, located adjacent to the White House at 675 15th Street, NW, 20005, is excited to announce the annual return of the Craft BrewHaHa on Saturday, August 15th, from 8 PM to 11 PM. The BrewHaHa is a celebration of local craft beers & food backed by a killer local soul band, the Soul Crackers. Nine local craft brewers paired with nine local chefs will celebrate the growth of craft beer here in our nation’s capital to the sounds of a great band as part of the 7th annual DC Beer Week, which runs August 9th-15th. Each brewery will feature two of their beers and each chef will create a dish that enhances the beer pairings. Craft beer enthusiasts will be able to mingle while sampling unlimited amounts of these creations during the large cocktail-style party held in the Atrium of the Old Ebbitt Grill.

Bibiana Celebrates Summer

By: Laurie Walllin

Capital Cooking Contributor

It has been several years since I visited Bibiana, and with the arrival of Executive Chef Jake Addeo, I have been looking forward to a return visit. Addeo has completely re-done Bibiana’s menu, and I was excited to have the opportunity to try his new creations, especially the Crudo section of the menu, which I found incredibly intriguing. Chef Addeo discussed one of the things he really likes about cooking in DC is getting to “work with the seasons” and his menu, filled with items inspired by summer's seasonal items certainly reflects this preference!

Thinking of Drinking: Cucumber Cooler

Sip into the summer with this cocktail from Legal Sea Foods' Patrick Sullivan.

Uncorked: Hall St. Helena

Have a Hall of a time!  After spending day one at Mondavi and Mumm, we headed to Hall for a completely different experience.  

Happy Birthday Mom!

Uncorked: Robert Mondavi Winery

By:  Mark Miesner

Photos:  Lauren DeSantis

We started our day in St. Helena and…

Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille

Summer is filled with barbecues. I'm always looking for fun recipes to bring to the gathering. Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille is perfect because it is delicious and healthy. This recipe and more can also be found in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.

Recipe: Genova Tuna

This post is sponsored by Genova. Genova provided me with products and is compensating me for my time. All opinions are my own. 

Thinking of Drinking: Jesus Malverde

The "Jesus Malverde" from Bandolero is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for summer.  The mezcal adds a slight smokiness.  Try one at home.

Summer Fun with Baby in DC

Summer is here and there are lots of fun activities here in DC.  I've been taking my baby around town to find the best spots.  Here are some of my favorites:

Menu Re-Vamp: Del Frisco's Grille

By Claire Goldman

The patio at Del Frisco's Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue is a sip and chew destination just a stone's throw away from the White House but it's not just for politicians and tourists.  Their summer menu of cocktails and appetizers are sure to please the masses.

Uncorked: Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Wine and dine at Francis Ford Coppola Winery.  Not only does this place have fabulous wine, but the restaurant, Rustic, is amazing!

Thinking of Drinking: Fresh Watermelon Crush

I'm obsessed with watermelon. Cool off this summer with Legal Sea Foods' Fresh Watermelon Crush cocktail.

Recipe: Watermelon Salad

Ulah Bistro’s Watermelon Salad is perfectly refreshing for summer. Try it at home.

Tasty Bites at City Tap House

By:  Jennifer Duff
Capital Cooking Contributor

The busy Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood is packed full of lots of dining options, including City Tap House, conveniently located near the Washington Convention Center.

Uncorked: Sterling Vineyards

It's all about the gondola!

Opening: Claudia's Steakhouse

By Claire Goldman

There's a new steakhouse on the block, the block being K Street.  Claudia's Steakhouse opened at 1501 K Street NW earlier last month.  Claudia's is determined stand out from the steak crowd with a Latin infused menu, white hot Miami style decor and head chef, Brad Race, with an impressive list of credentials including Minibar and Le Cirque.

Uncorked: Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery

By: Mark Miesner

After two lovely days in Napa and a trip to Coppola Winery, we ended our Sonoma tasting adventures at one of the Russian River Valley’s finest!  Gary Farrell is tucked away in seclusion at top of the rolling hills of Healdsburg.

Free Paella!!

Photo by Emily Clack

On Wednesday, July 1, DC’s truly authentic Spanish restaurant, Taberna Del Alabardero, will kick off a month long celebration of Paella. To kick off the celebration, Taberna’s executive chef Javier Romero, will show his mastery and technique to cook the Paella on the outdoors patio area and give free tastings to the first 200 people who join the celebration.