DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Ah, summer. Flip-flops. Backyard barbeques. Trips to the beach. And…flavored spirits? Yes, as a matter of fact, “flavored spirits” (also known as “infused”) are exactly what the industry would like to pop into your mind when you think of summer, right along with popsicles and the pool. And with all the new, mouth-watering infusions typically… read more »
You’ve heard it countless times: a drink here or there may be good for your health, but toss them back too often and more than your wallet will suffer; your waistline is likely to be hit hard, too. Then along came the Skinnygirl. No, not that friend you secretly hate (the one who can eat… read more »
When I pictured a daiquiri I always visualized that slushy reddish-pink drink people order at “family friendly” restaurants like T.G.I. Fridays. Boy was I wrong; as I discovered on a Wednesday afternoon while bar hopping with LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails).
Mark Twain once said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” With its damp air and piercing pacific wind, the City by the Bay can be nippy year-round. I recall a late-summer visit where the wind was whipping at my tail as I strolled along Fisherman’s Wharf after dinner. Fortunately… read more »
Last year’s Mardi Gras was one of the biggest parties in decades for the Big Easy. According to the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau more than one million revelers celebrated in New Orleans. In 2012, Fat Tuesday falls on February 21 and the Crescent City promises to keep the good times rolling. For those… read more »
When Chinese New Year arrives in January, revelers will celebrate the arrival of the year of the Dragon. Many will observe the event by enjoying an Oriental feast of traditional fare. During my travels in China, I tried numerous unusual foods such as pig penis, chicken feet and duck tongue worthy of Anthony Bourdain, but… read more »
The Singapore Sling is a drink that most have heard of, but few have tried. Its exotic moniker conjures up images of a faraway place; a colorful destination on the other side of the globe. If you’re adventurous, Singapore is a perfect site for a cocktail pilgrimage. Visiting this tiny Southeast Asian nation is a… read more »
In October, Jacqueline Geyfman and Roxanne Dillon launched Host a Toast, a hospitality company dedicated to creating custom, in-home food, wine and spirits events. Both women bring extensive experience in the adult beverage and event planning industries and have partnered with top sommeliers, mixologists, chefs, retailers and caterers around DC, Maryland and Virginia on the… read more »
In an age of multi-national conglomerates and mass distribution, Becky and Scott Harris, owners of the award-winning Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in Purcellville, VA, are quite literally bringing back the concept of a “mom and pop” business. On a recent Sunday afternoon, Scott was preparing to show some visitors around the family’s small and non-descript… read more »
When Halloween rolls around, bars across the DC area will fill their drink menus with creepy cocktails bearing ghoulish names like the “Witches Brew” or “Black Widow.” While it may be fun to drink a “bloody” Cosmo with a floating eyeball garnish, I prefer to step back in history for timeless classic with a spooky… read more »
