Albi specializes in Levantine cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients. That’s most apparent when you sit down for its tasting menu entitled “sofra.” It’s billed as a “semi-improvisational tasting menu” that changes constantly to reflect the season and the creativity of the chef. Of course, you’re always welcome to sit down at the bar…
Nightmare on Elm Street vibes come to our neck of the woods at the DC Halloween Bar Crawl. The 24th Annual Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl storms back onto the autumn scene this Saturday, October 29th for another year of sips and screams—and you can take part for a mere $15. Grab a ticket…
Anyone who knows anything about Ethiopian food understands that injera is the keystone of this cuisine. The spongy flatbread serves as a stand-in for utensils. In traditional Ethiopian dining rooms (and restaurants), it’s torn into pieces and used to scoop up the rest of the meal. So it makes sense that Zenebech Restaurant started out…
Want to kick off your weekend on a healthy, active note? Come to free Saturday morning yoga at National Harbor! Seasoned yogi Cathy Valentine leads the free, fresh-air yoga class every Saturday at 10 a.m. now through October 1st. So take full advantage of being able to work out harbor-side with friends new and old.…
It’s the last weeks of summer! This means school is starting back up soon. Perhaps, some children are already back in school. But, as always, going back to school is a big transition. No matter the age of your kids, going back to school can cause mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. For young kids,…
August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…
Happy hour is even happier with a frosty margarita in one hand and empanada in the other. That’s probably why Banditos Tacos is such a popular happy hour haunt. Every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m., the taqueria’s signature margaritas are $3 off, as are the handcrafted empanadas—which come stuffed with your choice of chorizo…
There’s a reason Alice Walker’s 1982 novel The Color Purple has spawned so many stageplays, films, and other iterations of the story. It’s because the mix of heartbreak and hope experienced by protagonist Celie transcends time, race, and life experiences. Everyone who walks alongside Celie can’t help but become transfixed by her, whether it’s through…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
If you’re lucky enough to snag a table on Yayla Bistro’s sunny porch, celebrate by ordering two of the eatery’s most popular starters: the grilled calamari and the mezze platter. They epitomize the fresh Mediterranean fare that always comes from the kitchen at Yayla. Paired with a specialty cocktail like the French martinie or the…