Kam Lu Wantan at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Sadly, the world is still being held hostage by COVID-19; but it's high time to get back to some sense of normalcy. In my case, that means returning to what I do best... eating. After months of home cooking and takeaway, I decided to visit one of my favorite restaurants in DC, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar. Their bustling patio along L Street, NW was literally calling yelling out my name; and who am I, to say no to the best Peruvian food in the DMV?

Shuri Castle Okinawa (Photo: Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau)

From our friends at Daikaya...

Events + Experiences to Showcase An Exploration of Awamori, Okinawan-inspired Dishes from Chef Katsuya Fukushima + More!

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020, the celebrated team behind Daikaya, the Izakaya 2F (705 6th Street, Northwest 2F, Washington, DC 20001; www.Daikaya.com; (202) 589-1600; @Daikaya2F) - has announced that they will be partnering with Okinawa’s Prefectural Government to host a month-long culinary celebration honoring Okinawa. This month-long culinary series expands upon Daikaya Group’s (Daikaya, Haikan, Bantam King, Hatoba, and Tonari) ongoing mission to continue celebrating Japanese culture and cuisine throughout the District and beyond.

Photo courtesy of Oyamel

From our friends at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana...

In addition to hosting the Kick-Off Party for the annual Tequila Mezcal Festival on Monday, March 2nd from 6 PM - 9 PM, Oyamel will also host three nights of ticketed dinners in celebration of the agave spirits. Each dinner is inspired by cuisine of Oaxaca, with Chef Omar using unique ingredients from the region like Chicatana Ants, Ayocote Beans and Tlayudas - all exclusive to the cocktail dinners.

Atlas Brew Works general manager Markus Smith

From our friends at Atlas Brews Works...

Atlas Brew Works Taps Markus Smith as Half Street General Manager

Iron Horse Tap Room alum to manage brewery and tap room adjacent to Nationals Park

Atlas Brew Works announced today that Markus Smith will lead the charge as general manager of the brewery’s second location, opening across from Nationals Park in Capitol Riverfront this spring. Also, this Veterans Day, all active and retired military members will receive 20% off in the Tap Room throughout the day. See below for more information on these events and others.

From our friends at Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar...

New Year, New Look

Bastille rings in 2020 with a new look and casual, classic French menu

It’s a new year, and for many, it’s out with the old, and in with the new. At Bastille, located in Old Town Alexandria, a new year means a fresh new look and taste. In celebration of five years at the Asher and going into its 14th year of serving Alexandria and the DMV region, it’s the perfect time for a little revamp. The restaurant will open with its new look on January 9th.

From our friends at Dog Haus...

Dog Haus Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its First Gaithersburg Location on January 25, 2020

Acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept to welcome community to the Haus with free hot dogs all day, plus contest to win free dogs for a year

Dog Haus, the celebrated craft casual concept known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and one-of-a-kind creations, will celebrate the grand opening of its second Maryland location at Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Plancha Pulpo at Pisco y Nazca

From our friends at Pisco y Nazca...

Ring in the new year, and the new decade, with good friends and delicious food at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar!

6 oz. Filet Mignon & Cold Water Lobster Tail at Oceanaire

From our friends at Oceanaire Seafood Room...

Oceanaire Offers Steak and Lobster to Finish 2019

Indulge at Oceanaire during the final weekend of 2019 with the perfect pairing of our 6 oz. Filet Mignon and Cold Water Lobster Tail. $49 per guest.

Patio Fire Pits at Dirty Habit (Photo: Dirty Habit)

From our friends at Dirty Habit...

Guests looking to embrace the cold-weather in style can head to Penn Quarter luxe restaurant Dirty Habit, where Beverage Manager Drew Hairston crafted two warm-cocktails to enjoy outside the patio next to one of Dirty Habit’s striking fire pits. Blanket throws are also available at the outdoor patio.

From our friends at City Tap House...

Join both City Tap DC locations for the holidays starting with City Tap Penn Quarter’s Holiday-Themed Trivia Brunch on Saturday, December 14, with Port City Brewing Company and Santa making an appearance from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Gingerbread pancakes, egg nog French toast, and a hot cocoa bar will be available. The winning team will receive tickets to Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park.

2941 Restaurant Bar Director, Nikki Drake

From our friends at 2941 Restaurant...

2941 Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia at 2941 Fairview Park Drive, is pleased to unveil a new monthly tasting series. Led by Bar Director Nikki Drake, tastings will be held from 6-7:00 PM in the restaurant’s full-service bar on the last Friday of each month. Beverage classes are priced from $25 to $35 per person (all inclusive), which includes half-ounce tasting pours of featured spirits, three-ounce pours of featured wine and five-ounce pours of featured beer along with passed hors d’oeuvres and keepsake recipe cards/tasting notes. The complete list of wine, beer & spirit tastings from January through April are listed below:

Inside Nando's PERi-PERi in Woodley Park

From our friends at Nando's PERi-PERi...

Dash to Nando's Woodley Park for Free Chicken, December 4th

Need dinner, Woodley Park? Then hurry to Nando’s in Woodley Park on Wednesday December 4 for a Nando’s Dash. Nando’s will be offering succulent PERi-PERi chicken and other entrees - for free - to its' guests, Wednesday from 6-8:00 PM.

New Director of Culinary and Food & Beverage Operations, Jean-Claude Plihon

From our friends at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C....

Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. General Manager Terry Dunbar is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Claude Plihon as the hotel’s new director of culinary and food & beverage operations. Plihon will oversee all culinary operations for the award-winning Blue Duck Tavern, 24-hour room service, and banquet operations of the landmark award-winning hotel, which is situated in the heart of the nation’s capital. Plihon joins the Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. team from Dallas where he served for 10 years as executive chef of the AAA four-diamond Grand Hyatt DFW. Under his leadership, Grand Hyatt DFW flourished, and Plihon was recently honored as 2019 Texas Chef Association’s Dallas Chef of the Year. He also earned the 2017 Hyatt Culinary Leader of the Year award and 2015 Hyatt Culinary Team of the Year accolade.

Dirty Habit welcomes singer and songwriter Allison Balanc to perform at “Green Room at Hotel Monaco” on December 3, 10, and 17 (Photo Credit: Weikerken Altema)

From our friends at Dirty Habit...

Dirty Habit Welcomes Allison Balanc as December Artist-in-Residence for Live Music Series, 'Green Room at Hotel Monaco'
Tuesday nights feature acclaimed singer songwriter, global cuisine, and handcrafted cocktails in Penn Quarter

Dirty Habit, in collaboration with Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC welcomes Allison Balanc, a native Washingtonian neo-soul singer and songwriter for “Green Room at Hotel Monaco” on December 3, 10, and 17. The live music series features local musicians on Tuesday nights from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Guests can relish the show in the hotel’s emerald green living room-style lobby while enjoying bites from Dirty Habit’s Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and cocktails from Beverage Manager Drew Hairston. The series is open to the public and free to attend. The Tuesday evening performances continue to entertain Penn Quarter neighbors, fans heading to the Capital One Arena on game nights, and anyone looking to catch live music before dinner at Dirty Habit.

Après Ski experience (Photo: Albert Ting)

From our friends at the Conrad Washington, DC...

For the cooler months, the Conrad Washington, DC will bring a taste of the French and Italian Alps to CityCenterDC. Launching this Friday, November 22nd in collaboration with Moncler, the Conrad’s third floor terrace will transform into a luxurious Après Ski experience complete with mountain lodge décor and European-inspired specialty cocktails and shareable dishes. Guests are invited to snuggle up next to the outdoor fire pits with provided blankets and enjoy thermoses for two of Hot Buttered Rum and ‘Haute’ Toddies. Offerings from the special terrace menu, available in full here, include wines by the glass, beers, cocktails and an extensive Fromage et Charcuterie Board featuring Tomme de Savoie and Saucisson d’Alsace salami served with house-made persimmon mostarda and accompaniments, Croque Madame au Confit de Canard prepared with duck confit, duck prosciutto and gruyere, and fireside S’mores with chocolate ganache and chocolate rocks.

Rosey Rosé at City Winery, Washington DC

From our friends at City Winery Washington, DC...

Fall Programming at City Winery DC

Join Ivy City's urban winery, City Winery Washington, DC (1350 Okie Street, NE) for November beverage classes, DC Cocktail Week, a new Flights for a Cause recipient, and more.

It's back! DC Outlook's favorite annual drinking event, Whisky Extravaganza returns to Washington, DC on Friday, November 15th. This year's soiree moves from JW Marriott to the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, one of the most majestic venues in the DMV, and features a pair of masterclasses (starting at 6:30) light bites and dozens of superb whisky tastings. Tickets are still available ($95-195) and can be purchased online (click here.) Check back after the 15th, for our photo recap.

2941 Restaurant's new Bar Director, Nikki Drake

From our friends at 2941 Restaurant...

Nikki Drake Named Bar Director of 2941 Restaurant

With her new appointment, comes the debut of 14 new seasonal libations spotlighting autumnal spirits

2941 Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia at 2941 Fairview Park Drive, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikki Drake as bar director of the landmark restaurant. Drake has 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry, with five of those devoted to working for bars and bartending in Virginia. With her appointment, comes the introduction of new cocktails, each highlighting fresh ingredients from the season's bounties. Twelve handcrafted libations and two zero-proof mocktails have been added to the menu showcasing herbs and fruits, spices, and house-made infusions. These new cocktails will be available through December 31, 2019.

From our friends at Nando's PERi-PERi...

Nando's Offers Happy Hour Prices All Day Saturday, in DC, to Celebrate the Nats' Parade and Epic World Series Win!

Nando's six DC locations will be offering happy-hour pricing all day tomorrow, Saturday, to honor the Nats’ amazing World Series win... and the epic parade. Yay.

Dirty Habit welcomes bassist and composer Stephen Arnold to perform at “Green Room at Hotel Monaco” on November 5, 12, 19, and 26

From our friends at Dirty Habit...

Dirty Habit Welcomes Stephen Arnold as November Artist-in-Residence for Live Music Series, 'Green Room at Hotel Monaco'
Tuesday nights feature acoustic music, global cuisine, and handcrafted cocktails in Penn Quarter

Dirty Habit, in collaboration with Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC welcomes Stephen Arnold, noted composer and one of the DC-area’s most in-demand bassists, for “Green Room at Hotel Monaco” on November 5, 12, 19, and 26. The live music series features outstanding local musicians on Tuesday nights from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Guests can enjoy the show in the hotel’s emerald green living room-style lobby while enjoying bites from Dirty Habit’s Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and cocktails from Beverage Manager Drew Hairston. The series is open to the public and free to attend. Now in its fourth month, the Tuesday evening performances continue to entertain Penn Quarter neighbors, fans heading to the Capital One Arena on game nights, locals looking to catch live music before dinner at Dirty Habit.