As part of a multi-million dollar renovation that included an updating of all of its guestrooms and suites, Gaylord National has opened Harbor Social. This elevated sports bar offers interactive games including duckpin bowling, bocce ball, darts, shuffleboard, and more. There is also a 30-foot video wall lounge and a 50-foot bar with multiple TVs.
Food & Drink
2022 RAMMY Awards announced, Oyster Oyster’s Rubba named Chef of the Year and Daru crowned New Restaurant of the Year
Restaurant industry professionals and their fans gathered last night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 40th Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced winners and a range of special distinctions in a number of categories celebrating excellence in long-standing and pandemic-era categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service.
Summer brings Restaurant Week, DC’s first Pink Taco, and lots of other restaurant happenings
Although the COVID-19 pandemic and related supply chain disruptions have been devastating for many restaurants, the industry remains resilient with lots of positive summer happenings.
War of the Rosés: Round 5
Check out these hotel happenings for the 4th of July
On Monday, July 4, 2022, the United States will celebrate the 246th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and many hotels through the National Capital Area are joining in on the celebration. Here is a round-up of some of our favorite offerings:
Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle celebrates its 30th
For the past 30 years, tens of thousands of people have flocked to the nation’s capital to celebrate the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, one of the largest and most unique food and music festivals in the country. This year’s festival will take place Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26.
Hook Hall has transformed again, welcome to The Safari
It has been a ski chalet, a Viking village, and now Hook Hall’s backyard has been turned into The Safari at Hook Hall. This new makeover comes complete with air-conditioned tents that seat from 12 to 50 guests. This is now the coolest place – literally – to have a large party.
DC gets a taste of the new Chandon Garden Spritz
Chandon is hosting a Chandon Secret Garden DC Takeover to celebrate its ready-to-drink sparkling aperitif Chandon Garden Spritz, June 10 to 12.
DC’s first vegan bar is now open
Toast Cinco de Mayo with one of these tequila picks
To help you with your Cinco de Mayo festivities, we have pulled together some tequila recommendations for you.