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“Diverse, nourishing, and welcoming.” That’s how Immigrant Food’s owner and chef Enrique Limardo describes America. With his newly debuted outpost at The Planet Word Museum, he strives to evoke the American experience with each serving of dim sum, every fusion bowl, and every small plate. Stop in on your lunch hour if you want to…
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Jan
12
2022
Did you enter 2022 with a specific goal in mind? If your New Year’s resolution was to try something new, let Samantha Testa of Painted Palettes help. The artist is an expert when it comes to calligraphy, watercolor, and engraving—something you’ll understand the moment you step inside of her sunsoaked shop at the Brookland Arts…
Jan
12
2022
The new year offers an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a newly calibrated outlook and freshly minted goals. And while many people use the changing year as a chance to improve upon their physical self, why stop there? Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your living space, as well,…
Dec
03
2021
Tree ornaments. Decorative prints. Handcrafted scarves. You never know quite what you’ll find at the 17th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, and that’s part of its appeal. Every year, this outdoor market welcomes more than 70 vendors, typically in two sessions, with one down day in between. This year, the first set of 30-plus artisans will…
Dec
03
2021
A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre takes some liberties with the holiday classic. Director José Carrasquillo draws inspiration from a radio adaptation of the traditional Dickens tale, incorporating holiday carols with a unique approach to staging the production. The modern twist will keep present-day audience members engaged as they join Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey…
Dec
03
2021
The holiday season is here! If you’re someone who started decorating in October, you might not really need to put any finishing touches on your decor. But if you’re just getting going now, these DIY ideas will elevate your holiday decorations in a fun and modern way. DIY Snow Globes [The Sweetest Occasion] Did you…
Nov
12
2021
Have you missed your Thanksgiving morning 5Ks the past couple years? Well, good news: SOME 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5K is back in person this year! The race begins at Freedom Plaza and is the largest DC turkey trot, so you’ll truly feel the energy surrounding you on race day! Beyond running with your…
Nov
12
2021
If you haven’t visited L’Ardente, one of the newest Italian restaurants in the city, yet—it’s time to make a reservation. Self-described as “haute yet simple; glam yet rustic; indulgent yet restrained,” it’s a dining experience you won’t want to miss. The menu features tasty appetizers, personal-sized gourmet pizzas, antipasti, pasta, and large plates to share “per…
Nov
12
2021
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…
Oct
04
2021
There’s a new stop in DC’s drink scene! Never Looked Better is a new cocktail bar and speakeasy located on Blagden Alley in DC. Never Looked Better serves drinks in a gorgeous interior of bright colors, black lights, and neon. Libations served include vodka cocktails, non-vodka cocktails, highballs, shooters, red, white, rose, sparkling, and cooler…