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Fairmont Hotel Washington Plans Royal Ascot Ladies Day
Whether you're a fan of horse and hound, looking to flex like My Fair Lady, or simply want a fascinat(or)ing time out of the house, you won't want to miss this Friday's Royal Ascot Ladies Day at the Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown (2401 M Street Northwest).
Roaring 20s Exhibit Dazzles With Dresses, Decor at Hillwood Museum
There was all that jazz and enough razzle to dazzle. Society was effervescent, parties were popping, and everything was roaring around the 1920s. And all the while, Marjorie Merriweather Post was not only serving as a trendsetter and tastemaker, but she was collecting enough attire and art not only to embody the essence of the age but to catalog it.
2021 Summer Restaurant Week Dates Announced
Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is back! The 2021 event returns as a one-week promotion, with a focus on on-premise dining, that features a prix-fixe offer for lunch, dinner, or brunch from Monday, August 9 - Sunday, August 15.
New Western Market Set to Be Foggy Bottom's Dining Destination
DC's famed Eastern Market is about to have some Western competition. Western Market is almost complete and will open later this summer in Foggy Bottom (2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) at what was once known as both The Shops at 2000 Penn and Red Lion Row.
New 14-Gate Concourse Now Open at DCA
New Concourse at DCARonald Reagan Washington National Airport. Did you know that DCA now has a new concourse? It comes just in time for reopened travel!. As part of a $1 billion initiative to transform the customer experience at DCA, the airport's new 14-Gate Concourse has opened. It replaces Gate 35X -- or rather, the waiting area with an escalator that took travelers to a bus terminal that then drove them to a remotely parked airplane.
Yotel Hotel's Art & Soul Restaurant Opens with New Chef, New Look
Chef Danny Chevez started his career as a line cook at Art & Soul (415 New Jersey Avenue NW) under the restaurant’s namesake Art Smith. And now, so many years later, he’s back, and this time at the helm of the restaurant in the (formerly Liaison) Yotel Hotel on Capitol Hill.
Richard Sandoval Opens High-End Mexican Restaurant, dLeña, in Mt. Vernon Triangle
Famed chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval (El Centro DF, Toro Toro, La Sandia) officially opened his latest DC hotspot and it is smokin'!. dLeña (476 K Street) is a sexy, smokey wood fire Mexican cocina and mezcaleria located in Mount Vernon Triangle. Wood is the theme at this rustic, yet high-end Oaxacan-style restaurant that honors the culture and cuisine and transports diners to one of the most distinctive cities in southwestern Mexico.
Ford's Theatre Historic Site and Museum Reopens
Ford's Theater announced its reopening on Wednesday, May 12th. The historic site opened for tours with safety top of mind. "We are so excited. It's been -- with the exception of five weeks in the fall that we were open -- we basically have been closed for 14 months, and so we're thrilled to be sort of getting back to whatever the new normal is. But the new normal is Ford's Theater reopened! So we're opening today for visitation and we're working on COVID safety protocols," said Ford's Theatre Director, Paul Tetreault.
This New Secret DC Guidebook Shares All of the City's Coolest and Quirkiest
Since 2006, I've made it my personal mission to tell you about the best of DC, so you can bet I was excited to hear about JoAnn Hill's new DC guidebook, Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.
Golden Outdoor Opportunities in DC's Golden Triangle
Notable for great outdoor activations in the heart of DC's business district -- literally from the front yard of the White House to Dupont Circle -- the Golden Triangle BID recently announced that popular outdoor programming would resume with safe, productive, and enjoyable experiences like the Golden Triangle Outdoor Office, free fresh air fitness classes, and artistic social spaces.
SERVE DC Presents 2020 Spirit of Service Awards
From SERVE DC's Spirit of Service Award Show SlideShowSERVE DC. In the last months of 2020, the District of Columbia Mayor’s Office of Volunteerism and Partnership launched an initiative to recognize those who have done inspiring work to make the city a more inclusive, vibrant, and resilient place to work, play, and thrive.
Ancestors Mark DC Emancipation Day with Ceremony at Oldest Black Cemetery
Barbie came from Arlington to acknowledge the day with her fellow church volunteers. Mandy showed up because she lives in an apartment building nearby and was always curious about the grounds. And one young mother arrived with her 18-month-old son... to show him where his great great great grandfather was buried.
Rosslyn Has Your Free Spring Outdoor Office (and More)
Everyone is ready for a refresh, and Rosslyn, VA is ready to give it to you. This Spring, the Rosslyn BID launched its “Rosslyn Refresh” campaign to get the neighborhood's residents, employees, and visitors safely outside with events and fresh air opportunities.
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Kate writes and vlogs frequently on topics related to lifestyle and travel experiences with a frequent emphasis on exploring all there is to do and see in Washington, DC.
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