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A dog owner grieves: 3 dogs die at PetSmart facility
ALEXANDIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Employees of the PetSmart store at Potomac Yard Shopping Center in Alexandria are undergoing retraining following the deaths of the three dogs at the location, according to a company statement. The deaths took place within the span of a week since the first one happened during the last week […]
Sweet Sweet Kitchen Expands Again With Second D.C. Location
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in cuisine from Jamaica and Sierra Leone, has once again expanded and opened a second D.C. location at 2427 Minnesota Ave. SE, according to PoPville. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, the grand opening celebration occurred on July 1st. Sweet Sweet Kitchen began as...
Free scoops and specials for National Ice Cream Day in D.C.
It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Here's where to find free and BOGO scoops and specials around D.C.Why it matters: Most national food holidays are fake — lookin' at you, Crouton Day — but Ice Cream Day is 1) universally loved, and 2) officially signed into existence by President Reagan in 1984.Just say YES to these specials.🍾 Tipsy Scoop (Penn Quarter): The "ice cream barlour" is giving away 50 free scoops of the new Spiked Cherry Limeade Sorbet to first customers.Ⓜ️ Metrobar (Brentwood): A Sunday ice cream social (12-6pm) combines frozen treats from local vendors, food trucks, a beer...
New weekend getaways for food lovers
Dreaming of a summer escape? You don't need a flight to feel transported at one of these new getaways fit for food lovers — all under 150 miles from D.C.The big picture: Several inns and B&Bs with a foodie focus are popping up in the region, plus some exciting new culinary (and poolside!) draws at old favorites. Good Fortune rooftop lounge. Photo: Courtesy of Hotel HeronHotel Heron, Alexandria8 miles from D.C.Take a staycation in Old Town's strapping 134-room hotel, a high-design remake of a 1920s property that opened in June. Curated in-room bars allow guests to mix drinks in their...
Smithsonian Black History Museum Spotlights Mary McLeod Bethune
Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new exhibition, “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism” on Friday. The 640-square foot exhibition explores the legacy of Bethune...
Run, don’t walk: First Chipotle in Upper Marlboro opening soon
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — Upper Marlboro burrito fans, your prayers have been answered because Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first location next week. On Wednesday, July 24, Chipotle will open its doors to its hungry customers at 7623 S. Osborne St. It will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. […]
Here are the 2024 Rammy Award winners
The 2024 RAMMY Awards, D.C.'s annual hospitality industry honors, just announced winners for New Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, and more. Why it matters: The RAMMYs are like a local version of the James Beard Awards, highlighting some of the best dining and drinking spots in the city alongside their owners and star employees.Between the lines: Winners in most categories are selected by an anonymous panel of judges in the food media and hospitality industry, and must be dues-paying members of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (which is why you may not see some notable names).The...
Black Restaurant Week Is In Full Swing In Washington, D.C. And Baltimore
DMV foodies get ready, Black Restaurant Week Is Here. Black Restaurant Week, a multi-city tour highlighting Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and caterers, has kicked off in Washington, D.C., the Metro area, and Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week will showcase more than 30 Black-owned restaurants. This year’s list features a variety of...
Shelter Announce Northeast Headlining Dates
Shelter announced a four-date run of headlining dates for September on their Instagram. Yes, I can see the gears turning in your head going “I know the name Shelter, but I can’t remember from where.” Well, to remind you, Shelter is the Hare Krishna-based band from Youth of Today vocalist Ray Cappo that he started in the early ‘90s. Once they started banning Hare Krishnas from airports, I guess the religion needed a new way to spread their message, and hardcore punk seemed like the next most viable option.
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