The first Monday of September is always Labor Day in the United States. It honors American workers and their contributions to the strength of the country. It's also considered the unofficial end of summer... le sigh. DRINKS AT THE WATERGATE HOTEL We kicked off the weekend with happy hour at the Next Whisky Bar in the newly opened Watergate Hotel. Of course, everyone knows of the Watergate from the history books and the role it played in the demise of president Richard Nixon. But today, it's a complex of 5 buildings right by the Kennedy Center. One of those building is now a landmark hotel overlooking the Potomac River and I hadn't been yet since it reopened in June (it was closed for ...
Meatless Monday
Some like it hot raw…
Once the stronghold of steakhouses and burger joints, could Washington be ready for a meat-less, heat-free dining experience? If the success of Elizabeth's Gone Raw is any indication, it would appear so... Launched last July by Elizabeth Petty, owner of The Catering Company of Washington, this new occasional restaurant aims to challenge the palates of Washingtonians while demonstrating that food can be both healthy and flavourful, uncooked and surprising. Elizabeth, who herself went raw in 2009 for health reasons, and her chefs Thomas Berry and Calvin Lee, are now providing DC with its first high end raw and vegan tasting menu. I had the opportunity to taste my first entirely raw vegan meal ...
