Articles by Vanessa Carbajal

Odd Brew: 9 Weirdest Beer Ingredients

by Vanessa Carbajal in Beer
Sometimes it can seem like craft breweries are trying to one up each other in th...

10 Cocktails That Need to Die

by Vanessa Carbajal in Liquor
Some drinks make you wonder why they are still around, or were even invented in ...
 

Chef Geoff's Opens in Rockville, MD

by Vanessa Carbajal in Bars & Restaurants
Judging from our recent visit, the new suburban location of this New American is...

Erik Holzherr's Atlas Arcade Opens on H Street

Retro games, good beer and fun snacks
by Vanessa Carbajal in Bars & Restaurants
The Gintender goes retro with an '80s-themed arcade bar below Church & State....
 

Policy Introduces Craft Cocktails on Draft

Eight dedicated tap lines soon to come
by Vanessa Carbajal in Bars & Restaurants
One of U Street's hottest lounges, Policy is right on trend with the introductio...

A Month of Washington, D.C. Wine: 9 Events in April & May

by Vanessa Carbajal in Wine
Spring is in full swing, and along with all the flowering greenery, there's a co...
 

Irish Whiskey: Classic Meets Modern in Dupont Circle

by Vanessa Carbajal in Bars & Restaurants
Irish Whiskey takes the concept of Irish pub to a new level, with over 50 differ...

What to Drink at The Hamilton

by Vanessa Carbajal in Bars & Restaurants
We set out to take a microscope to the "drink" part of The Hamilton's slogan and...
 

Bar Review: Barcode

by Vanessa Carbajal in Bars & Restaurants
The seasonally changing cocktail program shines bright at this mod bistro, and w...

First Look: Ristorante Elisir by Enzo Fargione

by Vanessa Carbajal in Bars & Restaurants
Penn Quarter's newest restaurant is serious about great food and -- perhaps more...
 

Zaytinya Grape Festival, Nov 14-27

by Vanessa Carbajal in Event Listing for Zaytinya
Zaytinya, one of DC's premier tapas destinations, is hosting a two-week Grape Fe...

First-Ever DC Wine Week, Oct 15-22

by Vanessa Carbajal in Events
DC Wine Week is the first event of its kind to hit the capital. The week-long ce...
 

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