In a part of town we don’t frequent often resides Station 4 – a modern American restaurant located directly across the street from the Waterfront Metro. Aware that Station 4 is a Lalou Group restaurant along with Ulah Bistro and Lupo Verde, we had set our expectations high. The 56-seat outdoor patio gave no hint … Continue reading »
We’ve had our eyes set on Lupo Verde since their opening about four months ago. We knew this place was not going to be the next Olive Garden (thank God) with Antonio Matarazzo as managing partner and Domenico Apollaro as executive chef – both native Italians – and we also knew this was going to have a … Continue reading »
Step aside burger joints, there is a new prince in town, and he is a knock-out. Lance London’s TKO Burger, located on Rhode Island Row, is a boxing themed restaurant that is nestled next to his southern-themed Carolina Kitchen. Although TKO Burger is considered a “fast causal” restaurant, the interior of the place will take you … Continue reading »
Alright class, raise your hand if you know what moonshine actually is. If you were thinking “unaged whiskey” you’d be right. Now raise your hand if you associate moonshine with a positive view of American history. No? Perhaps you still hold the stigma of dishonest backwoods hillbillies and “firewater” that will turn you blind. (We’ve … Continue reading »
If you are looking for places to get out and about around town for the Fourth of July this year, you are in luck. Here’s a roundup of some of the top places to celebrate in and around DC. What: “Boom with a View” Party at the W Hotel Where: W Hotel Rooftop: 515 15th … Continue reading »
Before we visit any restaurant we’ve never frequented before, we like to check out the online reviews. Yes, that means we skim through Urbanspoon and Yelp and take all entries with a grain of salt. While doing this for The Gryphon, we found out the place used to be a sports bar. The owners of … Continue reading »