By: Carlo Massimo
There were 15 boys and girls lined up along two tables at Silver, the American restaurant and brasserie in Cathedral Heights, for its tasting event on Thursday. The kids’ ages ranged from 4 to 10. 
Chef Ype Von…

By: Davis Kennedy
Roots, a Canadian casual men’s, women’s and children’s clothing store, opened on M Street in Georgetown on Thursday. 
The 3,200-square-foot location at 3259 M St. is the organization’s seventh store in the U.S. It has 116 stores in…

Georgetown Park was geared up for March Madness with the launch of Church Hall and an art installation that pays tribute to Georgetown Hoyas basketball legends.
The two-panel, large-scale installation was created by acclaimed artist Elliot Gerard and installed by…

Chef Victor Albisu to expand Taco Bama in D.C., replace Del Campo
Nearly five years after opening the award-winning South American steakhouse, Chef Victor Albisu is replacing Del Campo with two Mexican concepts. Taco Bamba, his popular counter-service taqueria, will…

The rapidly expanding Shaw neighborhood is now home to a Baja-Mexican bar owned by a resident of the neighborhood.
Cortez, at 1905 9th St. NW, opened March 16 and features light Mexican fare with an alcohol selection that includes more…

D.C. chef and Virginia native Jonathan Dearden was recently named the East Coast champion of a nationwide cooking competition hosted by “The Chew,” a daytime cooking program on ABC.
Dearden, the executive chef at the 14th Street cocktail bar “Radiator,”…

Spring Wine Fling brings deals on wine to restaurants
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced that Spring Wine Fling, the organization’s annual promotion showcasing wine programs at regional restaurants, will return March 26 and run through April 1.
During the week, guests…

The owners of Duke’s Grocery and Duke’s Counter – polished British pubs located in Dupont Circle and Woodley Park – intend to open a third restaurant late next year in Foggy Bottom.
The new location at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,…

Stores and restaurants across D.C. are set to celebrate “Small Business Saturday” this week with discounts and giveaways, part of an annual event to encourage residents to shop locally.
Held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving every year across the country,…

By Anath Hartmann
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for family and friends. But instead of the same old scarves and sweaters, why not make this year a bit different and consider…