Alyse Kraus

Photo by Eric Denman D.C. has always had a reputation as a drinking town. Maybe it's because of all the lobbyists, lawyers, and politicians, but in the heyday of the cocktail, before Prohibition, residents of the District supposedly out-drank their counterparts in other areas of the country several times... continue reading on DCist

We made sure to let you know a few times about the DC Craft Bartender's Guild designation of July as Rickey Month. Bartenders from all over the city created their own variations on the District's only indigenous cocktail, and members of the drinking public were encouraged to head out, try... continue reading on DCist

The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off this past weekend, and with peak cherry blossom dates officially starting Wednesday, area restaurants are busy cashing in on cherry blossom fever. As we mentioned earlier, a number of local eateries are celebrating the arrival of D.C.'s famed blossoms with cherry-themed food and... continue reading on DCist

As anyone who has ever tried to get to H Street NE without a car knows, the area isn’t terribly accessible. Visitors to the area are often faced with a long walk from Union Station, trying to figure out the X2 bus schedule, or the often difficult task of finding... continue reading on DCist

Ron Tanaka of Cork. Like Rodney Dangerfield, the D.C. dining scene doesn't get a lot of respect. For years, the District was regarded as a second-class city when it came to restaurants. Fortunately, the last few years have seen great improvements to the reputation of D.C. dining, thanks in... continue reading on DCist