You might not spread it onto your morning bagel (though you certainly could!), but strawberry-jalapeño jam could serve as the anchor for an entire savory brunch on its own. Now is the time to make it, with mounds of sweet, juicy berries in abundance at local markets. more ›

Until recently, if you wanted a Bloody Mary with your Sunday brunch, you'd have to wait until 10 a.m. But as of last week, early morning Sunday drinking became a possibility, as restaurants were given the go-ahead to apply to serve alcohol starting at 8 a.m. more ›

Sesame Street and Sam Kass say we should eat our colors, but dark, leafy greens are an often neglected and misunderstood "anytime food". Kale can be tough and bitter and collards are reduced to gray-green slime if overcooked. Swiss chard, now overflowing at the farmers' market and on seasonal menus, is a good alternative because it's flavor is milder and it cooks quickly (think sauteed spinach). Most importantly, chard can be downright delicious when prepared well. more ›

I never paid The Potter's House much mind as a place to dine until I noticed a banner outside and some leaflets left around the neighborhood advertising a new Saturday brunch buffet. All you can eat from a modest selection breakfast items and other savories for $12.95, and featuring a rotating international selection each week. more ›

Are you hungover? Need some greasy food and some hair of the dog? Want to do it all in the name of a good cause? Stop by the Passenger on 7th Street in Mount Vernon Square, between 2 p.m. and midnight (that's right, you can brunch until midnight). The bar is serving up their great brunch food as well as cocktails inspired by Japan and cherry blossoms. Ten percent of all sales from the brunch, along with 2 dollars from every Japanese inspired cocktail, and all the money from sales of the "Sushi Cocktail" will benefit the Red Cross. more ›

A few weeks ago, Granville Moore's quietly added Saturday brunch service. The brunch, which starts at 11 a.m., features a short but interesting collection of items that includes their signature moules meunière. more ›

Always-packed Estadio (1520 14th Street) is starting brunch service today. Go, hurry, doors open at 11! At brunch you can order Spanish torrijas (French toast) with walnut butter and Vermont maple syrup, fried hen eggs with chorizo and morcilla hash, and pumpkin croquetas with quince dipping sauce. For next weekend, know you can make reservations for brunch as long as it's before noon. November 13th they will start serving Saturday brunch. more ›

This summer The Source introduced a weekend brunch menu, which offers a refined spin on traditional brunch items that will change through the seasons. We were recently invited to try some of crab cake champ Scott Drewno's menu additions. more ›

Several years and several chefs ago, DCist told you about the excellent brunch options at Tallula. Since then, the restaurant has gone through numerous changes, and its parent company, Neighborhood Restaurant Group, has expanded its reach from Virginia into the District with Birch & Barley/ChurchKey. But with all the change, Tallula and its neighbor EatBar continue to be a destination for great food and drink. more ›

For some, "Hell is other people," but for one local blogger, hell is just one person: the maitre d' at Kramerbooks & Afterwords, who governed over last Sunday's brunchtime with a haughty manner and a tendency toward "psychological abuse." There were snippy quips over bathroom tokens, for example, and memories that seem to have been remembered in German. But the whole matter ended up taking an existential turn for the worse:

I also heard Herr Säuglingsmörder berating several other patrons, notably someone who missed their name being called. The patron tried to insist that he had been in the store the whole time, but Lord Testicalshredder at his little podium of power called him out for having a Starbucks cup in his hand - BUSTED! But something Yelly McImpatient said to the now-indicted customer struck me: more ›

>> The Velvet Lounge hosts Three Stars alums and excellent understated rockers New Rock Church of Fire, with Mas y Mas and The Domesticated. 9 p.m. >> Home of those brilliant Saturday afternoon cheapo Miller High Life countdown specials, epic Jell-O wrestling contests and the surprising winner of any Best Vegan Brunch contest in the city, everyone probably has a different reason for their soft spot for Asylum. Whatever yours is, stop by tonight... more ›

If you're lucky enough to have your mom or grandma somewhere easily accessible, then you have the distinct pleasure of celebrating Mother's Day with the real McCoy. As for me, I'll have to settle for a teleconference with my mom while eating pancakes shaped like Mickey Mouse that I'll pretend she made for me. Sniff. I love you, Mom! more ›

Oh, the holiday shopping season. Preparing the troops to invade local malls, throwing punches over a video game player, listening to Jingle Bells until your ears bleed. Good times. But it doesn't have to be that way. Don't know what to get mom-in-law? Finally impress her with your cultural know-how by gift wrapping some ART this holiday season. Galleries are listening, and have a few deals for you bargain shoppers. >>Cheap for Charity: What's better... more ›

As you might know from a previous post, we’re a fan of brunch, and, in particular, Majestic Café’s renditions of Southern and Creole. But Majestic doesn’t offer eggs Benedict, which is a standard in most brunch-oriented places. Even the worst of the worst access-road diners offer the stuff. So, sadly, we have to go elsewhere for our Benedict fix. This past weekend, we were moved by several good reviews to try out Tallula -- the... more ›

Although we find the D.C. area’s Jose Andres-induced tendency toward small plates occasionally irksome, Rabieng has adapted to this trend in a novel way. During Saturday and Sunday brunch, Rabieng showcases its interpretation of Bangkok’s numerous food stall delights on its “Thai Street Food Dim Sum Brunch Menu.” more ›

Man, after last night's DCist Happy Hour, we're not sure we want to do anything for the rest of the weekend except curl up in our beds and pound Advil. But for the rest of you folks, here are some events we think are worth dropping by. FRIDAY: >>In this week's Art Agenda, we erroneously reported that photographer Samantha Wolov's exhibit opened Saturday evening; the opening actually takes place tonight from 6 p.m. to 9... more ›

DCist was critical of new Dupont "restolounge" Cloud before, noting that the white-on-white, bar with beds theme was feeling pretty tired. But owner Savino Recine didn't stop there. In fact, he's taken the bed theme to its logical conclusion. Beginning Sunday, May 8th, Cloud is encouraging patrons to come to their Sunday brunch service clad in their pajamas. more ›

The results are in: The Post's 2004 Best Bets Readers' Choice Awards were decided today. And the winners are ... (drumroll, please): Pretty much all the same places that won last year! But that's OK -- by and large, DCist approves of the victors (though we'll never understand why Starbucks consistently comes in the top three of Best Coffee Shop; same with Borders for Best Bookstore. Isn't this supposed to be about D.C.'s best local and non-totally-massive-and-impersonal establishments?). more ›