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 the rickeys, and vote for their favorite. The celebration of the Second Annual Rickey Month ended in style with a party at Bourbon last night…

Doner kebab from Urfa Tomato Kabob (Alicia Mazzara). Dish of the Week: Doner kebab Ahh, the elusive doner kebab. A close relative to the gyro, doner kebab is a popular late-night snack in Europe and the Middle East, but remains relatively obscure in the U.S. This Turkish specialty is typically made with slices of lamb, stacked on a vertical spit, and basted in its own fat as it roasts. The meat is then served…