Michele’s Bartender’s Against Bans
On June 1st, 2022, 5-10pm, in direct response to the possible Supreme Court ruling and reversal on Roe v. Wade, Bar Director Judy Elahi and the team at acclaimed restaurant Michele’s from 101 Hospitality Group will be hosting an all-star cocktail event with 100% percent of proceeds being donated to Planned Parenthood. In addition, mixologist and nationally-ranked bartender Lauren Paylor, will be on hand to chat about her initiative a Focus on Health as well as prepare a zero-proof cocktail for non-imbibers. Sponsors include minority-owned Ten to One Rum, female & minority-owned Mocktail Club, women-owned Tenth Ward Distilling, and women-owned Republic Restoratives. The event will showcase the city’s best and brightest lady bartending bosses in the biz- which includes:
- Chantal Tseng of Cocktails for End Times
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Alexandra Bookless of Shilling Canning Company
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Christine Kim of Tales of the Cocktail nominated Service Bar, Bar Amazonia, and Causa
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Princess Johnson of Allegory
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Monniquer Peacock, winner of Chocolate City’s Best Cocktail Competition
Tickets are available here.
Destino: Masako Morishita (Maxwell Park) x Destino Collaboration June 15th
Join Chef Robert Aikens and the team at Destino for a special night of dining with 2022 Rising Star Chef, Masako Morishita, of Maxwell Park. The collaboration dinner will include a 5-course ($65) tasting menu at Destino alongside drinks specials created by James Simpson. In this Japan-Meets-Mexico collaboration, Chefs Morishita and Aikens will channel Mexico City’s Little Tokyo neighborhood by creating a Japanese menu while utilizing a Mexican pantry. Highlights from the menu include Hamachi Crudo with Yuzu, Garlic Edamame Dumplings with Avocado Crema, and Masako’s Daikon & Chicken Chile Dashi. Reservations are available here.
Little Chicken: Just opened Friday, May 20th!
Nestled in a hidden alley between L and M Street (Midtown Center), Little Chicken is the new fried chicken concept from Grazie Grazie owner, Casey Patten, and Michelin-awarded chefs, Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan. Little Chicken offers guests an escape from the mundane with their craveworthy bites, creative cocktails, and an energetic atmosphere. Whether you’re coming in to chow down on their Pinky’s Out sandwich, slug down an LC Hard Seltzer, take down one of their signature “Pyclones” (a crazy blend of a pie and frozen custard of your choice), or play a game of shuffleboard with friends.
Hello Betty has a Boat Bar!
The recently opened surf & skate inspired restaurant in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose neighborhood, has officially opened its Boat Bar for the summer season. Crafted from a retired Maryland deadrise fishing boat, the 40’ full-service bar on Hello Betty’s expansive, pet-friendly patio is now open during all service periods, including happy hour, which can be enjoyed throughout the restaurant between 3 PM – 6 PM daily and features half priced specialty cocktails, beer and wine in addition to discounted small plates.
Hello Betty is also now offering a weekend brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 AM – 3 PM. The new menu features popular brunch dishes such as Chilaquiles with pork belly carnitas, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Flatbreads, Chia Seed Pudding, and Horchata Pancakes served with roasted almonds, bananas, and cinnamon-spiced agave. Favorites from Hello Betty’s dinner menu, such as its crab and shrimp-filled Maryland Roll, Fish & Chips, and Mumbo Fried Chicken Sandwich are also available, as is the restaurant’s full cocktail menu.
Reservations for dinner and brunch can be made here.
Hello Betty is located at 940 Rose Avenue, North Bethesda, MD 20852 and can be accessed on the lobby level of Canopy by Hilton or through the branded blue door on Grand Park Avenue.
The Imperial Debuts a DC Boardwalk Happy Hour Pop-Up
THE REAL Milk & Honey Market and Pancake Factory is Bringing a Brunch Haven and Dinner Vibes to Suitland this June
Owner of the original Milk & Honey Cafe brand, Monique Rose, preserves the legacy of decadent brunch and day party vibes
On June 5th, 2022 The Real Milk & Honey Market and Pancake Factory will open in Suitland giving lovers of the original Milk & Honey (MD and Atlanta) a haven for the brand’s signature brunch and chic atmosphere.
Located at Restaurant Row, Apollo, The Real Milk and Honey Market and Pancake Factory will offer favorites from the original menu as well as a full dinner menu, private event space plus a market offering artisan goods featuring local, women and BIPOC vendors.
“I can’t think of a better place than DC, I’ve never seen people appreciate a good brunch like Washingtonians,” says Monique. “It was also important to me to support other entrepreneurs in the area especially women and women of color such as myself,” she continues as to why she added the market to the new concept.
The Real Milk & Honey Market and Pancake Factory will offer upscale dine-in with a chic, open kitchen, 75 seat dining room + 50 seats on the outdoor patio. From the original Milk & Honey Cafe menu, offerings include oversized milkshakes; booze optional, Chef Mo’s ½ lb Shrimp & Grits, and a favorite at all locations; the Jerk Lamb lollipops. The new menu will feature a full selection of sweet and savory pancake options. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cakes, Signature Honey Butter Pancakes (made with cornbread), are just a few of the over twenty pancake options. Other notable newcomers to the menu include Breakfast Birria Tacos and tasty vegan options.
The Milk & Honey Market and Pancake Factory is located at 4531 Telfair Boulevard, Suitland, Maryland, on the second Level within the Apollo Restaurant Row. The 5,000 plus square foot space boasts a private event space, vendor market and a 1,400 square foot outdoor dining patio with lounge seating and calming views.
