Author Archive: January Jai

An ambitious freelance photographer who just happens to be a football fanatic, an avid baker, concert junkie, and wanderlust.

“I can’t stand people who do not take food seriously.” ~Oscar Wilde

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One Day Left Until Dine-N-Dash
[ 0 ] June 14, 2016 |

One Day Left Until Dine-N-Dash

Something magical happens when talented chefs and mixologists come together to support an awesome cause. Teaming up with the World Central Kitchen, José Andrés continues to seek solutions on ending hunger and poverty around the globe as well as right here in the District for Dine-N-Dash’s  fourth annual event. Literally dash among 30 restaurants throughout […]

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Three Drinks to Try from The Gibson’s Spring Menu
[ 0 ] May 4, 2016 |

Three Drinks to Try from The Gibson’s Spring Menu

Oh how spring has sprung! The bees are buzzing, the birds are chirping, and our allergies have us with a pack of Claritin-D readily available. Which is why the launch of The Gibson’s new menu comes at the perfect time. Whether you choose to sit upstairs, downstairs, or outside on their gorgeous patio, we recommend […]

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Happy 2nd Anniversary Bidwell DC
[ 0 ] February 17, 2016 |

Happy 2nd Anniversary Bidwell DC

  Bidwell recently celebrated its second anniversary with a smorgasbord of recognized favorites. Prepared by Chef John Mooney and team, an array of dishes fed hungry guests as laughs and photos were shared. Mooney is known for his sustainability techniques, winning StarChef.com’s Rising Star Sustainability Chef in 2011. Since then, he’s traveled around the world […]

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SweetPots Mason Jar’d Desserts
[ 0 ] November 12, 2015 |

SweetPots Mason Jar’d Desserts

A few weeks back while we weren’t too concerned about our figure we bumped into Tracie Thompson, owner of SweetPots Mason Jar’d Desserts. Working out of the Union Kitchen Ivy City location, we found out a few things about not only her company but also discovered our favorite flavor, Honey Bourbon Carrot Cake.   #1 […]

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&pizza Tour: Past, Present, and the Future
[ 0 ] September 17, 2015 |

&pizza Tour: Past, Present, and the Future

Back in 2012 Michael Lastoria and Steve Salis sat somewhere in West Chelsea concocting their master plan… how to bake a personalized pizza in less than three minutes, and &pizza was born. Prototypes and five states later (the duo tried out NY, CA, CO, OH, FL), they settled on the Nation’s Capital due to its […]

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