happy hour

Penn Commons and District Commons are serving a Crisco fried chicken dinner on Sundays. (Photo: Passion Food Hospitality)

Food Bites

The Riggsby Launches Happy Hour, Brunch The Riggsby in the Carlyle Hotel, 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, has begun a new cocktail party-themed weekday happy hour and Sunday brunch service. The happy hour menu — named “The Cocktail Party” — is infused with nostalgic nods to owner and
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Sushiko will be serving ina-jyu, a dish made of broiled eel and rice, all month long. (Photo: Paula Olinto)

Food Bites

Sushiko Celebrates Eel in August Since the early 19th century of the Edo period, it has been a Japanese custom to eat eel to regain energy and stamina during the hot summer months. With its high protein content and excellent digestive properties, eel can stimulate the appetite
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Cocktail-Centric

Isabella’s Pepita Opens in Ballston on July 30 Chef Mike Isabella’s newest restaurant, Pepita Cantina, is set to open July 30 at 4000 Wilson Blvd., in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington — the entrance is on North Qunicy Street — around the corner from his Kapnos
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