Burgers and pubs.....

by contributor Brendan Kownacki

When a craving strikes, not just anything will suffice--but finding the best of the best from DC's restaurant scene just got a little easier thanks to the Washington City Paper.

Behind the avatars....

Tom Clancy

Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

Congressman Jerry Lewis and author Tom Clancy were honored at The 2012 For the Love of Sight Visionary Awards Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton.  The event was preceded by a book signing by Clancy.

That face, that beautiful face.

Brian Maillian Beverly Johnson Courtney Cohen

by Contributor Courtney Cohen

Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

Former ABC producer Courtney Cohen was thrilled to interview Beverly Johnson at Teatro Goldoni where Kimball Stroud (IMPACT Arts & Film Fund) and Michael Kosmides (Teatro proprietor) hosted a dinner in Beverly's honor two days prior to the launch of her new reality show  “Beverly’s Full House" on OWN, The Oprah Network.

On her OWN.......

 

Beverly Johnson took her name back and couldn't be happier. 

La Dolce Vita....

Robbie Myers, the editor-in-chief of Elle

Photo credit: Alfredo Flores

The gates of Villa Firenze opened to guests attending ELLE Magazine's "Capital Dames: 10 Powerful Women in DC" soiree at 7 PM.  From that moment on you were transported to Italy, sans Alitalia.

Hats off.....

Julia Saah and Chef Enzo Fargione - ELISIR

The RAMMY Awards Gala and fundraiser for the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the Washington, DC area restaurant industry.  BizBash Magazine named the RAMMY Awards Gala the #1 Food & Restaurant event in DC on the Top 100 events list in 2011, 2010 & 2008.

It's always a good day to be Irish...get your passport ready!

The Prime Minister of Ireland, Enda Kenny & The Ambassador of Ireland, Michael Collins

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will announce Tuesday a date for Ireland’s referendum on the European Union fiscal treaty.

At a recent St. Patrick's Day celebration in Washington he was enthusiastically introduced by Amb. Michael Collins. 

See for yourself..........

Bob Jenets UpFront band

Photo credit: Neshan H. Naltchayan

The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) held its
Night of Vision gala on Saturday, March 24 th at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. 

Guests were fed, watered and inspirationally satiated.

by contributor Wendy Gordon

Art for art’s sake?  Not so much.

In fact, Saturday evening not only was the town painted red, but also pink and blue and even black and white as O’Neill Studio Salon showcased the talents of a bevy of local artists. 

Happy Hunger Games!

Jennifer Lawrence as 'Katniss Everdeen'  Photo credit: Murray Close

"Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 23.5 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following. 

STOP SHOUTING, START THINKING!

Eileen McMenamin and Senator John McCain

By contributor Donna Shor
Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

“A Century of Service’ was the title of last night’s gala honoring former senators Bob Dole and Howard Baker, referring to the combined total of their fifty years of public service. 

It takes a Village..

• Trey Hardin (VOX Global Senior Vice President)  Kate Bolduan (CNN reporter/anchor)
• White House Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske

N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, hosted its annual gala at The Ritz Carlton to honor the clients, volunteers and supporters of the organization.

Like Jiro, You’ll be dreaming of Sushi too.

by contributor Courtney Cohen

Photos courtesy of Magnolia Pictures

As a sushi lover, the title of this film, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, ensured that the chances of me liking this movie were pretty strong. 

Color me pink....

by contributor Brendan Kownacki

Springtime was in full bloom on Tuesday when guests flooded the historic Mayflower Hotel for the sixth annual Pink Tie Party as a launch for the centennial National Cherry Blossom festival.  

Those Phoenicians got it right!

 Wasfi Skaff   Monica Bhide  Kababji Grill COO Philippe Chamoun  Kate Michael.

by contributor Donna Shor

The Newest Version of the World’s Oldest Wine

Those Phoenicians got it right, and in many cases got it first.

O'Neill, O'Donnell, oh Quinn...you get the picture

Nancy Pelosi  The Prime Minister of Ireland  Amb. Michael Collins

Photo credit: Neshan H. Naltchayan

"The Ireland Funds remain a resource of incomparable benefit to Ireland..."
Enda Kenny, An Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. 

We get it....

Former Amb. to Ireland Margaret Heckler with The Prime Minister

It's good to be Irish.  You can celebrate St. Patrick's Day anytime you want to.

The Ambassador of Ireland and Mrs. Michael Collins had good reason to celebrate three days after the fact.

Buzzworthy.....

Allison with mini-me Cynthia McClain Brooks

Photos courtesy of Allison Priebe Brooks

localKICKS'  "Buzzworthy" columnist Allison Priebe Brooks hosted a semi surprise dinner in honor of Stephanie Green at The National Press Club with a St. Patrick's Day theme. 

Top of the Mornin' to ya!

Tim Burger and Kiki Ryan

Photo credit: Jessica via Politico

Lafayette Square had their hands full when Kiki Ryan and Tim Burger showed up with friends in tow at The Hay-Adams Off the Record Bar to celebrate "Burger Go Bragh".........an ode to Burger's birthday.  We are fairly certain the above photo was taken close to the midnight countdown after a few green beers; otherwise we are happy to provide a shrink for fun couple.

Global tour-de-taste

Lauren DeSantis

by contributor Brendan Kownacki

It was a global tour-de-taste on Wednesday at the House of Sweden when the doors opened to celebrate the latest on-air adventures of Lauren DeSantis, host of WETA's "Capital Cooking".