Test Beginning on the Mediterranean shores of Barcelona, continuing through the vibrant hawker culture of Singapore, the disciplined elegance of Japan, and the flavors of Washington, D.C., each course represents a pivotal moment in his evolution. The evening culminates at Bully Spanish Steakhouse, where those influences converge into a cuisine that is distinctly his own, Spanish at its heart, global in perspective, and unapologetically expressive. Through a carefully curated progression of dishes, you will experience not only the flavors that inspired Chef Moncayo throughout his travels, but also the emotions, lessons, and discoveries that continue to define his cooking today. The Journey is a celebration of movement, curiosity, and craftsmanship, a culinary narrative told one course at a time. To reserve, click here. 

Join Chef Katarina Petonito of The Duck & The Peach for a hands-on culinary experience at Hill Center DC. You’ll learn to make Pan Fried High Hydration Focaccia, Rosemary Garlic Infused Dipping Oil, and Marinated Bean Antipasto.Complimentary beer and wine will be served. To purchase a ticket, click here.

The dog days of summer mean celebrating Maxwell Park celebrates their favorite Italian sparkling wine - Lambrusco Week returns. Featuring a flight of 10 different bubblies, showcasing the breadth of styles that may surprise even the most hardcore wine lovers, all paired with a variety of meats and cheeses. No tickets required, but stay tuned for a master class taught by our very own 'Brusco Brent.

Summer heat calls for cooling down, and reds are definitely part of that equation! Featuring 25 wines poured by five somms, we're showcasing wines that thrive with a little chill on them. Aromatic, fresh, lively, these wines are the perfect sippers all season long. Featuring two sessions, 11:30pm and 1:30pm, 90 minutes, all wines available half-price to-go.

Just in time for National Ice Cream Day, Lyle DC has teamed up with local favorite Yala Greek Ice Cream to debut an exclusive Banana Bread Ice Cream inspired by Lyle's signature house-made loaf — a guest favorite that has become a cult classic among visitors. To celebrate the launch of the new flavor, Lyle will host a free ice cream giveaway from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. or until supplies last. The new ice cream flavor will be available starting July 19 at Lyle’s Restaurant & Bar on the restaurant’s menu. 

You can explore new stops, from sipping Maryland-grown rye whiskey cocktails under the open sky at Song Dog Distillery and farm, to enjoying wood-fired pizza made with farm-crafted beer honey at Brookeville Beer Farm and cuddling friendly sheep and goats at East Oaks Farm. For more information, click here.

In honor of National Caviar Day on Saturday, July 18, Uchi, is serving Ice Cream and Pearls, a sweet-meets-salty delight dotted with real caviar. Available from July 18 to July 31, Ice Cream and Pearls is the perfect novel way to enjoy caviar. For $26, indulge in creamy Moscatel ice cream topped with crisp funnel cake, delicate white chocolate pearls, and a quarter-ounce of premium Kaluga caviar.

Join the DC Dames Regional Chapter's Green Tables Committee for an insider's tour of sustainability practices at the Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market. They will start at the Dame-owned Rossana, A Mobile Espresso Experience, across from the market, to learn about how their specialty coffees, teas, and bites are prepped without gas generators. Then, with the FRESHFARM market manager as their guide, you will get the inside scoop on the market vendors' sourcing, growing practices, alternative energy usage, and other ways they lighten their footprints while providing locally produced food.

The Wells is celebrating its 4th Birthday with a Wellness Market Day and Birthday Celebration! 

Upstate is turning up the spice on July 29 with Upstate Heatwave, a live wing-eating challenge hosted by Erin Como featuring DC food and hospitality personalities including Joel Haas, Chena Morrison, Shawn Townsend, and Tobias Dorzon. Contestants will tackle 6 increasingly spicy wings—from classic Buffalo to a Carolina Reaper-infused Volcano Sauce—while answering candid questions about food, influencing, and the DC dining scene. Guests can watch the action and order the same 6-wing flight during the event; upstateftw.com