WTOP Father's Day Guide: Food, Drinks & Memorable Experiences

Nycci Nellis joined WTOP to share creative ways to celebrate Father's Day with memorable food and drink experiences across the DMV. For barbecue-loving dads, she highlighted a barbecue master class at Ruse in St. Michaels, Maryland, featuring world-renowned pitmaster Burg Garzarian of Bark Barbecue. She also recommended Little Blackbird's Japanese Wagyu Week, culminating in a special Saturday dinner showcasing premium wagyu dishes.

For dads who enjoy craft beverages, Nycci suggested ChurchKey's Beer Academy membership, a year-round craft beer club led by beer expert Greg Engert; Show of Hands' Cocktail Club, which delivers handcrafted bottled cocktails curated by Spirits Director Nick Farrell; and DCANTER's Summer Wine Pack, a curated selection of organic wines from independent producers.

To round out the weekend, Nycci recommended enjoying Maryland blue crabs at Cowbell Seafood & Oyster at Union Market, where guests can pair fresh seafood with refreshing Orange Crushes, or heading to Quarterdeck in Arlington for a classic crab feast complete with steamed blue crabs and cold drinks. Rather than giving traditional gifts, Nycci encouraged celebrating Father's Day with memorable experiences centered around great food, drinks, and quality time together.